Here are the top 10 must-read news stories of the week—insights, updates, and trends you don't want to miss. # 1: #Defense sector investments soar despite broader venture capital decline. - https://lnkd.in/gZtZv7HW # 2: August saw slow funding; Alumni Ventures led with 10 deals. - https://lnkd.in/gt8iTDN7 # 3: Atomico raises $1.24B for growth and early-stage funds. - https://lnkd.in/gGgPxMvE # 4: Fika Ventures closes $160M Fund IV, enhancing founder support. - https://lnkd.in/g52vQvSW # 5: Glean raises $260M, valued at $4.6B, for #AI search. - https://lnkd.in/esPZ5sBX # 6: Accolade Partners raises $135M across two new #blockchain funds. - https://lnkd.in/gSxs3Gx6 # 7: Ares Commercial Finance grants InterDesign $30M revolving credit line. - https://lnkd.in/gaUh_kcU # 8: Top #climatetech startups are hardware-focused, with high funding. - https://lnkd.in/gQv3Pn79 # 9: Strider Technologies raises $55M for global expansion and AI. - https://lnkd.in/geuQhhKP # 10: Eight new #unicorns joined the board, adding $25 billion. - https://lnkd.in/gNXQV9pQ More below. 👇🏼 ——— At AXIS Group Ventures, we specialize in global debt placement and private market secondaries for VC- and PE-backed companies. Learn more about us here: www.axisgroupventures.com. #privatemarket #secondaries #venturecapital #privatecredit #privateequity
AXIS Group Ventures
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AXIS Group Ventures is a boutique investment bank focused on providing global debt capital markets placement, and restructuring services for VC-backed and PE-backed mid to late-stage companies. Additionally, Axis will focus on private market secondaries. Firm leadership provides companies, investors, and board members strategic consulting services to help solve complex business, financial, and capital raise needs. Axis is committed to helping its clients achieve business and financial success. Our guiding principles are based on trust, integrity, reliability, responsiveness, and execution. In debt capital markets, Firm leadership is experienced in providing a range of debt capital facilities for venture capital-backed, private equity-backed, non-sponsored, and public companies at emerging, venture growth, lower middle market, and middle market stages. Debt capital expertise spans Venture Term Loans, Bank Asset Based Lines of Credit, Non-Bank Asset Based Lines of Credit, Factoring arrangements, equipment leases, Revenue-based financing, Recurring-revenue (SaaS) lines of credit, warehouse and structured credit, commercial real estate, cash flow term loans, and mezzanine facilities. Find us: www.axisgroupventures.com Contact sales: tbarnes@axisgroupventures.com
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We at AXIS Group Ventures are big fans of the #SpaceTech sector and its advancements. The space economy, encompassing sectors such as satellite communications, space tourism, and space mining, is rapidly emerging as a major force for technological advancement and economic growth. With projections estimating it could reach $1.8 trillion by 2035, the industry benefits from both government investment and increasing private sector involvement. Companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin have played a key role in reducing costs and driving innovation, particularly in satellite technology, which impacts daily life through GPS, improved connectivity, and data collection for various applications. Despite challenges such as space debris and regulatory hurdles, the industry offers vast opportunities for job creation and sustainable development. In recent news, AstroForge, a California-based asteroid mining startup, raised $40 million in a Series A led by Nova Threshold. While not a huge round, it contributed to space tech startups nearing $6 billion in funding this year (see graph), close to last year's $6.2 billion, Crunchbase reports. Anduril Industries’ $1.5 billion Series F round played a key role in this, though the sector is still on pace for a better year than 2023 without it. Other notable rounds include Astranis Space Technologies raising $200 million for its Omega satellites, Apex securing $95 million to mass-produce satellite buses, and Hadrian raising $117 million for automated precision factories. Sources: https://lnkd.in/gEhGGvbz ; https://lnkd.in/etSSDGt4 ; https://lnkd.in/g9rZdPZp ——— #debtplacement #secondaries #privatemarket #secondaries #venturecapital #privateequity
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As we step into a new week, let's remember that success comes from a balance of discipline and drive. Stick to your principles, but don't hold back from going after what you want with full force. Happy Monday, everyone! Let’s approach the week with focus, resilience, and energy! #MotivationMonday #LeadershipMindset #StayDriven
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International Money Express (Intermex Wire Transfer, LLC) has refinanced its debt with a new $425 million revolving credit facility arranged by KeyBank. This facility matures in 2029, offers loans in U.S. dollars, euros, and pounds, and includes an additional $100 million credit option. It comes with improved terms, featuring an interest rate of SOFR plus 175 to 225 basis points. Intermex used part of this facility to repay a $72 million term loan and has increased its share repurchase authorization to $100 million, aiming to boost growth and return value to shareholders. ——— At AXIS Group Ventures, we specialize in global debt placement and private market secondaries for VC- and PE-backed companies. Learn more about us here: www.axisgroupventures.com. #privatemarket #secondaries #venturecapital #privatecredit #privateequity
