Italian VC Operator CDP Venture Capital Invests in Multiverse Computing as Part of Series A Round
Multiverse Computing has received investment from CDP Venture Capital Sgr, Italy’s largest venture capital firm, to enhance its presence in…
Women-led funds hit hard(er) by fundraising slowdown
As of November 30, 2024, women-led venture capital (VC) funds have raised $2.54 billion, reflecting a significant slowdown compared to…
Myntra enters India’s quick-commerce race with 30-minute apparel delivery
Myntra, India’s leading fashion e-commerce platform, has launched “M-Now,” a quick-commerce service that delivers apparel and lifestyle accessories within 30…
‘Investors wonder whether there is truly an ability to achieve a higher risk premium in Asia’
In the latest episode of The Infrastructure Investor Podcast, Bruno Alves interviews Verena Lim, CEO of Macquarie Group Asia. They…
November Surge: African Startups Secure $180M, Pushing 2024 Funding Close to $2 Billion
In November 2024, 32 African startups raised $180 million in funding, pushing the total for the year to nearly $2…
Mumbai-based Atmosphere – The Store Makers Raises ₹5 Crore in Seed Round Co-led by Artha Venture Fund and PIL Italica Lifestyle
Mumbai-based Atmosphere – The Store Makers has raised ₹5 crore in a seed funding round co-led by Artha Venture Fund…
VC funding in start-ups rises to $6.53 bn, PEs invest $4.69 bn in January-November
Private equity funding in start-ups reached $4.69 billion from January to November 2024, slightly up from $4.59 billion in 2023…
NYC employees’ pension gets ready for big PE portfolio sale
As 2025 approaches, significant secondary market activities are emerging, particularly from the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS), which…
Scotland emerging as venture capital hotspot – Daily Business
Venture capital in Scotland has surged, with 9,000 employees in VC-backed firms, representing 7% of the UK’s VC-funded companies. Edinburgh…
How secondaries are driving CalPERS’ structural shift
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), with a $532 billion portfolio, emphasizes secondaries investments as crucial for enhancing private…