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# MaC VC

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## Posts

- [Shekel Mobility moves to unlock growth for auto-dealers in East Africa](https://macventurecapital.com/shekel-mobility-moves-to-unlock-growth-for-auto-dealers-in-east-africa/)
- [State of the Market](https://macventurecapital.com/state-of-the-market/)
- [Exclusive: Coval raises $28M to make better voice agents](https://macventurecapital.com/exclusive-coval-raises-28m-to-make-better-voice-agents/)
- [MaC Unpacked 2026 Recap](https://macventurecapital.com/mac-unpacked-2026-recap/)
- [Cultural Investing: Finding Opportunity Beyond the AI Hype](https://macventurecapital.com/cultural-investing-finding-opportunity-beyond-the-ai-hype/)
- [Exclusive: How college photo-sharing app Swsh became an AI-powered fan data business backed by Scooter Braun](https://macventurecapital.com/exclusive-how-college-photo-sharing-app-swsh-became-an-ai-powered-fan-data-business-backed-by-scooter-braun/)
- [Era Becomes the First Personal Finance Connector in Anthropic's Claude Directory — and Every Other MCP-Compatible Agent](https://macventurecapital.com/pipe-raises-16-million-in-new-funding-round-led-by-fin-capital-and-mac-venture-capital/)
- [Stears wants to be Africa’s Bloomberg terminal](https://macventurecapital.com/stears-wants-to-be-africas-bloomberg-terminal/)
- [Cypher AI Raises $2 Million Seed Round to Build AI-Native Infrastructure for Life Science R&D](https://macventurecapital.com/cypher-ai-raises-2-million-seed-round-to-build-ai-native-infrastructure-for-life-science-rd/)
- [Liquidity crunch replaces exit drought in African VC, Stears report finds](https://macventurecapital.com/liquidity-crunch-replaces-exit-drought-in-african-vc-stears-report-finds/)
- [Exclusive: Startup Fun raises $72 million for the serious business of converting crypto and cash](https://macventurecapital.com/exclusive-startup-fun-raises-72-million-for-the-serious-business-of-converting-crypto-and-cash/)
- [Mansa, First All-Black Microdrama Studio, Expands Summer Vertical Slate | Exclusive](https://macventurecapital.com/mansa-first-all-black-microdrama-studio-expands-summer-vertical-slate-exclusive/)
- [This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI](https://macventurecapital.com/45530-2/)
- [Starfish Space raises more than $100 million](https://macventurecapital.com/starfish-space-raises-more-than-100-million/)
- [Exclusive: Pipe raises $16M in profitability push](https://macventurecapital.com/exclusive-pipe-raises-16m-in-profitability-push/)
- [It’s not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations](https://macventurecapital.com/its-not-your-imagination-ai-seed-startups-are-commanding-higher-valuations/)
- [The cultural exploration of a Black Digital Renaissance](https://macventurecapital.com/the-cultural-exploration-of-a-black-digital-renaissance/)
- [The $600M Masterclass How to Turn Cultural Intuition into Institutional Capital](https://macventurecapital.com/the-600m-masterclass-how-to-turn-cultural-intuition-into-institutional-capital/)
- [$170M Series C to Accelerate Pulsar's Path to Scale](https://macventurecapital.com/170m-series-c-to-accelerate-pulsars-path-to-scale/)
- [AI-Powered Era Registers as RIA, Targets Mass Affluent](https://macventurecapital.com/ai-powered-era-registers-as-ria-targets-mass-affluent/)
- [Exclusive: Big-drone builder Swarm Aero raises $35 million](https://macventurecapital.com/exclusive-big-drone-builder-swarm-aero-raises-35-million/)
- [Former Apple engineer raises $5M for a note-taking pendant that only records your voice](https://macventurecapital.com/former-apple-engineer-raises-5m-for-a-note-taking-pendant-that-only-records-your-voice/)
- [The A.I. Boom Is Stress-Testing America’s Power Grid](https://macventurecapital.com/45244-2/)
- [The Energy Transition’s Next Bottleneck Is Intelligence](https://macventurecapital.com/the-energy-transitions-next-bottleneck-is-intelligence/)
- [Navigating Venture Capital with Jon Laster and Marlon Nichols](https://macventurecapital.com/navigating-venture-capital-with-jon-laster-and-marlon-nichols/)
- [Inside Venture Capital – The Hidden Force Powering Innovation](https://macventurecapital.com/inside-venture-capital-the-hidden-force-powering-innovation/)
- [Telesat invests US $5 million in Farcast to develop fully integrated User Terminals for Telesat Lightspeed satellite network](https://macventurecapital.com/telesat-invests-us-5-million-in-farcast-to-develop-fully-integrated-user-terminals-for-telesat-lightspeed-satellite-network/)
- [Texas Startup Raises $5.5M For Revolutionary Solar Towers That Produce 50% More Energy](https://macventurecapital.com/texas-startup-raises-5-5m-for-revolutionary-solar-towers-that-produce-50-more-energy/)
- [Stears, Ventures Platform Launch Index to Track Liquidity in African Private Markets](https://macventurecapital.com/stears-ventures-platform-launch-index-to-track-liquidity-in-african-private-markets/)
- [An Auto Holy Grail - Motors That Don't Rely on Chinese Rare Earths](https://macventurecapital.com/an-auto-holy-grail-motors-that-dont-rely-on-cheese-rare-earths/)
- [Gogo makes a strategic investment in Farcast to support new cutting-edge user terminal technology to enhance inflight connectivity for business, military, and government aviation](https://macventurecapital.com/gogo-makes-a-strategic-investment-in-farcast-to-support-new-cutting-edge-user-terminal-technology-to-enhance-inflight-connectivity-for-business-military-and-government-aviation/)
- [New CEO at Pipe 84 Leaders Navigate Generative AI In Product Development](https://macventurecapital.com/new-ceo-at-pipe-84-leaders-navigate-generative-ai-in-product-development/)
- [Innovative Energy Startup Powerline Is Introducing AI to Battery Project Operations](https://macventurecapital.com/innovative-energy-startup-powerline-is-introducing-ai-to-battery-project-operations/)
- [2025 LA Hard Tech 50](https://macventurecapital.com/2025-la-hard-tech-50/)
- [MaC Venture Capital: Investing Where Culture, Conviction, and Capital Converge](https://macventurecapital.com/mac-venture-capital-investing-where-culture-conviction-and-capital-converge/)
- [Exclusive: Powerline raises $7M for grid-battery software](https://macventurecapital.com/exclusive-powerline-raises-7m-for-grid-battery-software/)
- [Haiqu Raises $11 Million in Seed Round to Enable Near-Term Quantum Use-Cases with New Operating System](https://macventurecapital.com/haiqu-raises-11-million-in-seed-round-to-enable-near-term-quantum-use-cases-with-new-operating-system/)
- [Inside the Texas Race to Build the Next Great American Weapon](https://macventurecapital.com/inside-the-texas-race-to-build-the-next-great-american-weapon/)
- [Exclusive: Whitespace Raises $3.2M Seed](https://macventurecapital.com/exclusive-whitespace-raises-3-2m-seed/)
- [Forbes BLK 50: Money Masters List](https://macventurecapital.com/forbes-blk-50-money-masters-list/)
- [Stoke Space Technologies Extends Previously Announced Series D Financing to $860 Million](https://macventurecapital.com/stoke-space-technologies-extends-previously-announced-series-d-financing-to-860-million/)
- [Celebrating Black History Month With NAIC](https://macventurecapital.com/celebrating-black-history-month-with-naic/)
- [Mansa Unveils New Vertical Micro-Dramas, Debuting With Original Series](https://macventurecapital.com/mansa-unveils-new-vertical-micro-dramas-debuting-with-original-series/)
- [Aave Labs Acquires Stable Finance](https://macventurecapital.com/aave-labs-acquires-stable-finance/)
- [Janta Power Secures $5.5M In Seed Round To Launch 3D Solar Tower And Expand Clean Energy Mission](https://macventurecapital.com/janta-power-secures-5-5m-in-seed-round-to-launch-3d-solar-tower-and-expand-clean-energy-mission/)
- [Pipe full feature: CBS News 50 American Leaders](https://macventurecapital.com/pipe-full-feature-cbs-news-50-american-leaders/)
- [Volta Space Technologies unveils plans for lunar power satellite network](https://macventurecapital.com/volta-space-technologies-unveils-plans-for-lunar-power-satellite-network/)
- [LOST iN is signing creators to be the face of its brand. Here’s how it’s avoiding the BuzzFeed pitfall.](https://macventurecapital.com/lost-in-is-signing-creators-to-be-the-face-of-its-brand-heres-how-its-avoiding-the-buzzfeed-pitfall/)
- [Atomic Industries: Plastics at the Speed of Software](https://macventurecapital.com/atomic-industries-plastics-at-the-speed-of-software/)
- [Fin: Sustainable Logistics Company Raises $7 Million (Seed)](https://macventurecapital.com/fin-sustainable-logistics-company-raises-7-million-seed/)
- [How GoCardless And Pipe Want To Change Financing For UK SMEs.](https://macventurecapital.com/how-gocardless-and-pipe-want-to-change-financing-for-uk-smes/)
- [Rebuilt LOST iN Travel Guides Go Hyperlocal, Debut With Venice Beach](https://macventurecapital.com/rebuilt-lost-in-travel-guides-go-hyperlocal-debut-with-venice-beach/)
- [Laid Off From Big Tech? Here Come the Rebounder Founders](https://macventurecapital.com/laid-off-from-big-tech-here-come-the-rebounder-founders/)
- [13 creator-economy startups to watch in 2024, according to top VCs](https://macventurecapital.com/13-creator-economy-startups-to-watch-in-2024-according-to-top-vcs/)
- [THE BEST INVENTIONS OF 2024](https://macventurecapital.com/the-best-inventions-of-2024/)
- [MealMe, the startup integrating food ordering tech into apps, picks up $8M](https://macventurecapital.com/mealme-the-startup-integrating-food-ordering-tech-into-apps-picks-up-8m/)
- [StoreCash’s new app lets you instantly earn cash back at stores](https://macventurecapital.com/storecashs-new-app-lets-you-instantly-earn-cash-back-at-stores/)
- [Stoke Space Announces $260 Million in New Investment](https://macventurecapital.com/stoke-space-announces-260-million-in-new-investment/)
- [Coval evaluates AI voice and chat agents like self-driving cars](https://macventurecapital.com/coval-evaluates-ai-voice-and-chat-agents-like-self-driving-cars/)
- [This company turns millions of old trees into a sustainable new building material](https://macventurecapital.com/this-company-turns-millions-of-old-trees-into-a-sustainable-new-building-material/)
- [How Daniella Ajala Turned A Bad Rental Experience Into A Real Estate Startup](https://macventurecapital.com/how-daniella-ajala-turned-a-bad-rental-experience-into-a-real-estate-startup/)
- [Cambium is building an AI that helps turn waste wood into usable lumber](https://macventurecapital.com/cambium-is-building-an-ai-that-helps-turn-waste-wood-into-usable-lumber/)
- [UTVate Rebrands to Farcast to Expand Its Customer Base](https://macventurecapital.com/utvate-rebrands-to-farcast-to-expand-its-customer-base/)
- [U.S. apparel manufacturers brace for the Trump era](https://macventurecapital.com/u-s-apparel-manufacturers-brace-for-the-trump-era/)
- [Exclusive: Fal, generative media platform for developers, raises $49 million Series B](https://macventurecapital.com/exclusive-fal-generative-media-platform-for-developers-raises-49-million-series-b/)
- [Stripe alumni raise $6m for AI-powered 'wealthcare'](https://macventurecapital.com/stripe-alumni-raise-6m-for-ai-powered-wealthcare/)
- [Era Raises $6M to Bring AI-Powered ‘Wealth-Care’ to Every American; Partners With Cerebras to Pioneer Next-Gen Financial Intelligence](https://macventurecapital.com/era-raises-6m-to-bring-ai-powered-wealth-care-to-every-american-partners-with-cerebras-to-pioneer-next-gen-financial-intelligence/)
- [Era Raises $6.2M to Advance Agentic AI for Personalized Wealth-Care](https://macventurecapital.com/era-raises-6-2m-to-advance-agentic-ai-for-personalized-wealth-care/)
- [Smaller Fundings](https://macventurecapital.com/smaller-fundings/)
- [Top of the Morning](https://macventurecapital.com/top-of-the-morning/)
- [Pipe Continues International Expansion to Canada Through Partnership with Housecall Pro](https://macventurecapital.com/pipe-continues-international-expansion-to-canada-through-partnership-with-housecall-pro/)
- [Xona Space Systems to collaborate with Trimble to develop next generation navigation services](https://macventurecapital.com/xona-space-systems-to-collaborate-with-trimble-to-develop-next-generation-navigation-services/)
- [Carrot Credit raises $4.2 million seed to scale crypto- and stock-backed lending in Africa](https://macventurecapital.com/carrot-credit-raises-4-2-million-seed-to-scale-crypto-and-stock-backed-lending-in-africa/)
- [NUVIEW Secures $5M Department of Defense Award to Enhance Space-Based LiDAR Development](https://macventurecapital.com/nuview-secures-5m-department-of-defense-award-to-enhance-space-based-lidar-development/)
- [LOST iN Travel Brand Adds Industry Veterans To Board After Strong Growth Year](https://macventurecapital.com/lost-in-travel-brand-adds-industry-veterans-to-board-after-strong-growth-year/)
- [The State of Tech & Culture, Culture A$ Currency](https://macventurecapital.com/state-tech-culture-culture-currency/) - Check out some of the media coverage: Blavity Black Enterprise The Plug
- [State of Tech & Culture: UNperfect Parent](https://macventurecapital.com/state-tech-culture-unperfect-parent/) - Periodically, Cross Culture Ventures compiles a list of cultural trends that we believe to be influencing global popular culture, termed Culture Shifts. These shifts represent areas that we, collectively, believe hold great opportunities for growth, innovation, and of course, investments in the coming year. Black Enterprise published our first State of Tech & Culture report, UNperfect
- [The State of Tech & Culture: Conscious Consumer](https://macventurecapital.com/the-state-of-tech-culture-conscious-consumer/) - Periodically, MaC Venture Capital compiles a list of cultural trends that we believe to be influencing global popular culture, termed Culture Shifts. These shifts represent areas that we, collectively, believe hold great opportunities for growth, innovation, and of course, investments in the coming year. In our latest installment of the Culture Report, we look at
- [Read the pitch decks of 6 startups looking to disrupt dating apps and social networking that have raised millions](https://macventurecapital.com/read-the-pitch-decks-of-6-startups-looking-to-disrupt-dating-apps-and-social-networking-that-have-raised-millions/)
- [Exclusive: MaC VC raises $150 million for its third fund in four years](https://macventurecapital.com/exclusive-mac-vc-raises-150-million-for-its-third-fund-in-four-years/)
- [VC Firms Take Different Approaches in L.A.](https://macventurecapital.com/vc-firms-take-different-approaches-in-l-a/)
- [Marlon Nichols talks relationship building in the African markets](https://macventurecapital.com/marlon-nichols-talks-relationship-building-in-the-african-markets/)
- [10 Areas Where VCs Are Looking To Invest In 2025](https://macventurecapital.com/10-areas-where-vcs-are-looking-to-invest-in-2025/)
- [10 Areas VCs Are Looking To Invest In 2025](https://macventurecapital.com/10-areas-vcs-are-looking-to-invest-in-2025/)
- [The State of AI: Top Trends and Missteps Ahead](https://macventurecapital.com/the-state-of-ai-top-trends-and-missteps-ahead/)
- [Women of Influence: Finance 2025](https://macventurecapital.com/women-of-influence-finance-2025/)
- [Invest Black: The Legacy And Future Of Black Wealth Creation In America](https://macventurecapital.com/invest-black-the-legacy-and-future-of-black-wealth-creation-in-america/)
- [Startup Korl unveils multimodal, multi-agent tool for custom communication across disparate systems](https://macventurecapital.com/startup-korl-unveils-multimodal-multi-agent-tool-for-custom-communication-across-disparate-systems/)
- [Safire Awarded $4.5 Million Contract for Advanced Resilient Energy Systems (ARES) Program](https://macventurecapital.com/safire-awarded-4-5-million-contract-for-advanced-resilient-energy-systems-ares-program/)
- [Quilt Health Secures $6M and Partners with NASCC to Reimagine Sickle Cell Care](https://macventurecapital.com/quilt-health-secures-6m-and-partners-with-nascc-to-reimagine-sickle-cell-care/)
- [Uber partners with fintech firm Pipe to offer capital to small businesses](https://macventurecapital.com/uber-partners-with-fintech-firm-pipe-to-offer-capital-to-small-businesses/)
- [Astro Mechanica is building the future of sustainable supersonic flight.](https://macventurecapital.com/arine-named-to-inc-5000-list-for-second-consecutive-year-copy-2/)
- [Business Insider Seed 100 - The Best Early-Stage Investors of 2025](https://macventurecapital.com/business-insider-seed-100-the-best-early-stage-investors-of-2025/)
- [Los Angeles Business Journal LA500 2025: Marlon Nichols](https://macventurecapital.com/la500-2025-marlon-nichols/)
- [How Warp is introducing robots to automate its network of warehouses](https://macventurecapital.com/how-warp-is-introducing-robots-to-automate-its-network-of-warehouses/)
- [Conifer locks down $20M seed round for its ‘drop-in’ electric hub motor Copy](https://macventurecapital.com/conifer-locks-down-20m-seed-round-for-its-drop-in-electric-hub-motor-copy/)
- [Exclusive: Aeon and X-Bow collaborating on tactical missiles](https://macventurecapital.com/exclusive-aeon-and-x-bow-collaborating-on-tactical-missiles/)
- [Arine Named to Inc. 5000 List for Second Consecutive Year](https://macventurecapital.com/arine-named-to-inc-5000-list-for-second-consecutive-year/)
- [America’s Top Venture Capital Firms of 2025](https://macventurecapital.com/43947-2/)
- [Mike Palank, Founding Partner MaC Venture Capital and Marlon Nichols, CoFounding Partner MaC Venture Capital](https://macventurecapital.com/mike-palank-founding-partner-mac-venture-capital-and-marlon-nichols-cofounding-partner-mac-venture-capital/)
- [Blok is using AI personas to simulate real-world app usage](https://macventurecapital.com/blok-is-using-ai-personas-to-simulate-real-world-app-usage/)
- [Caitlin Clark and the Fever are so famous now that they've become the face of a women's intimate product](https://macventurecapital.com/caitlin-clark-and-the-fever-are-so-famous-now-that-theyve-become-the-face-of-a-womens-intimate-product/)
- [MaC Venture Capital AGM 2025 Recap Video](https://macventurecapital.com/mac-venture-capital-agm-2025-recap-video/)
- [Bridgefy is #19 on the App Store](https://macventurecapital.com/bridgefy-is-19-on-the-app-store/)
- [How I Raised It Podcast with Marlon Nichols: The Path He Took To Raise A $150M Fund III](https://macventurecapital.com/how-i-raised-it-podcast-with-marlon-nichols-the-path-he-took-to-raise-a-150m-fund-iii/)
- [Pipe acquires spend management platform Glen.AI](https://macventurecapital.com/pipe-acquires-spend-management-platform-glen-ai/)
- [Cosmic Robotics’ robots could speed up solar panel deployments](https://macventurecapital.com/cosmic-robotics-robots-could-speed-up-solar-panel-deployments/)
- [Fusion power has a fuel problem; Hexium has a laser-powered solution](https://macventurecapital.com/fusion-power-has-a-fuel-problem-hexium-has-a-laser-powered-solution/)
- [Spill, Co-Founded By Ex-Twitter Employee Alphonzo 'Phonz' Terrell, To Cross $1M In Annualized Revenue](https://macventurecapital.com/spill-co-founded-by-ex-twitter-employee-alphonzo-phonz-terrell-to-cross-1m-in-annualized-revenue/)
- [Why Most Founders Fail](https://macventurecapital.com/why-most-founders-fail-with-marlon-nichols/) - What makes a great founder? How do VCs really decide who to back? In this episode of Demo Day, host Sean Goldfaden sits down with Marlon Nichols, Managing Partner at MaC Venture Capital, to explore what separates good founders from great ones, the mindset of successful venture capitalists, and the hidden power of community-driven events
- [Tariffs will hammer hardware, create consumer chaos, and could stifle the AI boom](https://macventurecapital.com/tariffs-will-hammer-hardware-create-consumer-chaos-and-could-stifle-the-ai-boom/)
- [Global Fintech Interview with Sam Garrison, Product Growth Lead at Era](https://macventurecapital.com/global-fintech-interview-with-sam-garrison-product-growth-lead-at-era/)
- [Marlon Nichols: The Influential Investor Scaling Seed Stage Startups](https://macventurecapital.com/marlon-nichols-the-influential-investor-scaling-seed-stage-startups/)
- [Behind the Grind: Marlon Nichols](https://macventurecapital.com/behind-the-grind-marlon-nichols/)
- [MaC Venture Capital Invests Early](https://macventurecapital.com/mac-venture-capital-invests-early/)
- [5 Innovative Companies Fighting Climate Change](https://macventurecapital.com/5-innovative-companies-fighting-climate-change/)
- [How Is Celebrity Merch Made? Find Out How Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and More Make Their Products](https://macventurecapital.com/how-is-celebrity-merch-made-find-out-how-taylor-swift-beyonce-and-more-make-their-products/)
- [This startup is creating a global tech platform for recycled wood](https://macventurecapital.com/this-startup-is-creating-a-global-tech-platform-for-recycled-wood/)
- [The next big social app won't look like TikTok. 12 investors dish on where they're placing their bets in consumer tech.](https://macventurecapital.com/the-next-big-social-app-wont-look-like-tiktok-12-investors-dish-on-where-theyre-placing-their-bets-in-consumer-tech/)
- [Carta Acquires Tactyc, Giving Private Funds Data-Driven Insights to Strategize and Allocate Investments in Real Time](https://macventurecapital.com/carta-acquires-tactyc-giving-private-funds-data-driven-insights-to-strategize-and-allocate-investments-in-real-time/)
- [Why FullyRamped Thinks AI Is The Key To Training Up The Sales Team](https://macventurecapital.com/why-fullyramped-thinks-ai-is-the-key-to-training-up-the-sales-team/)
- [Safire Group Raises $8 Million in New Financing to Deliver Lithium-ion Battery Safety Technology to Government, Automotive Markets](https://macventurecapital.com/safire-group-raises-8-million-in-new-financing-to-deliver-lithium-ion-battery-safety-technology-to-government-automotive-markets/)
