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NBA vet Omri Casspi launches $250M fund for his $800M VC firm

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Omri Casspi, a former NBA player, has successfully transitioned into venture capital with his firm Swish Ventures. The firm is now launching a new $250 million fund, bringing its total assets under management to $800 million. Casspi has a track record of investing in successful startups, including Cognition and Eon. AI

IMPACT This funding round for Swish Ventures, which has invested in AI companies like Cognition, could signal continued investment in AI startups.

RANK_REASON Significant venture capital fund launch by a notable individual. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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NBA vet Omri Casspi launches $250M fund for his $800M VC firm

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Hank Tucker, Forbes Staff ·

    How NBA Journeyman Omri Casspi Built An $800 Million Venture Capital Firm

    Former NBA role player Omri Casspi has already scored with investments in startups like Cognition and Eon. Now, his Swish Ventures is launching a $250 million fund.

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