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US based Beta Boom closes fund to back founders beyond the Silicon Valley. 💸 ‘$14.5 million Fund II raised by Beta Boom Managing Partners and co-founders alongside Limited Partners, including Ally Bank, Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures, Bank of America, and Atento Capital.’ 💭 “The closing of this fund allows us to continue investing in software startups that not only solve real and meaningful problems, but that also have strong market potential…” - Kimmy Paluch, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Beta Boom 💡The firm invests primarily in #fintech, #digitalhealth, and the future of #work. 🌍 Early-stage startups in the United States. 📈 ‘Through a self-funded Fund I and its current Fund II, Beta Boom has already invested in 20 companies alongside leading investors like Union Square Ventures, Acumen America, SoGal Ventures, Serena Ventures, BBG Ventures, Alumni Ventures Group and others.’ 🗞️Abhinaya Prabhu Tech Funding News https://lnkd.in/dAZaNFF9 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Sergio Paluch I Shelly Glennon I Meghan OLeary, OLY Erin Harkless Moore, I Team Beta Boom … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #siliconvalley #usa

Harry Stebbings' 20VC closes new $400M fund to ‘make Europe great again,’ Harry Stebbings Harry Stebbings, a former podcaster turned venture capitalist, has raised a $400 million fund under his firm 20VC to back European startups. The fund will focus on seed and Series A investments. Stebbings uses his media influence and connections to attract attention to the region and has secured significant U.S. investor support. Despite not being a technologist, Stebbings focuses on identifying great founders rather than following specific tech trends. His firm operates sub-funds led by experienced operators to help startups with practical advice. Stebbings believes that while venture returns may decline overall, top firms can still achieve outsized gains. One promising investment is Tripledot, a gaming company valued at over $1 billion. https://lnkd.in/esJAXuft

We're pumped for Beta Boom on their recent announcement of closing their $14.5M fund 🎉 The fund was raised by Managing Partners and co-founders Kimmy Paluch and Sergio Paluch alongside Limited Partners, including Ally, Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures, Bank of America, and Atento Capital. Beta Boom's fund will support investing in startups in #digitalhealth,#fintech,#futureofwork, and SMB #SaaS. Read more in this Tech Funding News article! #startup #VC #venturecapital #investing #investor #entrepreneur

Great article by Tom Richardson in the AFR about how investors can start investing in startups. Some good insights from Alan Jones, Cheryl Mack and myself. It talks about the Sydney Angels process and some of the massive winners we've had. If you're potentially interested in angel investing, have a read of the article. Covers Aussie Angels and M8 Ventures as well. https://lnkd.in/gzV9Bk5J #SydneyAngels #AngelInvesting #StartupAUS

Shameless self-promotion alert 😁 It’s quite hard for fund managers to talk about their fund, but in today’s busy market it’s part of the game... For me, it’s always about letting #founders talk about our work rather than us praising ourselves. Recently, I got the chance to chat with Pulse 2.0, where I had the opportunity to discuss 97212 Ventures, our mission, and our commitment to investing in top early-stage Israeli startups with a New York state of mind. At 97212, we’re all about moving early-stage Israeli #startups from zero to one, while working hard with Israeli founders on building their businesses in the US and unlocking their full potential. It’s a long journey, and we love being there at the earliest stages to help founders crawl, walk, and run. More about the evolution of our fund, and what makes us tick below. #foundersjourney #venture capital #nyctech

Love seeing @Carta data popping up in @Axios not once (https://lnkd.in/gme-_jUB) but twice (https://lnkd.in/g_XD8XfT)! Shoutout to @Peter Walker for working with @DanPrimack and team to distill the nuances of our inaugural VC fund performance report analyzing benchmarks for more than 1800 funds across six recent vintages. Check out the report here: https://lnkd.in/g2N6tPU6 #startups #venturecapital #emergingmanager #fundperformance

