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Do venture capital deals really slow down in the summer and heat up right before the end of the year? In this StartupPercolator post, Andy Shawber busts some common myths about optimal times to close your financing round. https://bit.ly/4cSIl6j *Summer Associate Marissa Madrazo contributed to this blog post. #Startups 🚀 #VentureCapital #VentureCapitalFundraising #StartupPercolator

What makes a startup stand out? Is it an idea, the team or something else? In our most recent Investor Fireside Chat, we sat down with Monique Woodard, Managing Director of Cake Ventures when she shared her unique investment thesis and insights into the evolving landscape of venture capital. Here is a snippet from the conversation where she talks about how she identifies standout startups. Watch the full conversation on our website (link in comments) #startups #venturecapital #VC #Investing

✨ Breaking: Melt Ventures Announces New Fund.- Melt Ventures Melt Ventures, a partner of the WAVC initiative, focuses on early-stage investments in sectors aligned with Western Australia’s innovation priorities. https://melt.ventures/ Please share to let other #Founders know For the ❤️ of Startups #Fusion42 #Startups #Venturecapital

Fun Fact by 8 Minutes®: Fact : The term "#unicorn" in venture capital was coined by investor Aileen Lee in 2013 to describe privately held startups valued at over $1 billion. Why "unicorn"? Because back then, such companies were considered as rare as spotting the mythical creature. Today, however, there are over 1,400 unicorns worldwide, making the "mythical" status a little less rare—but no less magical for founders and investors! #funfact #venturecapital #startups

Rodrigo Sanchez Servitje from B37 Ventures shares his experience at Volcano Summit, where connections ignite and impact multiplies. 🌋 From connecting with investors to backing innovative startups, it's the ultimate destination for venture capital enthusiasts. ✨💥 Ready to embark on this journey with us? #Investing #Startups #Transformation #VentureCapital

We took a moment with Vesa Riihimäki to reflect on the venture capital statistics from 2023, how Nordea Startup & Growth was able to support the ecosystem and what we have seen in the market. #wegrowstartups #nordeagrowth #startups

Join Advalorem Angel Syndicate and invest in potential unicorn startups! Our exclusive syndicate offers accredited investors private access to early-stage startups, with the potential for huge returns. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the future of venture investing. Learn more at angelinvestorwanted.com #investing #startups #venturecapital

✨ Breaking: Laude Ventures Announces New Fund.- Laude Ventures Laude Ventures is a $150 million venture capital fund launched in December 2024 by one of the cofounders of Databricks. The fund is dedicated to investing in early-stage companies, with a primary focus on spinouts from the University of California, Berkeley. Laude Ventures aims to help founders turn cutting-edge research into viable businesses, emphasizing innovation and academic entrepreneurship. https://laude.vc/ Please share to let other #Founders know For the ❤️ of Startups #Fusion42 #Startups #Venturecapital

✨ Breaking: Outset Ventures Announces New Fund.- Outset Ventures Outset Ventures: Led by notable entrepreneurs including Sir Peter Beck and Sean Simpson, this early-stage venture capital fund specializes in deep technology startups. While not a new fund launch, Outset Ventures is currently in the process of closing its second funding round, aiming to raise at least $30 million. The fund focuses on high-risk, innovative investments. https://outset.ventures/ Please share to let other #Founders know For the ❤️ of Startups #Fusion42 #Startups #Venturecapital

We are proud to share Beye.ai has been included on the Renaissance Venture Capital Startup Hotlist! The Hotlist features some of the most promising early-stage companies in Michigan, based on hundreds of recommendations from VC funds, and in connection with our participation in UnDemo Day. #generativeai #businessintelligence #venturecapital #detroit #startup #ecosystem