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Cincinnati startups raised 117% more venture capital in 2024, and one local investor remains high on the region's momentum going into the new year.

Excited and humbled to formally announce the launch of 97212 Ventures Fund I 🎉🚀🗽 97212 is a $20 million fund focused solely on investing in #Israeli #preseed and #seed startups, providing #founders with insider access to the NY tech scene. It’s been a lifelong mission of mine to help Israeli startups at the earliest stages unlock their full potential, and speed up their time to market. The launch of 97212 is the culmination of this journey. I cannot be more excited about the future of Israeli tech. While times are tough, the resilience and innovative spirit of Israeli founders has been on full display over the past few months. Those of you who have recently raised first time funds probably know... it's a bit of a miracle, and it truly takes a village. I can't express in words my gratitude to our LPs, founders, partners, family and friends, who made 97212 happen. To all of you I'd like to say... THANK YOU!!! 🙏 Israeli founders, whether it's a potential investment or just advice, we are always available to chat, make an intro, or just share a take on what you're looking to build. Let's Go! 🚀 Amit Maimon, Ronnie Lavi, Vamsi Sistla, Modi Rosen, Owen Davis, Paul Martino, Marc Michel, Brock Weatherup, Josh Kuzon, Dr. Maria Blekher, Idan Cohen, Jules Schwerin, David Kashak, Ran Schwarzkopf MD, MSc, Christian Noske, Edith Simchi-Levi, Andy Harrison, Marc Epstein, Reuven Palatnik, Nir Kadosh CTech by Calcalist Calcalist כלכליסט #venturecapital #startupnation #nyctech

#FinlandStartups #Funding Superhero Capital launches 4th fund to invest in technology Startups in Finland and the Baltics: Superhero Capital, a Helsinki-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage software startups across Finland and the Baltics, has announced the launch of its fourth fund with a target of €50 million. “Our goal with this fund is simple: empower visionary founders at the earliest stages who have what it takes to create meaningful […] The post Superhero Capital launches 4th fund to invest in technology Startups in Finland and the Baltics appeared first on EU-Startups.

Acurio Ventures is making waves in the European startup ecosystem with its recent commitment of €150 million for its third fund, Acurio Ventures III. Targeting early-stage companies in Seed and Series A, this investment is crucial at a time when innovative startups need support to flourish. With a plan to back around 50 startups, Acurio’s approach is not just about capital; it’s about cultivating a vibrant landscape for innovation. What sets Acurio apart is its impressive track record—previous funds returning initial capital with an IRR exceeding 40%—and the firm's strong alignment with its investors, showcasing commitment through a substantial management contribution. As the venture landscape faces challenges, Acurio's strategic move signals a robust future for emerging tech hubs in Europe. This is a pivotal moment; the combined efforts of investors and strategic funds could redefine the trajectory of European startups. Keep an eye on this dynamic firm shaping our tech future!

California, USA based Pitbull Ventures recently closed its new venture fund to support the growth of pioneering startups. 💸 $5M Fund I 💡 Investing in #preseed and #seedstage #artificialintelligence enabled vertical SaaS start-ups with promising early traction. 🌍 #LosAngeles, #UnitedStates 📈 The VC has backed start-ups including LOST iN, Spring Free EV, Puttr, Harri, VidMob, Embrace, among others. 💭 “LA is now the third-largest start-up market in the United States and, with nearly 4,000 venture-backed start-ups, the area more affectionally known as “Silicon Beach” is quickly catching up to the established tech scenes in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York.” 🗞️by Novabrief https://lnkd.in/eWeaUq2t 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Brad Zions I Luke McDonough I Sybil Grieb I Juliana Jaoudi I Team Pitbull Ventures … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #usa #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #SaaS #ai #emergingvc

"While it is helpful to have a good investor, the reason why a company lives or dies is not who their investors are but whether they make something people want. Fundraising is the beginning of a starting line of a new race. Winning the race is what matters, not what brand of fuel you put in the tank." Garry Tan, President of Y Combinator, speaks to Rebecca Szkutak of TechCrunch about the trend of startups raising smaller Seed rounds from less established Seed investors, in "In 2024, many Y Combinator startups only want tiny seed rounds — but there’s a catch": ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g5aSS9gX Also featured in this article: • Loren Straub, general partner at Bowery Capital • Amy Cheetham, a partner at Costanoa Ventures #Fundraising #VC #Startups

Riceberg Ventures announces $20M fund to accelerate deeptech startups “We invest in deep tech startups developing foundational technologies that require extensive R&D to solve complex global challenges. Our focus is on supporting 30-40 startups, with a strong emphasis on founders building breakthrough technologies,” Ankit Anand, Founding Partner, Riceberg Ventures, said. #DeepTechStartups #VentureCapital #artificialintelligence #TechInnovation #StartupFunding

BIP Ventures, a North American-focused venture capital division of BIP Capital, and one of Southeast's largest and most active VC firms, released their annual State of the Startups in the Southeast report. SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., ranks #3 in their list of government-backed Firms of the Southeast. These rankings are based on firms that did deals with a startup headquartered in the Southeast. https://loom.ly/oj-zghs

Serafina Lalany, executive director of StartupNWA, said finding capital for startups can be difficult not only because of location, but also due to reduced capital availability."There's a lot more starting requirements in order to build and scale a startup today anywhere in the country," Lalany said. "That's really because of the scarcity of venture capital." #VentureCapital #investing #startup https://lnkd.in/gZ92V_Bh

According to PitchBook Venture Monitor, there are currently over 55,000 VC-backed companies operating in the US. Many of these startups are actively competing for venture capital funding in what is perceived as a "sluggish" deal environment. This high number of startups raises the question: Does the US have an excessive number of startups? #vc #venturecapital