- [GenAI rise spurs investor interest in AI infrastructure plays](https://macventurecapital.com/genai-rise-spurs-investor-interest-in-ai-infrastructure-plays/)
- [Buzz Solutions Harnesses AI To Prevent Wildfires And Blackouts](https://macventurecapital.com/buzz-solutions-harnesses-ai-to-prevent-wildfires-and-blackouts/)
- [AfyanRekod has been named the 'Fastest Growing HealthTech Company'](https://macventurecapital.com/afyanrekod-has-been-named-the-fastest-growing-healthtech-company/)
- [RYFF UNITES INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO SHAPE AI ETHICS FOR IN-SCENE ADVERTISING](https://macventurecapital.com/ryff-unites-industry-experts-to-shape-ai-ethics-for-in-scene-advertising/)
- [Exclusive: Lost In acquires batch of travel social accounts](https://macventurecapital.com/exclusive-lost-in-acquires-batch-of-travel-social-accounts/)
- [The four-wheel cargo bike makers seeking to oust vans from cities](https://macventurecapital.com/the-four-wheel-cargo-bike-makers-seeking-to-oust-vans-from-cities/)
- [Kamala Harris, Tech, and the DNC](https://macventurecapital.com/kamala-harris-tech-and-the-dnc/)
- [Investor Spotlight Interview W/ Danny Brown, MaC Venture Capital](https://macventurecapital.com/investor-spotlight-interview-w-danny-brown-mac-venture-capital/)
- [Inc. 5000 Names Arine Among Fastest-Growing Private American Companies](https://macventurecapital.com/inc-5000-names-arine-among-fastest-growing-private-american-companies/)
- [SPILL Brings New Investors Into Its Inclusive Social Media Conversation](https://macventurecapital.com/spill-brings-hollywood-investor-into-its-inclusive-social-media-conversation/)
- [David Oyelowo’s Mansa to Launch FAST Channel Celebrating Black Culture on Roku | Exclusive](https://macventurecapital.com/david-oyelowos-mansa-to-launch-fast-channel-celebrating-black-culture-on-roku-exclusive/)
- [Travel Publisher Lost In Acquires BuzzFeed’s Bring Me! Franchise](https://macventurecapital.com/travel-publisher-lost-in-acquires-buzzfeeds-bring-me-franchise/)
- [Lifting the Veil on Chef and The Future of Embodied AI in the Food Industry](https://macventurecapital.com/lifting-the-veil-on-chef-and-the-future-of-embodied-ai-in-the-food-industry/)
- [Robot-packed meals are coming to the frozen-food aisle](https://macventurecapital.com/robot-packed-meals-are-coming-to-the-frozen-food-aisle/)
- [Agent to Investor, with Mike Palank](https://macventurecapital.com/agent-to-investor-with-mike-palank/)
- [ELONEX AND RYFF ANNOUNCE IN-SCENE OUT-OF-HOME ADVERTISING PARTNERSHIP AT MAD//Fest](https://macventurecapital.com/elonex-and-ryff-announce-in-scene-out-of-home-advertising-partnership-at-mad-fest/)
- [11 VC firms funding the next phase of the creator economy, from AI-powered tools to e-commerce startups](https://macventurecapital.com/11-vc-firms-funding-the-next-phase-of-the-creator-economy-from-ai-powered-tools-to-e-commerce-startups/)
- [See the 14-page pitch deck Jukin Media vets used to raise $4 million to disrupt travel media](https://macventurecapital.com/see-the-14-page-pitch-deck-jukin-media-vets-used-to-raise-4-million-to-disrupt-travel-media/)
- [Former Jukin Executives Acquire LOST iN Travel Publisher, Launch New Site](https://macventurecapital.com/former-jukin-executives-acquire-lost-in-travel-publisher-launch-new-site/)
- [Exclusive: Former Jukin execs raise $4M for travel media brand](https://macventurecapital.com/exclusive-former-jukin-execs-raise-4m-for-travel-media-brand/)
- [Behind the Curtain of Early Stage VC | Marlon Nichols, MaC Ventures](https://macventurecapital.com/behind-the-curtain-of-early-stage-vc-marlon-nichols-mac-ventures/)
- [AMAZON PRIME VIDEO'S STEVE COX APPOINTED CEO OF RYFF; SHIRLEY RICHTER HUGHES FROM R&CPMK TO LEAD SALES](https://macventurecapital.com/amazon-prime-videos-steve-cox-appointed-ceo-of-ryff-shirley-richter-hughes-from-rcpmk-to-lead-sales/)
- [Embracing the Power of AI and Automation for the Logistics Workforce](https://macventurecapital.com/embracing-the-power-of-ai-and-automation-for-the-logistics-workforce/)
- [Stoke Space test-fires new booster engine](https://macventurecapital.com/stoke-space-test-fires-new-booster-engine/)
- [The Business Journal's annual LA500 celebrates the most influential leaders and impactful executives in Los Angeles.](https://macventurecapital.com/the-business-journals-annual-la500-celebrates-the-most-influential-leaders-and-impactful-executives-in-los-angeles/)
- [AMC Theatres Strikes Distribution Deal With Mansa, A Free Streaming Outlet Focused On Black Culture Whose Co-Founders Include David Oyelowo](https://macventurecapital.com/amc-theatres-strikes-distribution-deal-with-mansa-a-free-streaming-outlet-focused-on-black-culture-whose-co-founders-include-david-oyelowo-2/)
- [10 Black-Owned Startups To Watch (Outside Silicon Valley) According To Investors](https://macventurecapital.com/10-black-owned-startups-to-watch-outside-silicon-valley-according-to-investors/)
- [Pipe has been selected as a winner of the American Business Awards](https://macventurecapital.com/pipe-has-been-selected-as-a-winner-of-the-american-business-awards/)
- [Mahmee Collaborates With Health Net to Provide Expecting and New Parents With Additional Doula and Wraparound Maternity Support](https://macventurecapital.com/mahmee-collaborates-with-health-net-to-provide-expecting-and-new-parents-with-additional-doula-and-wraparound-maternity-support/)
- [Autodesk acquires AI-powered VFX startup Wonder Dynamics](https://macventurecapital.com/autodesk-acquires-ai-powered-vfx-startup-wonder-dynamics/)
- [This new social media app succeeds in two spots where Twitter failed](https://macventurecapital.com/this-new-social-media-app-succeeds-in-two-spots-where-twitter-failed/)
- [Patient Care Innovations by Intel® Liftoff's Healthtech Startups](https://macventurecapital.com/patient-care-innovations-by-intel-liftoffs-healthtech-startups/)
- [The quest for a better tampon comes as women’s sports surge](https://macventurecapital.com/the-quest-for-a-better-tampon-comes-as-womens-sports-surge/)
- [Ava DuVernay’s Array Releasing Partners With Mansa Streaming Service To Distribute Select Film And TV Titles](https://macventurecapital.com/ava-duvernays-array-releasing-partners-with-mansa-streaming-service-to-distribute-select-film-and-tv-titles/)
- [The Seed 100: The best early-stage investors of 2024](https://macventurecapital.com/the-seed-100-the-best-early-stage-investors-of-2024/)
- [Xona Space Systems closes $19M Series A to build out ultra-accurate GPS alternative](https://macventurecapital.com/xona-space-systems-closes-19m-series-a-to-build-out-ultra-accurate-gps-alternative/)
- [AI Gets to Work: How 7 Startups Are Deploying AI Right Now](https://macventurecapital.com/ai-gets-to-work-how-7-startups-are-deploying-ai-right-now/)
- [World's Best Digital Health Companies 2024](https://macventurecapital.com/worlds-best-digital-health-companies-2024/)
- [Leaders In Payments Podcast: Luke Voiles, CEO of Pipe](https://macventurecapital.com/leaders-in-payments-podcast-luke-voiles-ceo-of-pipe/)
- [U.S. Creator Funding Surges for First Time in Two Years](https://macventurecapital.com/u-s-creator-funding-surges-for-first-time-in-two-years/)
- [Pipe Launches Embedded Capital-as-a-Service for Small Business](https://macventurecapital.com/pipe-launches-embedded-capital-as-a-service-for-small-business/)
- [How AI is helping to prevent future power cuts](https://macventurecapital.com/how-ai-is-helping-to-prevent-future-power-cuts/) - Amid ever increasing demand for electricity, artificial intelligence (AI) is now being used to help prevent power cuts. "I woke up in the middle of the night very, very cold," remembers Aseef Raihan. "I pulled out my military sleeping bag, and slept in that overnight for warmth. "In the morning I figured out that the
- [Cambium is building a recycled wood supply chain](https://macventurecapital.com/cambium-is-building-a-recycled-wood-supply-chain/) - The global demand for wood could grow by 54% between 2010 and 2050, according to a study by the World Resources Institute. While some building materials like steel get consistently recycled back into the supply chain, wood does not. Cambium hopes to fix that. Read the full article: techcrunch.com
- [Buzz Solutions Raises $5M to Accelerate Adoption of its AI-Powered Platform for Visual Grid Infrastructure Inspections and Monitoring](https://macventurecapital.com/buzz-solutions-raises-5m-to-accelerate-adoption-of-its-ai-powered-platform-for-visual-grid-infrastructure-inspections-and-monitoring/)
- [A new wave of social-networking startups has emerged. Here are 3 ways they are making money while scaling.](https://macventurecapital.com/a-new-wave-of-social-networking-startups-has-emerged-here-are-3-ways-they-are-making-money-while-scaling/)
- [7 prominent VCs investing in social startups explain where they're placing their bets amid a tough market for consumer apps](https://macventurecapital.com/7-prominent-vcs-investing-in-social-startups-explain-where-theyre-placing-their-bets-amid-a-tough-market-for-consumer-apps/)
- [Sequel Tampons Launch Direct-to-consumer in California and New York](https://macventurecapital.com/sequel-tampons-launch-direct-to-consumer-in-california-and-new-york/)
- [Mansa Launches FAST Channel of Black Content on Amazon’s Freevee](https://macventurecapital.com/mansa-launches-fast-channel-of-black-content-on-amazons-freevee/)
- [Deic Power 100 List](https://macventurecapital.com/deic-power-100-list/)
- [Fintech One•On•One: Luke Voiles of Pipe](https://macventurecapital.com/fintech-oneonone-luke-voiles-of-pipe/)
- [How to Make Shipping to Grocery Warehouses and Distribution Centers a Success](https://macventurecapital.com/how-to-make-shipping-to-grocery-warehouses-and-distribution-centers-a-success/)
- [SNAP recipients can now shop at an online-only grocery store](https://macventurecapital.com/snap-recipients-can-now-shop-at-an-online-only-grocery-store/)
- [Geospatial technology startup Nuview acquires Astraea to accelerate plans ‘years faster’ than imagined](https://macventurecapital.com/geospatial-technology-startup-nuview-acquires-astraea-to-accelerate-plans-years-faster-than-imagined/)
- [58 Black investors changing the venture capital industry with firms that fund diverse startup founders](https://macventurecapital.com/58-black-investors-changing-the-venture-capital-industry-with-firms-that-fund-diverse-startup-founders/)
- [Chef Robotics Hits 10M Meal Milestone in Under Two Years. The Secret? AI-Powered Robots Trained With Lots of Field Data](https://macventurecapital.com/chef-robotics-hits-10m-meal-milestone-in-under-two-years-the-secret-ai-powered-robots-trained-with-lots-of-field-data/)
- [Spill is Apple's App of the Day!](https://macventurecapital.com/spill-is-apples-app-of-the-day/)
- [David Oyelowo’s Mansa to Launch FAST Channel Celebrating Black Culture on Roku](https://macventurecapital.com/david-oyelowos-mansa-to-launch-fast-channel-celebrating-black-culture-on-roku/) - Mansa, a streaming service founded by actor David Oyelowo, is launching its first free, ad-supported streaming TV station on The Roku Channel. The FAST channel, dubbed Mansa Mix, offers a curated selection of films and television series that celebrate Black culture from around the globe. Since launching a year ago, Mansa has amassed a library
- [Meet the founders of 18 startups disrupting the social-media](https://macventurecapital.com/meet-the-founders-of-18-startups-disrupting-the-social-media/)
- [Team Feature: Irys Placida Kornbluth](https://macventurecapital.com/team-feature-irys-placida-kornbluth/) - Meet Irys, Everywhere COO and multidisciplinary creative who is bringing fresh solutions to the world of sustainable apparel. Read the interview: everywhereapparel.com
- [Chef Robotics eyes commercial kitchens with $14.75M raise](https://macventurecapital.com/chef-robotics-eyes-commercial-kitchens-with-14-75m-raise/) - In the past several years, the kitchen has increasingly become a focal point for the world of automation. Miso, for instance, has made a name for itself with Flippy, a hamburger cooking arm that has found its way into chain restaurants like White Castle. Others, including Zume Robotics, have been less successful — the pizza
- [UK Last Mile Delivery Start-Up Fin Acquires Urb-It](https://macventurecapital.com/uk-last-mile-delivery-start-up-fin-acquires-urb-it/) - British last mile delivery start-up Fin, founded by a former Google executive, has acquired rival Urb-It. Launched last year, Fin operates in London, delivering consumer goods for retailers, and plans to use the tech from the acquisition to bolster its position in the British capital with an eye on eventual internationalization. Fin, which raised $5
- [This Startup Aims to Rival SpaceX With Reusable Rockets](https://macventurecapital.com/this-startup-aims-to-rival-spacex-with-reusable-rockets/) - While SpaceX has made huge advancements in landing and relaunching fairings and boosters, it is yet to create an entirely reusable system. Startup Stoke Space is hoping to change this, but right now its rocket system is still a way off. Watch the full video: wsj.com
- [Providence Saint John's Health Center and Mahmee Partner to Expand Breastfeeding Services and Enhance Maternal Health Care](https://macventurecapital.com/providence-saint-johns-health-center-and-mahmee-partner-to-expand-breastfeeding-services-and-enhance-maternal-health-care/) - Providence Saint John's Health Center is today announcing a partnership with Mahmee, a wraparound maternal healthcare company, to expand lactation care, enrich the postpartum experience and provide seamless support for new parents when they leave the hospital. Starting this month, Mahmee’s international board-certified lactation consultants will begin providing personalized support during the crucial hours following
- [Making Cash More Equitable: StoreCash CEO](https://macventurecapital.com/making-cash-more-equitable-storecash-ceo/) - Watch StoreCash CEO Daricus Releford tell Bloomberg he aims to pay shoppers 2-3x more cash back than competitors. See the interview on "Markets: The Close": Bloomberg.com
- [US Spotlight: Top 50 fintech companies transforming business finance & lending in 2023](https://macventurecapital.com/us-spotlight-top-50-fintech-companies-transforming-business-finance-lending-in-2023/) - Congratulations Pipe for making the Taktile x Portage Top 50 Fintech List! By providing capital access for SMBs, Pipe is transforming business finance. Big shout out for harnessing innovative tech to create flexible financial solutions! Read the full article: taktile.com
- [Meet 10 Black Male VCs Leading Venture Capital Firms Managing $100M+](https://macventurecapital.com/meet-10-black-male-vcs-leading-venture-capital-firms-managing-100m/) - Less than 1% of venture capital-backed founders are African American, and the stats are similarly dire when we look at those calling the shots within the VC industry. A new study by NVCA reports that Black employees comprise 3% of the venture workforce compared to the vast majority who are white men. Still, there are
- [The UrbanGeekz 50 List 2023](https://macventurecapital.com/the-urbangeekz-50-list-2023/) - Congrats to our Managing Partner Marlon Nichols, Morgan DeBaun of Blavity, and Mayvenn's Diishan Imira for making the UrbanGeekz 50 List recognizing top Black innovators and entrepreneurs! Full list: urbangeekz.com
- [Tech entrepreneur from Baltimore started the nation’s largest Black-owned fintech platform, a peer-to-peer microlender](https://macventurecapital.com/tech-entrepreneur-from-baltimore-started-the-nations-largest-black-owned-fintech-platform-a-peer-to-peer-microlender/) - Rodney Williams fondly recalls his days growing up in Northeast Baltimore, when he ran track, acted in drama classes and played high school football. The tech entrepreneur, now 39, also remembers how his mom and other family members struggled to make ends meet. His experiences led him in 2018 to create an online, peer-to-peer lending
- [Baltimore-area startup raises $5.3M to repurpose wood meant for the landfill](https://macventurecapital.com/baltimore-area-startup-raises-5-3m-to-repurpose-wood-meant-for-the-landfill/) - A Baltimore County startup has raised $5.3 million to use wood normally destined for the landfill to create tables, floors and other construction products. Cambium Carbon takes wood from trees that fall down during a storm or are cut down at construction sites and repurposes them for new uses. CEO Ben Christensen plans to use
- [CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY. Creating the products that better your everyday life](https://macventurecapital.com/consumer-technology-creating-the-products-that-better-your-everyday-life/) - Gamified therapy stars Joon leveled up to Forbes 30 Under 30! Isaac, Kevin & Brad bring behavioral health a 1UP with their $6.4M-backed platform now serving 20K users & 800 clinics. Full list: forbes.com
- [30 Under 30 2024: Meet The Young Artists And Designers Reimagining How We See The World](https://macventurecapital.com/30-under-30-2024-meet-the-young-artists-and-designers-reimagining-how-we-see-the-world/) - Big congrats to Ramin Ahmari for making Forbes 30 Under 30 for his AI fashion disruptor Finesse! By forecasting trends & preventing overproduction, Finesse brings sustainable style to all. Full list: Forbes.com
- [The 4 next big things in transportation for 2023](https://macventurecapital.com/the-4-next-big-things-in-transportation-for-2023/) - Even in a world that feels increasingly digital, we’re growing only more dependent on physical transportation infrastructure of all kinds. And as electrification, autonomy, and other technologies come to the fore, everything, from automobiles to airplanes, is evolving faster than ever. These organizations stand out by making the newest tech more accessible, ensuring that the
- [Shekel Mobility, a B2B marketplace for auto dealers in Africa, raises $7M led by Ventures Platform and MaC VC](https://macventurecapital.com/shekel-mobility-a-b2b-marketplace-for-auto-dealers-in-africa-raises-7m-led-by-ventures-platform-and-mac-vc/) - The World Economic Forum states that Africa has an average annual demand for 2.4 million cars and 300,000 commercial vehicles. This demand is increasing because of a continent-wide increase in disposable income, strong middle-class growth and rapid urbanization. But while most cars meeting this demand are used, car ownership in Africa is less than 45
- [Prolific VC firm MaC Venture Capital shares its investment thesis for Africa](https://macventurecapital.com/prolific-vc-firm-mac-venture-capital-shares-its-investment-thesis-for-africa/) - In a fireside chat at the Moonshot by TechCabal Conference, Marlon Nichols, a managing general partner at MaC Venture Capital, a firm with over $20 million invested in Africa, shares his investment thesis. Funding for Africa’s tech ecosystem has been on a downward spiral since the start of the year as interest rates rise globally
- [In Conversation with MaC Venture Capital](https://macventurecapital.com/in-conversation-with-mac-venture-capital/) - Last month our Managing General Partner Marlon Nichols had an enlightening chat with TechCabal at their Moonshot conference. Watch the video on YouTube to see why Marlon invests in Africa and more.
- [He was laid off by Elon Musk. Within hours, he had a plan to outdo Twitter](https://macventurecapital.com/he-was-laid-off-by-elon-musk-within-hours-he-had-a-plan-to-outdo-twitter/) - New YorkCNN — Just over a year ago, Alphonzo Terrell received an email letting him know he’d been laid off from Twitter. Terrell – who’d spent three years heading the platform’s social and editorial teams – was among the roughly 3,700 employees let go from the company on Nov. 4, 2022, just a week after Elon
- [Made In Kenya: Local venture helping Kenyans digitise their medical records](https://macventurecapital.com/made-in-kenya-local-venture-helping-kenyans-digitise-their-medical-records/) - Learn how one Kenyan startup AfyaRekod is revolutionizing healthcare through digitized medical records. #MadeInKenya Watch now on YouTube
- [The 14 most promising creator economy startups of 2023, according to top VCs and investors](https://macventurecapital.com/the-14-most-promising-creator-economy-startups-of-2023-according-to-top-vcs-and-investors/) - Yes, the buzz around the creator economy has fizzled out and consolidation has swept through the industry, but some startups are still catching the attention of investors. Insider asked more than a dozen venture capital and angel investors specializing in the creator economy, from firms including Hustle Fund, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and MaC Ventures, about
- [A New Global Perspective](https://macventurecapital.com/a-new-global-perspective/) - Satellite imagery helps scientists keep track of how our planet’s natural environment is changing, but it can’t cut through a thicket of tree cover or pick up changes in the dark. Read the full article: time.com
- [Media boss brings focus to connectivity divide](https://macventurecapital.com/media-boss-brings-focus-to-connectivity-divide/) - In his keynote, Ashong said the issue was limiting underrepresented communities from adequately communicating their culture to the world. “Imagine a world where African youths have the bandwidth to consume and create their own content,” said Ashong, pointing out that “the money has not been there to take our industry to where it should be
- [Winners of the first Intel AI Hackathon in Africa](https://macventurecapital.com/winners-of-the-first-intel-ai-hackathon-in-africa/) - Congratulations to AfyaRekod for winning the Intel AI Hackathon! Their digital health platform leverages AI to store patient data and enable analysis, helping transform healthcare in Africa.
