Venture Capital Blog

In the world of finance, diversifying investments is crucial. Tactical investment strategies safeguard capital during market slumps and leverage positive market conditions. These methods actively adjust portfolio allocations in response to market trends instead of sticking to fixed investments. 

When you're pitching to investors, time is your biggest challenge. They skim, they scan, and they decide fast. That’s why your executive summary is the most critical part of your business plan. Get it right, and you grab their attention. Get it wrong, and they might not even read past the first few lines.

Sigma Capital’s $100 million Web3 fund is set to be a watershed moment for the blockchain landscape. Focusing on early-stage startups, DeFi, and tokenization projects, the hope is that it will lead to a burgeoning spring for this already soaring industry. This ambitious initiative also underscores the UAE's wider commitment to fostering cutting-edge technology and attracting global talent to its thriving ecosystem.

Epirus Inc., a high-growth, Torrance-based defense tech company, is reportedly in talks to raise up to $200 million in funding led by 8VC. This investment, aimed at scaling its flagship Leonidas system, highlights Epirus’s role in addressing growing demands for advanced asymmetric warfare solutions amid heightened global tensions.

Investing in stocks has long been a go-to strategy for building wealth. But one of the hardest parts of investing is figuring out how much a stock is worth. Stock valuation allows investors to determine if a stock is overvalued, undervalued, or fairly priced — information that is essential to making wise decisions. 

When it comes to funding research and development (R&D) in the US, businesses often have two options: R&D tax credits and grants. Both aim to support innovation in the companies, but they operate differently and offer certain advantages. 

The surge in AI startups has captured the imagination of innovators and the attention of investors eager to capitalize on technological advancements. The recent funding secured by Databricks serves as a testament to the significant resources being funnelled into this sector.