Tag: Venture capital

Energy PolicyGovernment Operations

White House Eliminates CDFI Fund Staff: Impact on Small Business Capital Access

The White House administration has eliminated all staff positions at the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, a crucial small business capital program. This sweeping Treasury Department reduction removes 1,400 positions, potentially devastating economic development in underserved communities across the United States.

The White House administration has executed sweeping personnel reductions at the Treasury Department, eliminating the entire staff behind a critical small business capital program. The decision to dismantle the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund workforce represents one of the most significant cuts to federal economic development programs in recent history.

Massive Treasury Department Staff Elimination

by Aaron Blake
Arts and EntertainmentStartups

Nvidia’s AI Startup Investments: Building an Ecosystem Through Strategic Funding

Nvidia has dramatically accelerated its AI startup investments, participating in 50 venture deals in 2025 alone. The chipmaker’s strategic funding spans OpenAI, xAI, Mistral AI, and emerging competitors, positioning Nvidia at the center of artificial intelligence innovation.

Nvidia’s AI investment strategy has become one of the most significant forces shaping the artificial intelligence landscape, with the company participating in 50 venture capital deals already in 2025 according to recent analysis. The GPU manufacturer’s aggressive funding approach extends far beyond simply selling chips, representing a calculated effort to build and dominate the entire AI ecosystem through strategic startup investments.

Nvidia’s accelerating investment pace

by Gabriel Novak