Asia-Pacific

Stripe's $1.1bn acquisition of Bridge signals more mainstream acceptance of stablecoins among fintech players, especially those eyeing scale-up opportunities in developing markets.

HRZ says it 'targets the talents, technology and market trends that originate or intersect Korea with potential for global impact'

More than half of the firms on this year’s list report that their five-year fundraising totals declined or remained flat from the previous period.

The firm expects to spend about $150m of its fourth Venture Innovation Fund program on LP stakes in venture funds.

The sixth annual Rising Stars celebrates the achievements of people under the age of 40 in the venture capital industry. The deadline for nominations is November 15.

Venture funds raised a little less than $83bn in the first three quarters of this year, down from more than $95bn in the same period in 2023, according to exclusive research by Venture Capital Journal.

How Alka Goel started one of the few women-led venture funds in India – and how she plans to maintain her momentum with her second fund.

Since its launch in 2012, the firm has backed a host of iconic companies, including Zoom, Twitter, Square, Coinbase and Palantir.

Founded by a McKinsey & Co alum, Alkemi recently held a first close on about $50m for its sophomore fund, which is targeting $75m.