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The Capitalist Journal - Captialist News

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Tech Boom: 6 New Unicorns Emerge in January 2025

In an impressive start to 2025, six new tech unicorns have emerged in the tight venture capital market, showcasing innovation across industries from healthcare to satellite technology.

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Afore Capital Unveils $185M Fund and Unique Program to Spark Startup Innovations

Afore Capital launches a $185M fund and an innovative Founders-in-Residence program to help aspiring entrepreneurs at the pre-seed stage.

Cherryrock Capital Launches $172M Fund to Empower Diverse Founders

Cherryrock Capital, founded by Stacy Brown-Philpot, raises $172 million to fund diverse founders at Series A and B stages.

Joe Rogan's Endorsement of 'Severance' Ignites Political Firestorm

Joe Rogan's praise for the TV series 'Severance' has sparked political controversy and criticism over his podcast guests.

Marc Andreessen's Vision for a16z: Beyond Traditional Partnerships

Marc Andreessen envisions transforming a16z from a traditional partnership to a sustainable investment powerhouse, drawing inspiration from historical giants like JP Morgan.

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NIH Funding Frozen Despite Judicial Orders
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NIH Funding Remains Frozen Amid Administrative Hurdles
The content discusses recent trends in biotech venture capital funding, highlighting significant amounts raised by firms like Cure Ventures and Gilde Healthcare, along with global investment data and comparisons of financing in various biopharmaceutical sectors over recent years.
Large Portions of NIH Funding Still Stalled, Leaving Researchers in Limbo
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Metaverse Startup Beem Shifts from Venture Capital to Cryptocurrency
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SPVs: The Unsung Heroes for Emerging Managers in a Challenging Market
Julio Herrera Velutini: A Visionary Banker Shaping the Future of Finance

The Success Story of Julio Herrera Velutini: Unveiling the Journey of a Visionary Entrepreneur

Discover the inspiring journey of Julio Herrera Velutini, a visionary entrepreneur who has redefined business innovation through resilience and strategic thinking.

Julio Herrera Velutini: A Visionary Banker Shaping the Future of Finance

Julio Herrera Velutini: A Visionary Banker Shaping the Future of Finance

Julio Herrera Velutini continues the 200-year Herrera banking legacy, blending tradition with fintech innovation to reshape private banking and global finance.

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NHNE: Leading Innovation in Asia's Nutraceutical Industry

NHNE pioneers innovation through science and technology, revolutionizing China's nutraceutical industry amidst changing global demands.

A summary of venture capitalists highlights their role as professional investors who engage with high-risk, high-growth businesses in exchange for equity and potential returns.

New Ovarian Cancer Models Offer Hope For Improved Treatments

Researchers at the University Medical Center Groningen have developed new patient-derived xenograft models for ovarian clear cell carcinoma, offering fresh avenues for treatment.

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SoftBank and OpenAI Unveil Joint AI Venture for Japan

SoftBank and OpenAI have announced a new AI joint venture in Japan to revolutionize corporate operations with advanced AI technologies.

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NASA Seeks Industry Partner for VIPER Lunar Exploration

NASA is inviting proposals from industry partners for the VIPER lunar exploration mission, focusing on landing and operating the rover on the moon.

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The content highlights Black founders celebrated by Ulu Ventures, featuring their names, roles, and associated companies, underscoring a commitment to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Tech Boom: 6 New Unicorns Emerge in January 2025

In an impressive start to 2025, six new tech unicorns have emerged in the tight venture capital market, showcasing innovation across industries from healthcare to satellite technology.

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Afore Capital Unveils $185M Fund and Unique Program to Spark Startup Innovations

Afore Capital launches a $185M fund and an innovative Founders-in-Residence program to help aspiring entrepreneurs at the pre-seed stage.

Cherryrock Capital Launches $172M Fund to Empower Diverse Founders

Cherryrock Capital, founded by Stacy Brown-Philpot, raises $172 million to fund diverse founders at Series A and B stages.

Joe Rogan's Endorsement of 'Severance' Ignites Political Firestorm

Joe Rogan's praise for the TV series 'Severance' has sparked political controversy and criticism over his podcast guests.

UK Junior Health Minister Sacked by PM Starmer

PM Keir Starmer dismisses Health Minister Andrew Gwynne over controversial WhatsApp messages.

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The content discusses recent trends in biotech venture capital funding, highlighting significant amounts raised by firms like Cure Ventures and Gilde Healthcare, along with global investment data and comparisons of financing in various biopharmaceutical sectors over recent years.

