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Connections Newsletter #2
In this newsletter, we have provided a quick update on both funds, some commentary on the venture space and markets in general, as well as a full quarterly report.
Bill Manby featured on the Lay of the Land Podcast
Our Managing Partner Bill Manby was recently featured on the Lay of the Land Podcast.
Interstate Fusion Ventures expands its ability to link bi-coastal communities with the addition of three new Advisors.
Interstate Fusion Ventures (IFV), the first VC firm with the unique vision to link bi-coastal venture communities to Northeast, Ohio (NEO) is proud to announce it has expanded its Advisory Committee team to include three new members, Tom Lenehan, Nathaniel Krasnoff, and Farooq Abbasi.
Interstate Fusion Venture’s latest investment in UGen is another validation of the founder’s vision
UGen is a healthcare technology company, based in Virginia Beach and marks the 4th investment for Fund II since its initial close, at the end of 2022.
Connections Newsletter #1
Thank you for believing in the mission of Interstate Fusion Ventures and helping us by connecting the coasts to Northeast Ohio. This newsletter will highlight our year along with some portfolio company spotlights and provide a glimpse into 2023, from a Venture Capital perspective.
VC Roundtable Highlights
Interstate Fusion Ventures (IFV) held a VC Roundtable meeting in June. Founding & Managing Partner Bill Manby sparked conversations around essential issues the VC market faces today. It was an intriguing dialogue with many insights that are worth sharing.
The Future of Society
Two short months after we invested in Society Brands, the company announced its first institutional capital raise of $204 million.