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For Course Hero, venture capital was once an unobvious solution

TechCrunch

Launched in 2006, education startup Course Hero started its life away from the attention of venture capital. Then, after going another nearly six years without raising venture capital, Course Hero closed two financings in 2020. ” PR-speak aside, the capital will be used to fuel acquisitions. .”

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IFC launches new platform to bolster digital economy in Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan

AsiaTechDaily

This will be used to strengthen venture capital ecosystems and invest in early-stage companies in order to address development challenges through technological innovations in climate, health care, education, agriculture, e-commerce, and other sectors. trillion and create 1.5 million manufacturing jobs in the next 30 years.

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Superbank and Genesis Join Forces to Inject $40 Million into Indonesian Startups

AsiaTechDaily

Through a joint announcement, the entities unveiled their intention to combine conventional bank credit with venture capital investment, all while ensuring minimal equity dilution for shareholders. This transformative growth presents ample potential and opportunities for developing local startups and their ecosystem.

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Climate fintech company Evergrow nabs $7M seed from XYZ Venture Capital, Congruent Ventures and First Round

TechCrunch

One of the larger seed rounds of 2021 in the industry, the raise was led by XYZ Venture Capital and Congruent Ventures with participation from First Round Capital, Garuda Ventures, MCJ Collective, Skyview Ventures and numerous other individual investors. . The problem with climate project financing.

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How Alternative Proteins Can Win Consumers Over

Revolution

The shrinking price difference between animal protein and meatless alternatives provides the opportunity for consumers to seriously consider a change. Educating Consumers on the Health and Moral Imperative There is a significant opportunity to increase consumer education in this category. based venture capital fund.

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Has VC Become So Big It Must Be Disrupted?

Tomasz Tunguz

Nathan Heller published an article called Is Venture Capital Worth the Risk? It’s a well-researched critique of the venture industry. It’s a thought provoking question and a good opportunity to ask for feedback on how we can imrove. The evolution of the venture industry parallels the private equity industry.

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Singapore-based Telehealth Platform ORA Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding Round

AsiaTechDaily

The funding was led by well-known venture capital firms TNB Aura and Antler, with notable involvement from Gobi Partners, Kairous Capital, and GMA Ventures. With this latest injection of capital, the round brings ORA’s total funding raised to over $17 million.

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