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HIPstr Raises $100 Million to Combat Early-Stage Funding Drought
Investments // August 18, 2024

Early-stage investment operation HIPstr has closed its $100 million debut fund. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Menlo Ventures Raises $1.35 Billion for Fledgling AI Firms
Investments // November 16, 2023

Menlo Ventures has raised $1.35 billion to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) ventures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Menlo Ventures Closes New Early Stage $450M Fund
Investments // May 22, 2017

Menlo Ventures, the Silicon Valley venture capital firm, closed a new $450 million venture capital fund aimed at investing in early stage companies focused in the consumer, enterprise and so-called frontier technologies markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Temasek Slashes Investments in Early-Stage Companies by 88%

June 04, 2025
Temasek, which is Singapore’s state-owned investment group and one of the world’s biggest investors, reportedly slashed its investments in early-stage companies by 88% over a three-year period. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

HIPstr Raises $100 Million to Combat Early-Stage Funding Drought

August 18, 2024
Early-stage investment operation HIPstr has closed its $100 million debut fund. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Menlo Ventures Raises $1.35 Billion for Fledgling AI Firms

November 16, 2023
Menlo Ventures has raised $1.35 billion to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) ventures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Menlo Ventures Closes New Early Stage $450M Fund

May 22, 2017
Menlo Ventures, the Silicon Valley venture capital firm, closed a new $450 million venture capital fund aimed at investing in early stage companies focused in the consumer, enterprise and so-called frontier...