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🕚Here’s a flashback to an exciting and bold VC fund launch from 2024. 💸 In Q2 2024 San Francisco, USA based A* raised $315 million for its oversubscribed Fund II. The fund is backed entirely by institutional investors. 💡 The fund primarily invests in #seedstage and early-stage companies within the technology sector. They maintain a generalist approach, with investments spanning across various industries, such as #FinTech, #SaaS, #AdTech, #BigData & Analytics, #PropTech, #ArtificialIntelligence and #MachineLearning, #Ecommerce, #EdTech, #Cybersecurity and more. 🌍 Primarily #NorthAmerica and #Europe 📈 Founded in 2020, A* Fund I backed exciting start-ups including Ramp, Notion, Faire, EyeTell, Inc., Paraform, Aligned Marketplace, among others. 💭 “We want to be the preferred partner but small enough that we can focus on generating incredible returns for our investors. We wanted to focus on mentorship and not necessarily just deploying large funds of capital.” - Bennett Siegel, A* Co-Founder and General Partner 🗞️ TechCrunch https://lnkd.in/ezVTZJ8z 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Kevin I Bennett I Gautam I Vikram I Jordan I Ipshita I Khushi I Navya I Michael I Peterson I Natalia I Kim I Rebecca I Team A* … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #usa #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #SanFrancisco #venture

Too Early to Fund: https://buff.ly/3ZQPWNM Decoding the intricate challenges faced by pre-seed startup investors in 2024 reveals why many feel it's too early to fund. With market volatility and the high risk associated with early-stage ventures, investors are cautious. Startups at this phase often struggle with unproven business models and lack of traction, making it difficult to secure funding. Moreover, the increasing competition for limited resources adds another layer of complexity. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for investors seeking opportunities at the pre-seed stage. #StartupInvesting #VentureCapital

Congratulations to Balderton Capital raising $615m for its Early Stage Fund IX and $685m for its second Growth Fund … Between the two funds, Balderton will invest in firms from the seed stage through to initial public offerings (IPO). Story via UKTN “At Balderton, we believe the best way to change the world is to build a business – and that many of these world-changing businesses will be built in Europe,” said Bernard Liautaud managing partner at Balderton. “As a firm, our mission is simple: to be the partner of choice to the founders starting and growing those European technology companies. These new funds put us in a position to do just that.” Founded in 2000, Balderton has backed almost 300 tech firms in Europe, including GoCardless, Wayve and Depop British Patient Capital provided a $90m commitment across the funds, with $25m going into the early-stage fund and $65m for the growth stage. “We know that entrepreneurs in the UK and Europe have the talent and ambition to produce globally competitive companies,” said British Patient Capital investment director for funds Robert Greenwood “To build the next generation of global leaders, companies need partners that can support them through every stage of growth.” Recent funding rounds led by Balderton include the £44m Series B round for carbon data platform Sylvera and edtech startup Grasp’s £3.1m round. #GrowthMindset #GrowthFunding #SeedToIPO #GrowingGlobalChampions https://lnkd.in/eRrJBkev

As WNT Ventures celebrates its 10th anniversary, we're gearing up to launch our most ambitious fund yet—a testament to our commitment to innovators and investors. Over the past decade, and as the longest-running Tech Incubator, our track record speaks for itself, with three successful funds and 26 portfolio companies delivering returns to our investors. As we embark on our fourth fund, our focus remains on empowering New Zealand's innovators with crucial funding and support, while providing investors with a compelling opportunity in the alternative asset sector. From Pre-Seed to Series A, we're dedicated to identifying and nurturing ventures with global potential and robust intellectual property. Supported by strategic partnerships and government backing, we're ready to elevate our ambitions and continue building successful start-ups for the next decade and beyond. Our Managing Partners, Carl Jones and Maria Jose (MJ) Alvarez recently shared the vision for WNT's fourth fund with our Australian friends at Inside Adviser - https://lnkd.in/gj9ER7Qg WNT Ventures is an approved managed fund under the Active Investor Plus visa, offering a unique investment opportunity. Niamh Given, Grace Holland, TJ Laurino, Anna Watson #VentureCapital #WNTVentures #InvestingInTheFuture #DeepTech #Innovation

General Catalyst, one of Silicon Valley’s largest capital firms, is gearing up to launch what’s known as a “continuation fund” worth between $800 million and $1 billion, according to a person familiar with the plans. A continuation fund consists of a portion of stakes that the VC firm has in portfolio companies. With around $25 billion in assets under management as of 2023, General Catalyst’s exact continuation fund portfolio composition is still being determined. Read more from Marina Temkin on General Catalyst here: https://tcrn.ch/3NBVu9n #TechCrunch #technews #startups #venturecapital #venturecapitalists #funding

