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. It would spend another $2.75 billion check.

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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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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

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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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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The Motley Fool

JULY 8, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Starting a small business or launching a startup is an adventure filled with excitement and challenges, one of which is securing the necessary funding to turn your big ideas into reality. Here, we'll explore three practical ways to secure that crucial start-up capital.

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AltAssets

MARCH 18, 2024

Seed investor 1984 Ventures has launched its third fund to support early-stage startups it says are “solving real problems”. The post 1984 Ventures eyes $75m to back software startups first appeared 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.” But Stephen Chandler, Managing Partner at Notion Capital, believes the phrase “Entperprise SaaS” is no longer fit for purpose. And also some threats I’m sure as well.”

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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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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Where do most people find the money for their startup? Tap into crowdfunding Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter or IndieGoGo offer a modern twist on raising capital. Typically, they patch together their funding from several different sources, not just one. All are great options. Something may be amiss.)

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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.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

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

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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 9, 2024

Japanese multinational investment company SoftBank Group has been considering the acquisition of Graphcore, a UK semiconductor startup that has faced challenges despite a previous valuation of $2.8bn, according to a report by Bloomberg. The company has also indicated a need to secure additional capital to continue operations.

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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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AltAssets

MARCH 25, 2024

Silicon Valley and Tokyo-based VC DNX Ventures has raised $243m across a pair of funds backing B2B startups in Japan. The post DNX Ventures targets Japanese B2B startups with $243m double fund close. first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Insights

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The 15-year-old startup’s Series D funding was led by Indian private equity firm Kedaara Capital. The new funding included some secondary sales, but the startup didn’t specify the amount. read more The post Warburg Pincus-backed Perfios raises $229m from Kedaara Capital appeared first on Private Equity Insights.

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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. To date, Fortino Capital has raised across four funds, a total of over €800M.

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AltAssets

APRIL 30, 2024

General Catalyst said to be on verge of $6bn for tech startup fundraise The post General Catalyst said to be on verge of $6bn for tech startup fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 13, 2023

Texas's low cost of living, favorable taxes and regulations, and warm weather make it an incredibly attractive state for startups and anyone pursuing an AI job. The state is home to many AI startups, creating a host of AI job positions like data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI strategists.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

What I will say is that if you’ve lowered growth to preserve capital, and you haven’t cut it down to the point where you’re on a path to breakeven without needing new capital, you need to think hard as to whether or not a having a little bit of growth is worth not being “default alive”.

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Insight Partners

OCTOBER 8, 2024

From AI-powered diagnostics to personalized treatment plans, startup and ScaleUp companies are at the forefront of improving patient outcomes and transforming healthcare delivery. Medical imaging has been an area of remarkable progress, with startups like Viz.ai

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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

It includes monthly grants of $10,000, two annual grants of $25,000, quarterly startup grants of $10,000, and quarterly nonprofit grants of $10,000. Loans on Kiva have zero interest, which is a significant advantage for startups and small businesses trying to minimize costs.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 30, 2024

OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI tool ChatGPT, is in advanced talks to secure several billion dollars in a new funding round led by Thrive Capital with an investment of around $1bn, that could value the startup at over $100bn, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Billion US pipeline operator ONEOK Inc.

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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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AltAssets

JANUARY 9, 2024

Joshua Kushner-owned Thrive Capital is set to begin fresh fundraising for technology startups despite a slump in sector funding, according to a report by the FT, which spoke to people close to the matter. The post Thrive Capital eyeing minimum $3bn for ninth flagship fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Private Equity Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

German venture capital investor MIG Capital has closed a Series A financing for HawkCell, a French healthtech startup developing a solution to turn human MRI into the first animal-dedicated imaging enhanced with AI algorithms.

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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. They typically do not lead private rounds, with checks spanning from $250k to $500k.

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FinSMEs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

iCleanse, an Avon, CT-based DOOH (Digital Out-of-Home) startup that develops Swift UV units for phone disinfection and advertising revenue for businesses, received $1m credit financing from Enhanced Capital. Led by Chris Allen Sr.,

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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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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Grafton Capital backed white-label platform provider Third Financial is up for sale, Citywire New Model Adviser has learned. Typically, Grafton invests in startup technology companies as a minority partner but in some cases, it acquires a majority interest.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 11, 2024

But you don't need a small business loan, investors, venture capital (VC) funding, or a big bank account balance to start a business. And bootstrapped businesses can work better than venture-backed startups. Bootstrapped businesses also seem to have more loyal customers, and even more loyal employees than venture-funded startups.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In fact, it's just about the only sector generating interest; in the first six months of 2023, venture capital firms closed just 4,300 deals at a total of about $65 billion, or a nearly 50% year-over-year dip in deal value and a 35% dip in deal volume.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 31, 2023

One thing that we learned from the AK Masonry transaction is that not all outside capital should be treated equally,” said Jake Gubler, Partner at Maddix Services. The launch of Maddix Services is part of a larger strategy to expand Maddix Capital’s offerings and redefine existing private equity paradigms.

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AltAssets

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Saudi Arabia-based investor Merak Capital has launched an $80m investment fund targeting gaming startups in the MENA region. The post Merak Capital to boost MENA gaming development with $80m investment fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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AltAssets

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The post Android co-founder raises $410m for transformative deep tech, science startups first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News. Andy Rubin, the co-founder of Google's Android operating system, has seen his incubator firm Playground Global close its third flagship fund on $410m.

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