- [Swsh’s new app helps you maintain your friendships through polls and games](https://macventurecapital.com/swshs-new-app-helps-you-maintain-your-friendships-through-polls-and-games/) - Ever since BeReal became popular among Gen Zers, giving them a platform to be their true selves rather than scrolling through heavily edited content, there’s been a rise in social apps that cater to this craving for authenticity and connection. Swsh is a social app founded by Gen Zers, for Gen Zers that wants to
- [A hotspot for fintech investing is the wonky world of regulation. Here are 12 compliance startups set to take off.](https://macventurecapital.com/a-hotspot-for-fintech-investing-is-the-wonky-world-of-regulation-here-are-12-compliance-startups-set-to-take-off/) - Marlon C. Nichols shares why fintech startup Exponential Exchange is one to watch in 2023. With regulation heating up, their blockchain-based infrastructure helps clients stay compliant and innovate faster. Read the full article: businessinsider.com
- [Washington reusable rocket startup Stoke Space raises $100 million](https://macventurecapital.com/washington-reusable-rocket-startup-stoke-space-raises-100-million/) - Washington-based startup Stoke Space raised $100 million in new funds, the company announced Thursday, as it aims to develop a fully reusable rocket called “Nova.” Stoke’s latest investment round was led by Industrious Ventures – with the firm’s Steve Angel, chairman of chemicals giant Linde, joining the Stoke board of directors. The space company’s fundraise
- [Crate: Get Your (Online) Life in Order](https://macventurecapital.com/crate-get-your-online-life-in-order/) - Hi folks, We have another founder profile for you this week. It’s a fascinating early stage consumer business with just about the strongest LA ties possible. Read on below for more! Read the full article: dotla.beehiiv.com
- [Athlete Investing Marketplace PredictionStrike Raises $10 Million Series A Round](https://macventurecapital.com/athlete-investing-marketplace-predictionstrike-raises-10-million-series-a-round/) - Deven Hurt and Brad Chabra grew up on Bay Shore, Long Island as best friends, attending elementary, middle and high school together. After graduating from Harvard and American University, respectively, they began working in 2018 in cybersecurity and finance, but they soon discussed starting their own company. Read the full article: forbes.com
- [Young startups are feeling the pinch as seed funding is no longer the rare bright spot in a VC winter](https://macventurecapital.com/young-startups-are-feeling-the-pinch-as-seed-funding-is-no-longer-the-rare-bright-spot-in-a-vc-winter/) - For the past 16 months, funding to seed-stage startups was a rare bright spot in an otherwise grim venture capital landscape, which has seen a sharp pullback in investment. But now, that's no longer the case, data and experts say. There were 441 seed rounds recorded on Carta in the second quarter of this year, the
- [The Exploding World of Micromobility-First Freight With Finmile CEO Rich Pleeth](https://macventurecapital.com/the-exploding-world-of-micromobility-first-freight-with-finmile-ceo-rich-pleeth/) - This week Oliver managed to catch up with Rich Pleeth while he was passing through London. Rich is the founder of Finmile, a micromobility first freight company in London using four wheeler cargo e-bikes to deliver for companies such as HelloFresh and some very large global companies that unfortunately we can’t name but who Oliver
- [Startup Radar: VCs on Black-founded startups you need to know](https://macventurecapital.com/startup-radar-vcs-on-black-founded-startups-you-need-to-know/) - Black founders have long been overlooked by the venture community, raising only a tiny portion of VC funding. In 2022, Black founders raised only 1% of total US funding, according to a report from McKinsey, and the downturn has cause the progress made over the last few years to reverse. "There's been a noticeable tapering
- [VFX artists show that Hollywood can use AI to create, not exploit](https://macventurecapital.com/vfx-artists-show-that-hollywood-can-use-ai-to-create-not-exploit/) - Hollywood may be embroiled in ongoing labor disputes that involve AI, but the technology infiltrated film and TV long, long ago. At SIGGRAPH in LA, algorithmic and generative tools were on display in countless talks and announcements. We may not know where the likes of GPT-4 and Stable Diffusion fit in yet, but the creative
- [54 up-and-coming fintechs transforming Wall Street and the way consumers bank, trade, invest, and pay, according to 34 top investors](https://macventurecapital.com/54-up-and-coming-fintechs-transforming-wall-street-and-the-way-consumers-bank-trade-invest-and-pay-according-to-34-top-investors/) - We are thrilled to see Exponential Exchange recognized among the top 54 fintech innovators transforming finance. Read the full article: businessinsider.com
- [Podcast episode with Black Tech Green Money](https://macventurecapital.com/podcast-episode-with-black-tech-green-money/) - Tune in to the latest episode of Black Tech Green Money where Marlon Nichols dives deep into venture trends, the VC landscape for black founders, and more. Listen now: AFROTECH, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and ApplePodcasts.
- [Ex-Pinterest Staffer Launches AI App to Beat Pinterest, Raises $5 Million](https://macventurecapital.com/ex-pinterest-staffer-launches-ai-app-to-beat-pinterest-raises-5-million/) - A smattering of artificial intelligence apps have emerged recently to help consumers organize their lives. Some, like Rewind, help people keep track of all their digital activity so they can always remember what happened in the past. Others, such as HyperWrite, aid users with tedious web tasks like booking restaurant reservations or flights. Read the
- [MaC Venture Capital hires TCG veteran Jennifer Randle as its first chief operating officer](https://macventurecapital.com/mac-venture-capital-hires-tcg-veteran-jennifer-randle-as-its-first-chief-operating-officer/) - In less than three years, MaC Venture Capital has become a presence in the tech ecosystem that cannot be ignored. It exploded onto the scene in 2021 with a $100 million first fund, making it one of the largest initial capital raises by a majority Black-owned venture firm. In 2022, MaC followed it up with
- [Lifeline for renters as rent now, pay later solution hits market](https://macventurecapital.com/lifeline-for-renters-as-rent-now-pay-later-solution-hits-market/) - Prospective tenants in Nigeria can now heave a sigh of relief as a rental solution that eases renting and makes access to homes a lot easier has entered the property market. The solution, known as Rent Now Pay Later is a rent-financing initiative, offering low-interest, collateral-free loans up to N3 million. The solution is being
- [Voiceflow, a platform for building conversational AI experiences, raises $15M](https://macventurecapital.com/voiceflow-a-platform-for-building-conversational-ai-experiences-raises-15m/) - The demand for conversational AI — mostly chatbots — has arguably never been higher, riding the publicity wave of systems like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Last year, Gartner predicted that one in 10 agent-customer exchanges will be automated by 2026, an increase from the estimated 1.6% of chats that were handed off to chatbots in 2022. Unsurprisingly,
- [MaC Venture Capital Expands Executive Team with Esteemed Finance and Accounting Expert Jennifer Randle](https://macventurecapital.com/mac-venture-capital-expands-executive-team-with-esteemed-finance-and-accounting-expert-jennifer-randle/)
- [Fleeing Elon Musk’s X, the quest to re-create ‘Black Twitter’](https://macventurecapital.com/fleeing-elon-musks-x-the-quest-to-re-create-black-twitter/) - Until Elon Musk bought Twitter last fall, April Reign thought she couldn’t live without the platform. Over 13 years and 641,000 tweets, she became part of a community of extremely online Black users who shared everything from funny memes to job opportunities. In 2015, that community turned Reign’s dashed-off hashtag — #OscarsSoWhite — into a
- [A Startup Designed a New FDA-Cleared Tampon. Now It Has to Sell It](https://macventurecapital.com/a-startup-designed-a-new-fda-cleared-tampon-now-it-has-to-sell-it/) - The Food and Drug Administration cleared a new tampon its creators hope will offer a more comfortable period experience than the market’s biggest players. The tampon from Sequel, a startup based in San Francisco, features spiraled grooves designed to more efficiently absorb liquid than standard tampons with linear grooves, the company says. Read the full
- [EXPONENTIAL EXCHANGE CLOSES $7.4M SEED ROUND TO FUND FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF RISK MITIGATION TOOLS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE ECOSYSTEM](https://macventurecapital.com/exponential-exchange-closes-7-4m-seed-round-to-fund-further-development-of-risk-mitigation-tools-for-the-automotive-ecosystem/) - MaC Venture Capital, Autotech Ventures, and Avanta Ventures invest in startup pioneering new solutions addressing market volatility-related financial exposure in auto Financial innovation platform Exponential Exchange today announced the successful close of an oversubscribed $7.4 million seed funding round led by MaC Venture Capital to continue building a suite of financial instruments designed to bring
- [Ox Launches Complimentary Productivity Assessment to Enhance Warehouse Efficiency](https://macventurecapital.com/ox-launches-complimentary-productivity-assessment-to-enhance-warehouse-efficiency/) - Ox, a leading provider of human-centered automation technology, announces the launch of its complimentary Productivity Assessment. The offering is designed to optimize warehouse execution through a comprehensive 48-hour warehouse analysis and determine how Ox's AI-powered frontline applications can enhance operator efficiency. "We are thrilled to introduce the Productivity Assessment as a game-changing service for warehouse
- [Twitter alternative Spill aims to recreate the magic of Black Twitter in a safe space](https://macventurecapital.com/twitter-alternative-spill-aims-to-recreate-the-magic-of-black-twitter-in-a-safe-space/) - Few cultural forces have shaped the way we interact online more than Black Twitter (I will not use Twitter’s new name, X, for the remainder of this article). The term refers to a loosely connected group of Black users whose interactions and conversations often become trending activity, partly due to the group’s size. Read the
- [73 of the most promising startups of 2023, according to top VCs](https://macventurecapital.com/73-of-the-most-promising-startups-of-2023-according-to-top-vcs/) - Our Managing Partner Marlon Nichols was featured on Business Insider, sharing his expertise on the most promising start-ups of 2023! Marlon's knowledge and experience made him a key contributor to this exclusive list. Read the full article: businessinsider.com
- [Seed 75: the Best Seed VC Firms for Founders in 2023](https://macventurecapital.com/seed-75-the-best-seed-vc-firms-for-founders-in-2023-2/) - We are honored to announce that MaC has been ranked # 21 among the top 75 seed funds by Business Insider! Being recognized as one of the leading seed funds is a testament to our commitment to supporting and empowering the next generation of disruptors. Read the full article: businessinsider.com
- [Exponential Exchange Launches First Tradeable Used Vehicle Index](https://macventurecapital.com/exponential-exchange-launches-first-tradeable-used-vehicle-index/) - The value of used vehicles can swing wildly depending on factors that include demand, supply and residual values and that fact has long been an issue for both large fleet owners and insurance companies, especially when values tank. But fintech startup Exponential Exchange has jumped into the market to help mitigate that risk combining what
- [Gradia Health Secures $4.2M in Seed Funding to Improve Ongoing Care for Patients With Chronic Conditions](https://macventurecapital.com/gradia-health-secures-4-2m-in-seed-funding-to-improve-ongoing-care-for-patients-with-chronic-conditions/) - Gradia Health, the integrated concierge care platform designed for clinics to support patients with chronic conditions, today announced its seed funding totaling $4.2M. The round was led by Adrian Fenty at MaC Venture Capital with participation from YCombinator, Soma Capital, Atlanta Ventures and several angel investors, including Gene Lee (Ramp), Eric Feldman (Bolt), David Tsao
- [I’m cofounder of a Black-owned certified B-Corp tech startup. Here are the 3 most important lessons I learned](https://macventurecapital.com/im-cofounder-of-a-black-owned-certified-b-corp-tech-startup-here-are-the-3-most-important-lessons-i-learned/) - In the tech industry, it’s unfortunate that we continue to see countless companies make lofty declarations around doing better for their community, and using cultural moments (that they don’t care about) like Pride or Juneteenth to profit off of and market to new customers. I’ve bore witness to this for almost two decades now as a
- [Black-Owned Social Platform Spill Becomes Twitter's Rival In Real Time As Users Migrate And Help It Reach No. 1 In The App Store](https://macventurecapital.com/black-owned-social-platform-spill-becomes-twitters-rival-in-real-time-as-users-migrate-and-help-it-reach-no-1-in-the-app-store/) - Some users of Twitter have migrated to a new social platform due to a temporary reading limit announced by Elon Musk. On Saturday, July 1, many Twitter users became aware of the changes when they were greeted by a notification that read “Rate limit exceeded,” which was accompanied by a message below it that said,
- [Avala Launches Platform For Ethical AI Deployment](https://macventurecapital.com/avala-launches-platform-for-ethical-ai-deployment/) - Avala AI – a San Francisco-based AI company pioneering a radically different approach to ethical AI deployment – announced its official launch. And the company is revolutionizing how people can contribute to, develop, and benefit from AI with a collaborative marketplace of datasets, labelers, and models in an ecosystem of products and services that directly
- [LA500 2023: Marlon Nichols](https://macventurecapital.com/la500-2023-marlon-nichols/) - We are thrilled to share that the Los Angeles Business Journal highly anticipated 2023 list of the most influential people in LA has been released, and our very own Marlon C. Nichols has made the prestigious LA500 list for the second year in a row! Congratulations, Marlon! It is an honor well-deserved and a true reflection
- [Cyber Crusaders](https://macventurecapital.com/cyber-crusaders/) - Cybersecurity platform Galvanick is in growth mode, most recently closing on a $10 million seed funding round. The company, which is based in Mid-City, closed the round in early June with participation from investors including Hollywood-based MaC Venture Capital. Galvanick provides cybersecurity services for industrial control systems, specifically the software infrastructure used to operate manufacturing equipment for drug,
- [Spill, Twitter’s New Rival, Just Launched And Already Has Its Eyes On Becoming The First Unicorn Black-Owned Social Platform](https://macventurecapital.com/spill-twitters-new-rival-just-launched-and-already-has-its-eyes-on-becoming-the-first-unicorn-black-owned-social-platform/) - In a season of unfamiliarity, founders Alphonzo “Phonz” Terrell and DeVaris Brown trusted their intuition to launch Spill, a social platform built around creating safety for diverse communities. As AfroTech previously told you, Terrell — Twitter’s former global head of social and editorial — and Brown — a former product manager lead at the company
- [The 31 rising star VCs in Los Angeles, according to other VCs.](https://macventurecapital.com/the-31-rising-star-vcs-in-los-angeles-according-to-other-vcs/) - Congratulations to Zhenni Liu for being recognized as one of the rising star VCs in Los Angeles by other VCs in the industry! We're proud to see her hard work and talent being recognized by our peers. Read the full article: businessinsider.com
- [Meet Fursure Pet Insurance.](https://macventurecapital.com/meet-fursure-pet-insurance/) - Get ready to provide the best care for your fur babies with Fursure Pet Insurance! Fursure aims to revolutionize the industry by making vet care affordable and stress-free for pet parents. Visit the website to get on the waitlist: getfursure.com
- [Twitter competitor Spill launches in beta on iOS.](https://macventurecapital.com/twitter-competitor-spill-launches-in-beta-on-ios/) - From a team of ex-Twitter employees, the new social platform Spill launched in an invite-only beta on the App Store. It’s been quite the year for Spill CEO Alphonzo “Phonz” Terrell. This time last year, he was global head of social and editorial at Twitter, which had not yet been sold to Elon Musk. Since
- [DwellWell Launches the First Conversational AI Experience for Homebuyers.](https://macventurecapital.com/dwellwell-launches-the-first-conversational-ai-experience-for-homebuyers/) - DwellWell, the leader in guided home buying, announces Dwelly, the first conversational AI designed specifically for homebuyers. Dwelly’s purpose is to be a single resource for every homebuyer question and need throughout the process, pointing to deeper education, helpful tools, and connections to experts. Buying a home has historically been a very high-touch experience for
- [Actor Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in NUVIEW’s LiDAR Satellite Constellation.](https://macventurecapital.com/actor-leonardo-dicaprio-invests-in-nuviews-lidar-satellite-constellation/) - Actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio joined a consortium of investors participating in Florida-based Earth observation company NUVIEW’s latest financing round, the company announced Monday. The consortium, which includes DiCaprio, MaC Venture Capital, Broom Ventures, Cortado, Florida Funders, Industrious, Liquid2, and Veto Capital, is financing NUVIEW’s effort to build the world’s first commercial LiDAR light detection
- [Haiqu raises $4 million in pre-seed funding to boost adoption of near-term quantum computing.](https://macventurecapital.com/haiqu-raises-4-million-in-pre-seed-funding-to-boost-adoption-of-near-term-quantum-computing/) - Haiqu, a startup building software to enhance the performance of quantum processors, today announced it has closed a $4M financing round led by MaC Venture Capital, with participation from Toyota Ventures, SOMA capital, u.ventures, SID Venture Partners, and Roosh Ventures. The round also included private contributions from Paul Holland, Alexi Kirilenko, and Gordy Holterman. "We
- [Ryff unveils Spheera AI virtual product placement platform.](https://macventurecapital.com/ryff-unveils-spheera-ai-virtual-product-placement-platform/) - Ryff created a way to insert digital product placements into TV shows and commercials. And now it’s using AI on a platform called Spheera to automatically insert products from big brands into existing shows. The creator of VPP (Virtual Product Placement), said it will reveal how it is dramatically changing advertising to a select group
- [AWS announces startups selected for the AWS accelerator.](https://macventurecapital.com/aws-announces-startups-selected-for-the-aws-accelerator/) - Big win for Violet Labs and Crate! We are thrilled to share that cloud-based software and Social Curation App were selected for the AWS Startups accelerator. Congratulations to both teams for such a remarkable accomplishment!
- [The Seed 100: The best early-stage investors of 2023.](https://macventurecapital.com/the-seed-100-the-best-early-stage-investors-of-2023/) - Insider's Seed 100 list has been released and we are proud to announce, for two consecutive year’s, our Managing Partner Marlon C. Nichols has been included and recognized in this power list of early-stage investors ! “Nichols has made a name for himself in LA’s tech scene and beyond for uplifting underrepresented groups in the
- [AMC Theatres Strikes Distribution Deal With Mansa, A Free Streaming Outlet Focused On Black Culture Whose Co-Founders Include David Oyelowo.](https://macventurecapital.com/amc-theatres-strikes-distribution-deal-with-mansa-a-free-streaming-outlet-focused-on-black-culture-whose-co-founders-include-david-oyelowo/) - Mansa, a free, ad-supported streaming service centered on Black culture, has struck a distribution deal with AMC Theatres to have its original features and series exhibited in theaters nationwide. The deal comes as specialty distributors and streamers continue to refine their strategies for maximizing the benefit of theatrical runs, which are still emerging from the
- [Stoke Space has received repeated investments from the venture arm for the U.S. intelligence community.](https://macventurecapital.com/stoke-space-has-received-repeated-investments-from-the-venture-arm-for-the-u-s-intelligence-community/) - Stoke Space has received multiple investments from In-Q-Tel, the strategic investor for the U.S. intelligence and defense community, TechCrunch has learned. Stoke Space and In-Q-Tel have not publicly announced their relationship before. While In-Q-Tel is legally a separate entity from any government agency, it receives all of its funding from government partners, including the defense
- [Nothing Ventured Podcast Primer - Michael Palank.](https://macventurecapital.com/nothing-ventured-podcast-primer-michael-palank/) - Our GP Michael Palank joined Nothing Ventured with Aarish Shah to talk about investing, aerospace and much more! Check out the Primer episode with Michael Palank’s journey moving from finance operations to the investing side on YouTube.
- [These are the 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 companies.](https://macventurecapital.com/these-are-the-2023-cnbc-disruptor-50-companies/) - Congratulations to a community finance platform SoLo Funds and cleantech company BlocPower for making CNBC Disruptor 50 list! We are very excited for both teams for being recognized for their hard work. The full list: cnbc.com
- [Politics is Like Venture Capital. Really!](https://macventurecapital.com/politics-is-like-venture-capital-really-2/) - Adrian Fenty joined Gopi Rangan to discuss the critical role of diversity in the VC ecosystem, share insights on Mac’s unique approach to investment opportunities, and much more. Tune in to this episode: TheSureShotEntrepreneur.
- [Mobility Fintech startup, Shekel Mobility, raises $1.95M in pre-seed funding.](https://macventurecapital.com/mobility-fintech-startup-shekel-mobility-raises-1-95m-in-pre-seed-funding/) - Meet Shekel Mobility, a mobility fintech startup with an audacious goal of building the largest Auto dealership ecosystem powering $10 billion dollars by the year 2025. Shekel Mobility offers a simpler, smarter, and faster way to launch and grow your car dealership locally or virtually. As a result of the extensive background of the founders
- [Meet Shekel Mobility, the fintech powering car dealerships in Africa.](https://macventurecapital.com/meet-shekel-mobility-the-fintech-powering-car-dealerships-in-africa/) - Small automobile dealerships litter the roads from Berger to Ajah in the city of Lagos and other major cities in Nigeria and Africa. Compared to its population of over a billion, the continent has a rather poor automotive industry. “The motorization rate on the continent is only 44 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants. This is far
- [Nuview emerges from stealth with plans to map the Earth using lidar.](https://macventurecapital.com/nuview-emerges-from-stealth-with-plans-to-map-the-earth-using-lidar/) - Dozens of established players and newer entrants are competing to bring the most cutting-edge remote sensing data to customers. These companies may use hyperspectral, thermal, radar, or optical instruments – but none, as of yet, use light detection and ranging (lidar), a technology that’s best-known for its use in self-driving cars. Nuview, a geospatial technology
- [Ox Raises $12.6M to Pioneer Human Centered AI to Dramatically Improve Frontline Supply Chain Operations.](https://macventurecapital.com/ox-raises-12-6m-to-pioneer-human-centered-ai-to-dramatically-improve-frontline-supply-chain-operations/) - Ox, an AI-powered technology platform for frontline operations, today announced the closing of a $12.6 million Series A round co-led by BBG Ventures and MaC Venture Capital. The round also includes participation from existing investors, Cortado Ventures, Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, Florida Funders, KCRise, Tech Square Labs, and Vuzix, and new investors,
- [Real Estate Tech Company DwellWell Solves Every Homebuyer Need in One Place.](https://macventurecapital.com/real-estate-tech-company-dwellwell-solves-every-homebuyer-need-in-one-place/) - Home buying has long been a scattered process, requiring buyers to do research, understand their finances, and connect with the right experts on their own, often with little to no experience. Real estate tech company DwellWell today announces a partnership with mortgage provider Lower as well as the launch of a new best-in-class neighborhood recommendation
- [Founded by actors, Mansa brings its free streaming service for global Black culture out of stealth.](https://macventurecapital.com/founded-by-actors-mansa-brings-its-free-streaming-service-for-global-black-culture-out-of-stealth/) - Mansa, a free ad-supported streaming service and content aggregator that offers a curated selection of Black cultural content, launched out of stealth today. Mansa offers a wide variety of content, from on-demand titles and digital linear (FAST) channels to short-form videos and user-generated content. Read the full article: techcrunch.com
- [Mahmee Launches an All-inclusive Care Membership and Announces New Additions to Company Leadership During Black Maternal Health Week.](https://macventurecapital.com/mahmee-launches-an-all-inclusive-care-membership-and-announces-new-additions-to-company-leadership-during-black-maternal-health-week/) - Mahmee, a healthcare technology company offering wraparound support during pregnancy and postpartum, has expanded its efforts to improve maternal health equity and fight maternal mortality and morbidity. Read the full article: finance.yahoo.com
- [Portfolio construction trends and best practices with CEO Anubhav Srivastava.](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio-construction-trends-and-best-practices-with-ceo-anubhav-srivastava/) - Anubhav Srivastava, Founder, and CEO of Tactyc joined Samir Kaji and Venture Unlocked to talk about the platform, what it does, why using Excel becomes a pain point over time, and more. Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcast.
