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• Behind $800M in Funding: 25+ Successful Startup Pitch Decks 💰

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In-Depth Insights 🔍

• U.S. Median Round Size Growing in H1 2024: Crunchbase analyzes the increase in median round sizes for U.S. startups during the first half of 2024, highlighting key trends in the funding landscape 📈

• Climate Tech Startups Are Back, and This Time They Might Survive: MIT Technology Review discusses the resurgence of climate tech startups and the factors that might ensure their survival this time around 🌱
• When being “first” is not a competitive advantage: While “first” sounds impressive, in reality, it’s often not an advantage 🔍
• Selling a Startup in an Acqui-Hire Is More Lucrative Than It Seems, Founders and VCs Say: TechCrunch explores why acqui-hires can be more financially rewarding for founders and investors than they might initially appear 🤝
• Corporate Giants Are Investing Billions in AI: Crunchbase covers how major corporations like Microsoft and Google are pouring billions into AI, signaling a high-stakes race for dominance in the field 🤖

• Vertical Integrators: Not Boring explores the rise of vertical integrators, companies that control all aspects of their production process, and how this approach is reshaping industries 🔧
• Three-Quarters of Founders in the Latest Y Combinator Cohort Are Working on AI: Sherwood News highlights the significant focus on AI among the latest Y Combinator cohort, reflecting the growing importance of AI in the startup ecosystem 🤖

• The Perfect Pitch Deck: 10 Examples: Dr. Andre Retterath shares ten examples of successful pitch decks, offering insights into what makes a compelling presentation for investors 🎯

• Hermann Hauser, ARM Co-Founder, on the Future of European Tech: Sifted interviews Hermann Hauser, co-founder of ARM, on his views regarding the future of European tech and innovation 💡

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Interesting Reports 📊

• Q2 2024 Information Security Report: PitchBook's latest report on the state of information security, highlighting key trends, threats, and opportunities in the cybersecurity landscape 🔒
• Disruptors: Circular Start-Ups. A comprehensive study by Utrecht University on how circular startups are disrupting traditional business models, driving sustainability and innovation ♻️
• Equity in Web3: A report from the Center for a Digital Future examining the challenges and opportunities in achieving equity within the Web3 ecosystem ⚖️

Recently Launched Funds 💸

• Climate Tech VC Clean Energy Ventures closes new fund to back innovative solutions in clean energy
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• Wa’ad Investment launches to back growth-stage startups
• Lead Ventures launches €100M second fund to continue supporting startups across Europe
• G Squared closes $1.1B sixth flagship fund to invest in high-growth technology companies globally
• Vertex Ventures China reportedly raises $491M for second RMB-denominated fund

Hottest Deals 💥

• Parafin closes $93M debt facility with Jefferies and Trinity Capital
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VC Jobs 💼

• VC Manager @ Samsung Ventures America (Mountain View, CA): Lead investment efforts and manage portfolio companies within Samsung Ventures in Mountain View
• VC Partner @ NLC (Amsterdam, Netherlands): Drive investments and strategic growth at NLC, focusing on health tech innovations
• VC Partner @ Aduna Capital (Nigeria): Oversee venture investments and portfolio management across various sectors in Nigeria
• VC Associate @ KDT (Wichita, KS): Engage in deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management at KDT
• VC Vice President @ IvyCap Ventures (Bengaluru, India): Lead venture capital investments and support portfolio companies in scaling at IvyCap Ventures
• VC Principal @ Untrod Capital (Singapore): Manage investment processes and portfolio growth in Singapore at Untrod Capital
• VC Investor @ Iron Key Capital (Remote): Source and evaluate investments across various sectors, working remotely with Iron Key Capital
• Senior VC Associate @ B Capital (San Francisco, CA): Support investment activities and portfolio management at B Capital in San Francisco
• Managing VC Director @ New Community Transformation Fund (Grand Rapids, MI): Lead the fund’s venture capital efforts in Grand Rapids, focusing on community transformation
• VC Analyst @ Paladin Capital Group (London, England): Conduct market research and support the investment process at Paladin Capital Group in London
• VC Internship @ Heal Venture Lab (Manila, Philippines): Gain experience in venture capital, supporting Heal Venture Lab's investment team in Manila