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Regenerative Finance (ReFi)

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

Our interest in web3 which started back in 2011 was also grounded in the idea that new forms of funding are necessary to finance innovation and creative work. And that is why Regenerative Finance (aka ReFI) is so interesting to me. link] A quick thread 1/ — ReFi DAO #GR15 (@ReFiDAOist) September 10, 2022.

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What Is Going To Happen In 2022

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

1/ As the pandemic evolves into an endemic in the first half of 2022, companies will reopen their offices and their employees will largely opt to go back to working together in offices. I hope that 2022 brings us more positive surprises and less negative surprises than the last two years. Happy 2022 everyone! USV TEAM POSTS:

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MYbank showcases digital solutions for SME financing at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023

AsiaTechDaily

The showcased solutions included Tomtit for rural finance, Goose for supply chain finance, and Lark for automated credit line management. These solutions were specifically designed to assist SMEs in overcoming financing barriers and enhance the accessibility of financial services for MYbank’s 50 million SME clients.

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How African startups raised venture capital in 2022

TechCrunch

Investors believe the market correction, which caught up with the continent in the second half of 2022, will spiral into this year. Despite the challenges that emerged in the second half of the year, 2022 was another year of growth for Africa in terms of total funding raised, number of deals and number of investors involved.

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How Small Businesses Can Leverage 2022 Trends in 5 Steps

StartupNation

2022 will be a unique and promising time for businesses as we regain a sense of normalcy in a post-pandemic society. If you’re looking to establish or redefine your business in 2022, here are 5 steps you should consider implementing in the year to come. This option provides you with the utmost flexibility when it comes to financing.

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Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz invested more in fintech than any other sector in 2022

TechCrunch

There’s a lot of fintech news out there and it’s my job to stay on top of it — and make sense of it — so you can stay in the know. — Mary Ann Storied venture firms Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) invested more in fintech than any other category in 2022, according to research from CB Insights.

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Why Early Valuations Might Surge in 2022

Tomasz Tunguz

Instead of late-stage opportunities, they’ll be focusing on early-stage venture in 2022. Across Series A to Series E rounds in the US, hedge funds participated in 63% of startup financings worth more than $200B in 2021. Amidst this gloomy backdrop, The Information published a story on hedge funds' strategy shift.

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