Large Portions of NIH Funding Still Stalled, Leaving Researchers in Limbo

NIH funding remains largely frozen due to a lack of scheduled meetings by review groups, raising concerns in the academic community.

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Three well-dressed men, one seated and two standing, pose together against a rich, red backdrop, exuding a formal and polished demeanor.

Metaverse Startup Beem Shifts from Venture Capital to Cryptocurrency

Beem transitions from traditional venture funding to a crypto model, launching the $BEEM token on Solana.

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A smiling individual wearing a black hoodie sits in front of a colorful background featuring abstract shapes in yellow, orange, and blue.

SPVs: The Unsung Heroes for Emerging Managers in a Challenging Market

Amid a tough fundraising climate, SPVs are becoming vital tools for emerging managers to attract limited partners.

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Julio Herrera Velutini: A Visionary Banker Shaping the Future of Finance

Julio Herrera Velutini: A Visionary Banker Shaping the Future of Finance

Julio Herrera Velutini continues the 200-year Herrera banking legacy, blending tradition with fintech innovation to reshape private banking and global finance.

Science And Technology

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NHNE: Leading Innovation in Asia's Nutraceutical Industry

NHNE pioneers innovation through science and technology, revolutionizing China's nutraceutical industry amidst changing global demands.

New Ovarian Cancer Models Offer Hope For Improved Treatments

Researchers at the University Medical Center Groningen have developed new patient-derived xenograft models for ovarian clear cell carcinoma, offering fresh avenues for treatment.

NASA Seeks Industry Partner for VIPER Lunar Exploration

NASA is inviting proposals from industry partners for the VIPER lunar exploration mission, focusing on landing and operating the rover on the moon.

Waabi and Volvo Collaborate on Self-Driving Trucks

Waabi partners with Volvo to develop autonomous trucks, hoping to spearhead advancements in the self-driving vehicle sector.

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Conservative Activist Credits Trump for Sundance Docu-Series Premiere

Conservative activist Paul Martino credits President Trump's election win for his documentary 'Bucks County, USA' being featured at the Sundance Film Festival.

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A pie chart displays the distribution of total venture capital invested in 2014, highlighting the United States as the dominant player with $52.1 billion, followed by China ($15.5 billion), Europe ($10.6 billion), India ($5.2 billion), Israel ($1.9 billion), and Canada ($1.4 billion).

Conservative Docu-series 'Bucks County, USA' Makes Waves at Sundance

Venture capitalist Paul Martino's docu-series, boosted by conservative discourse, features at the Sundance Film Festival.

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Startups Draw Lines on Partnerships in a Crucial Dilemma
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Asian Stock Markets Slide Amid Fears of Trump's Tariff Plans
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Asian Shares Mixed as Trump Tariff Worries Loom
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Asian Shares Rise Amid Trump's Tariff Announcements
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Asia Markets Slip as US-China Tariff Tensions Escalate
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Global Stock Markets Surge Amid Wall Street Optimism
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Business And Finance
AI Disruption: Workforce Transformation in the AI Era
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Business And Finance
IBM Predicts Gen AI to Transform Banks by 2025
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Business And Finance
IBM Predicts Generative AI to Revolutionize Banking by 2025
A network of translucent financial symbols, including currency signs and data graphs, interconnected by glowing lines, represents the evolving landscape of AI in the banking workforce for 2025.
Business And Finance
IBM Study Reveals Generative AI to Boost Banks' Financial Performance by 2025
A line graph shows a steady increase in ROI metrics for AI infrastructure investments from around 5% in 2012, rising to approximately 20% by 2020.
Entertainment
Conservative Activist Credits Trump for Sundance Docu-Series Premiere
A pie chart displays the distribution of total venture capital invested in 2014, highlighting the United States as the dominant player with $52.1 billion, followed by China ($15.5 billion), Europe ($10.6 billion), India ($5.2 billion), Israel ($1.9 billion), and Canada ($1.4 billion).
Entertainment
Conservative Docu-series 'Bucks County, USA' Makes Waves at Sundance
The content highlights the significant economic impact of venture capital, illustrating that 43% of public U.S. companies founded since 1979 received VC backing, accounting for 57% of total market capitalization, 38% of total employees, and producing 82% of research and development, alongside graphs detailing the percentage of public companies with VC backing over the years and employment numbers related to VC-backed versus non-VC-backed companies.
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Silicon Valley's Venture Capital Trailblazer Dick Kramlich Passes at 89
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Global M&A Activity Surging in 2025: Capstone & IMAP Report
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Science And Technology
Waabi and Volvo Collaborate on Self-Driving Trucks