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Amazon introduces $150 million Catalytic Capital to help fund entrepreneurs

Paul Hill — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:16:01 +0000

Amazon has begun funnelling $150 million through venture capital funds to businesses run by under-represented people. It hopes the effort will help grow these businesses and provide new jobs. Read more...

Microsoft's venture fund M12 broadens coverage to India

Hamza Jawad — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:54:01 +0000

M12, Microsoft's venture capital arm, will be extending its investments to India. The first startup that will be invested in under this expansion is Innovaccer, a healthcare data platform company. Read more...

2K: Microtransactions are a choice, not a force

Usama Jawad — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 04:50:01 +0000

A 2K executive has stated that microtransactions are an unfortunate reality in modern gaming, but are "a choice, not a force", since most seemingly out-of-reach items can also be achieved by grinding. Read more...

Microsoft's VC arm M12 announces $4 million contest to fund women-led startups

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:18:01 +0000

M12, Microsoft's venture fund, in collaboration with EQT Ventures and SVB Financial Group has announced the Female Founders Competition for women leaders, with a total of $4 million in winnings. Read more...