North America takes the bulk of AI VC investments, despite tough political environment

North America takes the bulk of AI VC investments, despite tough political environment

Despite what some experts have characterized as an environment increasingly hostile to AI R&D, North America continues to receive the bulk of AI venture dollars, according to data from investment tracker PitchBook. Between February and May of this year, VCs poured $69.7 billion into North America-based AI and machine learning startups across 1,528 deals. That’s…

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VC Roundup: Twenty One investors inject 0M into BTC treasury, Jump Capital backs Securitize

VC Roundup: Twenty One investors inject $100M into BTC treasury, Jump Capital backs Securitize

Twenty One Capital, Securitize, aZen, Savea and Dexari headline a less active month for crypto venture capital. May was a quieter month for crypto venture capital, but notable raises by tokenization platforms and a Hyperliquid wallet indicate that dealmaking remains active.  Perhaps the biggest development was the ongoing momentum for Twenty One Capital, the Bitcoin…

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Theta Capital raises 5M to back early-stage blockchain startups

Theta Capital raises $175M to back early-stage blockchain startups

Theta Capital Management has raised $175 million for a fund-of-funds targeting early-stage blockchain startups through top-tier crypto VC firms. Amsterdam-based Theta Capital Management has raised over $175 million for its latest fund-of-funds, aimed at supporting early-stage blockchain startups through specialized venture capital (VC) firms. The new vehicle, Theta Blockchain Ventures IV, will channel capital into…

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