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Here’s this week’s top 10 news highlights: # 1: SparkLabs Group raises $50M, joining #AI-focused fund trend. - https://lnkd.in/e7CaCF6B # 2: Apollo Global Management, Inc. considers secondary trading desk for #privatedebt. - https://lnkd.in/eBu5tAbd # 3: HPS Investment Partners, LLC considers IPO, could be valued over $10 billion. - https://lnkd.in/e2EANTaz # 4: Blue Owl Capital and Partners Group invest $7 billion in data centers. - https://lnkd.in/eX-fj6fp # 5: Private equity opens to retail; scrutiny and fees concerns rise. - https://lnkd.in/ejCtYdTT # 6: Secondaries market to hit record; LPs drive surge. - https://lnkd.in/e3SmmsY6 # 7: Safe Superintelligence raises $1B; Sakana AI secures $100M. - https://lnkd.in/eNiENR-K # 8: Mayfield Fund launches $100M AI Garage to support startup founders. - https://lnkd.in/gr5YUY97 # 9: Trinity Capital invests $50M in LightForce's personalized braces technology. - https://lnkd.in/eS7nT7Gb # 10: Thornburg Investment Management and Bow River Capital launch private credit joint venture. - https://lnkd.in/e4YWvXWB More below. 👇🏼 ——— At AXIS Group Ventures, we specialize in global debt placement and private market secondaries for VC- and PE-backed companies. Learn more about us here: www.axisgroupventures.com. #privatemarket #secondaries #venturecapital #privatecredit #privateequity
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Parry Labs, a defense tech startup, has secured $80 million in its inaugural institutional investment round, spearheaded by Capitol Meridian Partners with participation from True Ventures, 3Wire Partners, and Teamworthy Ventures. The Alexandria, Virginia-based company specializes in digital systems for defense, including advanced #AI and mission-critical software for edge computing and electronic warfare. Founder and CEO John Parkes highlighted Parry Labs' role in advancing how defense clients utilize digital engineering and open systems to deliver new capabilities swiftly. The recent $80 million funding round for Parry Labs is part of a trend, with Anduril Industries securing $1.5 billion in its largest-ever defense tech round and DEFCON AI raising $44 million in seed funding for its military logistics AI tool. Why the Surge in #DefenseTech Investment? Despite the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) being traditionally slow to adopt new technologies, recent trends indicate a significant increase in defense tech investment. Sapphire Ventures reports that following a period of stagnant round sizes, 2024 has seen a rebound, especially in seed and Series A funding. Factors driving this surge include escalating global conflicts, the DoD's acknowledgment of its technological gaps, increased defense budgets, and the migration of top talent to the private sector. This uptick highlights the growing interest and opportunity in defense tech despite ongoing challenges in navigating government procurement processes. What new innovations will emerge as the defense sector adapts to modern threats? (Source: https://lnkd.in/e_MwxX3i , https://lnkd.in/gue5TxmT) ——— At AXIS Group Ventures, we specialize in global debt placement and private market secondaries for VC- and PE-backed companies. Learn more about us here: www.axisgroupventures.com. #privatemarket #secondaries #venturecapital #privatecredit #privateequity
Parry Labs Raises $80M As Defense Tech Remains On A Tear
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Crunchbase reports that U.S. seed and early-stage funding saw consistent increases over a decade until early 2023, when round sizes began to shrink amid a venture funding slowdown (see chart). However, in the first half of 2024, median round sizes for seed through Series C have risen again, surpassing 2021 and 2022 levels, particularly for seed and Series A stages. Series B and C are up from 2023 but still below peak 2021 amounts. The rise in funding is largely driven by the #AI sector, with valuations and round sizes in AI significantly higher than in other sectors. The shift towards larger, concentrated bets and higher valuations in early-stage funding reflects a recovery and growing confidence in specific high-growth areas. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/euNWZ6wJ ——— At AXIS Group Ventures, we specialize in global debt placement and private market secondaries for VC- and PE-backed companies. Learn more about us here: www.axisgroupventures.com. #privatemarket #secondaries #venturecapital #privatecredit #privateequity
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In a quote from Colin Powell, he once said.... “Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence.” On this Labor Day, I am spending time with family, catching up, and reflecting. At AXIS Group Ventures, we are grateful for the opportunity to support clients, companies, investors, and advisors across our target private markets. In this post, I am sharing an article covering a few expanded insights on Private Market secondaries via the AXIS Group Ventures team.
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Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication that drives progress in every industry. From the late nights to the early mornings, it’s the relentless pursuit of excellence that moves us forward. Let’s take a moment to honor the efforts of workers everywhere and reflect on the value of collaboration, resilience, and innovation. Happy Labor Day! #LaborDay #WorkforcePower #InnovationDriven
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Here's this week's round of top 10 news stories: # 1: Vista Equity Partners seeks $1 billion debt for Jaggaer acquisition. - https://lnkd.in/gM5NAiNS # 2: OpenAI nears $100B valuation with new venture capital funding. - https://lnkd.in/g6zTMzh6 # 3: Venture capital in #climatetech falls but targets key sectors. - https://lnkd.in/gxCb__zN # 4: New Enterprise Associates (NEA) raises $468M to reenter the secondaries market. - https://lnkd.in/dfhtScNy # 5: Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) sees stable private equity pricing and expands into private credit. - https://lnkd.in/gKYHJ5h6 # 6: National Football League (NFL) allows private equity to buy up to 10% of teams. - https://lnkd.in/gaFmAnpF # 7: G Squared raises $1.1B to target secondary market opportunities. - https://lnkd.in/gfFYhc_a # 8: Magnetar launches #AI-focused venture fund with key institutional backing. - https://lnkd.in/ghgbG6pW # 9: Over half of Ardian's private credit investments were repeat business. - https://lnkd.in/ehMTjjGD # 10: Monroe Capital LLC arranged senior credit for Sunstone's EverService growth. - https://lnkd.in/g-sghFdg More below. 👇🏼 ——— At AXIS Group Ventures, we specialize in global debt placement and private market secondaries for VC- and PE-backed companies. Learn more about us here: www.axisgroupventures.com. #privatemarket #secondaries #venturecapital #privatecredit #privateequity