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CityRock, part of H/L Ventures, announces the closing of a million Fund II to invest in founders from diverse backgrounds. The fund will focus on climate, healthcare, and the future of work. With a comprehensive approach that includes venture studios and seed programs, CityRock aims to provide holistic support and investment opportunities. Emphasizing the importance of diversity, the firm has already invested in 15 companies with nearly 85% of founders from underrepresented backgrounds. Despite challenges, CityRock remains dedicated to driving innovation and societal impact through its investments.

Discover how Exoticca, a Spanish startup, is revolutionizing the market for multi-day tour packages with its innovative platform. Simplifying the booking process and reducing costs by up to 30%, Exoticca aims to bring a more digital and flexible model to the industry. With significant growth and operations in multiple countries, Exoticca is poised for continued success. Learn more about their recent €60 million funding round and their plans for expansion.

Discover how Harvey, an AI-powered "copilot" for lawyers, secured 0 million in funding from GV, Google's corporate venture wing. Learn how co-founders Winston Weinberg and Gabriel Pereyra plan to use the funds to collect and curate data for training their domain-specific AI models and expand their team. Explore the capabilities of Harvey, including answering legal questions, extracting information from trial transcripts, and generating draft filings. Uncover concerns surrounding the use of AI in the legal field and how Harvey addresses them. Compare Harvey to other AI-powered legal tools and find out why tens of thousands of lawyers are already using Harvey daily. Despite a setback in funding plans, Harvey remains optimistic about revolutionizing legal workflows with AI.

Discover Aviato, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing private market data analysis. Founded by 17-year-old entrepreneur Eric Zhu, Aviato offers comprehensive tracking and analysis of funding rounds, headcount, company revenue, vesting schedules, and more. Backed by .3 million in funding and inspired by SignalFire, Aviato aims to become a game-changer in the industry. Learn about Zhu's journey, high-profile investors, and the talented team driving Aviato's success. Don't miss out on this revolutionary platform poised to replace industry giants like Crunchbase and PitchBook.

Discover how Marathon Fusion, a stealthy startup, aims to address the fuel supply problem in nuclear fusion reactors. With tritium being a rare and essential fuel for fusion, Marathon plans to refine a 40-year-old technology called superpermeation to filter and reuse tritium, ensuring a sustainable and abundant fuel source. Supported by prestigious programs and recent seed funding, Marathon is taking proactive steps to secure the future of fusion power. Read more to understand their innovative approach and contribution to the advancement of limitless energy on Earth.

Discover how Slope, a B2B payments company founded by Lawrence Lin Murata and Alice Deng, has gained attention and support from industry figures like Sam Altman. With a unique approach to order-to-cash workflow automation using large-language-model AI, Slope differentiates itself in the market. Lin Murata's experience in the self-driving car industry has influenced the development of Slope's technology, emphasizing the importance of speed and real-time monitoring. Supported by investors like Sam Altman and partnerships with JP Morgan Payments, Slope is poised to make a significant impact in the rapidly growing B2B payments market.

Discover how AI technology is revolutionizing the aquaculture industry with Wittaya Aqua leading the charge. Learn how their data-driven platform helps seafood farmers drive profitability, sustainability, and efficiency by consolidating data points across the supply chain. Find out how AI and machine learning optimize results, address industry challenges, and provide valuable insights for farmers. With the global aquaculture market projected to reach 5.6 billion by 2033, Wittaya Aqua is well-positioned to capitalize on this growing industry.

Discover the challenges women-founded companies and all-women founding teams face in securing venture capital funding. Despite some positive developments, such as increased funding for all-female teams in Q2 2024, the data reveals a persistent funding disparity. Learn why mixed-gender teams often secure more funding and gain insights from industry experts on how to increase your chances of securing funding.

Discover how Adaptive, a platform co-founded by Matthew Calvano, Henry Bradlow, and Francisco Enriquez, is revolutionizing the construction industry by streamlining payment processes. With the average construction company waiting two to three months for payment, Adaptive's tools simplify financial management, reducing delays, cost overruns, and payment layers. Learn how Adaptive is addressing the root causes of slow payments and how it differentiates itself from competitors. With a strong customer base of over 280 construction companies, Adaptive plans to expand its reach and offer tailored products for subcontractors. Find out how Adaptive secured million in funding to support its growth and become a leader in the industry.

Discover the latest mega-rounds in AI investment, with over .5 billion raised globally in the first half of 2024. From generative AI to smart robotics, these startups are attracting major investments from prominent players like Andreessen Horowitz and Jeff Bezos' Bezos Expeditions. Find out how these funding rounds are fueling the growth of AI technology and pushing the boundaries of innovation.