This week’s Moves in VC contains 12 Moves and 13 new fund announcements, compiled from 40+ sources.
ICYMI
🔵 Adrian Nicholas Radu joined Khosla Ventures as a Partner. Adrian previously worked at Lightspeed Venture Partners as a Partner.
EASTERN US
🟠 Logan Paul started a new role as a General Partner at Anti Fund. Logan is an eminent YouTuber/Content Creator and co-founder of Prime Hydration. Anti Fund is a venture capital firm focusing on technology companies.
🟠 Haley Bryant was promoted from Principal to Partner at Hustle Fund. Hustle Fund invests in “hilariously early” startups.
WESTERN US
🟣 Colin Tobias and Raquel Scott were promoted to General Partner and Principal respectively, at SemperVirens. SemperVirens is a venture capital firm focusing on startups developing AI solutions for the world’s most complex markets.
🟣 Rie Yano joined Coral Capital as a Partner. Rie previously worked as a Venture Partner at Coral Capital and also works as a co-creator at Vitalism Foundation. Coral Capital is an early stage venture capital firm supporting US founders with Japan ambitions.
EUROPE
🟢 Nick Clegg and Yann LeCun joined Hiro Capital as a General Partner and Advisor, respectively. Nick was the former UK Deputy Prime Minister and previously worked at Meta as President, Global Affairs while Yann served as a VP & Chief AI Scientist. Hiro Capital is a founder-led venture capital firm investing in the superabundant future of humanity.
ASIA
🟡 Amit Aggarwal joined Verlinvest as Asia’s Early Growth Partner. Amit previously worked at Elevation Capital as a Principal. Verlinvest backs entrepreneurs who are driving consumer revolutions and building the next generation of category-defining brands.
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NEW FUNDS
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🔴 Wisconsin-based Mastercraft Ventures closed its $6.2M fund to back startups in the state.
🔴 Jake Paul and Geoffrey Woo’s, Anti Fund closed its first $30M fund to focus on AI and robotics.
🔴 Menlo Park-based Nexus Venture Partners closed its $700M fund to back AI startups and seek out India-focused startups in consumer, fintech, and digital infrastructure.
🔴 Stockholm-based Incore Invest closed its second $46.5M fund to focus on SaaS and fintech companies across Europe.
🔴 Bangalore-based Fireside Ventures closed its fourth $253M fund to back India’s next generation of iconic consumer brands.
🔴 London-based Expedition Growth Capital closed its third $375M fund to invest in European software businesses.
🔴 Tel Aviv-based Entrée Capital closed its $300M fund to focus on AI agents, DePIN networks, and regulated Web3 infrastructure.
🔴 Tel Aviv-based Meron Capital closed its third $70M fund to invest in AI, cybersecurity, fintech, digital health, climate tech, and robotics.
🔴 San Francisco-based Holly Ventures closed its first $33M fund to back cybersecurity founders.
🔴 London-based Arāya Ventures closed its first $8.25M fund to back founders across AI, fintech, healthtech, commerce and the future of work.
🔴 Washington DC-based New Vista Capital is raising its $60M debut fund to invest in early-stage aerospace and defense startups.
EVENTS
🟣 *FEATURED* Virtual: What Really Happens Inside an Acquisition (From Both Sides of the Table) | Hosted by Venture5, December 16, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST. Join us for a conversation on what corporate development teams actually look for when evaluating startup acquisitions, how they run their M&A process, and what founders can do to get (and keep) an acquirer’s attention. Check out more details here.
⭕️ Menlo Park, CA: Startup Grind x ThinkTank VC Holiday Party – Founders and Funders | Hosted by Startup Grind and ThinkTank VC, December 17, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM CST. An evening of relaxed networking, great conversations, and holiday cheer with the founders and funders. Check out more details here.
⭕️ Austin, TX: Austin Female Founders & Friends | Hosted by The Artemis Fund, January 16, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM CST. A quarterly meet-up to connect with female founders and investors as we cultivate a thriving founder community in Austin. Check out more details here.
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