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Weekly Firgun Newsletter – February 14 2025

Firgun newsletter

Today is Valentine’s day and a good reminder to celebrate the people we love. The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. Subscribe to get the next edition straight to your inbox. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an…

Weekly Firgun Newsletter – February 7 2025

The original version of this newsletter was published on LinkedIn. Sign up to get the next version in your inbox. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine,…

Weekly #FIRGUN Newsletter – January 17 2025

Weekly #FIRGUN newsletter - Eze Vidra

The original version of the newsletter was published on Linkedin. Sign up to get the next edition in your inbox. In the spirit of celebrating milestones (big and small), I’m happy to share that this week the #FIRGUN newsletter crossed…

The concentration of Venture Capital Money in 2025

the concentration of vc in 2025 - vccafe

The venture capital industry is undergoing a dramatic concentration of power and resources. It’s happening across funds, stages, sectors, and geographies. In 2024, the top 30 VC firms dominated the market, securing 75% of all U.S. venture capital fundraising, with…

19 years of VC Cafe

19 years of VC Cafe

In December 2004, 19 years ago, I started VC Cafe with the simple goal of sharing insights, resources, and perspectives on venture capital and startups (with a spotlight on Israel). What began as a side project has grown into a…

My 2025 VC Survey: A Recap and Some Predictions

Calcalist VC Survey Eze Vidra

Earlier this week, Calcalist, Israel’s leading business newspaper launched their 2025 VC Survey with my thoughts on 2024 for Israeli startups and the tech industry at large, as well as and predictions for 2025. You can read the original piece…

Weekly #FIRGUN Newsletter – December 13 2024

The original version of this newsletter was published on LinkedIn. Sign up to get the next edition directly in your inbox. It’s #Firgun time. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally…

Weekly #FIRGUN Newsletter – December 6 2024

The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. Subscribe on Linkedin to get the next edition in your inbox. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes…

Finding Alpha: Why the Best Startups Often Buck the Trends

For the VCs, finding alpha is all about identifying the diamonds in the rough – the startups that are tackling seemingly unsexy problems or operating in markets considered “cold”. The proof is in the pudding. Looking at the list of…

Weekly #FIRGUN Newsletter – November 22 2024

The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine, unselfish delight or pride in the accomplishment of the other…