Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

The capital was secured from a broad range of global investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices. read more IFM Investors acquires 49% stake in Splend to drive rideshare growth IFM Investors has acquired a 49% stake in Splend, a $200m startup providing vehicle financing.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

Stokelys startup Zoop, backed by a cryptocurrency foundation, has submitted a late-stage plan to bid for the short-form video platform, according to Reuters. Their entry adds new momentum to an already competitive process involving several major private equity and venture capital firms. Can`t stop reading?

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AltAssets

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Germany early-stage investor Alstin Capital has raised €175m for the final close of its third fund, well above its initial €100m target. The post Germany’s Alstin eyes expanding European portfolio following €175m Fund III capital raising success appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Where do most people find the money for their startup? Typically, they patch together their funding from several different sources, not just one. Then the answer is unconventional funding. Here are some unconventional funding options that could be the key to getting your business off the ground.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has committed over SR1.5bn ($400m) to the Jadwa GCC Private Equity Fund 1, which will invest in a diversified, cross-sectorial set of high-potential private equity opportunities across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 31, 2023

Apollo.io, a business-to-business (B2B) sales and intelligence and engagement platform, announced a $100m Series D funding round at a valuation of $1.6bn, making it one of the year’s first sales-tech unicorns. The latest funding brings the company’s total funding to close to $250m.

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FinSMEs

MARCH 10, 2025

MSInsight, a Paris, France-based startup specializing in precision medicine in oncology, raised 1.6M in Seed funding. Backers included Calyseed, with participation from Plateau de Saclay Business Angels, Yes Invest, Capital Cell, and banking partners such as bpifrance. in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Image source: Getty Images While the reported statistics vary, between 70% and 90% of business startups fail. I know that isn't a great stat to start an article about funding your startup, but it's important to go into business with a clear understanding of the risks. Don't worry, there is good news.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The shift to a for-profit AI powerhouse This isn't the first mega-capital raise OpenAI has closed. billion capital raise that OpenAI just completed, however, could involve equity. Cathie Wood 's Ark Venture Fund, which invested a reported $250 million. Thrive Capital, which invested a reported $1.25 Tiger Global.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 31, 2023

Its value was 14 times Hersha’s estimated year-to-date earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of $99m for 2023, according to S&P Capital IQ. KSL has focused on travel and leisure businesses, deploying about $21bn of capital across its equity, credit, and tactical opportunities funds since 2005.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Bek Ventures has raised $250m for its first fund since rebranding from Earlybird Digital East Fund, targeting early-stage tech startups across Central and Eastern Europe. The post Bek Ventures raises $250m for hugely oversubscribed Central and Eastern Europe VC fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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AltAssets

JUNE 20, 2024

Copilot Capital, a new PE firm focused on backing the next generation of European software champions, has launched a $200m fund. The post New PE firm Copilot Capital launches €200m debut fund targeting overlooked European software startups first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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FinSMEs

MARCH 26, 2025

Tarta Labs, a Singapore based startup dedicated to building a next-generation anime IP ecosystem, completed a $4.5m pre-seed funding round. The round was led by BITKRAFT Ventures, with additional participation from The Spartan Group, IVC, HashKey Capital, and Gam3Girl Ventures. in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 30, 2023

Connecticut – Hedonova, a leading hedge fund renowned for its unwavering commitment to identifying exceptional investment opportunities, is excited to introduce its newest co-investment opportunity. Startup stock prices, which experienced substantial growth in 2020 and 2021, have dropped by an average of 74%.

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AltAssets

OCTOBER 23, 2024

VC investor Acrew Capital has raised more than $700m across its latest family of funds targeting deals in the data and security, fintech and health sectors. The post Acrew Capital clears $700m for latest fundraise targeting data, fintech, health startups appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

JULY 6, 2023

When it first appeared on the scene around ten years ago, Notion Capital was poised to take advantage of the oft-repeated phrase, “Software is eating the world.” It’s now entering its next phase, having completed the final close of its new €300 million ($325.6m) fund, its fifth, which closed at its ‘hard cap’.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 2, 2025

Warlock Labs, a San Francisco, CA-based crypto infrastructure startup, raised $8m in seed funding. The round was led by Polychain Capital with participation from Greenfield Capital, Reciprocal Ventures, Symbolic Capital, Ambush Capital, and TRGC.

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FinSMEs

APRIL 2, 2025

vopemed, a Montreal, Canada-based MedTech startup enhancing surgical vision with AI-powered image clarification, raised $2.29M pre-seed funding. The round was led by Genson Capital Inc., which invested $1.5M CAD, and Investissement Qubec, which contributed $750K CAD.

