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Spotlight: Tanvi Lal

Tanvi Lal is an investor at Intuit Ventures and co-founder of VC Unleashed, a global nonprofit focused on increasing racial diversity in venture capital through education and community-building. A Berkeley Haas MBA and former consultant at Deloitte, she transitioned into VC through roles at mission-driven fintechs and top early-stage firms like Concrete Rose Capital and Cowboy Ventures.

Named one of NYC Fintech Women’s 2023 Inspiring Fintech Females, Tanvi is passionate about backing innovative fintech startups and creating space for underrepresented voices in VC. She brings a strong operator’s lens to investing, having worked closely with early-stage founders, and emphasizes founder relationships, market differentiation, and efficient growth as key investment pillars. Through both her professional role and her nonprofit work, she is helping to build a more inclusive and impactful venture ecosystem.

Trending Stories

AI's Billion-Dollar Boom: March 2025 Sees Surge in Unicorns and Exits

🦄 In March 2025, the venture capital landscape witnessed a significant uptick, with 11 new unicorns emerging and over $200 billion added through up rounds. This surge was predominantly driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, signaling a robust rebound in startup valuations and exit activities. The momentum suggests that AI is not only reshaping industries but also revitalizing investor confidence in high-growth sectors.

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Engineering Meets AI: MIT Startup Secures $7.6M to Automate Design Processes

🤖 An MIT-born startup has raised $7.6 million to revolutionize engineering by integrating AI into design workflows. This funding aims to streamline complex engineering tasks, enhancing efficiency and innovation across industries. The move underscores a growing trend of leveraging artificial intelligence to automate and optimize technical processes.

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Women in Business

Sneha Sivakumar & Anushka Nijhawan: Pioneering AI in Web Testing

🧠 Yale graduates Sneha Sivakumar and Anushka Nijhawan have secured $4.5 million in seed funding for their startup, Spur. The company utilizes AI agents to automate website bug testing, allowing users to create test cases in plain language. The round was led by Liz Wessel of First Round Capital, with participation from Pear VC’s Mar Hershenson, Neo’s Ali Partovi, and other tech industry angels. ​

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Alison Duncan: Breaking Barriers at EY UK

🏛️ Alison Duncan has been appointed as the new chairwoman of EY's UK business, marking the first time the firm is led by two women, alongside UK managing partner Anna Anthony. Duncan's promotion comes after over three decades with the firm and signifies a step forward in gender representation at the highest levels of the accounting industry. ​

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Ananya Birla: From Music to Business Leadership

🎤 Ananya Birla, once known for her music, has transitioned into a formidable business leader. In 2025, she was featured on the cover of ELLE India's Impact Issue, celebrating her ventures in finance, technology, and beauty. Her microfinance company, Svatantra Microfin, has expanded to 20 states with over 1,500 branches, serving millions. Additionally, she launched Birla Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd., introducing premium brands like LOVETC and Contraband, aiming to redefine India's beauty industry.

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Startup metrics can be confusing — for both investors trying to make smart bets and founders aiming to tell a compelling story with their data. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Which numbers actually matter?” or “What does ‘good’ even look like?”, we’ve got you covered. Join us on Thursday, May 1st, at 12pm ET for an interactive webinar on Assessing Startup Metrics. Led by Columbia Business School professor, Angela Lee, this session will help you cut through the noise and focus on what really matters. (RSVP Here)

Van Wickle Ventures x Mark Goldberg (founder of Chemistry VC and former partner @ Index Ventures) - April 24 at 5pm ET (RSVP Here)

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