The last few years have been a bit of a rollercoaster for tech entrepreneurs and investors. The highs were high, the lows were low, and the future seemed uncertain. Luckily, Vintage Investment Partners, an Israel-based fund of funds and growth investor, shared a series of graphs posted by Asaf Horesh (links at the bottom of …
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Narrative violation: in 2023, series A rounds declined 61% and pre-seed rounds grew 51%. This is why.
2023 was no doubt a tough year for venture capital, but early stage startups have reasons to be optimistic towards the second half of 2024
Regular readers of VC Cafe are well aware of my passion for startup landscapes. This year is no different, and I’m excited to see what 2024 brings. Without a doubt, the only thing that is constant in the startup ecosystem is change! This post will be updated regularly throughout the year with the new startup …
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I know what you’re thinking – ‘Another list of ten commandments? But fear not, this isn’t your typical sermon from the mount. I’ve been in the world of startups for 20 years and an investor for the past 10 years, but I don’t pretend to be an expert. In the world of startups and investing, …
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VC is changing in a variety of ways and 2023/2024 has the potential to be one of the best seed vintages
Venture Capital is driver by power laws, meaning that a small percentage of companies drive the majority of the returns. In other words, VCs are looking for the needle in the haystack vs. the average company to drive economic returns. But what drives better outcomes: is it enterprise tech or consumer? or a mix of …
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Some of the best companies are built in down cycles – Why this is true and how to take advantage of it
The challenge of choosing between competing offers – which are the top factors for founders to choose a VC?
There are reasons for startups and VCs to stay optimistic, even in this market. Here are 3.
