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i2E & Plains Ventures Surpasses $100M Milestone in Total Investments

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Since first investing in Oklahoma startups in 1999, i2E, and now its independent Venture Capital Fund management partner, Plains Ventures, have managed numerous early-stage debt and equity investment funds, making 452 investments in more than 250 companies. Alkami , Oklahoma’s first unicorn, was valued at $3.1

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Creator Ventures Raises $45M Fund II to Back the Next Generation of Consumer Internet Startups

American Entrepreneurship

Consumer has the largest share of global GDP, and yet consumer startups have been underfunded by venture capital in recent years, said Sasha Kaletsky, Managing Partner at Creator Ventures. With this raise, the firm more than doubles its prior fund and brings total assets under management (AUM) to $65 million.

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Seven Stars Launches $40M Fund Backing Founders Shaping the Future of AI Applications

American Entrepreneurship

In a major boost for the artificial intelligence startup ecosystem, Seven Stars, a new venture capital firm founded by former SV Angel Partner Steven Lee, has officially launched its $40 million inaugural fund to support early-stage AI startups. Lee is also a recognized leader in the Asian Pacific entrepreneurial community.

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The Role of Alternative Funding in Startups

StartupNation

Less common bank loans, such as those offered by credit unions or Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), may also fall into this category. Faster access to capital. Entrepreneurs can build a community and get feedback. Like angel investors, venture capitalists take an equity stake in the company.

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CatalyX Ventures 2025 Champions Series Awards Honors Global Innovators

American Entrepreneurship

This years Champions Series was designed to recognize innovation leaders, foster global knowledge exchange, and build a future-forward community of changemakers. This includes: Tailored Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from global experts in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and sector-specific innovation.

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Revolution Growth Invests in Hidden Level, the Company Building the World’s Most Advanced Drone…

Revolution

Hidden Levels mission: to keep people safe, infrastructure secure, and communities peaceful by modernizing how we monitor low-altitude airspace. The networks interoperable architecture offers encrypted, real-time data that provides unparalleled situational awareness at a fraction of the cost of other providers.

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It’s Morning in Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

Many observers of the venture capital industry have questioned whether its best days are behind it. Looking ahead at the next decade I am excited by what I believe will be viewed as one of the best and most rational investment periods for venture capital due to seven discrete factors: 1. Thank you, Aaron Sorkin!