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26 top venture capital firms and other investors pouring millions into sports, from online gambling to tech startups
Sports has become one of the busiest areas for venture capital investments over the past few years. However, VC funding for sports betting and gambling startups has slowed in 2023. Insider compiled a list of the top 16 VC firms investing in sports…
Judge Refuses to Block DEI Venture Capital Program
Article audio sponsored by The John Birch Society A U.S. district judge denied a request on Tuesday for a preliminary injunction sought by Edward Blum, a successful anti-affirmative action activist, to bar a venture capital fund from considering…
JPMorgan doubles down on startup banking by scooping up SVB veterans. Here's the bank's plan to take advantage of the venture capital slump.
JPMorgan is scooping up Silicon Valley Bank alumni to grow its team dedicated to startups. With a flood of new clients, the unit accelerated its growth plans, doubling its head count to 400. JPMorgan's Melissa Smith told Insider why the bank is…
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Ex-DOJ chief Lynch leads latest law firm practice aimed at DEI backlash
Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Acquire Licensing Rights Sept 27 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch is helping to lead a new practice advising companies whose diversity programs are under fire…
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Jefferies' third-quarter profit falls short of expectations as M&A sputters
People walk outside of Jefferies Financial Group offices in Manhattan, New York, U.S., December 8, 2021. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Sept 27 (Reuters) - Jefferies Financial Group (JEF.N) reported a…
Secondary Investor Industry Ventures Raises $1.7B+ For Two New Funds
Technology investor Industry Ventures announced that it has closed on more than $1.45 billion for its latest secondary fund, which will focus on buying minority stakes in later-stage venture-backed companies. In addition to the new secondaries…
Kevin Hart takes on the $15 billion tequila market in latest business venture
Good afternoon. Fortune senior writer Trey Williams here, filling in for Ruth. There's no funny business when actor-comedian Kevin Hart talks about his newest venture, a tequila partnership with one of the oldest names in the industry, José…
WSJ News Exclusive | Secondary Investor Industry Ventures Banks $1.7 Billion for Two Funds
Industry Ventures has raised $1.7 billion to take advantage of a steep drop in later-stage startup values and a growing need for cash among investors in venture capital funds and their managers. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All…
To Win the Tech Race with China, Unleash the Venture Capitalists
Hwang and Fang are currently distinguished fellows under New America's Technology & Democracy Programs. Hwang is the author of Subprime Attention Crisis ; Fang is a writer and technologist in Palo Alto, CA. President Joe Biden's recent visit to…
Industry Ventures, with stakes in more than 600 venture firms, just raised $1.7B to snap up more stakes -- and companies
Image Credits: Industry Ventures Industry Ventures prides itself on trying to zig when others zag. When the outfit was first founded in San Francisco in 2000, the startup market was red hot, and its first product — a secondary fund —…
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Portfolio company reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act
September 27, 2023 - In Private Equity, a Portfolio Company (PortCo) is a company in which an investing entity, such as a private equity fund, venture capital firm, buyout firm, or holding company owns or has the right to acquire equity. The use of…
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Birkenstock eyes US IPO even in government shutdown -sources
[1/3]A pair of shoes is pictured in a window of a Birkenstock footwear store in Berlin, Germany, January 21, 2021. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - German premium footwear brand Birkenstock…
Omada wants to become a healthy alternative to sports betting sites. It just raised $7.5 million with this 9-slide pitch deck.
French social gaming startup Omada has raised $7.5 million in a seed round led by Felix Capital. Omada wants to establish itself as a healthy alternative to sports betting sites, especially for Gen Zs. Check out the 9-slide pitch deck it used to…
Will The Stock Market Fall?
The value of the dollar is increasing, along with interest rates, which is currently the most important factor in the market. Michael Antonelli, a market strategist at Baird, emphasizes the significance of these two factors. And, the Federal…
WSJ News Exclusive | Amazon Aggregator Thrasio Engages Restructuring Advisers
Thrasio, a venture-capital-backed startup that in recent years bought up dozens of consumer brands sold on Amazon, is working with advisers to explore restructuring options as it contends with a postpandemic slump in online spending, according to…
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