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At a glance, Q2’s venture numbers look promising: With $55.6 billion invested, deal value rose to an eight-quarter high. But $14.6 billion of that capital was concentrated in just two companies. For everyone else, fundraising is a challenge as LPs remain reluctant to double down on the asset class. Learn more from PitchBook's latest quarterly venture monitor report.

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"Have you ever read a fundraising announcement on TechCrunch and wondered how that founder secured investment from reputable VC investors for just an idea? Does the venture capital journey seem like a mystery to you? In the world of startups and innovation, securing the right kind of investment is often the key to transforming a great idea into a successful, scalable business. Venture capital (VC) investors play a pivotal role in fueling the growth of high-potential startups, offering not just financial backing but also invaluable expertise and industry connections. If you're an entrepreneur looking to scale your business, understanding the role and nuances of VC investors, as well as distinguishing them from other types of early-stage investors is crucial. Whether you're just starting out or you still haven’t found the next big idea, this guide will help you navigate the complex landscape of venture capital and find the right partners for your journey." Written by Vlad Cazacu and Mark Bugas, CEO and CRO Co-Founders Flowlie Technologies

At a glance, Q2’s venture numbers look promising: With $55.6 billion invested, deal value rose to an eight-quarter high. But $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, according to the Q2 2024 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor

The data is clear: There’s a massive gap in who gets venture capital funding—and who doesn’t. As Erin Harkless Moore, CFA recently wrote for PitchBook, “Venture capital still has a diversity and equity problem, and my fear is that we aren’t being bold enough about addressing it.” But, she says, there’s another, more important way to tell that story, which is to highlight women of color who are pushing the VC industry forward, like Miriam Rivera of Ulu Ventures and Promise Phelon of Growth Warrior Capital. Read more about their efforts to invest in overlooked founders: https://lnkd.in/gmWKanbv

PitchBook’s latest analyst note suggests that VC’s exit stalemate could be a hidden opportunity for private wealth investors to buy low. With $450 trillion in high-net-worth assets, over $7 trillion is expected to flow into private markets by 2033. The growing secondary market for startup shares highlights this rising demand. Heavyweights like Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz are already adapting their strategies. Could private wealth be the next big driver of VC growth? The shift is worth watching. #VentureCapital #PrivateWealth #SecondaryMarket

Venture Capital and the Stalled IPO Market along with Prolonged High Interest Rates have negatively impacted Early-Stage Companies Yesterday's article in the WSJ is confirmatory of the funding challenges early-stage companies have faced for the last two and a half years. There has been a dearth of VC funding, with a lot of innovative early-stage companies struggling to survive. The impact will be felt for years, as new technology developments and new potential biotech therapies have been held back or not even started because of a lack of risk capital. Will things improve by themselves if interest rates decline? Will the IPO market restart? How would an increase in the capital gains tax rate or the elimination of the Qualified Small Business tax treatment impact available risk capital? Will Family Offices begin to invest directly and disintermediate the VC world? What are your thoughts? #angelinvesting #familyoffice #venturecapital #earlystagecompany

The apex of fundraising is when... The investor constantly is meeting with co-investors, pitching the portfolio companies, garnering interest, and spinning off warm intros for the founder... ...And the founder goes in, drops the mic with the opportunity, and closes the deal. It's this "warm intro into deal close" motion that has so much unrealized potential energy in venture capital.

Today’s VC Spotlight 💡 Aperture® Venture Capital is a trailblazing VC dedicated to supporting Black, Latino, and female founders. As a #venturecapital for the Multicultural Mainstream™, their mission extends beyond traditional investing paradigms, aiming to redefine the industry for diverse entrepreneurs and future generations. With a focus on fostering successful exits, Aperture VC is committed to building an ecosystem that empowers underrepresented #founders. At the core of Aperture VC's approach is the Diversity Investing API℠, an engagement platform designed to address systemic biases in venture capital. By offering #portfoliocompanies access to critical resources and connecting corporate partners with a diverse talent pipeline, Aperture VC provides a scalable solution to industry-wide challenges 💪 With a seasoned team boasting 25 years of collective experience in #earlystage venture capital, corporate investing, and #angelinvesting, Aperture VC brings a wealth of expertise and mentorship to founders across the country. Recently, they participated in Pryon's Series B funding round, alongside other VCs and the US Innovative Technology Fund. This underscores their commitment to supporting diverse-led #ventures. https://lnkd.in/dnTp28Vm

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