Breakout Ventures is finding growing success by backing early-stage startups in scientific fields such as biology and chemistry.
Almost 40 new unicorns have been minted so far this year — here they are
General Catalyst is said to be raising $10 billion and Spark Capital $3 billion. This after several other firms have also raised mega-funds.
The company’s first demonstration mission is expected in early 2027.
The fresh fundraise comes less than a year after Founders Fund closed its third growth fund, a $4.6 billion vehicle intended primarily for follow-on investments in its successful late-stage companies.
The famed author and investor has launched the Future Vision Xprize with sponsors like Google, Marc Benioff, Ben Horowitz, to fund optimistic sci-fi films.
The fund currently offers retail investors exposure to eight startups, including Mercor, Ramp, and Stripe, with plans to expand its portfolio.
City Detect, a company that helps local governments prevent urban decay, is in at least 17 cities so far, including Dallas and Miami.
AI procurement startup Lio announced a $30 million Series A in a round led by Andreessen Horowitz.
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