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Wind.App, a fintech startup founded by Hussain Elius and Fahad Ahmed (co-founders of Pathao) along with Arman Bhuiyan, has secured a successful US$3.8 million pre-seed funding round. The round received significant support from German VC firm Global Founders Capital and Singapore's Spartan Group, with contributions from Saison Capital, Alumni Ventures, and Tiny VC. Learn more at ExitStack: https://lnkd.in/g7RDa_4j #WindApp #FintechStartup #PreSeedFunding #StartupFunding #CrossBorderPayments #FinancialInnovation #TechInvestment #ExitStackNews

The South African Venture Capital Firm, Knife Capital’s recent closure of the $50 million African Series B expansion fund, Knife Fund III, holds significant promise for the South African tech startup ecosystem. This injection of capital could catalyze high-potential, innovation-driven enterprises in the region. By focusing on South African business-to-business tech companies with scalability and impact potential, the fund is poised to address a critical gap in the funding landscape beyond the Series A stage. https://lnkd.in/ei9c3v24

Earlybird Venture Capital once again invested in Upvest: We are happy that we could assist Earlybird with the closing of a €30M financing round of Berlin-based fintech startup Upvest. Upvest has developed an API for digital wealth management, which helps financial institutions with making their investment solutions more accessible for their customers. Especially for first-time investors, the API based infrastructure lowers the entry barriers for investments. The round was led by new investor BlackRock, who was joined by existing investors Earlybird Venture Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, HV Capital, Notion Capital, ABN AMRO Ventures and 10x Group. A special thanks to Tim Rehder and Nina Mayer (Rinke) for the great cooperation and congratulations to Julian Lange, Tobias Auferoth, CFA, Martin Kassing and the whole team of Upvest. BMH BRÄUTIGAM: Bastian Reinschmidt │ Maximilian Frink Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eh8MhPxx #bmhbräutigam #VC #venturecapital #startups #investors #investment #fintech #assetmanagement #softwaredevelopment #Berlin #Germany

LIVE NOW 🚀 Dive into the World of Venture Capitalists and Seasoned Investors at our Meet the VCs Event! 🌟 Connect, Collaborate, and Catapult your entrepreneurial journey in this dynamic environment. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! 💼 Steve Torso Jessy Wu Alex Retzlaff Yash Varma Jacqui Bloom Empress Capital Startupbootcamp FinTech Unify Ventures AfterWork Ventures #MeetTheVCs #EntrepreneurialJourney #ForgeConnections #InvestmentProspects #InnovateWithUs #VCNetworking #InnovationOpportunities #InvestmentProspects #BusinessCollaborations #VentureCapital #Funds #FundManagement #CapitalRaising #PrivateEquity #AngelInvestor

In times of uncertainty, smart investments demand wisdom and are important for every component of the market. At #TechShield, we see the big picture: seasoned investors recognize Israeli innovation and resilience. Yet, recent events have stirred hesitation. Our mission? To bridge this gap with confidence - we call it ‘Reverse Funds’. We meticulously select VC-backed Israeli startups, after due diligence. We assess their needs, working in harmony with top VCs who maintain their Pro-Rata support. This synergy enhances our ability to tailor investments that are transparent, secure, and profitable. From countless potential companies, we have handpicked an elite first reverse-fund portfolio, already backed by leading VCs like Sarona Ventures, NFX, Vertex Ventures, Hanaco Ventures, StageOne Ventures, who contribute to TechShield's efforts - explore them here: https://bit.ly/TechShield Connect with our Investor Relations team for more info: https://lnkd.in/d6Ku8WEq There is a real impact behind it. #TechShield #SaronaVentures #IsraeliTechDelivers #NoMatterWhat

💰 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲'𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗩𝗖 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝟮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 Sifted has just published a hot ranking of Europe's most active VC investors in Q2 2023. You can find the complete list here: https://lnkd.in/daqjNycM 🏆 I'm so happy to see our Lead Investor, SFC Capital, landing an impressive second place in this list (they drove our Crono Pre-Seed Round of €𝟓𝟎𝟎𝗸 with Aticco Ventures, Startup Wise Guys, and Digital Magics - 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱). The list includes many other important names, such as Antler, CDP Venture Capital SGR, Kima Ventures, FJ Labs, Fuel Ventures 🚀, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, Notion Capital and many others. Looking forward to witness what Q3 e Q4 will bring! ⚡️ Congrats SFC Capital, great works!!! #Sifted #European #VC #Investors #Q2

The VentureCap Insights Newsletter (5 Oct 2023) - covering latest updates on fundraising, valuations, and revenue for startups raising or filing financials. Click below to read the full newsletter. You can also subscribe to the daily VentureCap Insights newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g_PfACy If you are a platform that would like to connect with a Startup or a VC, drop us an email at support@venturecapinsights.com and we can help you get that coverage, with our newsletters going out to nearly 30,000 readers - consisting of mostly startups and investors. #VentureCapInsights #Startups #Investors #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #FinancialData

Solo VC: The rising trend in the VC & the Startup World. Part - 8 The Link to Part 7: https://lnkd.in/gBNJPxRm Let us look at a few more Solo VCs based out of Europe: 1) Air Street Capital: Founded & Managed by Nathan Benaich, Air Street Capital is a London-based VC fund with a focus on AI-first companies. Some of their notable investments include Unannounced, Lambda Automata, Sereact, Profluent, Adept, Graphcore, & others. 2) Foreword Fund: Foreword is a Europe-based Venture fund by Declan Kelly. Some of their notable bets include GDevelop, Baserow, Bits Technology, & others. 3) Monte Carlo Capital: Founded & Managed by Ian Sosso, this Monaco-based fund has made some remarkable investments like AssetWatch®, Auriga, Circular Wave Drive, RenovoDerm, & others. 4) Common Magic: Common Magic is a London-based Venture Fund by Sarah Drinkwater. 5) 20VC Fund: This London-based fund was founded & is managed by Harry Stebbings. Some of their noteworthy bets include Pop Up, Rayon, Ellis, FrankieOne, & others. Harry also runs a content platform known as 20minutes VC, inviting renowned speakers from the world of finance & technology. #VentureCapital #VC #investing #startup

#News: 🌟 In a stellar collaboration, ACE Alternatives supported Vanagon.vc to a swift €30M Fund close in just 6 months (+ in the midst of VC winter)! Let's dive into this ambitious fund's focus and our role in this achievement. Vanagon Ventures' new fund is dedicated to transforming the digital green landscape. It targets early-stage B2B startups that are turning the green transformation from a cost burden into a profit center; uniquely positioning itself at the crossroads of two mega trends: the new Internet and green transformation. For this ambitious fund, ACE Alternatives provided comprehensive managed services including: 👩💻 Investor Onboarding: Managed by Lisa Paulick, the onboarding process was not just efficient but also tech-driven, ensuring a smooth start for investors. 🔈 Closing Expertise and Proactive Support: Our team led by Lucas Hülsmann provided expert advice and preparation, ensuring seamless operations. 🤝 Structuring and Launch advice: Working in close collaboration with Philip Mostertz legal team at Orbit | Fund Boutique Our collaboration with Vanagon Ventures, led by the visionary team of Susanne Fromm, Axel Roitzsch, and Sandro Stark, was not just a business engagement but a shared journey towards redefining industry norms. We look forward to being their trusted #FundAdmin partner for the journey ahead as they continue to invest in transformative startups like The Landbanking Group and the world’s largest marketplace for digitized CO2 certificates. For more information on how ACE Alternatives can support your fund's success, contact Matias Collan 🚀. #fundraising #fund #venturecapital #announcement #update #support