Venture Capital Blog

In what’s sure to be a significant boost to South Africa's tech ecosystem, a consortium of public and private partners has launched a $17 million (ZAR300 million) Seed Fund of Funds designed to provide critical early-stage capital to emerging technology startups in the country. 

San Francisco-based artificial intelligence leader OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion in a recent funding round, pushing its post-money valuation to an impressive $157 billion.

For entrepreneurs seeking venture capital, understanding pre-money valuation and post-money valuation is essential for successful fundraising. These valuation concepts help determine the equity exchanged for investment and shape long-term outcomes. 

Qualified Small Business Stocks, commonly referred to as QSBS, can be a significant advantage for investors and businesses alike. By offering potential tax benefits and stimulating capital flow into small businesses, QSBS has captured the attention of many astute investors.

Buy-and-build is an effective business growth strategy that involves acquiring and integrating smaller, complementary companies into a larger platform. The strategy is often adopted by private equity firms and expanding businesses that aim to scale operations rapidly, enhance market presence, and drive value. 

Balderton Capital, a leading European venture capital firm, has announced the successful raise of $1.3 billion to support tech startups across Europe. 

In a move that’s sure to shake up the business intelligence sector, Board Intelligence has secured substantial funding from K1 Investment Management. This investment, which values Board Intelligence at £230 million, marks a pivotal moment for the AI-based business, underscoring its robust market position and growth potential.

Indiana's tech venture capital (VC) scene is experiencing a remarkable surge, outpacing national trends even as the broader US market faces challenges. 

Flo Health is the number 1 downloaded women’s health app globally. The company has recently announced that it has successfully raised over $200 million in Series C funding from leading global growth investor General Atlantic, elevating its valuation to over $1 billion. This makes it the first digital consumer women’s health app to achieve unicorn status. 

AI has totally shifted every industry it is employed in, and stock trading is no exception. Using large volumes of data and complex algorithms, AI has brought sweeping changes to existing trading methods. Here are 20 ways AI is revolutionizing stock trading.