Vaneck Launches $30M Fund to Boost Fintech, Crypto, and AI Startups

Vaneck, a global investment management firm, has announced the launch of a $30 million early-stage venture fund targeting fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Vaneck’s $30M Fund to Invest in Fintech, Digital Assets, and AI Named Vaneck Ventures, the fund will support companies in the pre-seed and seed stages, continuing the firm’s strategy … Read more

Ugandan Fintech Firm Gets Funding From Dutch Impact Investor

Ugandan fintech firm Agent Banking Company (ABC) receives undisclosed investment from Dutch impact investor Goodwell Investments. The funding, part of Goodwell’s $167M African startup fund, will expand ABC’s customer base, agent coverage, and services. CEO Richard Jabel says the investment will enhance financial inclusion and services accessibility via mobile phones, agents, and merchants. Affordable Financial … Read more

FTX Launches $2 Billion Venture Capital Fund Focused on Bolstering Blockchain, Web3 Adoption

The cryptocurrency firm FTX has announced the launch of a $2 billion venture capital fund called FTX Ventures. The fund’s focus will be on advancing blockchain and Web3 technology alongside investments in “social, gaming, fintech, software, and healthcare.” FTX Reveals $2 Billion Venture Capital Fund, Hires Lightspeed Partner Amy Wu FTX Trading Limited has announced … Read more

Paradigm Launches $2.5 Billion Venture Fund to Invest in Next Generation of Crypto Companies and Protocols

Investment firm Paradigm has launched a $2.5 billion venture fund to invest in the next generation of crypto companies and protocols. The firm believes that the “new fund and its size are reflective of crypto being the most exciting frontier in technology.” $2.5 Billion Fund for Crypto Industry Investment firm Paradigm announced Monday the launch … Read more