- [Your Gen Z Co-Worker Is Hustling More Than You Think.](https://macventurecapital.com/your-gen-z-co-worker-is-hustling-more-than-you-think/) - Being young and ambitious right now often means proving that you can be both of those things at the same time. That applies even to 25-year-old Charu Thomas, who earned an engineering degree in 3½ years after completing high school in three years. She founded supply-chain software firm Ox at age 18, raised $3.5 million
- [Virtual Product Placement Can Help Hollywood’s and Advertisers’ Sustainability Problem.](https://macventurecapital.com/virtual-product-placement-can-help-hollywoods-and-advertisers-sustainability-problem/) - As more is uncovered and shared about the impending climate crisis, the easier it is to feel like you’re living in the first act of a disaster movie. But with the same dedication that Hollywood has given to perfecting the apocalyptic blockbuster genre, the global entertainment industry is becoming just as resolved to prevent a
- [Drone startup co-founded by a political refugee lifts $4M funding to deliver sushi and smoothies within 4 minutes.](https://macventurecapital.com/drone-startup-co-founded-by-a-political-refugee-lifts-4m-funding-to-deliver-sushi-and-smoothies-within-4-minutes/) - The versatility of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) has led to their increased popularity in various industries. The delivery industry is no exception! In recent years, the drone industry has witnessed a significant increase in demand for drone delivery services, owing to their fast and efficient mode of transportation. The delivery capabilities of drones have been
- [Ryff's CEO Roy Taylor At The Adweek Convergent TV Event.](https://macventurecapital.com/ryffs-ceo-roy-taylor-at-the-adweek-convergent-tv-event/) - Ryff's CEO Roy Taylor took the main stage at The Adweek Convergent TV Event for a 1:1 Fireside Chat with Jenny Rooney, Editor of Adweek. Watch the full video: convergenttv
- [With a TikTok Ban on the Horizon, Zigazoo Is Working To Attract Teens.](https://macventurecapital.com/with-a-tiktok-ban-on-the-horizon-zigazoo-is-working-to-attract-teens/) - TikTok has found massive success with young users. But increasing scrutiny around its data collection and potential threat to national security has put the app’s future in question. Which raises the question, where those millions of users will go if their favorite app is banned? If Zak Ringelstein has anything to say about it, they’ll
- [Kid-focused short video app Zigazoo launches a TikTok competitor for Gen Z.](https://macventurecapital.com/kid-focused-short-video-app-zigazoo-launches-a-tiktok-competitor-for-gen-z/) - Zigazoo, the startup known for its TikTok-style video-sharing app for kids, is launching a separate app targeted at Gen Z users. The new app will take the flagship name and is meant for ages 13 and older, whereas the original kid-focused app is for Generation Alpha (3-12) and has been rebranded to “Zigazoo Kids.” Previous
- [March Madness Limited Edition Collectors Sneakers That Drake And Justin Bieber Shop From Culture Kings Pop-Up At Caesars Palace Las Vegas.](https://macventurecapital.com/march-madness-limited-edition-collectors-sneakers-that-drake-and-justin-bieber-shop-from-culture-kings-pop-up-at-caesars-palace-las-vegas/) - In honor of March Madness, Las Vegas locals, sneakerheads and fashion enthusiasts are invited to a limited edition pop-up event that showcases exceptionally rare and curated selections of sneakers such as the Drake x Air Jordan 16’s. With A-list clients including Justin Beiber, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wu-Tang Clan, Jaden Smith and Drake himself, international streetwear brand
- [Seattle’s Dance Church is taking its movement gospel to the masses.](https://macventurecapital.com/seattles-dance-church-is-taking-its-movement-gospel-to-the-masses/) - Could the local exercise craze be the next Zumba? With $4.7 million in venture capital, leaders must balance an artist-led mission with national expansion. On a recent Sunday morning, 200 people gathered in the red-velvet glamor of Capitol Hill’s Century Ballroom. Though the setting was turn-of-the-20th-century, the sound was contemporary, with the Black Eyed Peas, Carly
- [Spill CEO promotes his Twitter alternative app at SXSW.](https://macventurecapital.com/spill-ceo-promotes-his-twitter-alternative-app-at-sxsw/) - Spill, a social app founded by a laid-off Twitter employee, could be seen as this year's SXSW darling. Why it matters: The team behind the Twitter alternative has been cultivating a community and exploring partnerships during early testing. Details: SXSW darlings are apps that exploded in popularity at the conference, such as Twitter, Foursquare and
- [Wonder Dynamics puts a full-service CG character studio in a web platform.](https://macventurecapital.com/wonder-dynamics-puts-a-full-service-cg-character-studio-in-a-web-platform/) - independent and even amateur filmmakers, but realistic CG characters (like them or not) have remained the province of big-budget projects. Wonder Dynamics aims to change that with a platform that lets creators literally drag and drop a CG character into any scene as if it was professionally captured and edited. Yes, it sounds a bit
- [Bringing Health Food to the Masses, One Delivery at a Time.](https://macventurecapital.com/bringing-health-food-to-the-masses-one-delivery-at-a-time/) - Thrive Market has found success with a subscription model and eco-friendly, health-conscious brands. It’s a diet familiar to the C.E.O., Nick Green. As a kid growing up in the Minneapolis suburbs during the ’90s, Nick Green’s kitchen cupboard was not like his friends’ kitchen cupboards. There were no salty snacks, no sugary cereal, no soda.
- [The Store-Brand Groceries You Actually Want.](https://macventurecapital.com/the-store-brand-groceries-you-actually-want/) - For most of its nondescript life, the humble store brand has played the role of poor cousin to more glamorous brand-name products. Its packaging was basic, even ugly; the quality, good enough. From cereal to cookies to canned beans, the store-brand product’s main allure was its bargain price. But store brands, also called private label or
- [Macro Announces $90 Million Minority Investment Led By BlackRock Alternatives.](https://macventurecapital.com/macro-announces-90-million-minority-investment-led-by-blackrock-alternatives/) - Macro, the media company founded in 2015 by Charles D. King, announced the completion of an over $90 million minority investment led by BlackRock Alternatives, through the BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund and funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. Harbourview Equity Partners and funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management also participated in the round, joining
- [Nick Green, Co-Founder & CEO, Thrive Market & Melissa Repko, Retail & Consumer Reporter, CNBC.](https://macventurecapital.com/nick-green-co-founder-ceo-thrive-market-melissa-repko-retail-consumer-reporter-cnbc/) - Nick Green, Co-Founder & CEO, Thrive Market and Melissa Repko, Retail & Consumer Reporter, CNBC discuss Hyper-Curation and Consumer Consciousness: The Next Wave in Grocery. Watch the full video: YouTube.com
- [BlocPower Announces $150 Million Financing, is Honored by Vice President Harris, Unveils Corporate Rebrand.](https://macventurecapital.com/blocpower-announces-150-million-financing-is-honored-by-vice-president-harris-unveils-corporate-rebrand/) - BlocPower, a leading climate technology company focused on greening America's buildings, today announced a fundraising round of $150 million, including over $24 million of Series B corporate equity led by VoLo Earth Ventures and $130 million of debt financing led by Goldman Sachs. Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Credit Suisse, Builders Vision, New York State Ventures,
- [Serena Ventures backs SoLo Funds as finance platform tops 1M registered users.](https://macventurecapital.com/serena-ventures-backs-solo-funds-as-finance-platform-tops-1m-registered-users/) - SoLo Funds has acquired over 1 million registered users and over 1.3 million downloads to make it “the largest and first Black-owned personal finance platform” to do so, Rodney Williams, co-founder and president of SoLo, told TechCrunch. The community finance company defines the claim “as a business-to-consumer personal finance banking solution, U.S.-based and Black-owned with
- [Archetype wants to help developers build a metered API billing solution.](https://macventurecapital.com/archetype-wants-to-help-developers-build-a-metered-api-billing-solution/) - When developers are building software with API access, they need to figure out how to bill users fairly for hitting the API gateway. A flat fee probably wouldn’t cover the heavy users and would be unfair to the lighter ones. Archetype, an early-stage startup, has created a metering solution, so developers can bill on a
- [WWE to partner with Zigazoo, the No. 1 Social Media App for Kids, in the weeks leading to WrestleMania 39!](https://macventurecapital.com/wwe-to-partner-with-zigazoo-the-no-1-social-media-app-for-kids-in-the-weeks-leading-to-wrestlemania-39/) - WWE has announced a partnership with Zigazoo, the world’s largest social network for kids, on The Road to WrestleMania 39. Throughout the five-week partnership, WWE fans on Zigazoo will have the opportunity to engage in eight fun video challenges posted every few days on the branded WWE channel. Challenges include WWE trivia and interactive asks
- [101 Black Tech Titans 2023.](https://macventurecapital.com/101-black-tech-titans-2023/) - Thank you to the organizations consistently highlighting and celebrating the achievements of Black people in the tech and venture capital industries, including Black Enterprise, Afrotech, POCIT, Blavity, BLCK VC, The Plug and many more. It’s important to recognize and amplify the voices and contributions of Black individuals in these fields, and these organizations play a
- [How online grocer Thrive Market is thriving—with no plans to ever open a brick-and-mortar store.](https://macventurecapital.com/how-online-grocer-thrive-market-is-thriving-with-no-plans-to-ever-open-a-brick-and-mortar-store/) - A popular line of private-label products and a $60 membership fee have helped the health-focused retailer grow to more than 1 million active members, and CEO Nick Green said the 8-year-old company is “just getting started.” Read the full article: WinsightGroceryBusiness.com
- [Thrive Market: Entrepreneurial Lessons In Becoming One Of America's Best Startup Employers | Forbes.](https://macventurecapital.com/thrive-market-entrepreneurial-lessons-in-becoming-one-of-americas-best-startup-employers-forbes/) - In this interview, Forbes spoke with Thrive Market's Cofounder, Nick Green, to learn how they became one of America's Best Startup Employers while maintaining their promise to put eco-friendly, sustainable solutions at the forefront of their company's mission. Watch the full video: YouTube.com
- [Brands that matter.](https://macventurecapital.com/brands-that-matter/) - Whether it’s leading on the environment or pop culture, engaging B2B customers or responding meaningfully to current events, a brand’s ability to forge an emotional connection with consumers is critical in establishing a long-term relationship, enthusiastic loyalty, and advocacy. In our first-ever compendium of Brands That Matter, we recognize nearly 100 companies and nonprofits that
- [Thrive Market  Healthier grocery delivery.](https://macventurecapital.com/thrive-market-healthier-grocery-delivery/) - With the Amazonification of Whole Foods under way, upstart online grocer Thrive Market—which has 1.2 million subscribers (nearly double 2020’s number) paying $60 annually to order nonperishables and frozen foods direct to their doorsteps—spies an opportunity to become the new go-to destination for well-curated healthy foods. In part, Thrive’s goal is to make it easier
- [FIA announces 10 startups selected for 2022 Innovators Pavilion.](https://macventurecapital.com/fia-announces-10-startups-selected-for-2022-innovators-pavilion/) - FIA today announced the 10 startups that have been chosen to exhibit in the 2022 Innovators Pavilion, FIA's annual showcase for fintech startups relevant to derivatives trading and clearing. The Pavilion takes place during FIA’s Futures and Options Expo, which brings together traders, brokers and other market professionals from a wide range of firms in
- [A NEW SOLUTION FOR HEDGING USED VEHICLE PRICE EXPOSURE AMID INCREASING VOLATILITY.](https://macventurecapital.com/a-new-solution-for-hedging-used-vehicle-price-exposure-amid-increasing-volatility/) - EV adoption, transition from record high vehicle prices could result in unprecedented risks for automakers and fleet owners If you’re an entity that owns a large automotive fleet – a car rental agency or the finance arm of an automaker with a sizable lease portfolio – today’s skyrocketing used car prices have likely pushed your
- [Exponential Exchange Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Develop Asset Risk-Mitigation Tools.](https://macventurecapital.com/exponential-exchange-raises-pre-seed-funding-to-develop-asset-risk-mitigation-tools/) - Will Use $1.4M in Convertible Notes to Continue Building First Product Focused on Used Vehicle Value Derivatives WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exponential Exchange, a fintech startup focused on developing a broad spectrum of new market-based risk-management solutions, today announced it has secured pre-seed funding of $1.4 million, raised in a series of convertible
- [Pipe Hires New CEO As Founders Make Way For Scale-Up Experience.](https://macventurecapital.com/pipe-hires-new-ceo-as-founders-make-way-for-scale-up-experience/) - History is littered with failed start-ups that promised big things but failed to deliver – one common feature of such disappointments is a founder who did a brilliant job of getting the business off the ground but lacked the skills to scale it. In that context, credit is due to the founders of fintech Pipe,
- [This Radar Tech Startup Just Raised $17 Million To Make Automated Driving Cheaper And Safer.](https://macventurecapital.com/this-radar-tech-startup-just-raised-17-million-to-make-automated-driving-cheaper-and-safer/) - Autonomous cars and trucks won’t be a big business for years, but the market for automating some driving functions is booming and most new vehicles now come equipped with cameras and radar. Spartan Radar, a Southern California startup created by ex-defense industry engineers, just raised $17 million to help commercialize sensor software that it says
- [Three months ago, he was laid off from Twitter. Now, his competing app Spill is funded.](https://macventurecapital.com/three-months-ago-he-was-laid-off-from-twitter-now-his-competing-app-spill-is-funded/) - “I can’t explain it. It’s weird,” Alphonzo “Phonz” Terrell said. After losing his job at Twitter when Elon Musk took over, the former global head of Social & Editorial didn’t want to rest — he wanted to build. “Coming straight out of it, I was just like, ‘Oh, it’s time. It’s time to build, whether
- [The Twitter Employees Who Created a New Social Platform.](https://macventurecapital.com/the-twitter-employees-who-created-a-new-social-platform/) - Alphonzo Terrell, the co-founder of Spill, a Twitter alternative, joined Cheddar News to discuss how the platform will be highlighting more underrepresented folks such as black women and the LGBTQ+ community. Watch the full video: cheddar.com
- [BIPOC CREATORS TO LAUNCH TWITTER ALTERNATIVE ‘SPILL’ FOR BLACK, OVERLOOKED ‘CULTURE DRIVERS’.](https://macventurecapital.com/bipoc-creators-to-launch-twitter-alternative-spill-for-black-overlooked-culture-drivers/) - Social media users who have previously tweeted their thoughts online may be flying away to new apps. Two former Twitter employees announced their new Spill app, a new social platform structured as an alternative to Twitter, to offer Black Twitter users a new space for trendsetters and culture drivers. According to Insider, the two creators are
- [Twitter is a mess, so former employees are creating Spill as an alternative.](https://macventurecapital.com/twitter-is-a-mess-so-former-employees-are-creating-spill-as-an-alternative/) - Alphonzo “Phonz” Terrell and DeVaris Brown met during orientation on their first day working at Twitter. They didn’t know that just a few years later they’d be building a social media platform of their own. “We were the only two Black guys in there, and we were like, ‘Hey, we’ll be friends!'” said Terrell, who
- [HOW FORMER TWITTER WORKERS WILL CHALLENGE ELON MUSK WITH A RIVAL APP CALLED SPILL.](https://macventurecapital.com/how-former-twitter-workers-will-challenge-elon-musk-with-a-rival-app-called-spill/) - Alphonzo Terrell, who led Twitter's social handles before Musk laid off half the staff, is ready to ‘spill the tea’ with a new startup. The former head of Twitter’s @twitter social media handle Alphonzo Terrell is pouring his skills into a new app called Spill, which he is building with a team of ex-Twitter workers, some of
- [The 32 most important VCs in Los Angeles, according to other VCs.](https://macventurecapital.com/the-32-most-important-vcs-in-los-angeles-according-to-other-vcs/) - Not long ago, the Los Angeles tech scene was referred to as Silicon Beach. It was catchy branding to garner national headlines but mostly hated by local venture capitalists who thought the phrase connoted surfing, mojitos, and generally being a less serious baby cousin of Silicon Valley up north. Read the full article: businessinsider.com
- [The best way to get an electric car discount? Try leasing.](https://macventurecapital.com/the-best-way-to-get-an-electric-car-discount-try-leasing/) - Buying certain electric cars in the U.S. just got cheaper, thanks to new tax credits meant to phase out gasoline-guzzlers. And a wave of companies that let wary drivers lease or subscribe their way to an electric vehicle are making the most out of the government carrots. “They’ve got to be convinced,” says Andrew Krulewitz,
- [AFYAREKOD LAUNCHES UNIVERSAL PATIENT PORTAL.](https://macventurecapital.com/afyarekod-launches-universal-patient-portal/) - AfyaRekod, a Kenyan health-related business launched a completely computerized universal patient access system that gives patients and medical personnel immediate access to health information and medical records. The system has more than 150,000 users in Kenya and it utilizes a blockchain-powered technology and intends to revolutionize the way patients receive care throughout Africa and around
- [Dr Viral Patel of Radish Health On 5 Things We Need To Do To Improve The US Healthcare System.](https://macventurecapital.com/dr-viral-patel-of-radish-health-on-5-things-we-need-to-do-to-improve-the-us-healthcare-system/) - Reduce physician burnout and the physician shortage by finding ways to for doctors to spend more time with patients. When doctors can devote more of their time to patient care and relationships, doctors are happier, and their patients are happier, too. Just as important: This approach generates superior health outcomes. Read the full interview: Medium.com
- [Dance Church Launches Platform For Dance Artists To Start Classes In Cities Across The Country.](https://macventurecapital.com/dance-church-launches-platform-for-dance-artists-to-start-classes-in-cities-across-the-country/) - Community phenomenon Dance Church, the beloved movement class led by practicing dance artists in Seattle, New York, Los Angeles and Portland, has announced their plans for expanding the Dance Church offering to new communities across the country and equipping dance artists with a comprehensive suite of support to launch classes including a new model for
- [The Frustrated Athletes Who Reinvented the Tampon in Their Stanford Dorm Room.](https://macventurecapital.com/the-frustrated-athletes-who-reinvented-the-tampon-in-their-stanford-dorm-room/) - Amanda Calabrese and Greta Meyer, both 25, on raising $5 million to retool an underperforming menstrual product. Amanda Calabrese has traveled all over the world as a competitive lifeguard—picture a decathlon, but at the beach—diving into 15-foot waves in South Africa and sprinting across Italian beaches. Read the full article: The Information.
- [Bill Gates' Climate Investment Firm Is Backing This Reusable Rocket Startup.](https://macventurecapital.com/bill-gates-climate-investment-firm-is-backing-this-reusable-rocket-startup/) - Competition from private companies in the space race is heating up, whether it's to the moon or Mars or beyond. But with ever more focus on clean fuels and reducing carbon footprints, some are tackling how to make the space race clean. Big names like SpaceX are flying rockets that return to earth to be
- [Blaze makes coding more accessible with AI-driven, no code app builder.](https://macventurecapital.com/blaze-makes-coding-more-accessible-with-ai-driven-no-code-app-builder/) - There are lots of people out there with their finger on the pulse of the business, who have ideas on how to build useful apps, but lack basic coding skills and the ability to put their ideas to work. What if those people could describe an app they wanted to build, then add connectors to
- [New money from old shows: why TV is betting big on ‘virtual product placement’.](https://macventurecapital.com/new-money-from-old-shows-why-tv-is-betting-big-on-virtual-product-placement/) - Thanks to AI technology, 2022 brands will soon be popping up in your favourite decades-old shows. Will it ruin TV – or save it? Friends fans may remember the "I’m Monica, I’m disgusting" scene in season five where JoeyTribbiani is forced to cover up Monica and Chandler’s affair. Mr Tribbiani comes home with a bucket
- [Meet The Changemakers Shaping The Future Who Were Honored At AfroTech Conference 2022.](https://macventurecapital.com/meet-the-changemakers-shaping-the-future-who-were-honored-at-afrotech-conference-2022/) - From Nov. 13-17 — after two years of meeting virtually in AfroTech World — roughly 25,000 people convened in Austin, TX, for AfroTech Conference 2022. While the informational sessions, link-ups, and music, were amazing, AfroTech had even more in store for select attendees. The brand kicked it Black to the future to recognize creators, innovators,
- [Ask an Investor: Twelve insights from Africa’s top investors in 2022.](https://macventurecapital.com/ask-an-investor-twelve-insights-from-africas-top-investors-in-2022/) - In 2021, we started the Ask an Investor series to help explain why and how investments in companies happen in Africa from the people who make them happen. This year, I interviewed over 20 investors who shared their thoughts on what investors look out for in founders and startups before investing, the lessons learnt and
- [Top 10 startups across 10 trending industries in 2022.](https://macventurecapital.com/top-10-startups-across-10-trending-industries-in-2022/) - Wellfound has selected 10 top startups across 10 trending industries to showcase as we close out 2022. We selected these teams based on their potential to not only succeed, but to transform their respective industries. Read the full article: Wellfound.
- [Buzz Solutions Announces $3.3 Million Round of Funding to Continue Safeguarding the World’s Energy Infrastructure](https://macventurecapital.com/buzz-solutions-announces-3-3-million-round-of-funding-to-continue-safeguarding-the-worlds-energy-infrastructure/) - The company recently began working with New York Power Authority, the largest state public power organization in the U.S. Buzz Solutions, an AI company focused on making energy infrastructure stable, smart and resilient, today announces it has raised a $3.3 million funding round to continue building its technology that can accurately and efficiently inspect transmission,
- [Expanding the scope of product placement](https://macventurecapital.com/expanding-the-scope-of-product-placement/) - Four years ago, Roy Taylor was playing the video game Call of Duty: War Zone and noticed how seamlessly video game players swapped out their character’s virtual clothing, weapons, and accessories. He realized that applying a more sophisticated and powerful form of this technology might be able to render any object in any visual media—and
- [New York Power Authority Deploys AI Technology for Drone-captured Power Grid Safety Analysis](https://macventurecapital.com/new-york-power-authority-deploys-ai-technology-for-drone-captured-power-grid-safety-analysis/) - New AI-powered Platform Improves Accuracy, Leveraging Drone-captured Data to Detect Faults and Anomalies During Infrastructure Inspections and Avoid Power Failures The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced that artificial intelligence technology is significantly improving its in-house drone inspection program, allowing transmission lines to be more quickly and thoroughly evaluated and any potential issues that
- [Tinder co-founder's Jam Fund backs Fun’s $3.9 million raise](https://macventurecapital.com/tinder-co-founders-jam-fund-backs-funs-3-9-million-raise/) - Fun, a blockchain software development company, raised $3.9 million in a pre-seed round led by Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen’s Jam Fund. Other investors include Soma Ventures, Nomo Ventures and Great Oaks Venture Capital, according to a company release. Read the full article: THE BLOCK.