In 2020, I started dipping my toes into angel investing—into companies like SpaceX, Carta, AngelList, LayerZero, and Anduril. 😮 But here’s the twist: I didn’t have to start with millions. I got in with as little as $1k. 🕹️ The secret? Syndicates. Syndicates allow investors to put their money into start-ups and invest on a deal-by-deal basis. Here’s how it works 👇 You apply to join different syndicates (many through AngelList). Once accepted, you start receiving curated startup investment opportunities in your inbox. You can then decide to invest on your terms, deal by deal. What’s the difference between joining a syndicate vs. a traditional VC fund? 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - Syndicates: You control your choices on a deal-by-deal basis. - Funds: LPs contribute upfront, and the fund managers decide how to allocate across all deals. 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Syndicates: Flexibility to pick individual deals based on your interest and risk tolerance. - Funds: Diversifies automatically across a range of investments within a specific theme or sector. 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 - Syndicate: Allows you to choose deals with different exit timelines—maybe you’re looking for a late-stage opportunity closer to IPO. - Fund: A set strategy for the entire portfolio, typically 7-10 years. 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 - Syndicate: Often just a 20% carry-on deals, no annual fees unless a complicated structure / later-stage deal and requires legal involvement - Fund: Usually 20% carry plus a 2% management fee for 10 years. 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - Syndicates: You can jump in with around $1k per deal. - Funds: Requires a larger upfront commitment with periodic capital calls. At Red Beard Ventures, we have two ways for investors to get in on the action: - Red Beard Ventures Fund: A web3-focused early-stage fund investing in blockchain, gaming, DeFi, and beyond, both in equity and tokens. - Red Beard Ventures Syndicate: A stage-agnostic syndicate investing in frontier tech— space, AI, climate tech, sports, and more. Interested in starting to grow your angel portfolio? You can apply here: https://lnkd.in/gW5GHB3j #AngelInvesting #Startups #VentureCapital #Syndicates #Investing --- Enjoy this? Follow Elana Gold for venture capital, angel investing, and startup insights

California, USA based Day One Ventures recently raised its third fund. 💸 $150 Million Fund III with backing by US and European institutional investors, 10 unicorn founders, 14 of Day One Ventures’ portfolio founders, several family offices, and heads of private equity firms and larger funds from nearly 20 countries. 💡 Supporting early-stage founders with a customer-focused approach in areas like #artificialintelligence #climatetech #enterprisesoftware #fintech #web3 #deeptech, and the #futureofwork. They invest $100k to $5 million from #preseed to #seedstage, and occasionally #SeriesA. 🌍 USA 📈 Fund III investments include Astroforge, Rainmaker, radar/LiDAR, Cradle, Layer N, and Affiniti. 💭 "There are huge economic inequalities, like climate change and healthcare problems, and I think AI will help solve it. AI will come and unlock an abundance of resources that bring us humanity." - Masha Bucher, Day One Ventures 🗞️Forbes https://lnkd.in/ejtCGY-a 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Masha I Drake I Sanjiv I Jenny I Tara I Hunter I Mandy I Team Day One Ventures … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #usa #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #ai #venture #California

Auros announced the launch of its new investment arm, Auros Ventures This strategic addition will harness the firm's extensive expertise in #digitalassets to foster ecosystem #innovation and drive substantial value creation for all market participants. Auros Ventures will leverage the risk management capabilities and liquidity provision expertise of Auros to invest in the full project life cycle, from early-stage primary investments to liquid secondary opportunities. In addition to capital, Auros will provide market-leading advice and support to its entire portfolio, particularly where it pertains to their expertise in both on-chain and off-chain liquidity, market microstructure and exchange product design. This strategic approach reflects the firm's commitment to active involvement in the operational and strategic development of its portfolio companies and it forms a core component of Auros Ventures' value proposition as a partner. Since Q3 2023, Auros Ventures has deployed over $15 million and plans to invest in excess of $50 million over the next two years. Founder and CIO of Auros, Ben Roth, said: "Auros has seen tremendous growth since its inception in 2019. The launch of Auros Ventures is a reaffirmation of our expansion strategy and a commitment to continue growing our role as a trusted industry steward that fosters sustainable ecosystem growth. We are thrilled to welcome Julien to our team, having witnessed his impressive track record in investments and business scaling. His expertise and deep understanding of the digital assets market puts him in a strong position to lead Auros Ventures as we embark on a shared journey to discover the next wave of Web3 innovations and deliver outsized value, not only for the firm but for the collective ecosystem also." "This marks a significant milestone, for both Auros and the broader digital assets community," Head of Auros Ventures, Julien Auchecorne shared. "Auros has made substantial strides in expanding its market presence in the past 18 months. I am excited to be working with Ben and the exceptional team at Auros to support groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of innovation in our industry." Auros, a market-making and algorithmic trading firm, was established by experienced derivatives traders and trading system designers with over two decades of expertise. The firm generates daily notional turnover in the billions of dollars. Auros' technological foundation fuses advanced pricing models with cutting-edge execution capabilities, ensuring reliable and consistent trading performance. Benjamin Roth Julien Auchecorne To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #Auros #vc #AurosVentures

The VC Midas List I love this list, and the VCs on it are incredible investors. But, I would love to understand why there are no Aussie VCs on this global list?! Some of our local funds and GPs are world-class, with bona fide Midas touch, investing in all the startup mythical creatures (centaurs, unicorns, decacorns).... I'm certain some of the GPs from Airtree, Blackbird, Square Peg or OIF Ventures, OneVentures, King River Capital or Reinventure Group should have made it onto the list. What am I missing? It feels wrong to highlight the VCs with the Midas touch without including anyone from the Australian VC ecosystem. Forbes Forbes Australia See the selection criteria in the comments.

Sweden’s Creandum announces closing of €500M fund amid shifting market conditions Stockholm-headquartered VC firm Creandum has announced the successful closing of its latest fund, Creandum VII, securing €500 million to support European startups at the seed and Series A stages. This new fund arrives at a time of significant economic shift, marked by a tighter capital market and lower investment levels compared to the high liquidity period of early 2021. https://lnkd.in/dpRWAuxG #nordicmade #sweden #venturecapital #vcfund #startups #funding #trending