George Moriarty

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Senior Editor, Axios Pro Deals at Axios

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What new funds succeed

1 week ago | axios.com | George Moriarty

Individual VCs continue to break out on their own, despite an ongoing shift of institutional LP commitments away from first-time funds. Why it matters: These investors see an opportunity to stand out through a focus on specialized sectors. Driving the news: Former Sequoia partner Matt Miller announced in April he was raising a $300 million fund focused on Series B and C rounds in European AI and B2B startups.
Exclusive: Wealth management tool for startup founders

Sep 10, 2024 | axios.com | George Moriarty

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentIllustration: Rebecca Zisser/AxiosIsrael-based Aption raised $2.4 million in pre-seed funding for its founder-focused equity management tool, CEO Alon Zieve tells Axios exclusively. Why it matters: Venture-backed founders and their executives and early employees often find themselves excessively concentrated in their own equity. How it works: Aption creates pools from these equity holders.
Tech giants face emissions reality

Jul 8, 2024 | axios.com | George Moriarty

Google's latest environmental report presents AI's dual reality â the hope it can aid the global warming fight and the impact of its thirst for energy. Why it matters: This is the second tech giant, following Microsoft, to reveal AI's emissions challenges. Driving the news: The company's report says it's ended the mass purchase of cheap carbon offsets, stopped claiming its operations are carbon neutral, and now aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Year of the Girl Dad

Apr 16, 2024 | axios.com | George Moriarty

Girl dads: Seize your momentShare on facebook (opens in new window)Share on twitter (opens in new window)Share on linkedin (opens in new window)Share on email (opens in new window)Illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/AxiosIn a news meeting last week, ahead of the NCAA women's final, an Axios colleague asked, "Is this the year of the Girl Dad?" It is, and fellas, let's not miss the moment.
Gigs hires head of fintech

Apr 16, 2024 | axios.com | George Moriarty

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentGigs hires head of fintechShare on facebook (opens in new window)Share on twitter (opens in new window)Share on linkedin (opens in new window)Share on email (opens in new window)Rishi Sachdeva, Gigs head of fintech. Photo courtesy of GigsExit Content PreviewGigs, a telecom-as-a-service platform, hired Rishi Sachdeva from Stripe as its head of fintech.
99 Cents Only liquidates in bankruptcy

Apr 8, 2024 | axios.com | George Moriarty

Axios Pro Exclusive Content99 Cents Only hits end of the roadShare on facebook (opens in new window)Share on twitter (opens in new window)Share on linkedin (opens in new window)Share on email (opens in new window)A 99 Cents Only store in Los Angeles. Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty ImagesExit Content PreviewAfter years of struggles, 99 Cents Only Stores has filed for bankruptcy and will wind down operations.
Health tech AI needs to improve data efficiency

Feb 15, 2024 | solomonpartners.com | George Moriarty

Health tech investors at Axios BFD in Miami Tuesday say they're not excited by more data. They get jazzed by better data. Why it matters: Health tech is already drowning in data. The AI opportunity is to improve how it's managed. State of play: Unanimously, attendees said that the days of TAM plays are gone, and the deals that get their attention focus on taking advantage of the troves of information.
Health tech AI needs to improve data efficiency

Feb 15, 2024 | axios.com | George Moriarty

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentAI in health tech: More efficiency > more dataShare on facebook (opens in new window)Share on twitter (opens in new window)Share on linkedin (opens in new window)Share on email (opens in new window)Health tech expert voice table at Axios BFD Miami. Photo: Ledd Villamarzo, EDIN STUDIOSExit Content PreviewHealth tech investors at Axios BFD in Miami Tuesday say they're not excited by more data. They get jazzed by better data.
Daylight in health tech deals market

Feb 14, 2024 | axios.com | George Moriarty

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentDaylight in health tech deals marketShare on facebook (opens in new window)Share on twitter (opens in new window)Share on linkedin (opens in new window)Share on email (opens in new window)Participants at the Health Tech Expert Voices panel. Photo: Ledd Villamarzo, Edin StudiosExit Content PreviewDawn has broken for health tech dealmakers, said attendees at the Health Tech Expert Voices lunch at BFD Miami on Tuesday, but that doesn't mean all is clear.
AI has overtaken fintech discussions, say professionals at Axios' Expert Voices

Oct 13, 2023 | axios.com | George Moriarty

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentExpert Voices: "There is no conversation that doesn't lead to AI"Share on facebook (opens in new window)Share on twitter (opens in new window)Share on linkedin (opens in new window)Share on email (opens in new window)Axios Pro's Expert Voices fintech roundtable / Photo: Steven Duarte for AxiosExit Content PreviewAI has overtaken fintech discussions, according to 19 professionals gathered at Axios' Expert Voices breakfast Thursday.