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AltAssets

OCTOBER 17, 2024

has raised a €71m fund targeting the region's most disruptive startups. eyes the Nordics’ most disruptive startups with €71m fund close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News. Nordic early-stage investor Node.VC The post Node.vc

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Private Equity Wire

MAY 10, 2024

Wiz, a US-Israeli startup and cloud cybersecurity solutions provider, has raised $1bn in a private funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Thrive Capital, valuing the four-year old company at $12bn, according to a report by Reuters.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Antwerp, Belgium-based Fortino Capital, a European B2B software venture capital and growth equity firm, on Friday, announced the final closing of its 4th investment fund — Fortino Capital PE II at €377m. The fund is dedicated to supporting ambitious B2B software founders throughout Europe.

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AltAssets

JULY 18, 2024

Veteran VC investor Menlo Ventures has continued its thrust into AI investment via a new $100m fund launched in partnership with $18.4bn-valued AI startup Anthropic. The post Menlo Ventures continues AI startup push with new $100m fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 22, 2024

If you are worried about the environment and try to follow eco-friendly practices at home, there are several ways you can incorporate those same values into your startup. High levels of consumer awareness mean there are a lot of opportunities for startups that help the planet. Even better? It could be good for your bottom line.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2024

Morgan Private Bank 2024 Global Family Office Report found that rich families invest about 46% of their portfolios in "alternative assets," which the survey defines as hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, and venture capital (VC) funds. But many venture-backed startups fail. But the J.P.

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FinSMEs

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Archipelo, a San Francisco, CA-based cybersecurity startup which specializes in DevSPM, raised $12M in funding.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 29, 2024

Amazon is spending billions more to back an artificial intelligence startup as it looks for an edge in the new technology arms race. billion backing Anthropic , a San Francisco-based startup that’s widely viewed as a front-runner in generative artificial intelligence. Wednesday’s news marks Amazon’s second tranche of that funding.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 28, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Starting a business is no small feat, especially when your dream requires substantial capital to lift off the ground. Finding the right lender Securing the capital to place my first large order meant exploring various financing options.

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The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

That eventually became “ Revolution ” which invests in all stages of companies: The Rise of the Rest Seed Funds, Revolution Ventures, and Revolution Growth. He describes Rise of the Rest as “going beyond Silicon Valley and coastal dollars to find early-stage startups and invest in these companies.” Rubenstein.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 31, 2023

As of today, 30% of the fund has been soft-committed with plans to segment the remainder amongst family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and institutional investors. Maddix Services aims to offer incentives, deal structures, and outcomes that align founders, investors, and the fund in a way that benefits all parties simultaneously.

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FinSMEs

JANUARY 23, 2025

Adclear, a London, UK-based RegTech startup empowering marketing compliance for fintech businesses, raised 510K in Pre-Seed funding. Backers included Haatch, Force Over Mass and Founders Capital.

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AltAssets

APRIL 12, 2024

The post Startup, VC veteran pair back fundraising with third FireBrand Ventures fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News. FireBrand Ventures is back in the market with its third flagship fundraise, three years after closing its sophomore investment vehicle.

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FinSMEs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Heartcore Capital, a Copenhagen, Denmark-based crypto native venture capital firm, raised €15m ($16.3m) for its first Web3 fund. The fund will back startups advancing application layer protocols, including DeFi, gaming, social, software, DeSci.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Latin America-based B2B venture capital firm NXTP has raised $98m for the final close of its third fund. The post NXTP doubles down on booming LatAm startup sector with new B2B fund close first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 30, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash In the vast ocean of funding opportunities, small businesses might find themselves adrift. To find the right federal innovation grant, start at Grants.gov, which provides a comprehensive database of available funds.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 20, 2024

When I wrote this post about trying to measure the fundability of your startup, I kicked it off with, “You can’t” and proceeded to share all the ways that getting your company funded feels a bit like a craps shoot, while still trying find a method somewhere within the madness. Spinning out of a successful fund of a similar size?

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The Motley Fool

JULY 18, 2023

Are hedge funds out of the woods? Two ex-Citadel traders just blasted through their funding target to make their new venture the biggest start-up of 2023, sources told Bloomberg Tuesday. Place Your Bets Hedge funds' live-fast-and-die-hard business model means most last only a few years. points quarter-over-quarter.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Want to start a business but don't have VC funding or access to a business loan ? Stories of startups with million-dollar funding seem to dominate our newsfeeds, but overall venture capital volume is actually falling. Early-stage funding was down more than 40% year over year in 2023.

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