VC funding

VC Investors Shrink as Money Goes to Big Tech Startups
VC Investors Shrink as Money Goes to Big Tech Startups
January 02, 2025  |  Investments

The number of active U.S. venture capital (VC) investors has reportedly fallen since 2021. That was a peak year for the VC world, but as the Financial...

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Private Equity Activity in Tech Sector Picks Up Amid VC Pressure
Private Equity Activity in Tech Sector Picks Up Amid VC Pressure
November 13, 2024  |  Markets

Times are reportedly tough for the world of venture capital (VC) and tech startups. As the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Nov. 13), investors are seeking...

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Insight Partners Prepares to Close $10 Billion Venture Capital Fund
Insight Partners Prepares to Close $10 Billion Venture Capital Fund
September 15, 2024  |  Investments

Venture capital (VC) firm Insight Partners is reportedly preparing to close a $10 billion-plus fund. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Sept. 15), the...

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Investment Group Iconiq Seeks Value After 3-Year IPO Drought
Investment Group Iconiq Seeks Value After 3-Year IPO Drought
September 08, 2024  |  Investments

Investment group Iconiq is reportedly seeking ways to drive value amid a long IPO drought. That’s according to a report Sunday (Sept. 8) by the...

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Spain’s Kfund Raises $75 Million for AI and Data Projects
Spain’s Kfund Raises $75 Million for AI and Data Projects
June 17, 2024  |  Investments

Spanish venture capital (VC) firm Kfund has raised $75 million to fund tech projects. The company announced the new fund Monday (June 17), saying it would help support founders...

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EU Tech Investment Blossoms After Two-Year Drought
EU Tech Investment Blossoms After Two-Year Drought
June 03, 2024  |  Investments

Tech investments in Europe are reportedly in bloom after a long fallow period. This turnaround is the subject of a report Monday (June 3) by...

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General Catalyst Reportedly Raises Nearly $6 Billion for Tech Firms
General Catalyst Reportedly Raises Nearly $6 Billion for Tech Firms
April 28, 2024  |  Investments

Venture capital (VC) operation General Catalyst has reportedly raised almost $6 billion for technology startups. The company, which has invested in Stripe, Snap and Mistral, could close its newest fund as...

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EU Startups Embrace Convertible Debt as Funding Grows Scarce
EU Startups Embrace Convertible Debt as Funding Grows Scarce
March 18, 2024  |  Startups

With funding becoming scarce, European startups are reportedly turning to convertible debt. These increasingly complicated deals are becoming more and more popular for venture capital (VC)-backed firms,...

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Tech Startup Funding Falls to 4-Year Low
Tech Startup Funding Falls to 4-Year Low
January 04, 2024  |  Startups

Startups had a rough 2023, with the value of venture investments hitting a four-year low. As Bloomberg News reported Thursday (Jan. 4), investors spent the...

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