Lawrence Aragon

AI and sustainability do mix

A new report argues that global AI use could generate around $600bn in annual economic value by 2028 across more than 40 climate and sustainability subsectors.

Saudi-backed fund makes first commitment to VC

The Saudi Industrial Development Fund Investment Co committed to the sophomore fund from Khwarizmi Ventures, which recently held a first close on about $72m.

SFERS continues to commit to venture

The $40bn AUM pension system committed a combined $30m to two funds managed by Eclipse Capital.

New manager Kalos raises $78.8m to address aging, other societal challenges

The New York-based firm received commitments from ZOMA Capital, GCM Grosvenor, MassMutual, Sorenson Impact Advisory and Pivotal Ventures.

Can you hear me now?

VCs hear opportunity calling in AI voice agents, a market expected to top $35bn by 2033.

Former Index partner raises $80m for debut seed fund

Damir Becirovic left Index after 10 years to launch Relentless, a provider of 'seed capital for founders doing their life's work.'

A tale of two LPs

One family office is mostly avoiding venture funds, while another is doubling down. Can both be right?

Meet the LP: Aceana Group

The family office, which has 60% of its private markets portfolio invested in venture, is looking for "deep vertical experience," says chief investment officer Russell Deakin.

Benchmark, Foundation and Eclipse poised for win with Cerebras IPO

The three venture firms were the first investors in the AI chip company, which raised a $27m Series A round in 2016.

Impact investor Unconventional Ventures reaches second close for Fund II

New LPs include Dutch, Norwegian and Danish impact investment firms, venture investors and individual venture capitalists.