Venture Capital Shifts: New Funds and Strategic Partnerships

Explore the latest in venture capital as SamVed launches a $50 million fund for Indian tech startups, and Latitud relaunches its fellowship to boost Latin American innovators. Discover how Matchory's €6 million financing round is transforming supply chains, and why startups are increasingly turning to corporate venture capital for strategic growth. This episode offers insights into the evolving funding landscape and the opportunities it presents for emerging entrepreneurs.

Sources:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/samved-launches-usd-50-mn-fund-to-back-early-stage-tech/485908
https://www.contxto.com/en/news/latitud-relaunches-its-latitud-fellowship-program-to-support-early-stage-latin-american-startups/
https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/01/procuretech-startup-matchory-announces-e6-million-financing-round/
https://tech.eu/2025/01/21/why-startups-are-turning-to-cvcs-like-inmotion-ventures-amid-shifting-vc-dynamics/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) SamVed Launches USD 50 Mn Fund to Back Early-Stage Tech Startups in India
(00:03:51) Latitud relaunches its Latitud Fellowship program to support early-stage Latin American startups
(00:06:33) ProcureTech startup Matchory announces €6 million financing round
(00:09:57) Why startups are turning to CVCs like InMotion Ventures amid shifting VC dynamics