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Point72 Ventures
Coverage of Point72 Ventures in the Nexus archive.
- The VC firm behind Shopify is doubling down on robotics and defense
Felicis, the VC firm behind Shopify, has hired Graham Littlehale as a partner to invest in robotics, defense, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing. The move reflects renewed venture interest in hard-tech startups, with Felicis backing companies like CoreWeave, Crusoe, and Skild AI.
- Blockworks Acquires Messari in Deal Highlighting Crypto’s Data Consolidation Race
Blockworks has acquired Messari in a deal highlighting the consolidation of the crypto data market, paying over $10 million—a steep discount from Messari’s $300 million valuation. The acquisition combines two major crypto data platforms, with Messari's CEO Diran Li joining Blockworks. The deal reflects broader industry challenges and a trend of increased M&A activity in the crypto sector.