Venture Capital Blog

Securing financing is a critical step in starting or growing a business, and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are often a go-to option for many entrepreneurs.

When you need to improve your business but don't have the funds to do so, the best option is to find alternative financing. The problem is that there are many options out there, and it can be difficult to decide which one is right for your needs. In this article, we will compare merchant cash advances (MCAs) and short-term loans.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened up billions of loan dollars to venture capital funds, via the implementation of a new rule. 

RFG Advisory, a rapidly growing platform for independent advisors, today announced that it has secured a substantial growth investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners, a private equity firm with extensive experience in the financial services technology and wealth management sectors. The strategic capital will further RFG's commitment to providing independent advisors with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

Today, Apera Asset Management LLP (Apera) and Kudu Investment Management, LLC (Kudu) announced that Kudu has made a minority investment in Apera through an Apera affiliate. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Panlin Capital, a leading venture capital firm specializing in Chinese technological innovation, recently announced the successful closing of its 12th RMB-denominated main fund, "Chengdu Panlin Xiangxu Fund". This is the first fund established by Panlin Capital in Chengdu, and it follows their Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Flagship Fund.

Web3 vs. A.I.

Not surprisingly, In the first half of 2023 venture capital funding has decreased overall, with an 18% drop across all sectors. Cryptocurrency and blockchain startups, such as Web3, have been hit hard by the crypto winter, with VC funding for these companies dropping significantly.