Topic: pre-seed investing
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Meridian Ventures Launches $35M Fund for MBA-Deferred Founders
Meridian Ventures, founded by Devon Gethers and Karlton Haney, raised a $35 million fund for pre-seed and seed-stage startups, born from their deferred MBA experience at Harvard. The firm targets U.S.-based enterprise technology founders who deferred their MBAs, challenging the Silicon Valley bel...
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FIRSTPICK Raises €25M Second Fund to Back Baltic Startups
FIRSTPICK has closed a €25 million second fund to invest in Baltic pre-seed and inception-stage startups, with initial tickets of €100,000-€500,000 and support from local entrepreneurs and state institutions. The fund's strategy focuses on backing unconventional founders and AI-first software com...
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AI Startups Secure Higher Valuations in Seed Funding
In early 2026, AI startup valuations have surged dramatically, with a $10 million seed round now commanding a $40-45 million valuation as investor enthusiasm concentrates almost exclusively on the sector. Large venture firms are pushing into earlier funding stages, intensifying competition, infla...
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