Tagged: venture capital

Wealthtech Addepar Shares Updates Focused on Handling Alternative Investments like PE, VC, Real Estate Funds

Addepar notes that in the fast-evolving wealth management industry, handling alternative investments like private equity, venture capital, and real estate funds presents unique challenges. These assets often come with unstructured data, inconsistent timelines, and complex reporting requirements, creating inefficiencies for back-office teams and advisors. Addepar,… Read More

Venture Capital Activity in South Korea Subdued, PE Dealmaking Reportedly Showing Resilience

South Korea’s private markets are navigating a complex landscape, marked by cautious optimism and persistent headwinds. As outlined in PitchBook’s Q1 2025 South Korea Market Snapshot, the nation’s startup ecosystem is in a holding pattern, with venture capital (VC) activity subdued and private equity (PE)… Read More

Fintech & AI Fund by Plug and Play Raises $50 Million

Plug and Play has announced a $50 million Fintech and AI Fund, revealed at the Silicon Valley June Summit 2025. According to a note from Plug and Play, nine institutional investors are providing the money for the fund. Plug and Play notes that it currently… Read More

Tech Funding in France Cratered in May

Perhaps this is emblematic of the global venture market, but in France, the funding of startups “collapsed” during the month of May. According to a report in JDN, just €199 million was committed to tech startups in May – the lowest number since March 2020. This represents a… Read More

Australia and New Zealand Private Capital Markets Reportedly Show Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Challenges

In the face of persistent macroeconomic pressures, Australia and New Zealand’s private capital markets have demonstrated resilience, with venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) sectors navigating a complex landscape of normalizing valuations and shifting investment dynamics. According to the 2025 Australia & New Zealand… Read More

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) Booms, Data Centers Are Opportunities for Private Investors: S&P

Venture capital is investing in data centers as part of an infrastructure play targeting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector. While private markets ebb and flow with one sector hot today, and cold tomorrow, AI has a pretty huge runway, and private investors are taking advantage… Read More

Insurtech VC Funding Reportedly Surges 65% in Q1 2025, Driven by Underwriting, Claims Automation

The insurtech sector is experiencing a robust resurgence, with venture capital (VC) funding soaring 65% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) in Q1 2025, according to a recent PitchBook report. The PitcbBook report also mentioned that this significant uptick in deal value reflects renewed investor enthusiasm for startups revolutionizing… Read More

Grammarly Secures $1B From General Catalyst to Scale AI Productivity Platform

Grammarly has secured $1 billion in funding from General Catalyst to support the expansion of its AI productivity platform, as the company seeks to broaden its enterprise footprint and accelerate product innovation following its acquisition of Coda earlier this year. The latest investment was made… Read More

E-Commerce Enablement Reportedly Sees VC Rebound in Q1 2025 Despite Economic Challenges

In the face of ongoing economic uncertainties and looming tariff concerns, the e-commerce enablement sector experienced a significant resurgence in venture capital (VC) dealmaking during the first quarter of 2025. According to a recent PitchBook report, Q1 2025 marked the sector’s most active period since… Read More

Global Venture Capital Investments Reportedly Increased Despite Trade Conflicts

Global venture capital investments developed robustly in the first quarter of 2025. This is shown by the new Venture Pulse from KPMG, for which the global venture capital market is regularly evaluated. Global investments reached a new high in the first three months of the… Read More

China VC Funding Reportedly Declines by Around 50% YoY During Jan-April 2025

The venture capital (VC) funding activity in China has experienced a notable contraction in the first four months of 2025, with the latest data showcasing a decline in both “deal volume and value, signaling a challenging environment for startups and investors alike.” The total number… Read More

Cyrannus CEO Shares Insights on Challenges Facing Venture Capital Ecosystem and its Future

Funding doesn’t turn a bad product into a good one. Yet for too long, the venture world has rewarded inflated hype and charismatic founders over real technical feasibility. Howard Lee Mosbacker, PhD, Co-founder and CEO of Columbus-based Cyrannus, a venture polling platform that provides accredited… Read More

Fintech Startup Clair Raises $23.2M to Expand Earned Wage Access Offering

Clair, a Fintech startup enabling bank-originated Earned Wage Access (EWA) for employees across the US, has raised $23.2 million in a Series B round led by Upfront Ventures, according to an announcement. The round, which was also backed by backer Thrive Capital and others, brings… Read More

Revolut Founder’s VC Firm Quantum Light Raises $250 Million Fund

QuantumLight, founded by Nik Storonsky, co-founder and CEO of digital bank Revolut, has announced the closing of a $250 million venture capital fund. According to a release, the money will be utilized to invest in firms in the AI, Web3, Fintech, SaaS and Healthtech sectors…. Read More

AI Funding Surges to Record Highs Q1 2025, Driven by Investments in Infrastructure Providers- Report

The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is experiencing an unprecedented boom, as detailed in a recent CB Insights report analyzing Q1’25 trends. The research report noted that AI funding surged to a record $66.6 billion, a 51% increase quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), driven by massive investments in infrastructure… Read More

Trek Health Raises $11M to Tackle Healthcare Payment Opacity

Trek Health, a US-based startup aiming to bring clarity to opaque healthcare payer data, has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round led by Madrona, the company said. Other investors in the round included Accrete Health Partners—the venture arm of Bon Secours Mercy… Read More

Private Markets Update: Modest Uptick in Valuations, Driven by Strong Performances in AI and ID Verification Startups

In its Global Markets Snapshot, PitchBook has examined the private and public market landscape, offering insights for investors navigating a complex economic environment. The report highlights key trends in venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), while addressing the impact of… Read More

Retail Fintech Funding Declines in Q1 2025 Amid Economic and Regulatory Uncertainty – Report

The retail fintech sector faced a significant setback in Q1 2025, as venture capital (VC) funding dropped sharply by 37.8% from the previous quarter, totaling just $1.9 billion, according to PitchBook’s Q1 2025 Retail Fintech VC Trends report. This decline, despite optimism for regulatory relief… Read More

Corporate Venture Capital in Q1 2025: Quality Over Quantity, Fueled by AI and Early-Stage Focus – Report

The corporate venture capital (CVC) landscape in Q1 2025 reflects a strategic shift toward selective, high-impact investments, as detailed in CB Insights’ State of CVC Q1’25 Report. With global CVC-backed deal volume dropping to a seven-year low, corporations are prioritizing quality over quantity, channeling larger… Read More

Shifting Trends in SAFEs: Insights from Carta’s Pre-Seed Funding Update

Dror Futter, a legal counsel to leadership teams, highlighted a subtle but significant shift in the venture capital landscape, as revealed by Carta’s 2024 Pre-Seed Funding Review. The review noted a surprising/unexpected trend in Q4: a decreasing percentage of Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs)… Read More

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