What’s more, a big wave of crypto companies are lining up for IPOs this year. Instead, pretty familiar names, as Ripple, Kraken, ConsenSys and Bullish are one of them. JPMorgan analysts warned this IPO boom could be a sign that the market is becoming more bullish, like it was in...
Each of the shortlisted projects will receive a share of funding between $5,000 and $100,000 (disbursed in $USDC) along with technical and go-to-market support. This project is a testament to an important trend of African crypto startups, especially, securing early-stage funding.The five African projects selected to join Cohort 4 are...
Miami’s startup ecosystem has shown impressive growth and strength during the pandemic, quietly claiming the 28th spot overall in the global ecosystem rankings. Fueled by substantial funding, a robust market reach, and strong STEM access, Miami continues to outpace other U.S. hubs in growth. In 2024, companies in the Miami...
Chime, the financial technology firm co-founded by Ryan King and Chris Britt had a very hard road. Now, it’s poised to take its first public step with an initial public offering (IPO). After almost collapsing in 2016 and facing rejection from numerous venture capitalists, the company finally went public, achieving...
Definely, a UK-based legal technology startup, has announced its $30 million Series B funding round. This investment will enable them to grow their artificial intelligence (AI) offerings, specifically tailored for the legal industry. The funding round, led by Revaia, aims to broaden Definely's reach and enhance its platform, which assists...
German deeptech industrial startup RIIICO has raised $5 million in Seed financing. This investment will allow them to grow their AI-fueled solution, radically speeding up factory redesign. UK-based PropTech accelerator, Pi Labs participated in the round, led by Angels. They were supported by seed + speed Ventures, WaVe-X, Earlybird VC...
Whatnot, the Culver City-based live shopping platform, announced that they have raised a total of $265 million. Signify South L.A.’s investment is one of the largest deals of its kind in the Los Angeles region. The brand’s breakout success underscores the growing power of live and social shopping. Today, this...
Rows, the Berlin-based digital workplace behind the cloud-based, AI-powered spreadsheet application, has closed on their 8 million euros Series A round. That is nearly $8.7 million already! Additionally, this funding will accelerate the development of our new-regulatory-spreadsheet app to improve compliance tracking and management. This includes a focus on rapid...
Proxima Fusion, a German mini-fusion startup, has raised €130 million (about $148 million) in a Series A funding round. The investment will support the company’s continued, rapid advancement of stellarator fusion technology. This funding round, led by Balderton Capital and Cherry Ventures, was the greatest milestone so far for Proxima...
Zhui Chuang, an industry-focused venture capital fund, is using its distinctive incubator model to do just that. With a focused strategic global vision, it is racking up tremendous investment success. The firm’s recent accomplishments underscore its forward-thinking and efficient approach to venture capital. Its fund oversubscription and high returns on...