- [Fursure, The First Financial Platform For Pet Parents, Closes $3 Million Fundraise Led By MaC Ventures](https://macventurecapital.com/fursure-the-first-financial-platform-for-pet-parents-closes-3-million-fundraise-led-by-mac-ventures/) - Fursure, the leading pet insurance marketplace and mobile banking solution for pet parents, today announces its recent Seed + raise of $3 million led by MaC Ventures. To raise at this caliber in a wavering economy is an indicator of Fursure's unique product offering and unmatched value the company brings to the pet market. Joining
- [MAC VENTURE CAPITAL: STAYING AHEAD OF THE NEXT GREAT INNOVATION](https://macventurecapital.com/mac-venture-capital-staying-ahead-of-the-next-great-innovation/) - We are honored to be recognized by the National Association of Investment Companies! Read the full article: naicpe.com
- [How to Use the Recurring Revenue Financing to Accelerate Growth with Michal Cieplinski, Pipe](https://macventurecapital.com/how-to-use-the-recurring-revenue-financing-to-accelerate-growth-with-michal-cieplinski-pipe/) - Chief Business Officer, Michal Cieplinski joined Lloyed Lobo to talk about how you can leverage your recurring revenue to grow your business faster. Watch the full video: Youtube.
- [Adrian Fenty: From Mayor of Washington DC to Venture Capitalist.](https://macventurecapital.com/adrian-fenty-from-mayor-of-washington-dc-to-venture-capitalist/) - There are a few – very few –non-traditional paths into venture capital. Adrian Fenty may have one of the most unusual ones. Adrian was the Mayor of Washington D.C., winning that post at the age of 35 (making him Washington D.C.’s youngest mayor ever). Listen to the full podcast: Spotify.
- [Nigerian data and intelligence company Stears raises $3.3M, backed by Mac VC and Serena Ventures](https://macventurecapital.com/nigerian-data-and-intelligence-company-stears-raises-3-3m-backed-by-mac-vc-and-serena-ventures/) - While studying at the London School of Economics and the University of Oxford, a group of graduates noticed how difficult it was to get data and information on Africa’s largest economy and their home country, Nigeria. Each had different yet complementary skills — Michael Famoroti, an economist; Bode Ogunlana, a software engineer; Abdul Abdulrahim, a
- [Wyvern raises $7 million for hyperspectral imaging constellation](https://macventurecapital.com/wyvern-raises-7-million-for-hyperspectral-imaging-constellation/) - TAMPA, Fla. — Hyperspectral imaging startup Wyvern said Nov. 1 it secured $7 million in additional seed funds ahead of deploying its first satellites early next year. Venture capital firm Uncork Capital led the funding round with participation from earlier investors MaC Venture Capital and Y Combinator. Read the full article: Space News.
- [Zevvy Announces Its Official Launch Alongside $5.4M in Seed Funding to Offer a D2C Consumer Financing Platform for Electric Vehicles](https://macventurecapital.com/zevvy-announces-its-official-launch-alongside-5-4m-in-seed-funding-to-offer-a-d2c-consumer-financing-platform-for-electric-vehicles/) - HAYWARD, Calif., October 26, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flux EV, Inc., a San Francisco Bay Area-based company with a 'total cost of ownership’ electric vehicle (EV) lease product, today announced its official launch and rebranding to ‘Zevvy’ alongside $5.4M in seed funding. The round was led by MaC Venture Capital, with participation from BoxGroup, MissionOne Capital, Gardner Capital’s
- [DwellWell Raises $4.5M to Further Its Homebuying Guidance Solution](https://macventurecapital.com/dwellwell-raises-4-5m-to-further-its-homebuying-guidance-solution/) - Buying a home is a complicated process that largely hinges on insights from real estate agents, financial representatives and other parties. As younger generations enter the housing market, DwellWell wants to equip them with the knowledge they need to take the reins of their homebuying journey, rather than depend solely on others’ input. Read the
- [Mayor Adams, BlocPower Announce Significant Expansion of Precision Employment Initiative to Provide Green Jobs to New Yorkers Most Impacted by Gun Violence](https://macventurecapital.com/mayor-adams-blocpower-announce-significant-expansion-of-precision-employment-initiative-to-provide-green-jobs-to-new-yorkers-most-impacted-by-gun-violence/) - NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a significant expansion of the city’s Precision Employment Initiative, which connects New Yorkers at risk of gun violence with career readiness and job placement programs. The program, run in partnership BlocPower and a number of community-based organizations, will increase its capacity to serve up
- [Top Venture Funds Launch Multicultural Leadership Coalition to Accelerate Diversity of Board Directors and Advisors](https://macventurecapital.com/top-venture-funds-launch-multicultural-leadership-coalition-to-accelerate-diversity-of-board-directors-and-advisors/) - NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gold House, the leading Asian and Pacific Islander (API) changemaker organization, is partnering with top multicultural funds to launch the Multicultural Leadership Coalition (the "MLC") to accelerate the placements of leaders from underrepresented communities as Board Directors and Advisors of privately held and newly listed companies. MLC
- [Ryan Breslow bolts into pharmacy with $7.5M seed](https://macventurecapital.com/ryan-breslow-bolts-into-pharmacy-with-7-5m-seed/) - Ryan Breslow, the millennial billionaire and founder of buzzy fintech company Bolt, is returning to his entrepreneurial journey with Love. Why it matters: The startup — named because it aims to crowdsource pharmaceutical R&D — has raised $7.5 million in seed funding at a $180 million valuation. Read the full article: Axios.
- [Nigerian proptech Spleet gets $2.6M led by MaC VC to scale its property management products](https://macventurecapital.com/nigerian-proptech-spleet-gets-2-6m-led-by-mac-vc-to-scale-its-property-management-products/) - For the average individual living in Lagos — Nigeria’s most populous city, with over 20 million people — apartment hunting is an extreme sport. Not only is rent expensive — low- to middle-income housing can cost between $1,000 and $5,000 yearly — but renters must also pay a year in advance, sometimes even two before
- [Meet Pipe, The $2 Billion Start-Up That Created A New Asset Class To Help Growing Businesses Raise Cash](https://macventurecapital.com/meet-pipe-the-2-billion-start-up-that-created-a-new-asset-class-to-help-growing-businesses-raise-cash/) - Businesses that persuade their customers to subscribe for their products and services have a huge advantage: they can have far more confidence and visibility about the revenues they’ll earn over the months and years ahead. However, these businesses still face a familiar problem – they must invest upfront to drive growth and scale while managing
- [VC vantage point: Marlon Nichols, co-founder of MaC Venture Capital, wants to know how quickly you can get to $100M of sales](https://macventurecapital.com/vc-vantage-point-marlon-nichols-co-founder-of-mac-venture-capital-wants-to-know-how-quickly-you-can-get-to-100m-of-sales/) - Marlon Nichols made trips from Los Angeles to Nashville in August and September — and he could be around more frequently in the months to come. Nichols is a co-founder and managing general partner of MaC Venture Capital. The majority Black-owned investment firm has raised $313 million since it was founded three years ago. Nashville
- [How One Young Entrepreneur Discovered A Way to Improve Supply Chain Logistics With Augmented Reality](https://macventurecapital.com/how-one-young-entrepreneur-discovered-a-way-to-improve-supply-chain-logistics-with-augmented-reality/) - Faced with the strenuous demands of manual warehouse jobs, frontline operators turn over at an astonishing rate. This supply chain logistics problem has been void of innovation, especially for smaller organizations. Ox enables businesses, big and small, to operate more efficiently as micro-distribution centers through dynamic tracking tools and AR integrations. At the center of
- [Sports Stock Market App PredictionStrike Raises $3 Million Seed Round Led by MaC Venture Capital](https://macventurecapital.com/sports-stock-market-app-predictionstrike-raises-3-million-seed-round-led-by-mac-venture-capital/) - Sports stock market app PredictionStrike has raised a $3 million seed round led by MaC Venture Capital. The funding will help PredictionStrike launch a premium membership offering and other new social-focused features such as playing with friends, leaderboards, and a reward-based referral program. Read the full article: Sporttechie.com
- [Black Founders Fund: Meet the recipients](https://macventurecapital.com/black-founders-fund-meet-the-recipients/) - Across the US, there are amazing Black startup founders who are building great companies yet are locked out of access to the funding that is critical to their success. The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund provides non-dilutive cash awards to Black led startups that have participated in our programs or have been nominated by
- [Bolt’s Ryan Breslow Is Back As CEO Of A New Startup Called Love](https://macventurecapital.com/21874-2/) - Ryan Breslow, Bolt’s executive chairman, announced Friday that he’s taking the role of CEO and founder of a health startup called Love. In January 2022, Breslow, 28, sparked confusion and fueled conspiracy theories across Silicon Valley when he stepped down as Bolt’s CEO after eight years—and only days after raising $355 million from top investors
- [An Architect, A CEO, & More Latinx Professionals On How They Use Makeup To Reclaim Their Space At Work](https://macventurecapital.com/an-architect-a-ceo-more-latinx-professionals-on-how-they-use-makeup-to-reclaim-their-space-at-work/) - As a Latina journalist who specializes in fashion and beauty, makeup is something that’s welcome — even celebrated — in my field. Wearing a glittery eye or a super bold lip to the office is met with compliments, not disapproval. And I’m grateful to have a career where makeup is lauded as a form of individuality,
- [From Elite Athletes to Startup Founders: How Sports Empowered Two Femtech Entrepreneurs to Build a Better Tampon](https://macventurecapital.com/from-elite-athletes-to-startup-founders-how-sports-empowered-two-femtech-entrepreneurs-to-build-a-better-tampon/) - Getting a business off the ground requires long hours, constant change and a bit of self-sacrifice in hopes of a big payoff. Founders and early start-up teams are building something from scratch. This requires huge ambition, mental fortitude, agility, resilience and extreme determination. Read the full article: The Org.
- [50 Startups That Rose as America Locked Down](https://macventurecapital.com/50-startups-that-rose-as-america-locked-down/) - The devastating toll of the pandemic is all too clear on our families, our cities, our nation. But we are now beginning to see an underappreciated side of the pandemic: a coast-to-coast surge in American ingenuity, drive and determination. Even as the pandemic damaged or even destroyed many businesses, it also provided new opportunities and
- [Sean Moran Named Executive Chairman of Virtual Product Placement Company Ryff](https://macventurecapital.com/sean-moran-named-executive-chairman-of-virtual-product-placement-company-ryff/) - Moran, a former Viacom advertising chief, succeeds Louis Hernandez for the Ryff chairman position. According to the company, the new executive chairman will be tasked with providing strategic guidance and strengthening partnerships with media companies and brands. In a statement, Ryff called the appointment a signal of accelerated growth. Read the full article: Adweek.
- [Doubling Fund I to Raise a $203M Fund II, What Makes a Stellar Founder, and Why a Market Downturn is a Great Time to Invest in Startups, with Marlon Nichols of MaC Venture Capital](https://macventurecapital.com/doubling-fund-i-to-raise-a-203m-fund-ii-what-makes-a-stellar-founder-and-why-a-market-downturn-is-a-great-time-to-invest-in-startups-with-marlon-nichols-of-mac-venture-capital/) - Justin Gordon (justingordon212) talks with Marlon Nichols (@MarlonCNichols), the founding managing partner at MaC Venture Capital, a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in visionary founders building the future that the world wants to see, and helping entrepreneurs bring the future into focus to find their breakthrough moment. MaC Venture Capital is the result of
- [Building with Transpose: Create your own NFT Portfolio Tracker](https://macventurecapital.com/building-with-transpose-create-your-own-nft-portfolio-tracker/) - The Transpose beta is finally here, which means widespread access to Web3’s most powerful suite of data APIs. Whether you need NFT, token, ENS, or transaction-level data, Transpose has got you covered with the industry’s most simple and complete offering. Read the full article: Medium.
- [MEDU takes in $4M to develop reusable personal protective equipment](https://macventurecapital.com/medu-takes-in-4m-to-develop-reusable-personal-protective-equipment/) - In otherwise normal times, hospitals generate more than 5 million tons of waste each year, according to Greenhealth. Personal protective equipment (PPE) was in short supply over the past two years, and it was widely reported that some had to reuse what is typically a single-use item, like surgical gowns. Read the full article: TechCrunch.
- [AfyaRekod Universal Patient Portal launches in the UK](https://macventurecapital.com/afyarekod-universal-patient-portal-launches-in-the-uk/) - The revolutionary AfyaRekod universal patient portal (www.AfyaRekod.com) has arrived in the UK and, through partnerships with doctors, various medical organizations and NGOs in the UK, is set to change the face of patient care in the UK. Read the full article: NNN NEWS.
- [Axiom taps Epsilon3 software platform for space station development](https://macventurecapital.com/axiom-taps-epsilon3-software-platform-for-space-station-development/) - TAMPA, Fla. — Californian startup Epsilon3 said Aug. 23 it is building a software platform to help Axiom Space manage plans to deploy commercial modules on the International Space Station in 2024. The software startup is developing a set of operations and procedure management workflow tools as part of a multi-year deal with Axiom, which
- [Meet the ex-Amazon satellite engineers wanting to disrupt hardware workflow](https://macventurecapital.com/meet-the-ex-amazon-satellite-engineers-wanting-to-disrupt-hardware-workflow/) - Imagine building some of the most sophisticated hardware-driven technologies in the world — spacecraft, drones or autonomous vehicles. Then imagine being unable to easily share your data to different teams, having to use clunky user interfaces and relying on a single person manually inputting data in an Excel spreadsheet to bottom-line your project. Read the
- [How Spleet became a fintech solution for tenants and landlords in Africa](https://macventurecapital.com/how-spleet-became-a-fintech-solution-for-tenants-and-landlords-in-africa/) - When Akintola Adesanmi started Spleet in 2018, the original plan was to help common Africans, starting with Nigerians, find houses and pay rent monthly, seamlessly and cost-effectively. For anybody who’s rented a house before in Lagos, particularly, this might pass as the best news ever. Read the full article: TechCabal.
- [Backed by Iyin Aboyeji’s Future Africa, Spleet raises $625k in pre-seed round to build rent financing and tenant verification solutions for Africans](https://macventurecapital.com/backed-by-iyin-aboyejis-future-africa-spleet-raises-625k-in-pre-seed-round-to-build-rent-financing-and-tenant-verification-solutions-for-africans/) - On a mission to provide better financial service solutions to Residential landlords and tenants in Africa, Spleet has raised $625,000 in an oversubscribed pre-seed round led by MetaProp VC. This round boasts a number of investors, including Future Africa, FEDHA Capital, VFD Group, Moonshot VC, HoaQ, CEO of Squarefoot, Jonathan Wassersturm, CEO of Flutterwave, Gbenga
- [Bolt cofounder Ryan Breslow is launching a health-tech startup to take on big pharma and decentralize clinical trials](https://macventurecapital.com/bolt-cofounder-ryan-breslow-is-launching-a-health-tech-startup-to-take-on-big-pharma-and-decentralize-clinical-trials/) - Ryan Breslow's new startup is aiming to bring an important aspect of fintech — decentralization — to the health-tech world, and he just raised $7.5 million to bring his vision of "people-powered pharma" to life. Read the full article: Business Insider.
- [How to do Cultural Investing in Africa, according to MaC Venture Capital](https://macventurecapital.com/how-to-do-cultural-investing-in-africa-according-to-mac-venture-capital/) - In 2015, California-based Marlon Nichols left Intel Capital, the corporate venture capital arm of Intel Corporation, where he’d worked for over 4 years, to set out on his own. So he co-founded Cross Culture Ventures with Troy Carter, a successful media manager who managed the careers of artists such as Lady Gaga and John Legend
- [LA500 2022: Marlon Nichols](https://macventurecapital.com/la500-2022-marlon-nichols/) - Nichols co-founder MaC Venture Capital in 2019 with former Washington mayor Adrian Fenty, talent agent Charles D. King and entrepreneur and investor Michael Palank. Read the full article: LA Business Journal.
- [AMP Global Partners With MaC Venture Capital Raising $5.6 Million To Expand Its Blockchain-Based Video Platform](https://macventurecapital.com/amp-global-partners-with-mac-venture-capital-raising-5-6-million-to-expand-its-blockchain-based-video-platform/) - Building and scaling category-leading companies requires hands-on support in areas such as operations strategy, brand building, recruiting, and mission-critical introductions. MaC Venture Capital, a seed-stage venture capital firm, is contributing to that expansion strategy by investing in technology companies that leverage on shifts in cultural trends and behaviors. Read the full article: Forbes.
- [Brand Entertainment Czar Jae Goodman Joins Ryff Board](https://macventurecapital.com/brand-entertainment-czar-jae-goodman-joins-ryff-board/) - Ryff, the technology startup reimagining product placement, welcomes another high-profile member to its board. Jae Goodman, founder and former CEO of Observatory, is joining Hollywood film studio executive Sophie Watts as Ryff's newest board member. According to Jeff Beer at Fast Company, Jae was most recently known as the guy who proved to brands that
- [13 leading VCs and investors funding creator economy startups like Linktree, Fourthwall, and Pearpop](https://macventurecapital.com/13-leading-vcs-and-investors-funding-creator-economy-startups-like-linktree-fourthwall-and-pearpop/) - Formed in 2019 after the merging of investment firms M Ventures and Cross Culture Capital, MaC Venture Capital is a VC firm focused on seed-stage investments. In June, the company said it had $412 million in assets under management. Read the full article: Business Insider
- [FaZe Clan goes public, a market bet on Gen Z and the creator economy](https://macventurecapital.com/faze-clan-goes-public-a-market-bet-on-gen-z-and-the-creator-economy/) - FaZe Clan is an online media company made up of 93 members, consisting primarily of esports competitors and content creators, plus a handful of celebrities like Snoop Dogg. Digital entertainment and esports brand FaZe Clan is being listed on the Nasdaq Wednesday after completing a SPAC merger in a deal valued at $725 million, a
- [MaC Venture Capital Raises $203M](https://macventurecapital.com/mac-venture-capital-raises-203m/) - Following news of a strong round of funding, Hollywood-based MaC Venture Capital said on July 8 that a significant portion of that money would end up in the hands of Los Angeles startups. The majority Black-owned seed-stage venture capital firm kicked off July by celebrating news of a $203 million funding round. Read the full
- [Black-Owned Beauty And Tech Company Mayvenn Raises $40 Million In Series C Funding Round; Plans To Use Capital To Expand Partnership With Walmart](https://macventurecapital.com/black-owned-beauty-and-tech-company-mayvenn-raises-40-million-in-series-c-funding-round-plans-to-use-capital-to-expand-partnership-with-walmart/) - What was once just a digital marketplace for hair extensions and weave bundles has expanded into an online database that offers a space for hair stylists to grow their businesses and consumers to find local salon services. On June 26, Black-owned beauty and tech company Mayvenn announced it raised $40 million in a Series C
- [Former STX President Sophie Watts Joins Board of Ad Tech Firm Ryff (Exclusive)](https://macventurecapital.com/former-stx-president-sophie-watts-joins-board-of-ad-tech-firm-ryff-exclusive/) - Former STX Entertainment president Sophie Watts has joined the board of Ryff, a startup in the increasingly crowded virtual product placement space. Watts is expected to help promote Ryff’s tech, which allows for products to be inserted digitally into footage that has already been shot. The company is banking on her Hollywood bone fides to
- [Moonbug Entertainment And Kids Social Platform Zigazoo Launch ‘Blippi’ NFT Collection](https://macventurecapital.com/moonbug-entertainment-and-kids-social-platform-zigazoo-launch-blippi-nft-collection/) - Moonbug Entertainment has teamed with kids social network Zigazoo to launch a collection of NFTs for children’s educational program Blippi. The NFTs, available from July 21, will serve as unique collectibles and offer buyers the chance to be founding members of the Blippi Fan Pass, which will offer access to exclusive Blippi perks, videos and behind-the-scenes
- [Kenyan HealthTech AfyaRekod launches Universal Patient Portal for worldwide health data mobility management](https://macventurecapital.com/kenyan-healthtech-afyarekod-launches-universal-patient-portal-for-worldwide-health-data-mobility-management/) - The subscription-driven Universal Patient Portal is a Blockchain solution, with a consolidated mobile data health passport that allows patients consistent access to their health records. Kenya-based HealthTech company AfyaRekod recently launched a fully automated first of its kind Universal Patient Portal, built on the Blockchain technology that will transform the face of patient care across
- [Watch Kate Wallich, the founder of Dance Church being interviewed on NBC](https://macventurecapital.com/watch-kate-wallich-the-founder-of-dance-church-being-interviewed-on-nbc/) - “One part dance party, one part fitness, one part performance”. Watch Kate Wallich, the founder of Dance Church being interviewed on NBC. nbcbayarea.com
- [Introducing the first 50 recipients of the Latino Founders Fund](https://macventurecapital.com/introducing-the-first-50-recipients-of-the-latino-founders-fund-2/) - These Latino Founders Fund recipients have created amazing businesses that are already making a significant impact. They are helping solve some of the country’s biggest problems, from providing accessible, personalized reproductive health support to helping college graduates get out of debt and creating a more equitable legal system for Americans. Read the full article: Blog.Google
- [RARES Has An NFT Cure For Your Ls On The Nike SNKRS App](https://macventurecapital.com/rares-has-an-nft-cure-for-your-ls-on-the-nike-snkrs-app-2/) - RARES’ new membership-based NFT project is here to cheer up sneakerheads who strike out on the SNKRS app. Welcome to the “Hype Drop L Club.” RARES, the social investing platform for sneaker collectors, is launching an NFT program to help footwear enthusiasts score some value out of the Ls they take on the Nike SNKRS
- [The Memo A 23-Year-Old Used Instead Of A Pitch Deck To Raise $4.5 Million For Her Startup](https://macventurecapital.com/the-memo-a-23-year-old-used-instead-of-a-pitch-deck-to-raise-4-5-million-for-her-startup-2/) - Phoebe Yao, 23, rst became intrigued by how the gig economy could help people in developing nations gain access to well-paid opportunities after visiting an impact- focused BPO, or business-process outsourcing, company as an intern for Microsoft Research in India. So when the Stanford alum moved back to California four months later, she began to
- [The Recent Resurgence of Dance-Based Fitness Is as Much About Catharsis as Cardio](https://macventurecapital.com/the-recent-resurgence-of-dance-based-fitness-is-as-much-about-catharsis-as-cardio/) - That moment shimmers to mind on a Sunday morning at Dance Church, where the mood instead is public exhilaration—dozens of congregants spread out in a downtown Manhattan studio, jamming to Blood Orange and Grimes. The idea for the class started in Seattle back in 2010, with choreographer Kate Wallich seeking a “place where I didn’t
- [Does a Toddler Need an NFT?](https://macventurecapital.com/does-a-toddler-need-an-nft/) - Does your toddler need an NFT? Zigazoo says yes. The app’s mission is to “empower kids to shape the very landscape and infrastructure of NFTs and Web3,” to help them “express themselves through art and practice essential financial literacy skills” and to allow them to grow into “tomorrow’s digital citizens.” As Rebecca Jennings recently reported
- [Edge Delta rakes in $63M for its distributed approach to data observability](https://macventurecapital.com/edge-delta-rakes-in-63m-for-its-distributed-approach-to-data-observability/) - Today a company called Edge Delta that’s built an observability platform from a different perspective — based on edge computing — is announcing a round of funding to double down on its business. The startup has raised $63 million, money that it will be using both to expand how it integrates with different services —
- [The United States is in a maternal health crisis, Goldman Sachs wants to change that](https://macventurecapital.com/the-united-states-is-in-a-maternal-health-crisis-goldman-sachs-wants-to-change-that/) - The United States is in a maternal health crisis. Maternal mortality and morbidity rates across the country have increased steadily over the past 20 years, even as rates in all other developed countries have decreased significantly. High maternal mortality rates in the US, especially among minority groups, have "become a systemic issue and something that
- [Ryff Reaches 40+ Million Viewers with New ReachTV Partnership](https://macventurecapital.com/ryff-reaches-40-million-viewers-with-new-reachtv-partnership/) - Today, virtual product placement innovator Ryff announces its new partnership with ReachTV, the nation’s largest airport television network that operates more than 2,500 screens at 90 airports. “We are thrilled to combine forces with ReachTV, effectively adding 40+ million dedicated viewers to expand our advertising offerings in a thoughtful, nuanced way,” said Ryff chief executive
- [Blockchain entertainment company, AMP Global, raises $5.6 million to expand its watch-to-earn offering](https://macventurecapital.com/blockchain-entertainment-company-amp-global-raises-5-6-million-to-expand-its-watch-to-earn-offering/) - AMP Global Technologies, a blockchain-based video entertainment platform, has raised a $5.6 million seed round, with a $2 million investment from MaC Venture Capital, according to a statement from the LA-based VC firm on Tuesday. Read the full article.
