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Emory University’s Student-Run Venture Fund Focuses On Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
The new fund, and corresponding class, teaches students how to confront the industry’s racial biases and invest in underrepresented founders from the start.
Turnaround Venture Capitalists See Opportunity In The Current Downturn
As venture capital funding declines, special situations and distressed VC firms are investing in solid startups left behind by other investors.
Magnify Ventures Looks To Tap ‘Massive’ Care Economy With Debut $52 Million Fund
The emerging firm will invest in early-stage companies operating in the $648 billion economy for care of children, parents and others.
Nigerian Fintech Startup Afriex Raises $10 Million For Its Blockchain Money Transfer Platform
Afriex grew 500% in the past six months as the company rides a rapidly expanding wave of fintech companies in Africa.
How China's Anna Fang Built The World's Best Seed-Stage Startup Portfolio
The Beijing-based VC has backed more than 30 future unicorns during their seed funding rounds, earning her the No. 1 spot on Forbes' first-ever Midas Seed ranking.