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Venture dollars tend to be the most expensive for startups. Oftentimes, built world startups have capital-intensive business models that require alternative sources of funding. With myriad financing options available, this 2024 Venture East panel—featuring Grant Shaeffer of Camber Road, Cameron Harris of CoFi, and Chris Cameron of Silicon Valley Bank—tapped into the perspectives of leading startups and financiers for best practices on crafting the optimal capital structure. Watch the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/gHFhUz4T

Thought experiment: I'm giving you $100 million to invest in early-stage startups. You have access to a global pipeline of all pre-product, pre-revenue deals. But here's the twist: You won't interact with or choose specific investments. Instead, you get to specify a single "thing" to look for. You'll end up with $1 million stakes in the 100 ventures that best exhibit this quality, according to a random panel of investors. You have 30 seconds, or I take back the money. What's your thing?

I've analysed the responses to this post and found the following distribution: -> 50% emphasised impact, with one-third of this group focusing on ventures led by women and other under-represented groups. -> 42% emphasised investibility, with the majority highlighting founder traits (logical for the pre-product/revenue scenario given). However, the data left me curious about the potential overlap between these groups, either consciously or subconsciously. For example: - How many of those emphasising founding team diversity or other impact outcomes also viewed these as significant business opportunities? - How many of those focusing on founders passionate about solving specific problems envisioned significant impact from these endeavours? Personally, I am motivated by ventures that create a virtuous cycle, where impact directly drives business outcomes, and business outcomes drive further impact. Then again, I'm told I'm an overthinking idealist. And that wasn't one of the founder traits people mentioned :)

Can we see more founders who have already secured funding and are successfully running their startups support and invest in new founders? When established founders support emerging startups, they bring invaluable experience, insights, and networks along with their investments. This not only fuels innovation but also builds a robust ecosystem where every new idea gets a fair chance to thrive. #FoundersSupportingFounders #startup #fintech

Thank you UNCHAIN Festival for inviting me to talk about startups and investments During the conversation it came to me that the venture investing is in a paradox - while the cost to build tech companies dropped dramatically, seed financing round are consistently growing. it leadsme to think that there's room for a different model of stratups in emerging ecosystems where you don't copy the silicon valley model but build cost effective startups to be sold for attractive multiples in their own economies. These companies will be the seed for future entrepreneurs, creating a strong ecosystem

Are VCs missing out on a powerful ally? With a significant number of VC-backed startups failing, Venture Studios provide hands-on support that reduces risks and boosts success rates. Discover how this collaboration can enhance investment outcomes and foster a healthier startup ecosystem. #VentureCapital #VentureStudios #StartupSuccess #Innovation

Angel Investing Isn’t What It Used to Be The value of angel deals in the U.S. fell 64% from 2015 to $400 million last year. Angel investing, typically involving individuals making personal investments into nascent startups, has made for some of the most legendary startup bets in history—think Peter Thiel’s $500,000 check into the company then known as The Facebook in 2004. But angel investing isn’t what it used to be.  https://lnkd.in/ghSFB8Hz

In 2024, The Seed 100 recognizes the top early-stage investors who play a vital role in nurturing and supporting promising startups. These investors are more than just financial backers; they are collaborators and trend predictors in the ever-changing tech industry. Ed Sim, the founder of Boldstart Ventures, continues to lead the way with his keen insights and partnerships. The list, compiled using Tribe Capital's Termina data analysis, showcases other influential figures driving the success of innovative startups. Discover how these investors are shaping the future of technology one investment at a time.

Navigate the world of early-stage startups with our carefully selected list of accelerators and incubators. Each one offers distinct equity investment opportunities, terms, and strategic approaches tailored to different startup growth phases. https://lnkd.in/g7ydgZjH