- [This startup re-engineered the tampon](https://macventurecapital.com/this-startup-re-engineered-the-tampon/) - Two athletes and product engineers redesigned the tampon to reduce leaks and absorb evenly. Even if you don’t use them, you’re probably aware that tampons can leak at inopportune times. That’s why Greta Meyer and Amanda Calabrese founded Sequel. Sequel is expected to hit the market in a few months, pending FDA approval. Read the
- [Memorandum of Understanding signed by Hexagon | NovAtel and Xona Space Systems for development of assured precision PNT technology with new LEO constellation](https://macventurecapital.com/memorandum-of-understanding-signed-by-hexagon-novatel-and-xona-space-systems-for-development-of-assured-precision-pnt-technology-with-new-leo-constellation/) - The launch of Xona’s test satellite begins a new era of innovation in assured PNT, with NovAtel receivers demonstrating early support of Xona’s signals LEO constellations offer a new avenue of assuring PNT by providing stronger signals with satellites closer to the Earth and improved positioning accuracy with rapidly changing geometry. Additional constellations and a
- [Identitypass, an identity verification API for Africa, raises $2.8M seed funding](https://macventurecapital.com/identitypass-an-identity-verification-api-for-africa-raises-2-8m-seed-funding/) - Mobile penetration in Africa is growing impressively at about 46% as more people come online for the very first time. In turn, this has increased the market opportunity for startups, especially fintechs and e-commerce, which try to provide various solutions to meet the financial needs of the populace. But to do that, these businesses must
- [Launching Xona’s Ravens: Commercial Satnav from LEO](https://macventurecapital.com/launching-xonas-ravens-commercial-satnav-from-leo/) - In recent years, these industries have seen substantial advancement and are now demanding more from Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) than what GNSS today can provide. Specifically, they seek improved resilience, accuracy and security as highlighted in recent mandates from U.S. Presidential Executive Orders [2,3]. Perhaps most demanding are the requirements for autonomous systems like
- [Identity Verification API Eases Fraud Concerns in Africa’s Digital Space](https://macventurecapital.com/identity-verification-api-eases-fraud-concerns-in-africas-digital-space/) - Africa’s technology industry is booming, helped by a competitive tech landscape that has contributed to a leapfrogging effect of bypassing traditional paths like landlines straight to mobile phones. And over the years, this development has led to a rapid adoption of eBanking and mobile money payment systems and made the region an important growth market
- [Epsilon3 raises $15 million for space project management platform](https://macventurecapital.com/epsilon3-raises-15-million-for-space-project-management-platform/) - TAMPA, Fla. — Software startup Epsilon3 said June 20 it has raised $15 million to expand its suite of space project management solutions. Early-stage investors Moore Strategic Ventures, Y Combinator and MaC Venture Capital also participated in Epsilon3’s Series A round, which Mednik said brings its total funding to more than $18 million. Read the
- [NBA Invests in Celebrity-Backed Kids’ Social Network Zigazoo](https://macventurecapital.com/nba-invests-in-celebrity-backed-kids-social-network-zigazoo/) - The TikTok-like app, whose investors include Serena Williams, Jimmy Kimmel, and the D’Amelio sisters, is signing more deals in the entertainment world. Zigazoo is a TikTok-like video-sharing app for children that orchestrates challenges and activities for kids in short clips, while responses can be shared with friends in the social network. Chief Executive Officer Zak Ringelstein declined
- [Finli puts service-based business payment management in the palm of your hand](https://macventurecapital.com/finli-puts-service-based-business-payment-management-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/) - Christine Hall @christinemhall If your service-based business is still collecting paper checks and only knows clients by their first name, Finli has an app for you. After building mobile technology for fintechs and payment companies for the past 20 years, Lori Shao, CEO of Finli, started the mobile-first payment management company nearly 3 years ago
- [Entrepreneur and Early Childhood Education Advocate Named EdTech CEO of the Year](https://macventurecapital.com/entrepreneur-and-early-childhood-education-advocate-named-edtech-ceo-of-the-year/) - Read the full article: Prnewswire.com Innovative childcare platform Wonderschool today announced Chris Bennett, its co-founder and CEO, has been recognized as "EdTech CEO of the Year" by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization recognizing the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market.
- [RARES Has an NFT Cure for Your Ls on the Nike SNKRS App](https://macventurecapital.com/rares-has-an-nft-cure-for-your-ls-on-the-nike-snkrs-app/)
- [The Seed 100: The best early-stage investors](https://macventurecapital.com/the-seed-100-the-best-early-stage-investors/) - Most venture capitalists at the seed stage don't invest in companies. Rather, they invest in people, who may have little more than an idea and a business plan scrawled on a cocktail napkin. Seed-stage investing carries the highest risk in all of venture capital, but those who excel can make huge returns on their relatively
- [The 2022 CNBC Disruptor 50 list: Meet the next generation of Silicon Valley](https://macventurecapital.com/the-2022-cnbc-disruptor-50-list-meet-the-next-generation-of-silicon-valley/) - In the tenth annual Disruptor 50 list, CNBC highlights private companies that grew through the ups and downs of the pandemic and are poised to meet increasing economic and consumer challenges. 1 Flexport Overwhelming the supply chain bottleneck 2 Brex The start-up world’s finance department 3 Lineage Logistics On top of the global food supply’s
- [Fixing a broken system - Mahmee CEO Melissa Hanna on patient-centric maternal care | E1464](https://macventurecapital.com/fixing-a-broken-system-mahmee-ceo-melissa-hanna-on-patient-centric-maternal-care-e1464/) - Molly Wood sits down with Melissa Hanna, CEO and Co-Founder of Mahmee, a care network for parents (01:44), they discuss the impetus for Melissa launching the company (12:34), the challenges of bringing the product to market (22:08), how she built the network and more (37:29)! Listen to the full podcast.
- [Here's the startup playbook to survive lean times, a formula that underrepresented founders have long been forced to learn but have thrived while using it](https://macventurecapital.com/heres-the-startup-playbook-to-survive-lean-times-a-formula-that-underrepresented-founders-have-long-been-forced-to-learn-but-have-thrived-while-using-it/) - The abrupt end to free-flowing venture capital has made it necessary for some founders of once high-flying unicorns to learn fast how to tighten their budgets and curb costs. But in actuality, only a tiny fraction of startups ever enjoyed the luxury of having millions to burn, even in the best of times. A 2020
- [Closing The Racial Gap In Venture Capital Funding](https://macventurecapital.com/closing-the-racial-gap-in-venture-capital-funding/) - Watch Marlon's interview on Cheddar.com As the nation celebrates Juneteenth, we're taking a closer look at the lack of diversity in the venture capital industry – and the numbers are shocking. According to CrunchBase, startups with at least one black founder have received only 1.2% of overall venture dollars invested in the U.S. so far this year.
- [LaSalle Investment Management Selects Technology Provider RealBlocks for $77B Global Business](https://macventurecapital.com/lasalle-investment-management-selects-technology-provider-realblocks-for-77b-global-business/)
- [In The Future, Freelance Workers Will Dominate Over Full-Time Employees](https://macventurecapital.com/in-the-future-freelance-workers-will-dominate-over-full-time-employees/)
- [Meet The Cornell MBA Bringing Equity To VC](https://macventurecapital.com/meet-the-cornell-mba-bringing-equity-to-vc/)
- [Transpose Raises $3 Million Seed Round to Revolutionize Web3 Data Infrastructure](https://macventurecapital.com/transpose-raises-3-million-seed-round-to-revolutionize-web3-data-infrastructure/)
- [Scoop: Zigazoo debuts kid-safe NFTs from Moonbug and Serena Williams](https://macventurecapital.com/scoop-zigazoo-debuts-kid-safe-nfts-from-moonbug-and-serena-williams/)
- [Ryff and Insight TV to Connect Brands With Ad-Avoidant Millennials](https://macventurecapital.com/ryff-and-insight-tv-to-connect-brands-with-ad-avoidant-millennials/)
- [Archie aims to remove the complexity of managing freelancers](https://macventurecapital.com/archie-aims-to-remove-the-complexity-of-managing-freelancers/)
- [TIME100 MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPANIES OF 2022](https://macventurecapital.com/time100-most-influential-companies-of-2022/)
- [The Advent Of Voice: Why CMOs Should Look To Voice AI As The Future Of Advertising](https://macventurecapital.com/the-advent-of-voice-why-cmos-should-look-to-voice-ai-as-the-future-of-advertising/)
- [Everywhere Apparel Announces New B2B Payment Platform for Recycled Wholesale Apparel](https://macventurecapital.com/everywhere-apparel-announces-new-b2b-payment-platform-for-recycled-wholesale-apparel/)
- [Big Cabal Media, parent company of TechCabal and Zikoko, raises $2.3M seed funding](https://macventurecapital.com/big-cabal-media-parent-company-of-techcabal-and-zikoko-raises-2-3m-seed-funding/)
- [Ryff Partners with Triple-B Media for Brand Integration in 10,000 Hours of TV Content](https://macventurecapital.com/ryff-partners-with-triple-b-media-for-brand-integration-in-10000-hours-of-tv-content/)
- [Pareto thinks it shouldn’t be so hard to collect lead-generation data](https://macventurecapital.com/pareto-thinks-it-shouldnt-be-so-hard-to-collect-lead-generation-data/)
- [How Big Cabal Media became one of the fastest-growing news outlets in Africa](https://macventurecapital.com/how-big-cabal-media-became-one-of-the-fastest-growing-news-outlets-in-africa/)
- [GE & Afya Rekod simplify access to medical records to enhance patient experience in Africa](https://macventurecapital.com/ge-afya-rekod-simplify-access-to-medical-records-to-enhance-patient-experience-in-africa/) - GE Healthcare (www.GEHealthcare.com) and Kenya-based startup Afya Rekod have announced a strategic collaboration that seeks to transform care delivery through improved access to personal health data in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. The partnership will give patients an accessible record of their own health history, including radiological images, by enabling hospitals and diagnostic centers to
- [Pipe expands into media and entertainment financing with its acquisition of Purely Capital](https://macventurecapital.com/pipe-expands-into-media-and-entertainment-financing-with-its-acquisition-of-purely-capital/)
- [Black Futures Month: Four Black Leaders Who Walk The Talk](https://macventurecapital.com/black-futures-month-four-black-leaders-who-walk-the-talk/)
- [Democratizing Access to Capital in Times of Need](https://macventurecapital.com/blog-2-solo-funds/)
- [11 African startups to watch out for in 2022](https://macventurecapital.com/11-african-startups-to-watch-out-for-in-2022/)
- [Wyvern adds $4M in new non-equity funding for its in-demand hyperspectral imaging tech](https://macventurecapital.com/wyvern-adds-4m-in-new-non-equity-funding-for-its-in-demand-hyperspectral-imaging-tech/)
- [No plastic clamshells here: Zero Grocery aims to eliminate unnecessary plastic in grocery delivery](https://macventurecapital.com/no-plastic-clamshells-here-zero-grocery-aims-to-eliminate-unnecessary-plastic-in-grocery-delivery/)
- [A Black woman's guide to venture-capital fundraising: How to pitch investors, build a support network, and raise millions.](https://macventurecapital.com/a-black-womans-guide-to-venture-capital-fundraising-how-to-pitch-investors-build-a-support-network-and-raise-millions/)
- [Afya Rekod, Kenyan startup closes its seed round at $2 million to scale across Africa](https://macventurecapital.com/afya-rekod-kenyan-startup-closes-its-seed-round-at-2-million-to-scale-across-africa-2/)
- [Afya Rekod, Kenyan startup closes its seed round at $2 million to scale across Africa](https://macventurecapital.com/afya-rekod-kenyan-startup-closes-its-seed-round-at-2-million-to-scale-across-africa/)
- [Kenya’s Afya Rekod raises $2m seed funding to digitise health record](https://macventurecapital.com/kenyas-afya-rekod-raises-2m-seed-funding-to-digitise-health-record/)
- [Epsilon3 lines up $2.8M seed round to modernize space and launch operations](https://macventurecapital.com/epsilon3-lines-up-2-8m-seed-round-to-modernize-space-and-launch-operations/)
- [The most powerful offline messaging applications for Android phones 2022](https://macventurecapital.com/the-most-powerful-offline-messaging-applications-for-android-phones-2022/)
- [Sote Raises $4 Million Seed Extension Round to expand its solution offering into Fintech](https://macventurecapital.com/sote-raises-4-million-seed-extension-round-to-expand-its-solution-offering-into-fintech-2/)
- [Sote, An African Supply Chain Company, Raises $4M In A Seed Extension Round](https://macventurecapital.com/sote-raises-4-million-seed-extension-round-to-expand-its-solution-offering-into-fintech/)
- [Expanding ADAS roles for radar and cameras](https://macventurecapital.com/expanding-adas-roles-for-radar-and-cameras/)
- [Space startup Wyvern raises $4.5M and joins YC’s latest cohort](https://macventurecapital.com/space-startup-wyvern-raises-4-5m-and-joins-ycs-latest-cohort/)
- [Kenyan sisters support health workers during pandemic](https://macventurecapital.com/kenyan-sisters-support-health-workers-during-pandemic/)
- [UNESCO AI Ethics Impacting 2022 Global Startups And Humanity’s Billions](https://macventurecapital.com/unesco-ai-ethics-impacting-2022-global-startups-and-humanitys-billions/)
- [Phiar Technologies Works with Qualcomm to Transform Automotive Cockpits with Spatial AI-powered AR HUD Navigation to Reduce Driver Cognitive Load](https://macventurecapital.com/phiar-technologies-works-with-qualcomm-to-transform-automotive-cockpits-with-spatial-ai-powered-ar-hud-navigation-to-reduce-driver-cognitive-load/)
- [Rares Is ‘Investing In Culture’ And Giving Access To Sneaker Share IPOs On Its New Trading Platform](https://macventurecapital.com/rares-is-investing-in-culture-and-giving-access-to-sneaker-share-ipos-on-its-new-trading-platform/)
- [Rocket Companies scoops up Truebill for nearly $1.3 billion in major fintech play](https://macventurecapital.com/rocket-companies-scoops-up-truebill-for-nearly-1-3-billion-in-major-fintech-play/)
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- [AI-powered VFX startup Wonder Dynamics raises $10M A round](https://macventurecapital.com/ai-powered-vfx-startup-wonder-dynamics-raises-10m-a-round/)
- [Universal Music Group and Genies Announce Global Partnership to Develop Avatars and Wearable NFTs](https://macventurecapital.com/universal-music-group-and-genies-announce-global-partnership-to-develop-avatars-and-wearable-nfts/)
- [Jeff Bezos climate fund gives millions to energy efficiency start-up BlocPower](https://macventurecapital.com/jeff-bezos-climate-fund-gives-millions-to-energy-efficiency-start-up-blocpower/)
- [60 Best San Jose FinTech Startups – The Future of FinTech](https://macventurecapital.com/60-best-san-jose-fintech-startups-the-future-of-fintech/)
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- [Habitat for Humanity and United Way Partner with SoLo Funds' New Initiative SoLo Causes: 'Make an Impact'](https://macventurecapital.com/13362-2/)
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- [Former NFL player creates site to invest in sneakers](https://macventurecapital.com/former-nfl-player-creates-site-to-invest-in-sneakers/)
- [Spartan Radar Adds $15 Million to the War Chest in Series A to Disrupt ADAS & AV Sensor Market](https://macventurecapital.com/spartan-radar-adds-15-million-to-the-war-chest-in-series-a-to-disrupt-adas-av-sensor-market/)
- [VP Kamala Harris tours JFK Airport amid climate initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases](https://macventurecapital.com/13020-2/)
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- [Rares to IPO the World’s Most Expensive Sneaker at ComplexCon](https://macventurecapital.com/rares-to-ipo-the-worlds-most-expensive-sneaker-at-complexcon/)
- [Financial institutions that leverage underserved communities should provide value to those communities](https://macventurecapital.com/financial-institutions-that-leverage-underserved-communities-should-provide-value-to-those-communities/)
- [Youth-Focused Digital Platform FaZe Clan Inks $1 Billion SPAC Deal to Go Public](https://macventurecapital.com/youth-focused-digital-platform-faze-clan-inks-1-billion-spac-deal-to-go-public/)
- [Black Entrepreneur Daricus Releford's Fintech Startup StoreCash Is Taking the Teen and Young Adult Banking Industry by Storm](https://macventurecapital.com/black-entrepreneur-daricus-relefords-fintech-startup-storecash-is-taking-the-teen-and-young-adult-banking-industry-by-storm-2/)
- [Alternative financing startup Pipe snaps up Stripe and HubSpot execs, expands to UK](https://macventurecapital.com/alternative-financing-startup-pipe-snaps-up-stripe-and-hubspot-execs-expands-to-uk-2/)
- [Rares, the platform democratizing investments](https://macventurecapital.com/rares-the-platform-democratizing-investments/)
- [Gerome Sapp's Sneaker Investment App Rares Secures $4M In Seed Funding Round](https://macventurecapital.com/gerome-sapps-sneaker-investment-app-rares-secures-4m-in-seed-funding-round/)
- [Michael B. Jordan, Serena Ventures, MaC Venture Capital Partner To Give HBCU-Bred Founders A Chance To Win $1M](https://macventurecapital.com/michael-b-jordan-serena-ventures-mac-venture-capital-partner-to-give-hbcu-bred-founders-a-chance-to-win-1m/)
- [Dance Church raises $4.7M to get your bootie back on the (virtual) dance floor](https://macventurecapital.com/dance-church-raises-4-7m-to-get-your-bootie-back-on-the-virtual-dance-floor/)
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- [RealBlocks Secures Investment from BlockchainK2](https://macventurecapital.com/realblocks-secures-investment-from-blockchaink2/)
- [Morgan DeBaun Accepts Culture Creator Technology Award](https://macventurecapital.com/morgan-debaun-accepts-culture-creator-technology-award/)
- [Firefly Health Partners with Blue Cross Blue Shield](https://macventurecapital.com/firefly-health-partners-with-blue-cross-blue-shield/)
- [Mayvenn launches new business model, pays for women to get their hair done](https://macventurecapital.com/mayvenn-launches-new-business-model-pays-for-women-to-get-their-hair-done/)
- [Laws capping building emissions could be gold for proptech](https://macventurecapital.com/laws-capping-building-emissions-could-be-gold-for-proptech/)
- [RealBlocks Partners with AZTEC Protocol to Evolve Private Markets](https://macventurecapital.com/realblocks-partners-with-aztec-protocol-to-evolve-private-markets/)
- [How mSurvey is busy giving African businesses a fighting chance of survival in the age of the customer](https://macventurecapital.com/how-msurvey-is-busy-giving-african-businesses-a-fighting-chance-of-survival-in-the-age-of-the-customer/)
- [On the Eve of a New Product Launch, Hingeto Revolutionizes Drop-Ship Technology](https://macventurecapital.com/on-the-eve-of-a-new-product-launch-hingeto-revolutionizes-drop-ship-technology/)
- [Wonderschool is changing child care. Here's how](https://macventurecapital.com/wonderschool-changing-child-care-heres/) - The US child care system is a hot mess. Parents don’t have federally-protected time off to bond with their children, despite hoards of research showing how relationships formed in the earliest years of life shape babies’ brains—laying the foundations for children’s future emotional, educational and physical well-being. When parents go back to work, often sooner than they’d like, their child care options
- [Use sensors on ride-share vehicles to better address pressing urban issues, like pollution levels, pavement condition, and street lighting](https://macventurecapital.com/use-sensors-on-ride-share-vehicles-to-better-address-pressing-urban-issues-like-pollution-levels-pavement-condition-and-street-lighting/)
- [#CultureHouse19 during SXSW](https://macventurecapital.com/culturehouse19-during-sxsw/)
- [PitchBook: 27 Black founders and investors to watch in 2019](https://macventurecapital.com/pitchbook-27-black-founders-and-investors-to-watch-in-2019/)
- [PlayVS named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies](https://macventurecapital.com/playvs-named-one-of-the-worlds-most-innovative-companies/)
- [SideStep is Making it Easier for Musicians to Sell More Merchandise](https://macventurecapital.com/sidestep-is-making-it-easier-for-musicians-to-sell-more-merchandise/)
- [LendStreet Lands $28 Million Funding to Help Consumer Debt](https://macventurecapital.com/lendstreet-lands-28-million-funding-to-help-consumer-debt/)
- [Thrive Market Aims to Make Natural Products More Affordable](https://macventurecapital.com/thrive-market-aims-to-make-natural-products-more-affordable/)
- [Thrive Market Raises $111 million](https://macventurecapital.com/cross-culture-ventures-portfolio-company-thrive-market-raises-111-million/)
- [Skurt: How Technology Is Addressing Car Rental Underutilization](https://macventurecapital.com/skurt-technology-addressing-car-rental-underutilization/)
- [Bloomberg Advantage: On Thrive Market Raising Funds](https://macventurecapital.com/1999/)
- [New Business Models: Your Fleet, Skurt's App](https://macventurecapital.com/new-business-models-fleet-skurts-app/)
- [Inc. Uncensored on Sidestep as an innovative answer to live event 'merch' sales](https://macventurecapital.com/sidestep-answer-lack-innovation-live-event-merchandising/)
- [Inc. Magazine Covers Hingeto's $1.9M Seed Round and Product Launch](https://macventurecapital.com/inc-covers-hingetos-production-launch-1-9m-seed-round/)
- [Inc. Magazine on Sidestep, The Company Reinventing How Bands Sell Merch](https://macventurecapital.com/inc-magazine-sidestep-company-reinventing-bands-sell-merch/)
- [Lendstreet - Technology Could Save Millions of Americans from Predatory Payday Loans](https://macventurecapital.com/lendstreet-technology-save-millions-americans-predatory-payday-loans/)
- [Thrive Market Opens New Distribution Center, Brings 400 New Jobs to Reno Area](https://macventurecapital.com/thrive-market-opens-new-distribution-center-brings-400-new-jobs-reno-area/)
