VC Spotlight: Arboretum Ventures Arboretum Ventures Ann Arbor, Michigan What it is: Founded in 2002, Arboretum Ventures focuses on investing in medical devices, life science tools and diagnostics and tech-enabled care delivery. The firm also prioritizes companies that deal with chronic condition management, incentives for wellness and prevention, rising consumer engagement and the expansion of […]
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VC Spotlight: Chingona Ventures Lands One Of 8 PayPal Investments For Its ‘Overlooked’ Thesis
Chingona VenturesChicago, Illinois What it is: Founded in 2019, Chingona Ventures is a pre-seed fund that makes investments in founders in nontraditional backgrounds that position them to create businesses in markets that are growing and often overlooked. Leadership: Founded by Samara Mejia Hernandez, previous early-stage investor with MATH Venture Partners and Goldman Sachs Minimum investment: $250,000 Investment style/track […]
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Health Science Investments Surge — And Women Are Leading The Way
In June, CareAcademy, a Boston-based home care and home health workforce platform, closed series A funding of $9.5 million that was led by the Impact America Fund, a Black woman-led impact venture capital firm in the U.S. that invests with a racial equity lens. CareAcademy is founded by Helen Adeosun, who serves as CEO and […]
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Venture Capital Spotlight: True Wealth Ventures Bets Investing In Women-Led Startups Pays Off
Name: True Wealth Ventures Location: Austin, Texas Website: https://truewealthvc.com/ What it is: Founded in 2015, True Wealth Ventures is focused on investing in women-led startups who have proven the ability to financially outperform, in high growth markets of sustainable consumer and consumer health and where women are making the vast majority of purchase decisions. The […]
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Expect Rough Quarters. But In The Long Term, Venture Investment Could Benefit From Stock Market Crash
The massive losses in the stock market in March, which is closing the week deeply in bear market territory after a historic 11-year bull, likely mean venture investing will slow for a few quarters as portfolio managers shore up existing companies and the wealthy investors who make up the limited partners in the funds tread cautiously. […]
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The Public Markets Crashed. What Will The Effect Be For Entrepreneurs Raising Funds?
Entrepreneurs raising capital will see a tougher few quarters as venture capitalists and angels make sure companies already in their portfolios are well-funded. But most investors predicted the pullback will be relatiely short-lived, as investors seek new opportunities by the fall. “With public market downturns, investment opportunities become more competitive in the favor of the […]
