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Although #VC funding slowed down in 2023, #CVC funds are sky-rocketing ⚡ In Mike Smeed’s, Managing Director at InMotion Ventures, piece in Startups Magazine, he writes about how corporate-backed #startups are more likely to be survive in the current climate, and why corporate #capital adds more value to early-stage businesses 💸 Check out what else Mike had to say about InMotion Ventures and the benefits of CVC #investment strategies below👇: https://lnkd.in/eXJ4k8C4 #Automotive #Tech #EarlyStage

Covering the insightful discussions at #MexicoBusinessForum2024 was truly enlightening! Check out my coverage from the Entrepreneurs track, where industry leaders explored the new normal in venture capital. Gain valuable insights and stay ahead of the curve! #Mexicobusiness #MBF2024

Copenhagen, Denmark based early-stage VC BlackWood recently second closed their debut fund. 💸 €14.7 million Fund I with backing from Nordic private investors including exited entrepreneurs, and family offices. BlackWood Ventures Fund I remains open for further investment. 💡 Investing in early stage technology start-ups that have the potential to disrupt the status quo, with a primarily focus on #fintech, #web3 and #cleantech. 🌍 #Europe 📈 The VC has backed exciting start-ups including ZTLment, Hybr, Sidekick, Qaptis, Snafu Records, Sirius, illuminem, FINGREEN AI, among others. 💭 “BlackWood Ventures is increasingly becoming a catalyst for revolutionary companies and founders across Europe. We are in an exceptionally promising position to drive significant advancements in our focus sectors” - Bastian R. Larsen, Founder and CEO of BlackWood 💭 “The team at BlackWood is on a mission to disrupt the European venture capital space, and I think it is important to have a Danish-based venture fund that can offer pan-European exposure to Nordic investors like myself.” - Christian Mariager, Senior Advisor at L Catterton and LP Investor. 🗞️ Stefano De Marzo, EU-Startups https://lnkd.in/eg2qsPma 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Bastian I Thomas I Simon I Henrik I Maxime I Jonas I Rasmus I Team Blackwood Ventures … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #Copenhagen #Denmark

Venture capitalists (VCs) are not just financial backers but also mentors, advisors, and strategic partners. They manage funds from limited partners (LPs), support startups through various growth stages, and build significant relationships in the tech ecosystem. Tim Draper, founder of DFJ, highlights the high-risk, high-reward nature of VC investing. Diversifying portfolios is crucial as many investments may fail, but a few successful ones can yield substantial returns. Janelle Teng from Bessemer Venture Partners emphasizes the need for a deep curiosity for new technologies and a passion for supporting entrepreneurs. The daily life of a VC involves fund planning, fundraising, deal sourcing, evaluating investments, and supporting portfolio companies. Jenny Fielding of Everywhere Ventures explains that VCs wear many hats, making the role both challenging and exciting. The path to becoming a VC has evolved. While finance backgrounds were traditionally preferred, there’s now a trend towards individuals with hands-on experience as operators and founders. Amy Yin from defy.vc suggests immersing yourself in the tech ecosystem, gaining startup experience, building a reputation for being helpful, and starting to invest either through angel investing or by developing an investment thesis. Tim Draper sums it up: “It is a lot of luck, but of course, with a lot of hard work, you will get lucky more often.” If you’re passionate about technology and startups, this article is a must-read for understanding what it takes to thrive in this competitive field. Thank you, Dasha Shunina for all of your insight. #VentureCapital #Startups #Entrepreneurship #TechEcosystem #Investing #Mentorship #Innovation #CareerAdvice #Finance #TechIndustry

In the initial phases of a startup's journey, securing pre-seed funding can be a crucial stepping stone that allows young companies to transition from developing their minimum viable product to laying the groundwork for their future growth and prosperity. That's why we've put together a comprehensive list of the top venture capital firms focusing on pre-seed investments. We cover what these firms are looking for, how they operate, and which sectors they're most involved in. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g_niiaXA 27V (Twenty Seven Ventures) RareBreed Ventures 2048 Ventures Precursor Ventures Bee Partners Fulgur Ventures Lombardstreet Ventures VITALIZE Venture Capital Launchpad Capital Pear VC #preseedfunding #venturecapital #entrepreneur #vcfunding #preseed #innovation #investors #startupfunding

I found a TechCrunch piece highlighting the resilience and creativity of new venture funds, many navigating their first or second funds. Despite challenges, they're not just surviving but reshaping the VC landscape. It's a powerful testament to adaptability in the world of startup funding. #VentureCapital #Innovation #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship #VC

Interesting! With access to #startup #funding getting tougher, what are the pros and cons of turning to corporate venture funding for raising rounds versus partnering with traditional VCs? Check out this blog 👇 👇

There's never a dull moment in the day in the life of a #VC, whether it's evaluating potential #investments, strategizing with LPs, or guiding startups to success. As Jenny describes it, “As a VC, you get to wear many hats, from research to portfolio construction and management to marketing manager of your fund's brand to meeting with thousands of founders each year.” Read more on "How to Become a Venture Capitalist" in the Forbes article by Dasha Shunina: https://lnkd.in/d9EVdrYn cc Scott Hartley, Conor Harbeck, Eileen McRae #VentureCapital #Startups #Innovation #Investment #Entrepreneurship #VC #Fundraising #PortfolioManagement #StartupEcosystem

This article discusses the current landscape of venture capital funding, highlighting a shift in activity among top investors post the peak of global startup funding. In the midst of a decline in the number of large late-stage deals, Andreessen Horowitz emerged as the most active venture investor in post-seed rounds for Q1 of 2024. In studying the most active lead investors and seed investors, we are trying to showcase trends in investment patterns and the overall state of the seed funding environment. Notably, we observed a decrease in the number of mega-deals. What is also discussed is the presence and absence of key investors in the current market compared to previous periods of heightened activity. #vc #startups #vcfunding https://lnkd.in/eTTtDg-V

Great insights from the National Venture Capital Association and PitchBook, which provide THE authoritative quarterly reports on US venture capital activity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. They released the Q2 report for this CY with some interesting takeaways; "With $55.6 billion invested, deal value rose to an eight-quarter high. However, $14.6 billion of that capital was concentrated in just two companies — CoreWeave and xAI. For everyone else, fundraising is a challenge as LPs remain reluctant to double down on the asset class. Key takeaways; -The market has bottomed out, and valuations are rebounding—but those up rounds are concentrated within a small cohort of high-growth startups, while middle-of-the-road startups are struggling.  -Sluggish stock performance for companies outside of the Magnificent 7 is dampening the exit outlook, further entrenching LPs’ caution.  -As distribution-to-AUM rates continue to worsen, more VCs are taking to the secondaries market to secure much-needed liquidity." To any VCs in my network, how does this correlate to Australia? #venturecapital #startups #scaleups #funding