- [Responding to the demand for reliable data collection in Africa, mSurvey raises seed funding from Cross Culture Ventures and Safaricom](https://macventurecapital.com/responding-demand-reliable-data-collection-africa-msurvey-raises-seed-funding/)
- [mSurvey Secures Latest Strategic Investment From Safaricom](https://macventurecapital.com/msurvey-secures-latest-strategic-investment-safaricom/)
- [Gimlet Media's Podcast Series, Startup, to Become a Television Series](https://macventurecapital.com/gimlet-medias-podcast-series-startup-become-television-series/)
- [Skurt launches in Miami](https://macventurecapital.com/skurts-in-miami/)
- [CNN taps mSurvey to learn why young Africans care about the US election](https://macventurecapital.com/cnn-taps-msurvey-learn-young-africans-care-us-election/)
- [Yahoo! Finance Lists Thrive Market as a Top Five Startup to watch in 2017](https://macventurecapital.com/yahoo-finance-lists-thrive-market-top-five-startup-watch-2017/)
- [SKURT NAMED 1 of 5 TRAVEL STARTUPS RETHINKING CAR RENTALS BEYOND SHARING](https://macventurecapital.com/skurt-named-1-5-travel-startups-rethinking-car-rentals-beyond-sharing/)
- [Nairobi-Based Startup mSurvey Transforms Market Research with Mobile Phone Technology](https://macventurecapital.com/nairobi-based-startup-msurvey-transforms-market-research-mobile-phone-technology/)
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- [Forbes: mSurvey And Safaricom Continue Kenya's Mobile Money Revolution](https://macventurecapital.com/forbes-msurvey-safaricom-continue-kenyas-mobile-money-revolution/)
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- [Safaricom & mSurvey Launch Consumer Wallet To Measure Kenya’s Cash & Digital Economy](https://macventurecapital.com/safaricom-msurvey-launch-consumer-wallet-measure-kenyas-cash-digital-economy/)
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- [mSurvey reveals kings of customer service](https://macventurecapital.com/msurvey-reveals-kings-customer-service/)
- [Surge Achieves 7 straight years on INC 5000 fastest growing companies list](https://macventurecapital.com/surge-achieves-7-straight-years-inc-5000-fastest-growing-companies-list/)
- [How 'Blavity' Co-Founder Morgan DeBaun Became One Of The Most Important Women In Silicon Valley](https://macventurecapital.com/blavity-co-founder-morgan-debaun-became-one-important-women-silicon-valley/)
- [mSurvey Appoints NPS Co-Creator, Richard Owen, to Board of Directors](https://macventurecapital.com/msurvey-appoints-nps-co-creator-richard-owen-board-directors/)
- [Ready Responders bring medical care straight to your doorstep](https://macventurecapital.com/ready-responders-bring-medical-care-straight-doorstep/)
- [Vehicle subscription fintech Fair sees 40% customer growth](https://macventurecapital.com/vehicle-subscription-fintech-fair-sees-40-customer-growth/)
- [Stampede Books Upcoming Sci-Fi Novel ‘Devastation Class’ By Glen Zipper & Elaine Mongeon](https://macventurecapital.com/stampede-books-upcoming-sci-fi-novel-devastation-class-glen-zipper-elaine-mongeon/)
- [Fair founder, Scott Painter, speaks with CNBC's On The Money](https://macventurecapital.com/fair-founder-scott-painter-speaks-cnbcs-money/)
- [Catalyte uses AI to test unlikely engineers for their potential](https://macventurecapital.com/catalyte-uses-ai-test-unlikely-engineers-potential/)
- [Solo Funds Poaches Tala Co-founder and Relocates to LA](https://macventurecapital.com/solo-funds-poaches-tala-co-founder-relocates-la/)
- [Startup founder Melissa Hanna says more Silicon Valley investors need to be courageous and invest in people 'who are not like them'](https://macventurecapital.com/startup-founder-melissa-hanna-says-silicon-valley-investors-need-courageous-invest-people-not-like/)
- [Interview with CCV Partner Troy Carter: ‘Winter Always Comes’](https://macventurecapital.com/interview-with-ccv-partner-troy-carter-winter-always-comes/)
- [Viacom, Afrostream Ink Content Partnership](https://macventurecapital.com/viacom-afrostream-ink-content-partnership/) - BET France, the newly-created Gallic channel of the Viacom-owned network, has inked a deal with Tonjé Bakang’s Afrostream, an SVOD service targeting French-speaking auds with African-American, Afro-Caribbean and African series and movies. Read more
- [HBCUMade: Interview With Trevor Thomas, Partner at Cross Culture Ventures](https://macventurecapital.com/hbcumade-interview-with-trevor-thomas-partner-at-cross-culture-ventures/) - Cross Culture Venture partner, Trevor Thomas, chats with HBCU to Startup, a platform to connect and facilitate personal connections between alumni and students of historically black college and universities (HBCUs) and tech companies. Read more
- [Silicon Valley VCs Visit Durham to Talk Opportunity for “Culturally-Driven” Startups](https://macventurecapital.com/silicon-valley-vcs-visit-durham-to-talk-opportunity-for-culturally-driven-startups/) - Cross Culture Ventures, Impact America Fund partners discuss investment in hair extension startup Mayvenn and minority-focused business at Black Wall Street Homecoming. Read more
- [Culture is Product Management](https://macventurecapital.com/culture-is-product-management/) - Cross Culture Ventures Associate, Shani Taylor discusses the role consumer culture can play in new product development and management. Read more
- [Lady Gaga’s Longtime Manager Troy Carter Now Cultivating New Tech Talent](https://macventurecapital.com/lady-gagas-longtime-manager-troy-carter-now-cultivating-new-tech-talent/) - Cross Culture Ventures partner, Troy Carter, has a knack for picking both music and tech talent. Our accelerator, Smashd Labs', showcased its first batch of companies last week during its inaugural demo day. Read more
- [Gimlet Media Joins the Cross Culture Ventures Family](https://macventurecapital.com/gimlet-media-joins-the-cross-culture-ventures-family/)
- [Diversity in Tech Startups Front and Center at Upfront Summit 2016](https://macventurecapital.com/diversity-in-tech-startups-front-and-center-at-upfront-summit-2016/)
- [Webinar: Startup Fundraising 101](https://macventurecapital.com/webinar-startup-fundraising-101/)
- [Investing Millions in Companies Led by Black Men](https://macventurecapital.com/investing-millions-in-companies-led-by-black-men/)
- [Beyoncé, Kale, and the Event Merch Opportunity](https://macventurecapital.com/beyonce-kale-and-the-event-merch-opportunity/)
- [Cultural Investing at Startup Grind Global 2016](https://macventurecapital.com/cultural-investing-at-startup-grind-global-2016/)
- [Who Said Black Founders Can’t Build a Billion Dollar Company?](https://macventurecapital.com/who-said-black-founders-cant-build-a-billion-dollar-company/)
- [Cross Culture Ventures general partner, Troy Carter, tapped by Spotify to head artist relations.](https://macventurecapital.com/cross-culture-ventures-general-partner-troy-carter-tapped-by-spotify-to-head-artist-relations/)
- [Cross Culture Ventures co-founder & general partner, Troy Carter, talks with Forbes about disruption, hustle, & the secrets to smart investing.](https://macventurecapital.com/cross-culture-ventures-co-founder-general-partner-troy-carter-talks-with-forbes-about-disruption-hustle-the-secrets-to-smart-investing/)
- [Cross Culture Ventures warmly welcomes James Andrews to the Atom Factory family.](https://macventurecapital.com/1938/) - Mr. Andrews will be leading Smashed Group, the startup accelerator, brand agency, and editorial platform that powers and supports Cross Culture Ventures' portfolio companies. Per Marlon Nichols, Cross Culture Ventures co-founder and General partner, "James brings the next level of culture integration into everything that we already do. Things just got exponentially more interesting for
- [Havas' Global chief executive, Andrew Benett, discusses the group's new venture with Atom Factory: the SMASHD Group.](https://macventurecapital.com/havas-global-chief-executive-andrew-benett-discusses-the-groups-new-venture-with-atom-factory-the-smashd-group/)
- [Meet Diishan Imira, the Black Hair King of Silicon Valley](https://macventurecapital.com/1968/)
- [Skurt: How Technology May Enable Suburban Living](https://macventurecapital.com/skurt-technology-may-enable-suburban-living/)
- [Afrostream to introduce more African movies and series in France with Bouygues Telecom](https://macventurecapital.com/afrostream-introduce-african-movies-series-france-bouygues-telecom/)
- [Airtel and other mSurvey's Customers Speak](https://macventurecapital.com/msurveys-customers-speak/)
- [Cross Culture Ventures Co-Founder Troy Carter named to Oprah's Super Soul 100](https://macventurecapital.com/2044/)
- [Cross Culture Ventures portco, mSurvey wants to solve Africa’s data challenge. Here’s how](https://macventurecapital.com/msurvey-wants-solve-africas-data-challenge-heres/)
- [Afrostream begins its international rollout in Africa, now available in 28 countries](https://macventurecapital.com/afrostream-begins-international-rollout-africa-now-available-28-countries/)
- [Troy Carter talks creativity, entrepreneurship, & investing with Mandella SH](https://macventurecapital.com/troy-carter-talks-creativity-talent-investing-mandella-sh/)
- [Disney's Black-ish exclusively on Afrostream in France](https://macventurecapital.com/2144/)
- [Fortune Magazine: Investing through the lens of culture](https://macventurecapital.com/fortune-magazine-investing-through-the-lens-of-culture/)
- [Can fintech startups coexist with banks](https://macventurecapital.com/can-fintech-startups-coexist-banks/)
- [Huffington Post: Cross Culture Ventures betting on on culture](https://macventurecapital.com/huffington-post-cross-culture-ventures-betting-culture/)
- [Mayvenn & Essence Collaborate For "Men Attempt To Do Black Womens' Hair"](https://macventurecapital.com/mayvenn-essence-collaborate-men-attempt-black-womens-hair/)
- [The Mag: Havas Profiles Our James Andrews, CEO of SMASHD Group](https://macventurecapital.com/mag-havas-profiles-james-andrews-ceo-smashd-group/)
- [Cross Culture Ventures Is Changing the VC Game by Putting Culture First](https://macventurecapital.com/cross-culture-ventures-changing-vc-game-putting-culture-first/)
- [Fortune: How Troy Carter Became A Silicon Valley Force](https://macventurecapital.com/fortune-troy-carter-became-silicon-valley-force/)
- [Cross Culture joined SMASHD in Atlanta to Launch the Culture & Code Tour](https://macventurecapital.com/cross-culture-joined-smashd-atlanta-launch-culture-code-tour/)
- [CNBC "On The Money" talks with Thrive Market co-CEO, Nick Green](https://macventurecapital.com/cnbc-money-talks-thrive-market-co-ceo-nick-green/)
- [Hustlers Make the Best Entrepreneurs](https://macventurecapital.com/hustlers-make-best-entrepreneurs/)
- [ReplyYes Raises $6.5M Series A to Bring E-Commerce Over Mobile Messaging Platform to Leading Brands](https://macventurecapital.com/replyyes-raises-6-5m-series-bring-e-commerce-mobile-messaging-platform-leading-brands/)
- [Pitchbook: 28 black founders and investors making an impact in tech](https://macventurecapital.com/pitchbook-28-black-founders-investors-making-impact-tech/)
- ["The only woman in the room"​ & how to change that by 2186](https://macventurecapital.com/woman-room​-change-2186/)
- [Creating from the Edge: Tech and Culture Collide](https://macventurecapital.com/creating-edge-tech-culture-collide/)
- [CAN HE UNLOCK THE $9 BILLION WEAVE MARKET?](https://macventurecapital.com/can-unlock-9-billion-weave-market/)
- [Forbes: Choosing The Right Investor: More Science Than Art](https://macventurecapital.com/forbes-choosing-right-investor-science-art/)
- [MLT Rising Leader Spotlight – Trevor Thomas-Uribe](https://macventurecapital.com/mlt-rising-leader-spotlight-trevor-thomas-uribe/)
- [What would a venture capitalist say about that? Startups get a chance to find out](https://macventurecapital.com/venture-capitalist-say-startups-get-chance-find/)
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- [New VC in Residence Program Showcases Miami's Growing Interest in Entrepreneurship](https://macventurecapital.com/new-vc-residence-program-showcases-miamis-growing-interest-entrepreneurship/)
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- [Suzy Ryoo Joins Latest Kauffman Fellows Class](https://macventurecapital.com/suzy-ryoo-joins-latest-kauffman-fellows-class/)
- [“In Residence”, changing the face of venture capital & tech](https://macventurecapital.com/residence-changing-face-venture-capital-tech/)
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- [Cross Culture Ventures Leading The Charge On Developing Young VCs](https://macventurecapital.com/cross-culture-ventures-leading-charge-developing-young-vcs/)
- [Black Fellowship Students Headed From HBCUs to VC Boardrooms](https://macventurecapital.com/black-fellowship-students-headed-hbcus-vc-boardrooms/)
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- [Business Development](https://macventurecapital.com/Services/business-development/) - At MaC Venture Capital we partner our portfolio companies and founders with other companies with similar goals and values. Our network of corporate relationships serves as a playground for young companies looking to gain traction in the marketplace.
- [Public Policy Strategy & Government Relations](https://macventurecapital.com/Services/public-policy-strategy-government-relations/) - A 15-year history in politics has afforded us unique access and relationships to key decision makers in federal, state and local government. Equipped with extensive policy making experience and a sound understanding of how municipalities function, we help companies navigate complex regulatory environments.
- [Cultural Trend/ Behavioral Trend Research](https://macventurecapital.com/Services/cultural-trend-research/) - Cultural shifts are ever changing and move at the speed of light. Our cultural trend research gives our portfolio companies real time access to consumer behavior and trends that affect culture.
- [Communications, Marketing, Branding](https://macventurecapital.com/Services/marketing-branding/) - Every brand has a story to tell and if the company doesn’t control the narrative, someone else is usually controlling it for them. Our team of experienced film and television executives, creative directors and marketers have worked at developing concepts and experiences with top Hollywood studios and networks, accomplished production companies, startups and Fortune 500
- [Influencer Network](https://macventurecapital.com/Services/influencer-network/) - Our network of influencers spans across a network of musicians, athletes, digital-native talent, actors, talk show hosts, and others that move the needle in a major way. Although we firmly believe that product is the key to success, having influencers associated with a great product can often accelerate growth and create stickiness around a brand.
- [Operational Excellence](https://macventurecapital.com/Services/operational-excellence/) - We understand what it is like to build a company from the ground up and even lay the ground itself. Our team has been there. We offer our combined experience to serve as a resource so as a founder, you don't need to expend precious time reinventing the wheel. With diversified skills in management, finance, operations,

## Portfolio New

- [Taya](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/taya/)
- [Coval](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/coval/)
- [Pipe](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/pipe/) - Pipe is a financing platform built for SaaS companies to get instant access to non-dilutive cash flow to grow their business.
- [Finesse](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/finesse/) - A data-centric, direct-to-consumer clothing-retail company
- [swsh](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/swsh/)
- [Cypher AI](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/cypher-ai/)
- [Qvyon Technologies](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/qvyon-technologies/)
- [Feed](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/feed-inc/)
- [Critical Energy Systems](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/critical-energy-systems/)
- [Constellation](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/constellation/)
- [Cosmic Labs](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/cosmic-labs-technologies-inc/)
- [Chef Robotics](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/chef-robotics/)
- [Leapfrog Nuclear](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/leapfrog-nuclear/)
- [Standard Subsea](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/standard-subsea/)
- [Flexport](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/flexport/) - Flexport is a platform for global trade. The company makes it easy for businesses to move products by air, land, and sea around the world.
- [Powerline](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/powerline/)
- [Haiqu](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/haiqu/)
- [Bioqore](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/bioqore/)
- [Pure Poker](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/pure-poker/)
- [Scott AI](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/scott-ai/)
- [Finmile](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/fin/)
- [Antioch](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/antioch/)
- [Janta Power](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/janta-power/)
- [Astro Mechanica](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/astro-mechanica/)
- [Yumi](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/yumi/) - Yumi delivers high quality, fresh, and nutrient dense baby food to families’ homes through a weekly subscription service.
- [Era](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/era/)
- [Grid Raster](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/gridraster/) - GridRaster has developed a cloud platform to power truly immersive high-quality mixed reality on mobile devices, powered by edge cloud and vision-based 3D AI
- [FabricOS](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/fabricos/)
- [Threads](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/threads/) - Thread is helping teams move faster by building a better way to have discussions online.
- [Frontsight](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/frontsight/)
- [Carrot Credit](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/carrot/)
- [Onairos](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/onairos/)
- [Raise Robotics](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/raise-robotics/)
- [WayTrade](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/waytrade/)
- [WARP](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/warp/)
- [Truebill](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/truebill/) - Truebill makes it easy to optimize your spending, manage subscriptions, lower your bills, and stay on top of your financial life.
- [Xona](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/xona-space-systems/)
- [Wyvern](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/wyvern/)
- [Wonder Dynamics](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/wonder-dynamics/) - Wonder Dynamics' mission is to develop and combine AI technology with first-class storytelling.
- [Transpose](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/transpose/)
- [Thrive Market](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/thrive-market/) - Thrive Market is the first socially conscious online store offering the world's best-selling natural and organic products at wholesale prices.
- [Tempus Ex](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/tempus-ex/) - Building 3D data models of sporting events in real-time via image recognition and hybridized tracking.
- [Take Back the Mic](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/amp-global-technologies/)
- [Tactyc](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/tactyc/) - Tactyc is a SaaS analytics platform that instantly transforms spreadsheets into interactive web interfaces that enable smarter analysis and better decisions.
- [Stampede Ventures](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/stampede-ventures/) - Stampede is an entertainment content company founded by Greg Silverman, the former President of Warner Bros. Pictures
- [SoLo Funds](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/solo-funds/) - SoLo Funds is a mobile lending exchange connecting lenders and borrowers for the purpose of providing more affordable access to loans under $1,000.
- [SIMULATE](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/simulate/) - SIMULATE’s mission is to develop nutrition technology that advances nature’s codebase. SIMULATE’s first product, NUGGS, is a chicken nugget simulation made from plant inputs.
- [Seed Health](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/seed/) - Seed - pioneering the inquiry, application, and communication of microbiome science to improve human and planetary health.
- [Prembly](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/identitypass/)
- [PlayVS](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/playvs/) - PlayVS is the esports league that gives high school students the chance to compete for a state championship.
- [Phiar](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/phiar/) - Phiar is developing an AI-driven Augmented Reality navigation app for driving, with their super-efficient computer vision and deep learning breakthrough technology.
- [Our Place](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/our-place/) - Mission-driven e-commerce company that is reimagining kitchenware for your home. At Our Place, we believe in the power of home-cooking to bring people together.
- [MealMe](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/mealme/)
- [Mayvenn](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/mayvenn/) - Mayvenn enables hair stylists to sell products directly to their clients without the upfront costs and burdens of having inventory.
- [MACRO](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/macro/) - MACRO is a leading authoritative media brand representing the voice and perspectives of persons of color (POC).
- [Haxion](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/haxion-technologies/)
- [Firefly Health](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/firefly-health/) - Firefly Health is a virtual-first primary care alternative for working age Americans that provides continuity of care through 24/7 access to physician-led care teams.
- [FidoCure](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/fidocure/) - The One Health Company is a social impact company. We are the first to bring precision medicine, used in humans, to dogs with cancer.
