Venture Capital Blog (7)

• Oct 17, 2024 6:00:00 AM •

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Creating Investment Pitches with AI-Powered Faceless Video Content

In the role of an investment Pitch to potential investors, the requirements are a unique blend of storytelling, data, and clear visuals to capture attention and convey a compelling narrative. Traditio...

By Jessica Bingham

• Oct 16, 2024 6:39:35 AM •

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South Africa Launches $17 Million Seed Fund to Propel Tech Startups

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 provid...

By Darren Wall

• Oct 12, 2024 6:00:00 AM •

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OpenAI Secures $6.6 Billion in Venture Capital Funding

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.

By Darren Wall

• Oct 1, 2024 6:00:00 AM •

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Business Valuation for VC Funding: Pre- and Post-Money Explained

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 exchan...

By Darren Wall

• Sep 11, 2024 11:00:00 AM •

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How to Maximize the Advantages of Qualified Small Business Stocks

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 s...

By Darren Wall

• Aug 29, 2024 10:40:28 AM •

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From Acquisition to Exit: Unlock Value with the Buy and Build Strategy

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 ...

By Ben Walker

• Aug 20, 2024 5:01:53 PM •

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Balderton's $1.3B Play: Bucking Trends, Backing European Innovation

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

By Darren Wall

• Aug 12, 2024 5:29:28 PM •

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K1 Invests in Board Intelligence, Valuing Company at £230 Million

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 a...

By Darren Wall

• Aug 7, 2024 4:02:37 PM •

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Indiana's Tech VC Boom Defies National Trends in Q2 2024

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

By Darren Wall

• Aug 3, 2024 1:22:46 PM •

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Flo Health Achieves Unicorn Status with $200 Million in Funding

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 i...