Venture Capital Blog

Startups have always been about big dreams, but securing funding for those dreams hasn’t been easy — especially for businesses in niche markets. But now, microfunding is giving them a way to fulfill their dreams. 

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. 

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.

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.

MS&AD Ventures Inc., the corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of MS&AD Insurance Group, has increased its fund size by $100 million, bringing the total to $400 million (approximately JPY 60 billion). This expansion aims to support innovative startups in areas such as Insurtech, Fintech, AI, Sustainability, Mobility, and Life & Health.

ANYbotics, a global innovator in autonomous robotic inspection, has secured $60 million in new funding, raising its total to over $130 million. Led by Qualcomm Ventures and Supernova Invest, the investment supports U.S. expansion and global scaling to meet rising demand for its cutting-edge industrial inspection technologies.