This Week in Startups Katie Haun's $1.5B web3 fund, Yuga Labs worth $4B, Apple's BNPL play + ChroniFI's Ben Miller | E1416
Mar 24, 2022
Ben Miller, the Founder and CEO of ChroniFI, shares insights on creating a consumer software tool aimed at financial independence. He highlights the importance of aligning spending with personal values for better financial health. The conversation also touches on the latest trends in tech and finance, including Apple's potential move into banking, the rise of web3 investments, and privacy challenges within emerging technologies. With a focus on financial literacy, Miller's approach empowers individuals to manage their financial futures more effectively.
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Katie Haun's Record-Breaking Fund
- Katie Haun's $1.5B Web3 fund is the largest debut fund ever raised by a solo VC.
- This signals a potential tipping point for female founders in the venture capital industry.
Yuga Labs' Metaverse Bet
- Yuga Labs, creator of Bored Ape NFTs, raised $450M at a $4B valuation, backed by Andreessen Horowitz.
- They plan to launch a metaverse game, betting on NFT integration in gaming.
Yuga Labs' Leaked Financials
- A leaked pitch deck suggests Yuga Labs had $137M in revenue and 95% margins in 2021.
- This raises questions about the sustainability of NFT trading cards and potential market manipulation.