Source: https://news.crunchbase.com/sections/fintech-ecommerce/

Source: https://news.crunchbase.com/sections/fintech-ecommerce/

Source: https://news.crunchbase.com/sections/fintech-ecommerce/

Source: https://news.crunchbase.com/sections/fintech-ecommerce/

A new early-stage VC firm, 21 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Chemistry, has been launched with $350 million to invest in seed and Series A startups. The firm is led by experienced investors from Bessemer, Andreessen Horowitz, and Index Ventures.

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The crypto market's recent surge may lead to a friendlier environment for digital currencies, potentially awakening the M&A market for crypto startups, which has been slow since 2022.

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The aerospace and defense sectors face rising demand for modernization due to geopolitical tensions, labor shortages, and technological innovation, driving investment in startups addressing automation, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience.

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Five new unicorns joined The Crunchbase Unicorn Board in October 2024, adding over $7 billion in value, while five companies exited the board, valued at $12.5 billion. The board now hosts 1,550 companies valued at $5.3 trillion.

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Venture funding for AI startups reached $19.1 billion in the third quarter, the second-highest ever. However, the number of seed funding rounds dropped significantly, by 43%, compared to the same period last year. Despite this decline, valuations for seed rounds remain high.

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Seed funding is strong in areas like artificial intelligence, with about a third of funding going to AI-related companies. There is less interest in consumer products and food.

Source: https://news.crunchbase.com/sections/fintech-ecommerce/