We've highlighted the top venture capital firms in the United Kingdom that are backing the country's most promising startups. These firms bring not only financial support but also valuable industry connections and strategic guidance to help founders navigate the challenges of scaling a business. The UK's startup-friendly environment, which includes tax incentives, a skilled workforce, and a supportive community, has made it an attractive destination for entrepreneurs from around the world. With London serving as a global financial center and a gateway to Europe, UK startups are well-positioned for international growth. Check out our list of VC firms here: https://lnkd.in/dR6R7YAE Seedcamp MMC Ventures AlbionVC Amadeus Capital Partners Notion Capital Playfair Molten Ventures Octopus Ventures Index Ventures Hoxton Ventures Ascension Ventures Episode 1 Ventures BGF Entrepreneur First Point Nine Passion Capital LocalGlobe SFC Capital #unitedkingdom #uk #ukstartups #investors #funding #entrepreneurship #venturecapitalfirms #startupfunding #innovation

Leo Ventures Invests with TradeTogether® in Web3 Wealth Management Revolution! 📢 We’re thrilled to share that Leo Ventures, a pioneering venture capital firm, has recently announced its strategic investment in TradeTogether’s seed round, led by US venture capital firm SOSV’s Orbit Startups. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Leo Ventures’ commitment to supporting innovative startups in the digital economy. 🔍 TradeTogether®, a leading Web3 asset management platform, is revolutionizing the landscape of decentralized finance. With a focus on tokenized solutions and cutting-edge Web3 products, TradeTogether is redefining wealth management for accredited investors, institutions, and merchants. 🌐 The Leo Ventures team prides itself on driving change and fostering innovation in the tech sector. Their investment in TradeTogether underscores our dedication to empowering visionary entrepreneurs and fueling the growth of disruptive ideas. Together with TradeTogether, they’re on a mission to set new standards in Web3 wealth management and shape the future of finance. Join Leo Ventures as they invest in such ground-breaking startups on this transformative journey as they continue to support entrepreneurs, drive innovation, and build a vibrant ecosystem for the digital economy. TradeTogether® Founders: Geoff Ira, Jordan Ko Leo Ventures Partners: Mr Kishor, Sonny Mohanty #seedfunding #web3 #digitaleconomy #startup #funding

IvyCap Ventures, India's leading homegrown venture capital fund, recently announced the closure of its Fund III at INR 2100 crores. The Fund’s investors (limited partners) include the leading Indian institutions, the IIT Alumni Trust, and a few family offices. Close to 60% of the Funds have come from the existing investors of IvyCap Ventures in Funds 1 and 2. With this closing, the total Assets Under Management (AUM) of IvyCap Ventures has grown to INR 5000 crore ($600 million). To discuss the fundraise, Mr. Vikram Gupta, Founder, and Managing Partner at IvyCap Ventures, participated in CNBC TV18's program 'Startup Street'. During his appearance, he delved into topics such as the fundraising process, the distribution plan, the investment thesis of the fund, and the mentor program, among others. The Fund plans to invest in about 25 companies at Series A with an average starting investment amount of INR 30 to 50 crores. 20% of the Fund will be invested in the existing portfolio companies of IvyCap Ventures, where IvyCap Ventures will act as a co-investor when those companies are raising their next rounds and will not provide secondary funding to their previous Funds. Additionally, INR 100 crore has been earmarked for investment in seed-stage companies through a separate team leveraging the IvyCamp platform, collaborating with various partners such as IITs, IIMs, incubation centers, accelerators, corporates, and other platforms. Click here to watch the full interaction- https://lnkd.in/gp76z6Kb #FundIII #Investment #AUM #StartupStreet #Fundraise #DistributionPlan #InvestmentThesis #MentorProgram #SeriesA #SeedStage #IIT #IIM #Incubators #Accelerators #Entrepreneurship CNBC-TV18 | Shruti Mishra | Arundathi Ramanan

Summary: Chemistry, a new venture capital firm, has raised $350 million for its debut fund. The firm was launched by three experienced partners and plans to invest in early-stage startups.\ Key takeaways: Chemistry is a newly launched venture capital firm, led by three experienced partners - Mark Goldberg, Kristina Shen, and Ethan Kurzweil. The firm's debut fund was 2x oversubscribed, indicating high demand and interest from investors. Chemistry will invest in early-stage startups, primarily at the Series A stage, across various categories including fintech, infrastructure, and developer tools and work software. Counter arguments: Some may argue that Chemistry's focus on early-stage startups may be riskier compared to investing in more established companies. The competition in the venture capital industry is high, and there may be concerns about Chemistry's ability to stand out and successfully invest in promising startups. #venturecapital #vc #startups