SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK, October 22, 2024 – Infinity Ventures, an early-stage venture firm dedicated to supporting the future of fintech and commerce, announced the successful closure of its $184 million Fund II. Co-founded in 2021 by former PayPal executives Jeremy Jonker, Jay Ganatra, and Mario Ruiz, Infinity Ventures is renowned for its unique […]
Y Combinator-Backed Fintech Startup CapWay Shuts Down, Founder Pledges Continued Fight for Financial Inclusion
October 17, 2024 – CapWay, a fintech startup founded in 2016 by Sheena Allen, has officially shut down operations, marking a somber moment in the ongoing fight for financial inclusion. The Y Combinator-backed startup was established to provide financial services to individuals in “banking deserts”—communities where access to traditional banking services is severely limited or […]
Former Product Hunt CEO Josh Buckley Seeks to Raise $250 Million for Buckley Ventures’ Fourth Fund Amid Shifting Venture Landscape
Amsterdam, 21 October 2024 – Josh Buckley, former CEO of Product Hunt and founder of Buckley Ventures, is seeking to raise $250 million for his fourth venture capital fund, according to a recent regulatory filing. This new fund marks a shift in Buckley’s strategy, as it comes at half the size of the $500 million […]
Node.vc Secures €71M for First Fund, Targeting Nordic and Baltic Startups
Stockholm, October 2024 – In a significant move for the European venture capital landscape, Swedish entrepreneur-led VC firm Node.vc has closed its first fund with €71 million to invest in startups across the Nordics and Baltics. Node.vc joins a rising number of European funds that are driven by the motto “entrepreneurs backing entrepreneurs.” The firm’s […]
Canopie Secures $3.7M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Maternal Health with Digital and Data-Driven Solutions
Falls Church, – Canopie, an emerging leader in maternal health focused on prevention, has raised $3.7 million in Seed funding to accelerate the development and expansion of its personalized digital mental health platform for new and expecting mothers. This round was co-led by Beta Boom and Aeroflow Health, with participation from Sorenson Institute, Luminary Impact […]
RedTrack Secures €3.2 Million in Series A Funding to Empower Media Buyers with AI-Driven Analytics and Automation
Vilnius, Lithuania – [10-Oct-2024] – RedTrack, a cutting-edge AI-powered analytics and automation platform tailored for media buyers, has successfully closed a €3.2 million Series A funding round. This round was led by LeadVentures, with participation from InstaVC, IronWolfCapital, and notable angel investor Balazs Gandera. RedTrack’s innovative technology currently tracks 60,000 ad accounts, generating over $2 […]