Tagged: funding

Ethereum focused Open-Source Funding Platform Gitcoin to Close Primary Software Dev Unit

Gitcoin, an Ethereum-based platform for funding public goods and open-source projects, announced on Friday that it will close its primary software development arm, Gitcoin Labs. The decision reportedly stems from mounting financial pressures, with co-founder Kevin Owocki stating that achieving profitability for the unit was… Read More

UK Leads Venture Capital Investment in Europe in Q1 2025

UK leads venture capital investment in Europe in Q1 2025, according to an update from KPMG. The United Kingdom remain number one in Europe for venture capital (VC) investors despite “a fall in both overall investment and number of deals, according to new figures.” The… Read More

AI Continues to Dominate VC Funding as Tariff Turbulence Reshapes Private Markets – Report

The global venture capital landscape in Q1 2025 has split sharply into two worlds: artificial intelligence (AI) and everything else. According to PitchBook’s latest First Look datasets, AI continues to dominate VC funding, claiming an unprecedented 57.9% of total capital deployed worldwide. This surge was… Read More

Venture Capital in Q1 2025 Driven Predominantly By AI – Report

The venture capital landscape in Q1 2025 has reached a critical point, with funding soaring to its highest level in nearly three years, according to CB Insights’ latest State of Venture Q1’25 Report. This surge, driven predominantly by artificial intelligence (AI), underscores a transformative moment… Read More

Venture Capital Ecosystem Grappling with a Distributed to Paid-In Capital (DPI) Crisis as Liquidity Pressures Mount – Report

A PitchBook update indicates that the venture capital ecosystem is grappling with a growing Distributed to Paid-In Capital (DPI) crisis, as exits remain elusive and liquidity pressures mount. Secondary markets, where investors buy and sell stakes in existing VC funds or companies, have been touted… Read More

JurisTrade Litigation Asset Marketplace to Offer Litigation Funding Opportunities

The JurisTrade Litigation Asset Marketplace provides a “transparent” electronic platform which facilitates both primary funding opportunities in litigation finance, as well secondary sales of such interests. The potential market for litigation finance ranges in the “several $100s billions, of which only $30 billion is currently… Read More

Fintech Sector Has Significant Potential But Only Makes Up Fraction of Financial Services Market – Report

The Fintech sector has considerable potential, as highlighted in PitchBook’s Q1 2025 Analyst Note. Held in Las Vegas from February 25–27, 2025, the Fintech Meetup event drew over 4,000 attendees and showcased the industry’s untapped opportunities within a $14 trillion global financial services market, of… Read More

UK’s Development Finance Lender Magnet Capital Receives Additional Financial Backing from Shawbrook

Development finance lender Magnet Capital has received further financial backing from existing funding partner, Shawbrook to expand its reach to more customers and support further growth. Based in London, Magnet Capital specializes in “supporting smaller builders and developers in the UK market who are often… Read More

Venture Capital and Private Equity Markets in Germany Remain Resilient Amid Economic Shift- Report

PitchBook noted in a report that Germany’s venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) markets have been fairly resilient amid global economic shifts. PitchBook revealed in its comprehensive research report that as of December 2024, Germany’s private capital ecosystem demonstrates steady growth, though tempered by… Read More

Insurtech Funding Declines in 2024, Yet Resilience, Rising Valuations Signal Long-Term Potential – Report

PitchBook’s latest research reveals a complex landscape for insurance technology (insurtech) venture funding in 2024, marked by a contraction in total investment but persistent investor interest and soaring valuations. In Q4 2024, PitchBook noted that deal value plummeted 42% quarter-over-quarter, dropping from $1.9 billion in… Read More

AI and Blockchain Innovations Accelerate Singapore’s Fintech Ecosystem Growth Amid Investment Recalibration – Report

Singapore’s fintech sector “recalibrated” in 2024, with investment totaling $1.3 billion, the lowest level seen since 2020 according to a report from KPMG. This strategic pivot reflects a global trend “as fintech investment reached a seven-year low of US$95.6 billion.” Despite reduced funding levels, Singapore’s… Read More

UK VC Funding Increases 43.5% YoY to $1.2B in Jan 2025 Despite Fewer Deals – Report

  The venture capital  or VC funding landscape in the UK market saw a year-on-year (YoY) decline in deal volume by “12.6% from January 2024 to January 2025, with the number of deals dropping from 87 to 76.” Despite this decrease in deal volume, the… Read More

Insurtech Industry Update: Early-Stage Startups Report Relatively High Deal Sizes

From the “drought” in dealmaking to another solid year for early-stage firms, CBInsights has shared industry trends that are now transforming the global Insurtech sector. The research study from CBInsights notes that during the past year, investors continued to move away from Insurtech firms. According… Read More

Fintech Firm Lynx Finalizes $27M Series A, Aims to Streamline Healthcare Payments

Lynx, a fintech platform simplifying healthcare payments and administration, announced the close of a $27 million Series A round, bringing its total funding to more than $44 million since its launch in 2022. The investment round was reportedly led by Flare Capital Partners, with participation… Read More

Copenhagen’s Fintech Startup ReBloom Reports €400k Pre-Seed Round

Copenhagen-based Fintech startup ReBloom has secured a €400k pre-Seed round to fuel its growth, just three months after its founding. The company aims to democratize access to unlisted stocks through its AI-driven platform, enabling investors to trade shares in private companies like SpaceX, Revolut, and… Read More

Closinglock, a Fraud Prevention Tech Provider for Real Estate Industry, Reports New Funding Round

Closinglock, a fraud prevention tech provider for the real estate industry, announced it closed a $34 million Series B round. The investment round was reportedly led by Sageview Capital and “supported by Headline and RWT Horizons.” This financing will advance the company’s mission to power… Read More

Private AI Firms Raised a Record $100.4B in 2024 – Report

A recent report from CBInsights highlights the significant growth and transformation in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape in 2024. Key trends and findings from the research reports include: Record funding: Private AI companies raised a record $100.4B in 2024, with mega-rounds accounting for 69% of… Read More

UK Regtech Adclear Reports £510,000 in Pre-Seed Funding

Adclear, a Regtech startup dedicated to transforming compliance processes for fast-growing fintech companies, has raised £510,000 in pre-seed funding. Investors Haatch, Force Over Mass, and Founders Capital have backed the venture to support Adclear’s mission of automating financial services marketing compliance. The company addresses the… Read More

Fintech Highnote Reports $90M Series B, Announces Expansion into US Merchant Acquiring

Highnote, a firm specializing in modern card issuance and program management, announced the closing of $90 million in Series B funding and the launch of its acquiring solution. The investment round was reportedly led by Adams Street Partners along with participation from existing investors: Oak… Read More

Web3 Adoption: Reown Raises $13 Million to Build Onchain UX Platform

Reown (formerly known as WalletConnect) announced it has closed a $13 million Series B funding round. Known as the builders of the WalletConnect Network, Reown is leading the charge in improving onchain UX. The investment round was led by USV and 1kx and also “included… Read More

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