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U.S. startups received significantly more venture capital funding in Q2 2024 than in the prior quarter or in Q2 2023, according to data released Wednesday by PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association. The number of startups receiving such funding, however, was significantly lower — reflecting how a small number of giant AI deals are skewing the data. https://lnkd.in/gXCVUkrA #unitedstates #startupfunding #vcfunding #venturecapital #capitalraising #funding #startups #deals

🗞️ Today's Startups & VC Updates - 21/02 Bluestein Ventures: Chicago-based VC raised $45M for Fund III, targeting early-stage food tech with a focus on health, wellness, and digital technology. Hack VC: NYC-based web3 venture capital firm closed Venture Fund I at $150M, reaching $425M in total assets under management. Startup Fundraising 💰 Los Angeles music tech startup, ENGINEEARS, raised $7.5 million in Seed funding led by Drive Capital, with participation from notable artists and venture firms. E-commerce spinoff, OpenBorder, secured $10 million in seed funding led by Peak XV Partners for its borderless commerce approach. San Diego-based virtual cardiometabolic healthcare provider, 9amHealth, raised $9.5 million in Series A extension funding led by The Cigna Group Ventures. Berlin-based embedded life insurance platform, Embea, raised €4 million in Seed funding led by Atlantic Labs. Omaha-based medical device developer UMD raised $1.6 million in Seed funding led by Bright Minds Capital Partners. French startup Planity, a SaaS platform for beauty salon appointments, raised €45 million in a Series C round. Paris-based MedTech startup AZmed secured €15 million in funding from Maison Worms, Techstars, and Teampact Ventures. Iowa-based DNA soil intelligence company, Trace Genomics, raised $10.5 million in Series B funding led by S2G Ventures and Ajax Strategies. Minneapolis-based provider of rare earth-free permanent magnets, Niron Magnetics, Inc. Magnetics, raised $25 million in funding led by Samsung Ventures. Westborough-based sustainable battery materials solutions provider @Ascend Elements raised an additional $162 million in funding. Milford-based development stage company Reprieve Cardiovascular raised $42 million in Series A funding led by Lightstone Ventures and Sante Ventures. Nashville-based healthcare technology startup, UnityAI, raised $4 million in seed funding led by Max Ventures. German AI-based voice rehabilitation company Altavo raised €5 million in Series A funding led by Occident. San Jose-based AI-based computing company Recogni secured $102 million in Series C funding led by Celesta Capital and GreatPoint Ventures. Boston-based unified observability SaaS solution provider SigScalr raised $1.76 million in Pre-Seed funding led by Scribble Ventures. . #statups #businessnews #venturecapital #funding #businessnews #founders

According to PitchBook data, venture capital investments exceeded $500 billion globally. Imagine the groundbreaking ideas and industries being fueled by this immense support. 🔥 How could your startup benefit from this wave of innovation? Let's explore the possibilities together. Book a call with us today! 📞 https://lnkd.in/djxTg2wV #startuplaunchcode #startups #venturecapital #startupfunding #fundingtips

Knowing how a venture capitalist will evaluate your potential from your (potential) product-market fit is key in understanding how to pitch your offering to them. Knowing your investor market can be as important as knowing your customer market when raising capital. #venturecapital #vc #business #startup #productmarketfit

U.S. startups received significantly more venture capital funding in Q2 2024 than in the prior quarter or in Q2 2023, according to data released Wednesday by PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association. The number of startups receiving such funding, however, was significantly lower — reflecting how a small number of giant AI deals are skewing the data. https://lnkd.in/gXCVUkrA #unitedstates #startupfunding #vcfunding #venturecapital #capitalraising #funding #startups #deals

🚀 Startups across the globe have been breaking barriers in innovation and industry disruption, but have you considered the entrepreneurial ecosystem that's flourishing in our own backyard? 🌱 North Carolina may just be the next hotspot for top-tier venture capital startups! We are thrilled to feature Willow Hill , a #NorthCarolina -based investment firm breaking unprecedented grounds in the sectors of Financial services, Venture Capital, and Wealth Management. Willow Hill is steadily paving the way as a game changer in the venture capital startup scene. Dive into our latest article, it's a must-read for all startup enthusiasts interested in latest VC trends and opportunities! https://lnkd.in/eDH5sFpj #VentureCapital #Startups #Innovation #Investment #NorthCarolinaStartups #BusinessGrowth

Discover how Caret Capital's Caret360 Accelerator empowers startups with up to Rs. 3 crore funding and expert mentorship for game-changing success. #CaretCapital #Startups #VentureCapital

How do you support more than 160 early-stage Queensland startups to become investment-ready? You partner with some of Queensland's top accelerators. Introducing our accelerator partners in the Queensland Venture Capital Development Fund, as reported by Startup Daily: Farmers2Founders, EnergyLab, UQ Ventures, 77 Partners and LX Health #AgriTech #ClimateTech #HealthTech #SaaS #startup #accelerator #acceleratorprogram #VC Nicholas Guest l Leo Channon l Bailey Wallace

Introducing our next Reverse Pitch Speaker Aleksander Potocki and AIP Seed Venture Capital! 🎤 Aleksander Potocki is the COO at AIP Seed, bringing deep expertise in strategy, operations, and business development. With a track record of helping fast-growing startups like Booksy and Tagvenue, and experience from major corporations like PwC and Medtronic, Aleksander has worked across sectors such as SaaS, marketplaces, biotech, and healthtech. AIP Seed is a VC fund that invests in early-stage startups at pre-seed and seed stages, with tickets up to PLN 1 million (around $250,000). Their focus is globally scalable startups, particularly those based in Poland or connected to the Polish diaspora. AIP Seed targets innovative projects where AI is used to enhance breakthrough ideas. However, more than technology, they emphasize founders who can execute and deliver results. The support AIP Seed provides goes beyond funding! They offer strategic guidance, mentoring, and access to a vast network to help startups navigate the challenges of scaling internationally. Here’s what AIP Seed looks for: 🟡 Investment Tickets: Up to PLN 1M (around $250k) 🟡 Focus Areas: AI-supported projects with global potential 🟡 Ideal Founders: Driven, execution-focused, and globally-minded Join us on October 8th to learn more! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsN8mjZn