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Robinhood has submitted a confidential registration for its second venture fund, RVII, which will focus on early-stage and growth-stage startups. This fund aims to provide retail investors access to private investments, addressing a gap in startup funding opportunities traditionally reserved for accredited investors.
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- Robinhood is preparing to launch its second venture fund, RVII, following the success of its first fund, RVI.
- RVII will invest in early-stage and growth-stage startups, expanding beyond the late-stage companies in its inaugural fund.
- The fundraising target for RVII has not been disclosed, while the first fund aimed for $1 billion but raised several hundred million less.
- RVI has performed well, with its share price more than doubling since its debut on the NYSE.
- The funds are designed to allow non-accredited investors to participate in startup investments, which have typically been restricted to wealthy individuals.
- Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev envisions a future where retail investors can participate in early funding rounds, potentially changing how startups secure initial capital.
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