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Could this show a decline in #edtech? Or is it simply a #numbers game? "A unicorn startup or unicorn company is a private company with a valuation over $1 billion USD priced via a venture funding round. Unicorns are ‘startups’, i.e they do not include 'post-exit', acquired or listed companies, nor do they include ‘mature’ incumbents. As of January 15, 2023, there are now 13 EdTech Unicorns around the world, collectively valued at $34B. The number of EdTech Unicorns in HolonIQ's list has reduced by 29 companies in the last 12 months (...). No EdTech Unicorns joined the list through 2023 and HolonIQ removed 16 companies from the list in [their] annual review (Jan 2024), assessed as 'lapsed' based on the period elapsed since the last funding round and the valuation of that round, taking Jan 2024 consensus valuation multiples into consideration. There were no exits in 2023." www.holoniq.com

Excited to share Enventure's managing partner recent interview of ANKIT SHRIVASTAVA. Ankit offers valuable insights into the world of venture capital, early-stage startups, and emerging technologies. In this interview, Ankit discusses: The founding story of Enventure and its focus on healthcare, new space economy, and sustainability in USA and India • His journey from consulting to emerging entrepreneur and investor • Key trends in the private equity and venture ecosystem, including the impact of AI and emerging technologies • Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and the importance of founder-market fit Read the full interview to gain perspective from a seasoned entrepreneur turned investor who's shaping the future of technology and innovation. #innovation #entrepreneurship #leadership #buildingecosystem 

As we become officially a member of the Post Growth Alliance, our colleague Alexander Arkadjevitsj Medik 🇬🇪 🇳🇱 shares how post growth enterprises will pioneer the future beyond capitalism. A nust-read you can find here: https://lnkd.in/e9HzQSbb #postgrowthalliance #disruptdevelopment

As we look to the new year, I can say two things with certainty: the need for investors with operational experience will only grow, and hard tech will continue to unlock innovations previously written off as too hard, too expensive, and unthinkable. I shared my thoughts on 2024 VC trends with Business Insider. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/3tiPBHq

"Lessons from 2023: Align your investors with your mission, construct your cap table meticulously, and embrace co-investment strategies for success. Focus on practical milestones to show traction, attracting investor confidence”. 🌎    Olga Cruz states the importance of bringing humanity to work, “Whether you call it stakeholder capitalism, conscious capitalism, or some variation, this approach simply flows from bringing our whole selves to work. Organizations make better decisions when they make room for the full scope of people’s values, concerns, and capacities.”    📊 Read more about what this will bring in 2024 in our article "2024 Predictions - Part 2"     https://rebrand.ly/o3e9rc0   #ImpactInvesting #FoundersAdvice #SocialCapital #AltitideAccelerator 

💸 Our massive review of the investment landscape in the Q2 2024 edition of Protein Production Technology International was based on interviews with 10 experts in the financial community, from around the world. 🌍 One expert we sat down with was Trevor Sieck, Foodbytes Startup Engagement at Rabobank. 💡 Foodbytes by Rabobank aims to act as a key tool in alleviating pain points for those on both sides of the industry. “It’s designed to give startups the exposure they need to introduce their companies to an audience of dialed-in potential partners,” shares Trevor. “And for corporates and investors, it will aid in discovering the right startups to help them innovate their businesses efficiently, while keeping them in the loop on trends, insights and industry drivers.” 📰 Explore the insights from Trevor and other financial experts on the current investment landscape in our latest issue: https://hubs.ly/Q02wGCQ50 #alternativeproteins #funding #investment #plantbased #growth #innovation

Global Alts 2024 Panel Announcement! 🔥 "Venture Capital Outlook Panel" This panel of industry experts within the VC space will share their broad views on where they are currently seeing the best investment candidates for their respective investment firms. How have they navigated a more challenging deal environment over the last 12 months, as they look to put capital to work? The panel will share their experiences of investing in benign and difficult periods, and the lessons they have learned to guide them as they build their VC portfolios going forward. How are they helping founders scale their businesses, with regards to growth strategies, team building, and creating a ‘winning’ culture? What level of operational support (and financial) have they needed to provide, to avoid down rounds? And as they look ahead for 2024, what are some of the main thematic ideas that they feel will deliver strong investment returns? Speakers on this panel include: Sophia Amoruso, General Partner, Trust Fund, Founder of Nasty Gal, NYT Bestselling Author Sam Englebardt, Founding General Partner, Galaxy Interactive & Co-Founder, Galaxy Karen Page, General Partner, B Capital Nichole Wischoff, Managing Partner, Wischoff Ventures Moderator: Sunny Madra, Co-Founder and CEO, Definitive Intelligence Join us in welcoming Sophia Amoruso, Sam Englebardt, Karen Page, Nichole Wischoff, and Sunny Madra to #GlobalAlts24! #iConnectionsMiami24 #GlobalAlts2024 #AltsMiami2024

If you're interested in #ImpactInvesting, particularly with a focus on #EmergingMarkets, you might find this free session hosted by Abdul Golden insightful.

🚀 We're thrilled to share Capital-A's 2023 year-end review, spotlighting our journey backing pioneers in Fintech, Climatech, and Deeptech. Our portfolio expanded to 30+ investments spanning clean energy, sustainable packaging, fintech infrastructure, and beyond. 🌍💼💡 As we enter 2024, join us in scanning the horizon for what's next and setting coordinates for another year of light-speed growth. We'll keep scouting for innovative startups aligned with our vision of driving sustainable and disruptive change through technology. Explore the milestones from our 2023 report and outlooks for our core sectors. May the sustainability be with you in 2024 and beyond! 🌱🌟 Explore the review here: https://lnkd.in/gkbWQv92 Onwards and upwards to a new year brimming with possibilities. 🚀🌈 #CapitalA #YearEndReview #SustainableFuture Ankit K. Aswani Chaitanya N Angad Singh Sodhi Aditya Singh Snehal Dixit Sarath Pv Rakshith Jain Raashi Gupta Ronald Abraham #FintechFrontiers #ClimatechImpact #DeeptechPioneers #YearEndReview #StartupSpotlight #SustainableInvesting #2023Milestones #2024Outlook #LightSpeedGrowth #FutureTech #CleanEnergyInvestments #BeyondBoundaries

Abdul Golden and his partners are hosting an impact-investor event that you should not miss if you feel drawn to this topic. Check out all the details below: #impactinvesting #investmentreturns #impactinvestors