Startups Weekly: Different paths on the road to liquidity
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Every published round B Capital took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspace | Series A | 4 Jul 2023 | $6m | Lead | SmartCompany (7 Jul 2023), SmartCompany (5 Jul 2023), Our Innovation Fund, Investible portfolio |
Companies B Capital has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspace | 4 Jul 2023, Series A | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for B Capital, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies B Capital has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal B Capital did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Saverin | Founder | SmartCompany (7 Jul 2023), SmartCompany (5 Jul 2023), Our Innovation Fund |
Stories naming B Capital. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
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