SpaceX backer 137 Ventures raises $700M for two growth-stage funds

SpaceX backer 137 Ventures raises $700M for two growth-stage funds

VC firm 137 Ventures has raised over $700 million to back growth-stage startups. Its portfolio includes SpaceX, Anduril, Hadrian.

SpaceX backer 137 Ventures closes $700M to invest in high-impact tech companies

137 Ventures, the San Francisco-based growth firm that has backed SpaceX across roughly two dozen rounds since 2010, has closed more than $700 million in two new funds, bringing total assets under management to more than $15 billion. The raise comes as SpaceX is expected to pursue a public listing this year at a valuation that could exceed $1 trillion, and 137 Ventures, which now owns more than 1% of the company with a stake valued in excess of …

Grant funding: An untapped source of growth | Accountants Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich & Thetford

For many business owners, the conversation about growth funding often begins and ends with debt and equity, but many miss the benefits of grants. Both loans and outside investment have a legitimate place in a well-structured funding strategy, but grants… The post Grant funding: An untapped source of growth appeared first on Accountants Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich & Thetford - Knights Lowe.

Grant funding: An often-overlooked source of capital for UK businesses

When business owners consider raising capital for growth, the conversation typically centres on two familiar options – bank lending and outside investment. However, there is a third avenue that is frequently underutilised and one that carries none of the financial obligations associated with debt or equity. Grant funding represents a meaningful opportunity for many UK businesses, yet it remains one of the least explored sources of capital availa…

Grant funding: An untapped source of growth

For many business owners, the conversation about growth funding often begins and ends with debt and equity, but many miss the benefits of grants. Both loans and outside investment have a legitimate place in a well-structured funding strategy, but grants can offer a different approach to scaling your business. According to smallbusiness.co.uk, more than 150 grants are currently available to UK businesses, spanning a diverse range of sectors, acti…