How VCs are pricing the AI wave: valuations, fund strategies and bubble debates.
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Wasoko cofounder Daniel Yu has launched the Africa Jobs Fund, a $100 million philanthropic initiative. The fund aims to support companies that drive job creation across the African continent.
TechCabal · 115d ago
Tech start-ups are increasingly using elaborate, high-production-value 'hype videos' to attract attention in a crowded AI market. These videos often prioritize narrative and aesthetic appeal over technical transparency.
New York Times Technology · 115d ago
GGL Capital's Gigi Luk highlights a growing risk of liquidity overhang in the AI sector. She notes that the performance gap between market leaders and laggards is widening structurally.
Bloomberg Technology · 115d ago
The 2026 SuperLink Conference, hosted by Zero2IPO Group and PEDaily, is scheduled for June 10-11. It aims to serve as a central hub for the venture capital ecosystem.
钛媒体 · 116d ago
Launch Africa, which has backed over 170 startups across 22 countries, details its operational strategy for managing a massive VC portfolio. Partner Jeffery Akemu explains the firm's approach to supporting a high volume of founders.
TechCabal · 117d ago
The Kenyan government's Finance Bill 2026 introduces a 15% tax on gains from non-resident investors selling shares abroad. This applies specifically to shares that derive their value from underlying Kenyan assets or operations.
TechCabal · 117d ago
The article analyzes the end of the 40-year low-interest rate cycle and the shift from efficiency-first to fairness-first global economic models. It warns that current inflation may be a long-term structural trend rather than a temporary shock.
虎嗅 · 122d ago
Kensei Capital founder argues that the gaming industry's talent and intellectual property are currently undervalued by the market. The firm aims to provide capital and support to help game developers scale their operations effectively.
Bloomberg Technology · 124d ago
The Asset Management Association of China has intensified regulatory scrutiny over private equity firms, issuing 133 penalty notices this year. The initiative aims to eliminate market malpractice and promote a more standardized development phase for the industry.
36氪 · 125d ago
Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital has acquired a stake in Shopify. This investment is notable as the venture firm rarely invests in public companies.
Bloomberg Technology · 128d ago
Venture firm a16z is actively hunting for the next European unicorn with a global scouting network. They aim to identify early-stage companies as quickly as local funds.
TechCrunch AI · 215d ago
India has approved a $1.1 billion state-backed fund-of-funds to bolster venture capital. The fund targets deep-tech and manufacturing startups by investing through private VC firms.
TechCrunch AI · 217d ago
India has approved a $1.1 billion state-backed fund-of-funds. It will invest through private VCs in deep-tech and manufacturing startups.
TechCrunch AI · 217d ago