Venture Capital Journal

Impact investors are still backing diverse founders. Unconventional Ventures’ latest close shows continued LP conviction in inclusive tech strategies. Read more: okt.to/Z91eSp #VentureCapital

Impact-focused VC is still attracting capital. Rethink Education has raised $49m toward a $150m fund targeting workforce and education solutions. Read more: okt.to/mDU4LM #VentureCapital

New fund models are bridging global capital and early-stage innovation. Across Ventures’ $100m strategy targets micro VCs to unlock access to emerging tech. Read more: okt.to/1ZEHMh  #VentureCapital

Some LPs are leaning further into venture. Aceana has 60% of its private markets portfolio in VC, focusing on specialist managers with deep expertise. Read more: okt.to/hBLjkm #VentureCapital

Early AI bets are nearing payoff. Cerebras’ IPO could deliver a major win for Benchmark, Foundation and Eclipse, highlighting the value of early-stage conviction. Read more: okt.to/zJbN37 #AI

VC value-add is evolving. Glasswing’s expanded advisory network shows how expert access is becoming a competitive edge in building AI companies. Read more: okt.to/CsMPTv

LPs are staying committed to venture despite underperformance, with most maintaining allocation levels. Expectations may be resetting, but capital isn’t leaving. Read more: okt.to/3Pd0VS #VentureCapital

British Business Bank is doubling its pace of backing emerging VC managers, increasing commitments to ~£300m annually. Institutional support is scaling. Read more: okt.to/mlV2aP   #VentureCapital

VCs are rethinking value-add in the AI era. David Cheng’s move to Costanoa highlights a shift toward smaller portfolios and deeper founder support. Read more: okt.to/y1frqc  #VentureCapital

Some family offices are pulling back from venture, citing crowded trades and DPI concerns. Selectivity is rising as LPs rethink exposure. Read more: okt.to/NdYtwr #VentureCapital

Thorben Hett returns to Pinegrove Venture Partners as managing partner. The VC veteran rejoins the $12bn platform after leading Five Arrows Global Technology and previously running ADIA’s venture program. Read more: okt.to/Crnqzc #VentureCapital

AI innovation is moving fast. Protecting it may be getting easier. Norton Rose Fulbright’s John McBride explains how Decasonic pursued patent protection for its agentic AI platform and what new USPTO policy shifts could mean for AI patents. Read more: okt.to/lbmSCh

Venture fundraising is getting tougher and more managers may struggle to survive the cycle. GreenBear Group’s Vishnu Amble shares an LP perspective on larger fund targets, delayed distributions and the rise of dormant venture funds. Read more: okt.to/MAGhgv

Michelle Volz has raised $50m for new firm Pax VC in one of the toughest venture fundraising markets in years. The former Andreessen Horowitz partner will back early stage companies across defense, energy, robotics and nuclear technologies. Read more: okt.to/QeGb1L

Antler is scaling its US venture platform and increasing how much it can commit to start-ups emerging from its residency programme. GP Jeff Becker explains why early founder support matters more as AI drives up costs. Read more: okt.to/NxSQJg #VentureCapital

Menlo Ventures’ newest partner Deborah Carrillo began her career as a middle school math teacher. Now general counsel and partner, she still sees education as central to helping founders and investors navigate key decisions. Read more: okt.to/j0ArXk

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For any #VCs that are fundraising, here are some insights from three big #LPs with combined AUM of more than $210bn -- Alaska Permanent, New Mexico SIC and NYC ERS. venturecapitaljournal.com/lps-enjoy-a-li…

Why is tech talent flocking to #Europe? Great insights from @Atomico, @HighlandEurope, @HeadlineVC, @generalcatalyst and @anthemis #climate #sustainability venturecapitaljournal.com/why-tech-talen…

Ballistic Venture's 2nd fund beat $300m target, helped by exit from Talon Security (acq by Palo Alto Networks for $625m). #cybersecurity venturecapitaljournal.com/ballistic-has-…