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Stay up-to-date on the amount of venture dollars going to underrepresented founders

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Stay up-to-date on the amount of venture dollars going to underrepresented founders

Venture capital funding for women and Black/brown founders has historically been inadequate. In 2021, funding for Black founders reached record levels, but experienced a significant decline as DEI measures retreated. Women founders have consistently received around 2% of funding in recent years, while mixed-gender teams have seen increased funding. However, funding for solo women founders remains challenging. In addition to Black and women founders, other marginalized communities such as Latino founders and LGBTQ+ founders also face obstacles securing investor capital. Marginalized founders in Europe also share their experiences and aspirations to access the US market.

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Black Tech Nation Ventures's diversity thesis undeterred by growing DEI backlash

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Black Tech Nation Ventures's diversity thesis undeterred by growing DEI backlash

Black Tech Nation Ventures (BTNV) has raised $50 million for its debut fund, aimed at funding pre-seed and seed-stage software startups led by underrepresented groups, including Black, female, and LGBTQ+ founders. Backed by investors like Alphabet and Mark Cuban, the Pittsburgh-based venture firm initially closed $25 million in funding in 2021. However, market conditions and a decline in diversity investing made the second half of fundraising difficult. Despite the pushback against diversity initiatives, BTNV remains committed to its mission and aims to provide top-tier returns while supporting underrepresented founders. The firm has made 10 investments so far and focuses on enterprise software solutions in various sectors.

Venture capital's steep decline is leaving female startup founders in the cold, new data shows

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Venture capital's steep decline is leaving female startup founders in the cold, new data shows

New data from Carta shows that women founders are feeling the impact of the decline in venture capital investment more than men. The data reveals that the share of funding going to women-only teams fell below 3% for the first time in four years. This disparity worsens as companies scale up, with women-only teams receiving less funding in later stages. The data also indicates a decline in the proportion of women founders, with 87% of founders in newly incorporated companies being men.

Artemis Fund has a fresh $36 million to back diverse founders solving ‘big, hairy problems’

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Artemis Fund has a fresh $36 million to back diverse founders solving ‘big, hairy problems’

Artemis Fund, which focuses on investing in underrepresented founders, has closed its second fund with $36 million. The fund supports diverse founders in sectors such as fintech, commerce, and care, with a portfolio that includes over 20 companies led by female founders, with a majority having Black, Latinx, or immigrant leadership. The fund's strategy involves leading rounds, advocating for diverse founders, providing access to co-investors, and fostering revenue growth. The second fund has received support from various institutions including Bank of America, Bank of Montreal, and Amazon.

Rising royalty payments to parent firms evoke calls for frequent shareholder approvals

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Rising royalty payments to parent firms evoke calls for frequent shareholder approvals

Rising royalty payments to parent firms evoke calls for frequent shareholder approvals. Stay up-to-date with the latest updates on companies' financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and market shifts. Get detailed insights on mergers, acquisitions, financial results, and leadership changes shaping the business landscape across industries.

Nearly 40% of Start-Up Founders Focus on Debt Financing at Pre-IPO Level

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 5m ago

Nearly 40% of Start-Up Founders Focus on Debt Financing at Pre-IPO Level

Nearly 40% of start-up founders are turning to debt financing at the pre-IPO level, with around 49% of venture debt occurring in series B and beyond. This trend, as highlighted in a Stride Ventures and Kearney report, emphasizes debt's growing role in pre-IPO bridge financing. Debt financing allows businesses to scale efficiently before going public, providing more stable returns for investors. This approach helps avoid dilution, making IPOs potentially more lucrative and protective for investors.

India’s market is 'definitely' overestimated: SoftBank’s Rajeev Misra

Money Control

Money Control · 2y ago

India’s market is 'definitely' overestimated: SoftBank’s Rajeev Misra

Misra’s comments on overestimation of the Indian market echo those of Nithin Kamath, co-founder, and CEO of India’s largest stock broking platform Zerodha. Last week, on Twitter, Kamath, whose Zerodha has not raised a single dollar from external investors to date, blamed the VC (venture capital) ecosystem, along with startup founders, for overestimating the Indian market

Elon Musk compares the AI race to playing poker — you need to spend billions every year just to sit at the table

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk compares the AI race to playing poker — you need to spend billions every year just to sit at the table

Elon Musk compared the AI race to a poker game where companies need to spend billions on AI hardware to stay competitive. He mentioned that Tesla would spend over $500 million on Nvidia AI chips in 2024 and would require several billion dollars worth of hardware to keep up with rivals. Musk emphasized that being competitive in AI now requires a minimum expenditure of several billion dollars per year. Various tech giants are rushing to acquire Nvidia H100 GPUs, which are crucial for building and training language models. Musk also mentioned Tesla's plans to purchase chips from Nvidia and AMD. Additionally, Musk has expressed concerns about Tesla's AI development and the need for more control over the company.

Startups are hiring fewer workers, and paying out less in equity comp

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Startups are hiring fewer workers, and paying out less in equity comp

In this episode of Equity, the podcast focuses on the current trends in the startup industry. It mentions that startups are hiring fewer workers and reducing equity compensation. The podcast analyzes the reasons behind these changes and explores the implications for founders and venture capitalists. Stay tuned to discover the critical startup news and insights discussed in the episode.

OpenAI fires back at Musk, and Monzo raises a megaround

TechCrunch · 1y ago

OpenAI fires back at Musk, and Monzo raises a megaround

In this episode of the Equity podcast, the hosts discuss the latest startup and venture capital news. This episode is tailored for founders and investors, providing them with insights into the current trends and happenings in the industry. The hosts provide a rundown of the topics they will be covering in the episode. Listen to the full podcast to stay updated with the latest startup and venture capital news.

OpenAI in talks for funding round valuing it above $100 billion

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

OpenAI in talks for funding round valuing it above $100 billion

OpenAI is in discussions to raise a significant funding round that would value the company at over $100 billion. Venture-capital firm Thrive Capital is expected to lead the round with a $1 billion investment, and Microsoft is also likely to contribute. This funding comes as competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry intensifies, with players like Google and Meta Platforms investing billions of dollars in AI development. OpenAI, known for its ChatGPT product, plans to use the funding to stay at the forefront of AI research and continue enhancing its capabilities.

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