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Join us to explore and learn how to maximise value in corporate - startup relationships from Australia’s top players, representing $1.5bn in startup investments. Bondi Innovation is kicking off its Innovation Breakfast series on 22 August with an all star panel including Todd Forest, Founder of NAB Ventures, Matthew Koertge, Managing Partner of Titanium Ventures (until recently named Telstra Ventures), and Karen Lawson, with broad experience including as CEO of Slingshot Ventures. We will explore how corporates can best invest or work with startups and how startups can most benefit from engaging with corporates. The panel will discuss the challenges in meshing cultures and expectations, how both corporates and startups can best navigate these, and real-life examples of successes and pitfalls in working together to scale high-potential ventures. Hope you can join us!

Collaboration and learning between startups and corporates is essential for building a rich innovation ecosystem that we all benefit from. Come hear how value can be created in these partnerships.

By now, it’s no surprise that certain European startups are facing difficulties and are likely charting new strategic paths for the future 🇪🇺 🚀 One of these examples is Pitch, a Berlin-based startup founded in 2018. Today, Christian Reber announced via Linkedin that he was stepping down. This change not only represents a strategic pivot but also highlights the company’s emphasis on sustainability, practical growth, and a more balanced approach to achieving success while considering the well-being of the business, its employees, and its stakeholders. Something that other startups struggling could take note for 2024, depending on their specific situations.

🚀 Heads up, Startup Enthusiasts! Major shifts in the European startup landscape as Pitch's CEO, Christian Reber, steps down, signaling a strategic reboot. 🔄 The move reflects broader challenges faced by European startups, highlighted by a 55% decline in investments, reaching over €40 billion. 🔍 What caught our attention: 🤔 The recognition of hurdles in securing funds. 💰 Transitioning from hyper-growth to prioritize profitability and organic growth. ⏳ A strategic pivot towards sustainability and a balanced approach to long-term success. Let's watch how this strategic shift sets the tone for other startups in 2024!✨ #startupstrategy #EuropeanTech #LeadershipShift

In a roundtable survey of Next Coast Ventures portfolio founders at its inaugural Founder and CEO Summit, 9 in 10 respondents reported positive feelings about founding a company in Austin. Roland Peña, our SVP of Global Technology & Innovation states “Our intentional focus on strategic industries has not just diversified our economy but fortified it against turbulence. With 816 corporate announcements and over 94,000 jobs announced, Austin's steady diversification in OA 4.0 has propelled us forward. The $73 billion in VC and PE funding underscores our emergence as a top destination for innovation.” Explore how Central Texas’ startup community remains optimistic in this insightful report: https://lnkd.in/gJTrdhJ7

2023 was a big year for Accelerating Asia Ventures and our portfolio hit the ground running in getting back to business. Here are some highlights from 2023: Global portfolio keeps growing 🌏  Our 34 startups from Fund 1 continued to grow at an astonishing rate: The companies on average earn US$1.09 million in monthly revenue, a multiple of 39x compared to when they first started our 100-day accelerator. Newbies in the house 🏠  Accelerating Asia Ventures launched Cohort 8 and Cohort 9, which brings the current investments from Fund 2 to 43 1.6% acceptance rate 🤯 You’ve heard it right: it’s harder to get into the Accelerating Asia program than it is to Harvard. We’ve received a whopping 1039 program applications this year from across the globe for Cohort 8 and Cohort 9. Out of the 1039, we brought in the cream of the crop into the Accelerating Asia portfolio with 17 new investments from Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Japan, and Dubai. Setting a new standard 💫 The entire Accelerating Asia Ventures portfolio continues to see incredible diversity in terms of gender (43% female founded), sector (over 16 different industries represented), and even geography (47% investments in South Asia, 43% in Southeast Asia). Join us live, online for our first-ever Portfolio Showcase this Tuesday to see a handful our of our fastest-growing portfolio companies pitch live about where they're at now and their plans for growth this year, as well as hear updates on what 2024 has in store for Accelerating Asia Ventures RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gKYfZb7D

☕ Febe Ventures, an entrepreneur-driven VC firm founded by Olivier Raussin, is offering advice to startups struggling amid the economic downturn and fundraising difficulties. 💰 The firm recently launched its second fund with a goal of raising $75m and has already secured 90% of its target. It will primarily focus on B2B, healthcare and sustainability startups. 📉 Raussin advises distressed companies to cut unnecessary expenses, reduce organizational complexity and aim for sustainable profits, and warns against scaling too early before finding the right product-market fit. - Want full insights? Subscribe to Tech in Asia to read the entire article.

Building Startups with More Than Just Capital At New Future Ventures, we believe that successful startups need more than just financial investment. Our venture studio approach provides a robust ecosystem of support that empowers founders to achieve their full potential. Here's how we do it: 1️⃣ Expert Guidance: Our team consists of seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders who provide hands-on operational and strategic support. 2️⃣ Comprehensive Resources: We offer startups access to cutting-edge tools, industry networks, and essential resources that drive innovation and growth. 3️⃣ Tailored Mentorship: Our bespoke mentorship programmes are designed to address the unique challenges of each startup, ensuring they navigate their journey with confidence and expertise. 4️⃣ Long-Term Commitment: We commit to supporting our startups through the critical first 2 to 3 years, helping them to build a solid foundation for sustained success. 5️⃣ Integrated Approach: By combining investment with intensive support, training, and expertise, we ensure our startups are not just funded but are set up to thrive. Join us in fostering the next generation of digital innovators. At New Future Ventures, we’re not just investors; we’re partners in building the future. #VentureStudio #StartupDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Startups #BusinessGrowth #NewFutureVentures https://lnkd.in/ec6cVbZf

Reflecting on the landmark 2023 Venture Client Awards ceremony in Berlin on March 14, 2023, I have published an in-depth piece on Medium about the pivotal role these awards play in the landscape of corporate venturing. In addition to acknowledging the winners and describing the winning Venture Client Projects and startups, my article offers reflections on why Venture Clients matter -in alignment with Marc Andreessen's essay "The only thing that matters for new startups" It also offers insights into the evolution of Venture Clienting into a significant corporate venturing vehicle over the past decade. Finally, I attempted to list and acknowledge the great work of inhouse Venture Client Units that are known to me through my research and professional activities at 27pilots, which helps companies accomplish Venture Client Excellence since 2018. Congratulations to the 2023 Venture Client Awards winners BMW Startup Garage, Holcim MAQER Ventures and OTTO Dock 6, which were selected for their exceptional impact on product innovation, sustainability, and process improvement. Special thanks to the people and organizations that made this award possible! _Award organizers: 27pilots - a Deloitte business, Deloitte _Sponsors: Deutsche Börse, IONOS _Advisory Board Fast50s and Venture Client Awards: Dietmar Harhoff (Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition), Christian Teichmann (Burda), Sonja Moosburger, @FalkoWeinert (DeutscheBörse), Lars Hinrichs (CincoCapital) I am looking forward to your comments and feedback! #VentureClientAwards #Fast50Award #VentureClienting #VentureClientUnits #Startups #CompetitiveAdvantage

Venture Client matters… and Corporate Venture Client Units are starting to be the norm!