Fundraising

Fundraising

Most unicorns have 'underdog' founders like immigrants, women, or people of color.

Market to invest in potential unicorn companies is fragmented, with no obvious monopoly at seed stage for VCs. [ more ]

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Key matchups like Corey Anderson vs. Karl Moore and Patricio Freire vs. Jeremy Kennedy [ more ]

Cohere is in advanced talks to raise $500 million at a $5 billion valuation.

Cohere's annualized revenue increased from $13 million to $22 million, focusing on enterprise AI models. [ more ]

Entrepreneurs need sufficient capital, some requiring venture capital for high growth.

Raising the right amount of capital for business success is crucial, tied to achieving specific milestones to increase company value. [ more ]

Founders may unwittingly grant VCs power to block IPOs through standard deal terms.

Investors with preferred shares can influence IPO decisions due to their leverage. [ more ]

Raising capital involves complex choices like priced rounds, convertible notes, or SAFEs.

New founders may find fundraising terminology confusing and may benefit from events like Early Stage. [ more ]

The round was led by Polychain Capital and had participation from Animoca Brands.

Funds raised to be used for global expansion and hiring, marking the company's fifth financing round in two years. [ more ]

$8.3B invested in US startups in February across 473 deals.

US VC funding in February increased by 36.8% from the previous month and by 16.5% from the same period last year. [ more ]

Investors reject pitches due to inaccurate numbers and poor consumer perception. [ more ]

Pitching a VC investor requires thorough research and tailoring your pitch to their preferences.

Consider both warm introductions and cold outreach when trying to land a meeting with a VC investor. [ more ]

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Europe saw a surge in VC investment post-pandemic, exceeding 2019 levels.

Climate Tech overtook FinTech as Europe's most popular sector, with AI receiving a record-high 17% of total investment. [ more ]

Be cautious about sharing detailed financial information in early stages of fundraising.

Equity distribution can significantly impact a startup's ability to raise future funds. [ more ]

Expansion funding secured for AI-driven investment analysis platform

Noteworthy group of investors join Signal's operations [ more ]

Black founders' funding has declined since 2021, showing broken promises in better support post-George Floyd's murder.

Women founders consistently receive around 2% funding, but mixed-gender teams are getting increased funding. [ more ]

Minimalistic pitch decks can still attract investors

Startups should prioritize information design over graphic design in pitch decks [ more ]

Europe had a tough year in 2023 for VC exit value, TNW Conference 2024 is focusing on funding startups, investors shared insights on investing. [ more ]

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90% startup failure rate leads to demand for winding down companies

Funding slowing down creates more startups shutting down [ more ]

Passion for innovative early-stage companies

Introduction of unique fee structure to enhance investor value [ more ]

The Blast ecosystem experienced its first rug pull event with RiskOnBlast.

RiskOnBlast's anonymous team sent significant amounts to various platforms after raising over $1 million. [ more ]

Initiate PR early for startups

PR builds credibility for investors [ more ]

China's autonomous driving companies experiencing a slowdown in investment post-funding frenzy.

Domestic investors backed by local government funding are stepping up in China's tech industry. [ more ]

Atlas Obscura is raising $10 million with participation from 20 returning investors and OurCrowd platform.

The company expects a revenue increase of 19% in 2023, with a projected revenue of $24 million. [ more ]

Choosing the right funding approach is crucial for startups' success.

Different funding models like bootstrapping, angel investors, venture capital, and crowdfunding offer unique advantages and considerations. [ more ]

TechCrunch Early Stage event agenda preview.

Founder-focused topics include startup accelerators, raising first capital, finding product-market fit, and crafting a pitch deck. [ more ]

RealReports, formerly known as BHR, has secured $2 million in seed funding led by TTV Capital, Moderne Ventures, Erez Capital, and other venture capital firms.

The funding will be used to boost product development, expand the team, and penetrate the market with real estate brokerages and MLS associations. [ more ]

An investor update is a regular email a startup sends to its investors to inform them about the company's recent progress, key metrics, challenges and future plans.

Investor updates build trust with investors, allow startups to leverage investor expertise and networks, and may lead to future investment and referrals. [ more ]

Byju's and its investors are publicly feuding over leadership changes at the edtech group.

Byju's is continuing its deliberation to raise $200 million in a rights issue and has received encouraging responses from multiple investors. [ more ]

$7.5B invested in startups in December in the US across 446 deals

US VC funding in December was +10.5% from last month and -11.6% from the same period last year [ more ]

Crypto banking group Sygnum closed a $40 million funding round, valuing the firm at $900 million.

The funding will be used to expand into new markets in Europe and Asia.

Sygnum's assets under management have grown to $4 billion with 1,700 clients from over 60 countries. [ more ]