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40 Rising Stars to tap into in 2022For the third year in a row, we reached out to readers and others to find out who are the rising stars of venture capital. It was no small task, but here is a list of 40 professionals under 40 who are destined to shape VC.
Kiira Health attracts $4m seedKiira Health, a Los Angeles-based healthcare technology company, has secured $4 million in seed funding.
Rolling fund Diaspora lures Marvin Liao in as partnerThe former 500 Startups partner joins San Francisco-based Diaspora Ventures to help European start-ups expand in the US. The firm operates via a rolling fund that secures commitments from LPs quarterly.
From LP to GP, Ontario Teachers' Richard Lam joins Race CapitalHe joins the early-stage investor after almost 10 years at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, where he led investments in venture and growth equity funds worldwide.
Babylist rallies $40m Series CBabylist, a baby-commerce discovery and transaction destination, has raised $40 million in Series C funding.
- Lydia AI nabs $8m in Series A-plus round led by Information VP
Lydia AI, formerly known as Knowtions Research, has raised $8 million in a Series A-plus financing.
- Flat.mx takes in $20m Series A
Mexican proptech startup Flat.mx has raised $20 million in Series A funding.
500 Startups rebrands as it wraps up fifth fundThe firm raises $140m for its largest fund to date as it expands its strategy beyond accelerator and seed investments.
Coral Capital raises third fund for seed deals in JapanThe firm, which launched its first fund in partnership with 500 Startups, now has $275m in AUM.
- Cybavo grabs $4m
Singapore-based blockchain security solution provider Cybavo has raised $4 million in funding.