- [FaZe Clan](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/faze-clan/) - FaZe Clan is the world's most dominant professional eSports and Pop-Gaming Team.
- [Epsilon3](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/epsilon3/) - Epsilon3 is the OS for spacecraft operations.
- [Dance Church](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/dance-church/)
- [Crate](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/crate/)
- [Boom  and Bucket](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/boom-bucket/)
- [Blavity](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/blavity/) - Blavity is a media company and lifestyle brand focused on empowering black millennials through original content, video, and unique experiences and activations.
- [Bev](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/bev/) - California Rosé made by Chicks.
- [Betty Labs](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/locker-rooms/) - Betty Labs is a forward-leaning team focused on creating the next generation of interactive live sports experiences. Their newest app, Locker Room, puts fans first and gives every fan a platform to talk about the teams and topics that are important to them.
- [Avala](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/avala/)
- [Atomic Industries](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/atomic-industries/)
- [Ajua](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/ajua/) - Ajua is Africa's first Integrated Customer Experience Company; connecting people and driving business growth across the continent through real-time insights.
- [Airspace](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/airspace-technologies/) - Airspace Technologies is a technology-enabled, time definite service provider: we take a modern approach to time critical shipments by integrating advanced technology, an expert staff, and services.
- [AfyaRekod](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/afyarekod/)
- [Plexchat](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/plexchat/) - Plexchat is a venture-backed company dedicated to building the premier tool for social coordination in mobile games.
- [Blok](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/blok/)
- [Firefly](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/firefly/) - Firefly is building the first mobility based Smart Screens - Smart Cities advertising and data platform that utilizes the ride share and gig economy for distribution and scale.
- [Citizen](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/citizen/) - Citizen is a platform for secure, frictionless authentication and information exchange.
- [Athena Security](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/athena-security/) - Athena Security is the only camera system that helps prevent crime through AI.
- [Hearth](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/shogun-aka-hearth/) - Shogun is a financial services company focused on the pay funding / home improvement market. The product is a personal loan engine that lives on top of home improvement marketplaces like Houzz.
- [Just Appraised](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/just-appraised/) - Just Appraised is streamlining the manual process to verify property transactions in seconds rather than days.
- [Phoenix Boring](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/arcbyt/) - ArcByt is a stealth construction company transforming how infrastructure is built.
- [Electric Capital](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/electric-capital/) - Electric Capital is a crypto asset management firm.
- [Runa](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/runa/) - Runa is a 100% cloud-based HR software built for companies in Latin America.
- [Whisper](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/whisper-ai/) - Whisper is a team of artificial intelligence, hearing care, hardware, and software experts coming together to solve the challenge of providing better hearing.
- [Formative](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/formative/) - Formative is a web-app for classrooms that allows teachers to give live assignments to students, allowing instant teaching adjustments and long-term student growth tracking to standards.
- [Wonderschool](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/wonderschool/) - Wonderschool is Airbnb for Preschool
- [Zigazoo](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/zigazoo/) - Zigazoo is healthier screen-time for kids.
- [StoreCash](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/storecash/) - StoreCash is cash for 200+ retailers on your phone
- [Farcast](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/utvate/) - Unlocking satellite internet capacity through user terminal innovation
- [Stears](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/stears/)
- [Starfish Space](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/starfish-space/)
- [Fam](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/fam/) - Fam is the best way to socialize on your phone in a way that's most similar to interacting in real life.
- [Mira](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/mira/) - Mira is uilding the most accessible headset to bring true augmented reality to the home, office, and classroom.
- [Everywhere Apparel](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/everywhere/) - EVERYWHERE is a material science technology company transforming waste into the building blocks of modern life.
- [Enttor](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/enttor/)
- [Cookbook](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/cookbook/)
- [Blaze](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/blaze/)
- [Freethink](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/freethink/) - Freethink is a video-first publishing brand focused on millenial leaders.
- [Players' Lounge](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/players-lounge/) - Players' Lounge provides instant eSports competitions -- play your favorite video games against anyone in the world for cash and prizes.
- [OnDeck](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/ondeck/) - Token Daily is a place to discover and discuss the latest in crypto.
- [Spill](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/spill/)
- [Aeon](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/aeon-industrial/)
- [Stoke](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/stoke-space-technologies/) - Building a future where earth and space are seamlessly connected.
- [Within](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/within/) - WITHIN is a virtual reality and augmented reality media and technology company.
- [Wild Earth](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/wild-earth-foods/) - Wild Earth is challenging the status quo of pet food with clean protein made without animal ingredients.
- [Whitespace](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/whitespace/)
- [Volta](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/volta-space-technologies/)
- [Voiceflow](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/voiceflow/) - Design, prototype, and publish voice apps. Create voice apps for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. No coding needed.
- [Vaunt](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/vaunt/) - Vaunt is a subscription video-on-demand and real time streaming network that allows influencers to self-distribute and monetize exclusive lifestyle content – providing superfans with close-up access to the personalities they idolize.
- [Stem Disintermedia](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/stem-disintermedia/) - Stem Disintermedia helps creators, artists, and musicians to collect digital revenue and enables them to track and share their earnings.
- [Remezcla](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/remezcla/) - Remezcla is considered the most influential media brand for Latino Millennials with national and international audience in the US, Latin America, and Spain. We operate as a digital publisher, creative agency, and entertainment company.
- [Public](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/public-com/) - Public makes the stock market social. Discover companies to believe in and invest with any amount of money.
- [Octane AI](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/octane-ai/) - Octane AI increases online store sales with Messenger marketing.
- [Mighty Bear Games](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/mighty-bear-games/) - Mighty Bear is a Singapore-based studio building the next generation of massively multiplayer online mobile games.
- [May Mobility](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/may-mobility/) - May Mobility's self-driving microtransit service makes short-distance travel safe, convenient, and personal, allowing people to move effortlessly around the areas where they live and work. In the process, they bring people closer together and help support local economies, making communities more vibrant and livable for everyone.
- [Mass Appeal](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/mass-appeal/) - Mass Appeal is a company documenting the cultural convergence of art, music, skate, and fashion.
- [Manticore Games](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/manticore-games/) - Located in San Mateo, Manticore Games is an independent developer of high quality hardcore multiplayer PC and console games and services. Manticore Games was established by industry veterans with experience in PC, console, mobile and VR games at Electronic Arts, Blizzard, Xfire, Trion Worlds, Crystal Dynamics, Zynga
- [Luo](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/luo/)
- [Koard](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/koard/)
- [Harper Wilde](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/harper-wilde/) - Harper Wilde delivers bra shopping without the B.S. - inspired by a Wilde idea that women deserve quality bras at fair prices.
- [Gimlet Media](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/gimlet/) - Gimlet is the HBO of podcasting--linking expert narrative story telling to podcasting experiences.
- [Genies](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/genies/) - Genies is a media and technology company focused on delivering relevant, timely information through your own personal avatar. Your Genie is the star of the show and the script is whatever happens in the world that day.
- [Fleet](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/fleet/) - Fleet is a mobility-as-a-Service software for enterprise transportation needs.
- [Exponential Markets](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/exponential-markets/)
- [Bolt](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/bolt/) - Bolt is an enterprise SaaS company focused on the e-commerce market. Their technology optimizes the entire check-out experience, replacing five different tools, causing on average 10% to 30% in new incremental revenue per customer.
- [BlocPower](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/blocpower/) - BlocPower uses data, thermodynamic models, structured finance, IoT and edge computing to make city buildings, greener, smarter and healthier
- [Beautycon](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/beautycon/) - BeautyCon is a lifestyle brand all things beauty and fashion.
- [Arine](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/arine/) - Arine is optimizing medications through their AI-driven Virtual Pharmacist platform
- [Tranquility](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/tranquility-ai/)
- [Evity](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/evity-ai-inc/)
- [Carta Healthcare](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/carta-healthcare-inc/) - Carta Healthcare is a Saas platform that describes the patient journey through the hospital in fine-grained detail by leveraging the data from existing IT systems.
- [Ox](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/ox/) - A Complete Fulfillment Platform Built for the Future of Supply Chain.
- [Flyby Robotics](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/flyby/) - Flyby Robotics is building modular, ML-enabled drones for industry and reconnaissance. The company's mission is to reshore America's drone fleet.
- [Cambium Carbon](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/cambium-carbon/)
- [Overtime](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/overtime/) - Overtime is a sports network for the next generation of fans.
- [Hooked](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/hooked/) - Hooked is redefining storytelling for the Snapchat generation.
- [ProphetX](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/prophetx/) - Peer to peer sports betting exchange.
- [G2 eSports](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/g2-esports/)
- [LIT Videobooks](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/lit-videobooks/) - LIT is a company redefining the way people consume books. LIT has reimagined bestselling non-fiction books with a new immersive video-based format, introducing the world’s first “videobooks.” Catering to the 65% of people that consider themselves visual learners, LIT allows people to binge watch non-fiction books in an entertaining, social and engaging way.
- [Big Cabal Media](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/big-cabal-media/)
- [Mansa](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/mansa/)
- [LOST iN](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/lost-in/)
- [Tappi](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/tappi/)
- [Walker & Company](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/walker-company/) - Walker & Company makes health and beauty simple for people of color.
- [Yobe](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/yobe/)
- [Tracflo](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/tracflo/)
- [Violet Labs](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/violet-labs/)
- [Swarm Aero](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/swarm-aero/)
- [Spartan](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/spartan/) - Spartan is building the next generation of autonomous sensors: transforming automotive radar into smart sensors with unparalleled capabilities and resolution.
- [Sequel](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/sequel/)
- [Safire](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/safire/)
- [Reema Health](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/reema-health/)
- [Radish Health](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/radish-health/)
- [Quilt Health](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/quilt-health/)
- [Purestream](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/purestream/) - A stock market built for institutional scale liquidity transfer
- [Preveta](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/preveta/) - Preveta creates a data-driven cancer care coordination platform for health care providers focused on improving patient outcomes.
- [Pareto](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/pareto/)
- [OCX Cognition](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/ocx-cognition/)
- [Nuview](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/nuview/)
- [Mahmee](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/mahmee/) - Mahmee is a prenatal and postpartum care management platform that partners with health systems and brands to deliver personalized, ongoing education and live support to new families everywhere.
- [Love Health](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/love-health/)
- [Korl](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/korl/)
- [Joon](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/joon/)
- [Hexium](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/hexium-2/)
- [Gradia Health](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/gradia-health/)
- [Galvanick](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/galvanick/)
- [Fun.xyz](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/fun-xyz/)
- [FullyRamped](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/fullyramped/)
- [Finli](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/finli/) - Finli is a comprehensive fintech platform that helps educators manage and scale their businesses.
- [Edge Delta](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/edge-delta/) - Edge Delta is a distributed analytics platform.
- [Cosmic Robotics](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/cosmic-robotics/)
- [Conifer](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/conifer/)
- [Buzz Solutions](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/buzz-solutions/)
- [Bridgefy](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/bridgefy/) - The Bridgefy technology makes mobile apps work without the Internet
- [Spleet](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/spleet/)
- [Shekel Mobility](https://macventurecapital.com/portfolio/shekel-mobility/)

## Team

- [Danny Brown](https://macventurecapital.com/team/danny-brown/) - Danny Brown is a Principal at MaC Venture Capital. Prior to MaC, he was Chief of Staff at Atom Factory, an LA-based talent management firm and angel fund founded by Troy Carter. There, he focused on leveraging their unique position at the intersection of media and technology on behalf of their portfolio. Simultaneously, Danny joined the
- [Juan Arias](https://macventurecapital.com/team/juan-arias/) - Juan is the FP&A & Operations Analyst at MaC Venture Capital, where he works closely with the firm’s leadership on financial modeling, firm operations, and strategic initiatives that support the investment team and strengthen the firm’s platform across fundraising, portfolio support, and internal operations. Prior to joining MaC, Juan began his career at EY as
- [Michael Palank](https://macventurecapital.com/team/michael-palank/) - Michael Palank has been General Partner at MaC Venture Capital since its inception in January 2019. At MaC, Michael focuses on seed-stage consumer and enterprise startup investing across a number of sectors. Prior, he was General Partner at M Ventures, a Los Angeles and Bay Area based early-stage venture fund. Michael was a member of
- [Marlon Nichols](https://macventurecapital.com/team/marlon-nichols/) - Marlon Nichols is the co-founder and managing general partner of MaC Venture Capital, a leading seed-stage firm renowned for backing visionary founders who redefine industries. Under his leadership, MaC has grown into one of North America’s largest seed-stage venture firms, surpassing $600 million in assets under management (AUM). In October 2024, the firm announced the
- [Jennifer Randle](https://macventurecapital.com/team/jennifer-randle/) - Jennifer is the COO at MaC Venture Capital, where she leverages her expertise to enhance operational efficiency and provide strategic insights. Prior to her role a MaC, she held key positions in private equity and venture capital, including EVP of Finance and Operations at The Chernin Group and roles at Century Park Capital Partners and
- [Adrian Fenty](https://macventurecapital.com/team/adrian-fenty/) - Adrian Fenty is the founding managing partner at MaC Venture Capital. Prior to MaC, Adrian was co-founder and Managing Partner at M. Ventures and Special Advisor to Andreessen Horowitz. He began his tech career as a consultant to Rosetta Stone, EverFi and several software startups. Fenty is a former two-term city Councilmember and Mayor in
- [Dela Adedze](https://macventurecapital.com/team/dela-adedze/) - Dela is an investor at MaC Venture Capital, where he partners with founders building bold, category-defining companies. Before joining MaC, he worked at Village Capital in Washington, DC, helping design and launch the Finance Forward 2019 US program—an incubator for startups tackling challenges in financial health, economic mobility, and community resilience. He later joined the
- [Charles D. King](https://macventurecapital.com/team/charles-king/) - Charles D. King casts the overall vision, mission and strategic goals as Founder & CEO of MACRO, a multi-platform media company representing the voice and perspectives of people of color. The company’s business verticals include MACRO Film Studios and MACRO Television Studios—that finance, develop and produce theatrical and streaming features and premium television, and Brand
- [Oceana Sweet](https://macventurecapital.com/team/oceana-sweet/) - Oceana Sweet is an Executive Assistant and Office Manager at MaC Venture Capital. Prior to this role, Oceana provided support to the Chief of People at B Capital, demonstrating her ability to excel in fast-paced, high-impact environments. Oceana is an administrative support professional with extensive experience in managing office operations, coordinating human resources, overseeing full-cycle
- [Livi Grant](https://macventurecapital.com/team/livi-grant/) - Livi Grant is an investor at MaC Venture Capital. She began her career working across early-stage investing and corporate innovation. Prior to joining MaC, she was an investor on the enterprise software team at Greycroft, where she supported early-stage sourcing and diligence across sectors, including fintech and climate tech. Before Greycroft, Livi was a business

## Company

- [Psych Hub](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/psych-hub/) - The most comprehensive online platform of mental health education in the world.
- [Cue](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/cue/) - Cue Health is a health technology company that develops and manufactures professional and consumer medical diagnostics.
- [UTVATE](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/utvate/) - UTVATE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences,
- [Antara Health](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/antara-health/)
- [BlocPower](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/blocpower/) - BlocPower’s mission is to analyze, finance, and install energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies in buildings in low-income communities. Working closely with community leaders and institutions, BlocPower gathers 4 or more small- and medium-sized enterprises (such as non-profits, houses of worship, schools, and multi-family residences) in financially underserved communities into a “Bloc.” These “Blocs” reduce
- [Seed](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/seed/) - Pioneering the inquiry application, and communication of microbiome science to improve human and planetary health
- [Ajua](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/ajua/) - Produces a mobile survey technology connected to mobile network operators giving access to over 200 million users
- [PlayVS](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/playvs/) - Esports league that gives high school the chance to compete for a state championship
- [Phiar](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/phiar/) - Developing an AI-driven AR navigation app for driving, w/ their super-efficient computer vision and deep learning breakthrough technology
- [Good Money](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/good-money/) - Is a disruptive no-fee mobile first banking platform w/ a positive yield on stablecoin deposits and interoperability between fiat and crypto
- [Catalyte](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/catalyte/) - Uses AI to identify individuals, regardless of backgrounds, who have innate potential + cognitive ability to be great software developers
- [Zero](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/zero/) - Zero waste groceries, delivered fast.
- [Firefly Health](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/firefly-health/) - Is a virtual-first primary care alternative for working age Americans that provides continuity of care through 24/7 access to physician-led care teams.
- [Airspace technologies](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/airspace-technologies/) - Technology-enabled, time definite service provider: we take a modern approach to time critical shipments by integrating advanced technology, an expert staff, and services
- [Afrostream](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/afrostream/) - Afrostream is subscription video on demand (SVOD), which provides millions of fans with unlimited access to African, African-American, and Caribbean premium content.
- [Blavity](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/blavity/) - Media company and lifestyle brand focused on empowering black millenials through original content and, video, unique experiences and activations
- [Codeverse](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/codeverse/) - World’s first fully interactive classroom, real development environment and full programming language designed just to teach kids how to code
- [FaZe Clan](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/faze-clan/) - World’s first dominant professional eSports and Pop-Gaming team
- [Fair](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/fair/) - Let’s you get the exact car you want entirely on your phone and turn it in any time
- [Firefly](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/firefly/) - Building first mobility based smart screens--smart cities advertising and data platform that utilizes the ride share and gig economy for distribution and scale.
- [Gimlet](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/gimlet/) - Gimlet is the HBO of podcasting--linking expert narrative story telling to podcasting experiences.
- [Hingeto](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/hingeto/) - Hingeto is a commerce platform that enables clothing brands and celebrities to create and sell product without any inventory risk.
- [LendStreet](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/lendstreet/) - Lending platform for debt restructuring and refinancing
- [Mahmee](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/mahmee/) - A prenatal and post-partum care mgmt platform that partners w/ health systems and brands to deliver personalized, ongoing education and live support to new families everywhere.
- [Mayvenn](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/mayvenn/) - Enables hair stylists to sell products directly to clients w/o upfront costs and burdens of having inventory
- [mSurvey](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/msurvey/) - mSurvey produces a mobile survey technology connected to mobile network operators giving access to over 200 million users.
- [One Preschool](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/one-preschool/) - One Preschool is Airbnb for Preschool
- [RealBlocks](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/realblocks/) - Blockchain-powered technology platform that allows for seamless fundraising and investing in RE
- [Reply yes](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/reply-yes/) - ReplyYes is the conversational commerce platform for lifestyle retailers and brands.
- [Sidestep](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/sidestep/) - Sidestep enables mobile ordering of concert merchandise so fans can skip the line and enjoy the show
- [Skurt](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/skurt/) - The fastest way to rent a car and have it delivered right to your door. Say goodbye to long lines and paperwork.
- [Solo Funds](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/solo-funds/) - Mobile lending exchange connecting lenders and borrowers for the purpose of providing more affordable access to loans under $1k
- [Thrive Market](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/thrive-market/) - Thrive Market is the first socially conscious online store offering the world's best-selling natural and organic products at wholesale prices.
- [Wonderschool](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/wonderschool/)
- [Yumi](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/yumi/) - Delivers high quality, fresh, nutrient dense baby food to families’ homes through a weekly subscription service
- [Long Game](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/long-game/) - Long Game is the mobile game that helps users get on the right financial path, using personalized missions, games and chances to win real money to motivate users achieve their financial goals.
- [Wonder Dynamics](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/wonder-dynamics/)
- [Ocean Freight Exchange](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/ocean-freight-exchange/) - OFE's AI-driven marketplace services the non-containerized Dry Bulk, Oil Tanker, and Gas freight markets. Our focus is on raw commodities such as 20,000-200,000 metric tons of grain, iron ore, coal, and oil.
- [Manticore Games](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/manticore-games/) - Manticore Games is the developer of Core, a platform and community to build, share, and play online games.
- [Carta Healthcare Inc.](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/carta-healthcare-inc/) - Carta empowers healthcare providers to make data-driven improvements to clinical and operational effectiveness.
- [Caffeine](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/caffeine/) - Caffeine is a new way for you and your friends to enjoy and create live gaming, entertainment, and creative arts broadcasts.
- [Bev](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/bev/) - California Rosé made by Chicks.
- [Artie](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/artie/) - Artie is a platform for next-gen mobile games that can be shared and played instantly inside popular social apps.
- [AI Foundation](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/ai-foundation/) - By making it possible for everyone to have their own AI, we're putting control back in the hands of individuals and unlocking the limits of humanity.
- [May Mobility](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/may-mobility/) - Self-driving microtransit service makes short-distance travel safe, convenient, and personal allowing people to move effortlessly around the areas where they live and work. In the process, the bring closer together and help support local economies, making communities more vibrant.
- [Voiceflow](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/voiceflow/) - Design, prototype, and publish voice apps. Create voice apps for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. No coding needed.
- [Citizen](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/citizen/) - LA mobility network of electric scooters that connects people in simple, fun, ecological way
- [Edge Delta](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/edge-delta/) - Distributed Analytics platform
- [Arcbyt](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/arcbyt/) - Stealth construction company transforming how infrastructure is built
- [4thMVMT](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/4thmvmt/) - Activates human potential by empowering people to own and operate businesses
- [Within](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/within/) - WITHIN is a virtual reality and augmented reality media and technology company.
- [Wild Earth Foods](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/wild-earth-foods/) - Wild Earth is challenging the status quo of pet food with clean protein made without animal ingredients.
- [Runa](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/runa/) - Runa is a 100% cloud-based HR software built for companies in Latin America.
- [Freethink](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/freethink/) - Freethink is a video-first publishing brand focused on millenial leaders.
- [One Health Company](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/one-health-company/) - The One Health Company is a social impact company. We are the first to bring precision medicine, used in humans, to dogs with cancer.
- [Genies](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/genies/) - Genies is a media and technology company focused on delivering relevant, timely information through your own personal avatar. Your Genie is the star of the show and the script is whatever happens in the world that day.
- [Octane AI](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/octane-ai/) - Octane AI increases online store sales with Messenger marketing.
- [Mira](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/mira/) - Mira is uilding the most accessible headset to bring true augmented reality to the home, office, and classroom.
- [Mighty Bear Games](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/mighty-bear-games/) - Mighty Bear is a Singapore-based studio building the next generation of massively multiplayer online mobile games.
- [Gamelynx](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/gamelynx/)
- [FanAI](https://macventurecapital.com/jobs/fanai/)

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