Top news of the week: 15.01.2023.
How can fintech startups outlast the VC winter?
In this operating environment, startups have a better chance of impressing investors if they can point to tangible results.
Why Africa had no unicorns last year despite record fundraising haul
Africa, bucking global trends, raised more VC dollars in 2022 than 2021. But its unicorn list stayed stagnant.
Monique Woodard Unveils Cake Ventures, New $17 Million Fund Focused On ‘Demographic Change’
The Black founder-turned-investor will write $500,000 seed and pre-seed checks, backed by investors including Bank of America and billionaire Melinda French Gates.
Pittsburgh’s AI expertise may give rise to an already growing startup market
Pittsburgh is an AI powerhouse. Now that seemingly every VC is interested in the category, the Steel City's startup scene could see a boost.
The New England Venture Capital Association Appoints Five New Directors, Kent Bennett to Board Chair
NEVCA continues its commitment to DEI gender diversity with a Board composition exceeding 50% women
Data observability startup Metaplane lands investment from YC, others
Metaplane, which has backing from Y Combinator, aims to simplify data observability with monitoring tech that can be fine-tuned over time.
BlackRock acquires minority stake in SMB 401(k) provider Human Interest
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Human Interest has raised over $330 million since its 2015 inception.
Announcing Not Boring Capital Fund III
A $30 million Fund to invest in Hard Startups and tell their stories