Venture capital

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News | Blockchain | 4 Sep

London crypto giant, backed by Richard Branson, eyes $50m venture arm

Blockchain startups have a new source of backing on the horizon. And it comes from one of the most high-profile groups in the space.

Opinion | VC | 28 Aug

The four types of investor you want to avoid at all costs

Ant, shark, sloth and instant return-seeker. Each of these investor types could kill your startup if you are not careful.

Opinion | Communities | 12 Aug

Why this US investor is on the hunt for European founders

A US investor's love letter to European startups.

Focus on glossary of VC and startup terms

How To | VC | 2 Aug

How to speak with investors, a VC glossary

From liquidation to vesting, preferential shares to dilution, series A to unicorns, a comprehensive guide to terms used by VC and startups.

Analysis | VC | 15 Jul

Does Europe need VCs who’ve actually run startups?

Just 8% of UK venture capitalists have experience working at or running a startup. That's bonkers — or is it?

How To | VC | 11 Jul

Just 8% of UK VCs know what it’s like to work at a startup

We pick the four things we all already suspected, but didn’t have hard data for, highlighted in Diversity VC’s latest report into the sector in the UK.