Venture Capital Journal

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

Sometimes the headlines write themselves. venturecapitaljournal.com/tiger-loses-it…

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-…

New Q&A: Arun Gupta spoke to @VCJournal about his new book Venture Meets Mission (co-authored with @profgerrygeorge and Thomas J. Fewer). #ReadUP venturecapitaljournal.com/getting-person…

Any #VCs that are #fundraising should definitely reach out to @NMSIC, $52bn AUM. They are actively growing their #PE portfolio and have added a bunch of VC managers in the past couple of years. @laragon interviews CIO Vince Smith. venturecapitaljournal.com/video-new-mexi…

This could be a big deal for small VCs that don't already have AML practices in place. venturecapitaljournal.com/fincen-proposa…

Check out our exclusive list of 160+ women-led venture capital funds. venturecapitaljournal.com/women-led-vent…

Backing Minds believes success can be found in venture’s blind spots dlvr.it/SddDN0

A BIPOC tech accelerator grows in Brooklyn dlvr.it/SdZNnM

Meeker’s Bond gives ESG a big boost by signing PRI dlvr.it/SdTzLr

Motive deal continues trend of PE firms buying VCs dlvr.it/SdGCy1

Relay Ventures’ Fund V secures C$10m from Alberta Enterprise Corp dlvr.it/SdFpyw

Ex-Candy Crusher turned VC is playing a new game dlvr.it/Sd7Ydm