Startup Monday Issue: 10 news to follow this week in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 36–19 April 2021)

Despite a challenging year in the cannabis industry, venture investors poured over $2.3 billion into cannabis startup in 2019, up from $1.5 billion in 2018.

Startup Monday Issue (Issue 35–12 April 2021): Latest tech trends and news happening in the global startup ecosystem!

 Global funding last quarter hit an all-time high, marking the first single quarter to reach above $100 billion, according to Crunchbase data. In the first quarter of 2021, global venture investments reached $125 billion, a 50 percent increase quarter over quarter and a whopping 94 percent increase year over year, Crunchbase data shows. 

Startup Monday Issue (Issue 34–6 April 2021): Latest tech trends and news happening in the global startup ecosystem!

 Some of Europe’s biggest tech companies are calling for a 100 billion-euro ($118 billion) fund to kick-start the creation of regional champions in green technology, science-driven startups and other new industries. The leaders of around 35 unicorns and startups including Blablacar, FacilityLive and Cabify.

Startup Monday Issue (Issue 33–29 March 2021): Latest tech trends and news happening in the global startup ecosystem!

 ServiceTitan, the world’s leading provider of software for the trades, today announced a $500 million round at an $8.3 billion valuation. The round was led by Tiger Global Management and Sequoia Capital Global Equities with participation from H.I.G. Growth Partners.