Climactic launches hybrid fund to get startups through the ‘valley of death’
The new project, called Material Scale, will initially focus on climate tech startups in the apparel industry.
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Hauler Hero collects $16M for its AI waste management software
Hauler Hero has seen its customer base, revenue, and head count double since the company raised its seed round in 2024.
VC firm 2150 raises €210M fund to solve cities’ climate challenges
Europe-based venture fund 2150 raised the money to invest in climate tech startups that help solve cities’ carbon footprint.
12 investors dish on what 2026 will bring for climate tech
After a tumultuous year, venture investors are still optimistic about climate tech’s long term prospects, especially as data centers continue to drive demand for electricity, manufacturing, and materials.
VCs predict strong enterprise AI adoption next year — again
More than 20 venture capitalists share their thoughts on AI agents, enterprise AI budgets and more for 2026.
OpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation
Chai is building foundation models for drug discovery, specifically to predict interactions between molecules so they could be reprogramed for cures.
The market has ‘switched’ and founders have the power now, VCs say
Graham & Walker’s Leslie Feinzaig and XYZ Venture’s Ross Fubini share the secrets for founders — and VCs — to make the most of the current fast pace of dealmaking.
VCs deploy ‘kingmaking’ strategy to crown AI winners in their infancy
While VCs have long used big investments to spur category winners, they are taking this strategy to new extremes.
How founders can prepare for their late-stage fundraises from the start
Startups should start forging connections with late-stage investors while they are still at the early stages.
Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors, has raised another $64 million
The Lagos-based firm and one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors is targeting a final close of $75 million for its second fund.