This week’s Moves in VC contains 9 Moves and 13 new fund announcements, compiled from 40+ sources.
ICYMI
🔵 Emma Balin was promoted from Chief of Staff to Vice President at Primary Venture Partners.
EASTERN US
🟠 Yoni Rechtman was promoted from Principal to Partner at Slow Ventures. Slow Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focusing on consumer, fintech, SaaS, crypto, healthcare, and the creator economy.
🟠 Carter Dwyer started a new role as a Principal at Breachway Capital. Carter previously worked at Centerview Partners as an Investment Banking Analyst. Breachway Capital is a venture capital and growth equity firm investing in B2B software, AI, and data companies.
WESTERN US
🟣 Zachary Bratun-Glennon and Darian Shirazi will serve as Managing Partners at Gradient Ventures, following its spinout from Google. Gradient Ventures is a seed fund for AI founders.
🟣 Christopher Walsh joined Antler as a Partner. Christopher previously worked at 7GC & Co. as a Partner. Antler is a global early stage venture capital firm and accelerator.
🟣 Ryan Moore and Jayni Shah launched Revenant VC. Ryan previously founded Accomplice VC while Jayni had prior stints at Menlo Ventures and Accomplice. Revenant VC is focused on venture secondaries.
MIDWESTERN US
🟢 Ryan Meany joined Mairs & Power Venture Capital as a VC Operations Associate. Ryan previously worked at Wipfli in Transaction Advisory Services. Mairs & Power Venture Capital invests in companies in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest region.
ASIA
⚪ Yuichiro Hikosaka joined Soma Capital as a Partner. Yuichiro previously worked at Telexistence Inc. as a Chief Operating Officer and Investor.
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NEW FUNDS
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🔴 New York based Game Change Ventures closed raised its first $100M fund to focus on early stage startups at the intersection of sports, media, entertainment, and technology.
🔴 Copenhagen-based 55 North raised $157M for its flagship quantum technology fund.
🔴 Los Angeles-based Wave Function Ventures closed its first $15.1M early stage deep tech fund.
🔴 Bengaluru-based Unleash Capital Partners closed its $33M maiden fund to invest in early stage startups revolutionizing the financial ecosystem in India.
🔴 Bengaluru-based Creator Fund raised its first $41M European deeptech fund supporting PhD founders.
🔴 Dubai-based Iliad Partners closed its second $50M fund to back MENA startups.
🔴 Virginia-based Razor’s Edge Ventures closed a $540M fund to back national security-focused growth equity opportunities for the US and its allies.
🔴 Stockholm-based Monterro closed $2B between two new funds to invest in Nordic B2B software.
🔴 Warsaw-based Expeditions raised $116M for its second fund to focus on cybersecurity, defense, AI, and quantum.
🔴 Dubai-based BECO Capital raised $120M for its BECO Fund IV to focus on early stage startups in construction tech, fintech, proptech, consumer/retail tech, and application software/AI. They also raised $250M for its growth fund which will invest in both existing BECO portfolio companies and new opportunities.
🔴 London-based Evantic Capital launched a new $400M fund to support AI leaders in Europe, the US and Israel.
🔴 New York-based Sugar Free Capital raised its $32M inaugural fund to focus on AI-native infrastructure.
🔴 New York-based Crystal Venture Partners closed its first $33M fund to invest in technology driven businesses in the insurance industry.
EVENTS
⭕️ New York, NY: VC Best Practices: State of AI Investing | Hosted by Cooley LLP, October 21, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT. An educational series that will cover the hype of AI and what first-time investors should be looking for. Check out more details here.
⭕️ Chicago, IL: Emerging Tech Inno Week: AI Day | Hosted by Emerging Tech Innovation, October 16, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM CDT. A curated experience designed to connect startup founders, investors, and experts in the AI and Web3 ecosystems. Check out more details here.
⭕️ Venice, CA: Women’s Health Happy Hour #LATechWeek | Hosted by Amboy Street Ventures, October 16, 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM PDT. A happy hour bringing together founders and funders who are pioneering innovation in women’s health. Check out more details here.
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