Venture Capital Blog (2)

• Jan 29, 2026 1:17:00 PM •

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Breaking Down Polymarket’s Monetization Strategy and Future Revenue Sources

Prediction markets have gradually evolved from academic curiosities into functioning financial ecosystems where participants express beliefs through capital allocation. One of the most closely watched...

By Melanie Miller

• Jan 28, 2026 6:35:45 PM •

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The Real-World Assets (RWA) Opportunity: Hype vs. Durable Value

Tokenized real-world assets, or RWAs, are popping up in marketing decks, keynote slides, and investor memos. Polymesh estimates that more than USD 800 trillion in traditional markets could eventually ...

By Rob Palmer

• Jan 15, 2026 8:36:57 AM •

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The Role of Financial Technology (FinTech) in Modern Fundraising

Over the past few years, innovative solutions in the financial industry have become widespread. One segment that took place in this direction is fundraising. Innovations in financial technology have t...

By John Dukes

• Jan 13, 2026 1:29:57 PM •

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What Early 2026 Is Really Funding: The Fundz Take on U.S. VC, Jan 1–14

The first two weeks of 2026 did not shout; they spoke clearly. Fundz recorded $1.87B across 126 announced rounds, with most of the action in the 5M–50M bands. That shape rewards teams that already kno...

By Darren Wall

• Dec 29, 2025 6:36:39 AM •

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From Pitch to Product: Why Investors Are Paying Attention to Voice AI Platforms

Voice technology has moved beyond smart speakers and basic IVR menus. In many companies, voice is becoming a core interface for customer support, sales, content workflows, and agent-driven automation.

By Rob Palmer

• Dec 12, 2025 11:36:03 AM •

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5 Non-Dilutive Funding Options for 2026

Keeping your equity while still raising money is one of the smartest moves a founder can make, especially in 2025.

By Michael Gill

• Dec 11, 2025 9:01:44 AM •

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How a Startup Pitching Calendar Can Help You Stay Organized

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless pursuit of funding? The truth is, pitching to investors is one of the busiest and most stressful times for any startup. You’re trying to raise funds, impress...

By Ben Walker

• Nov 20, 2025 5:05:26 AM •

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Simplifying Shared Investment Management for Better Returns

Many investors favor shared management because it fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants, enhancing the potential for returns.

By Darren Wall

• Nov 8, 2025 5:52:14 AM •

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Where Smart Capital Moved: Inside the Fundz November 1–7, 2025 Deal Snapshot

For the 7-day period from November 1–7, 2025, Fundz tracked a concentrated wave of funding across information technology, manufacturing, health care, biotechnology, aerospace, artificial intelligence,...

By John Dukes

• Nov 5, 2025 5:44:34 AM •

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IDL raises $7M Seed to launch a global professional dance league

IDL (International Dance League) closed a $7 million Seed led by Elysian Park Ventures, with KB Partners and APEX participating. The plan: launch what it calls the first global professional dance leag...