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🚀 Disrupting the VC Giants: Meet the Trailblazers of 2024! 🌟 Discover why smaller venture capital firms might be outperforming the heavyweights, and dive into the accomplishments of five VC mavens and trendsetters to watch this year: 👨💼 Artem Sokolov & SKL.vc: Pioneering tech investments with a decade's worth of expertise and over 40 companies under his belt. 🌉 Kevin Hartz & A* Capital: From Xoom and Eventbrite to shaping the future of startups, Hartz is a serial entrepreneur turning midas touch into capital gains. 🌟 Alana Goyal & Base Case Capital: Celebrated on Forbes' 30 under 30, she's crafting a new narrative in venture capital with her innovative firm. 🌍 Planet A Ventures: Revolutionizing green investments, they're the first in Europe to integrate science core into their eco-conscious startup evaluations. 🔍 Wiktor Namysł & Orbit Capital: Championing regional growth in Central and Eastern Europe, while zooming in on the potential of tech and software newcomers. 💼 Read more on my blog and join the conversation about the dynamic VC landscape of 2024! #VentureCapital #InnovationLeaders #StartupTrends #SustainableInvesting #EmergingMarkets

"It's not a matter of money; it's a matter of time." In a recent episode of Tech Salescraft, Yuval Avni, Managing General Partner at Crescendo Venture Partners shared his deep insights into the intricate landscape of venture capital and the startup ecosystem. 🚀 Drawing from extensive experience in VC, Yuval discussed how Crescendo Ventures strategically supports early-stage startups, particularly in the crucial "seed2" phase, helping them secure the necessary time and resources to achieve market traction and stability. Dive into our latest blog for an in-depth exploration of how proactive investment, data-driven decisions, and robust founder evaluations are vital in nurturing the next generation of successful companies. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eRu_j-Nd #VentureCapital #StartupSuccess #TechSalesRecruitment #TechSalescraft #TechSalesBlog

Exciting news from the European startup ecosystem! 🚀 Plural, the forward-thinking venture capital firm, has secured a whopping €400M to invest in early-stage startups. With a track record of supporting innovative sectors like AI, tech frontiers, and climate solutions, Plural continues to empower visionary founders with not only funds but invaluable operational expertise. Spearheaded by the entrepreneurial power trio - Taavet Hinrikus, Sten Tamkivi, and Ian Hogarth, Plural is set to accelerate the growth of Europe's most promising ventures. Dive into the details of their latest monumental funding round. 💡💼 #VentureCapital #EuropeanStartups #Innovation #PluralFundInvestment

What’s the VC landscape like in 2024, compared to the last two years? Join #Hub71’s enlightening fireside chat on May 7th, 3:00 to 4:00 PM, with Shirley Romig, Chief Accelerator Investment Officer, Techstars, Michael Lints, Partner, Golden Gate Ventures, and Lalitha Wemel, Program Lead, Techstars, to discover more about raising in the current economy. Equip yourself with the insights needed to thrive in today's dynamic funding environment, covering everything from emerging trends and founder perspectives to evolving investor priorities. Register through this link: https://lnkd.in/dyEt_bbV #FiresideChat #Startups #TechEcosystem

💥 Ready to shake up the startup world? 🌟 Be part of the DisruptInvest Summit and glean wisdom from 8 influential entrepreneurs and industry pioneers. Connect with over 1000 investors, corporates, and fellow founders! ✨ "Building bridges between angel investors, venture capital firms, and startup dreamers" - Digital News Asia (DNA) What are you waiting for? Don't miss out and meet the startup ecosystem now! 👊 Details & special guests on our website. #StartupEcosystem #DisruptInvestSummit #NEXEA

Thought-provoking: When large venture capital firms enter the pre-seed stage, they are displacing smaller VCs with additional services and higher valuations for startups. Should smaller VCs be afraid? No, they should adapt: compete with the giants where they can't or don't want to reach, and collaborate. #VC, #strategy, #VC_collaboration, #competition, #collaboration https://lnkd.in/e3rsBVfP 

Y Combinator is expanding to four cohorts per year, providing more opportunities for startups to join the renowned accelerator program. 🚀 More chances for innovation: Y Combinator will now offer Spring and Fall cohorts, in addition to the existing Winter and Summer ones. 💼 Continuous support for startups: This change allows Y Combinator to run almost year-round, enhancing their impact on emerging companies. 🎯 Focused cohorts: Smaller groups in each cohort mean more personalized attention and mentorship for each startup. 📅 Demo Days every season: Startups will have more frequent opportunities to pitch to top venture capitalists during each 11-week session. #Startups #Innovation #VentureCapital 🧠 Expert insights: Each cohort still benefits from Y Combinator's world-class advisors and investor network. 🌍 Global reach: With more frequent sessions, international startups have greater access to this prestigious accelerator. https://lnkd.in/gXHdSinq

Save the date on October 10 for the Startup #GoogleCloudSummit! Join us to discover how to get to market faster, break down key trends, and learn from inspiring startups and top venture capitalists: https://lnkd.in/eJuZwEGd

🌟 Dive into the world of startup investments with AdValorem Angel Syndicate! 🌟 Discover exciting opportunities up close and personal. #InvestingJourney Ready to become an investor hero? Start your investment journey today with AdValorem Angel Syndicate and unlock exclusive access to potential unicorn startups! Learn more at [https://lnkd.in/gNRYQzX2]. 🚀 #InvestingWithAdValorem

🚀 Another large fund closes in Europe. Accel’s new fund is indeed a promising sign of all the dry powder startups can tap into. Earlier this year, I spoke with Ryan Browne at CNBC about the upward trends we're seeing at Antler, with early-stage venture activity and private company valuations gradually rising in the US. Other regions are catching up, fueled by a rich pool of talent and groundbreaking ideas. We've seen a fair amount of activity in our portfolio, with significant follow-on investments highlighting a robust appetite for truly innovative startups. The journey ahead is promising, and I’m excited for the founders who will lead the next wave of tech innovations. #VC #Innovation #StartupGrowth #AntlerGlobal https://lnkd.in/eWK_QkNH