Greylock Ventures Defies Industry Trend with $1.5 Billion Fund 18, Emphasizing Focused Partnership Over Mega-Fund Expansion
Greylock Ventures, a foundational institution in Silicon Valley’s venture capital landscape, has announced the closing of its eighteenth flagship fund, Greylock 18, at $1.5 billion. This move signals a deliberate…
Nandan Nilekani leaves GP role at Fundamentum as it launches $200M third fund
Nandan Nilekani, the venerable co-founder of India’s IT services behemoth Infosys and a pivotal architect of the nation’s digital public infrastructure, is set to transition from his role as a…
Bianca Saunders Wins Prestigious 2026 Fashion Fund
London-based designer Bianca Saunders has been announced as the recipient of the highly coveted 2026 fashion fund, a development poised to significantly amplify her innovative contributions to the global fashion…
Snap Alumni Launch Ghost Angels Fund to Catalyze Next-Generation Social Media and AI Innovation
A formidable new player has emerged in the venture capital landscape, poised to reshape the future of social media and consumer technology. Ghost Angels, a newly formalized fund comprising a…
Convective Capital Closes $85 Million Fund II to Scale Disaster Resilience Investments as Climate Risks Intensify Globally
California’s fire season has ignited with an alarming early start this year, marked by recent blazes encroaching dangerously close to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former nuclear test site…
Cate Blanchett Unveils Second Cohort of Displacement Film Fund Recipients at Cannes Film Festival
The global cinematic landscape has once again been illuminated by the vital narratives of displaced filmmakers, as Academy Award-winning actress and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett announced the five recipients…
Nectar Social Secures $30 Million Series A to Propel AI-Powered Marketing, Led by Menlo Ventures and Anthology Fund
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – May 16, 2026 – Nectar Social, an innovative AI-powered marketing platform, announced on Thursday, May 14, 2026, the successful closure of a $30 million Series A…
Kevin Hartz’s A* just closed its third fund with $450M
A* Capital, the rapidly ascending early-stage venture firm co-founded by seasoned entrepreneur Kevin Hartz and veteran investor Bennett Siegel, announced on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the successful close of its…
Kompas VC Secures €160 Million for New Fund to Navigate Global Fragmentation and Invest in Industrial Deep Tech
In an increasingly complex global landscape, marked by profound cultural differences, escalating political divisions, and intricate geopolitical disputes, the challenge for venture capitalists seeking high-growth startups capable of delivering venture-scale…
Akunna Cook’s Next Narrative Africa Fund Proves Global Demand for African Storytelling Outstrips Supply
The global entertainment industry has long underestimated the immense market potential of African storytelling, a perception that Akunna Cook’s Next Narrative Africa Fund (NNAF) has been actively challenging over the…


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