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The weather may be getting nicer, but that doesn’t mean investors are on vacation. Here are some who participated in rounds last week: ✨ Anotherway Ventures - “a venture capital fund that combines ART & SCIENCE to build the brands that will define the future.” ✨ Cortical Ventures - “exists to invent, invest, and incubate the companies leading the AI revolution” ✨ Dangerous Ventures - “backs companies building a more sustainable and resilient future.” ✨ Ritual Capital - “a seed stage venture firm that invests in exceptional founders building enduring, iconic companies.” ✨ Valia Ventures - “a venture capital firm backing founders building tomorrow’s most iconic companies.” 5 more on today's list: https://lnkd.in/g_KRzziN #investors #venturecapital #seedround #founders #startups #fundraising

The Great VC conondrum that repeats in cycles Big returns require big bets (typically large AUM in megafunds) However, statistics support that while you can generate larger returns in Series A and later stage companies the larger returns come out of the early-stage companies over time. #venturecapital #vc #venture #startups

It was really good fun to speak with Shelby Smithson and the NBT (Next Big Thing) podcast! Thank you Dr. Eren Kocyigit for having me on and looking forward to collaborating together more this year! #capitalraising #startups #fundraising #founders #venturecapital #investors #vc #vcfunding #technology #startup #tech 

Hear our CEO and Co-founder of shipshape.vc, Daniel Sawko, Speaking on the NBT (Next Big Thing) podcast, exploring the dynamics of startup-investor fit in the VC industry. #capitalraising #startups #fundraising #founders #venturecapital #investors #vc #vcfunding #technology #startup #tech 

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Another week, another set of rounds announced! Here are some investors who participated: ✨ Archangel Ventures - “an early stage venture capital fund investing in Australian startups.” ✨ F4 Fund - “We invest in magical products across consumer tech, communications and interactive media.” ✨ Felicis - “We back founders building iconic companies that transcend boundaries. We invest directly in their growth to make them unbreakable.” ✨ MVP Ventures - “we partner with elite, early-stage teams building differentiated and defensible technology.” ✨ Page One Ventures - “Next-generation venture capital. Write the future with us.” 5 more on today's list: https://lnkd.in/gxKvU64Z #investment #founders #startups #seedround #venturecapital #fundraising

Looking for Investors? 65+ SaaS Angel Investors and VC Firms to Fund You Are you a SaaS founder looking for investors? Look no further! We've compiled a list of 65+ SaaS angel investors and VC firms that are actively funding early-stage startups. This list includes some of the most well-known and respected investors in the SaaS space, such as: Accel Partners Andreessen Horowitz Bessemer Venture Partners Emergence Capital First Round Capital Greycroft Insight Partners Sequoia Capital Y Combinator #startup #venturecapital #angelinvestors #saas #investmentopportunity

With the rising popularity of alternative venture models such as venture studios and hybrid venture approaches, it’s important to understand the challenges faced by founders and how they can be alleviated. In the world of physical technologies, there are distinct differences in how products are developed and deployed, creating an opportunity for venture players to offer more.   Flathead Forge provides its founders with more than just a signed cheque to accelerate outcomes within the company. We are involved in every stage of growth. We provide idea generation, infrastructure support, product development, investment, scaling, mentorship, channels to market and exit strategy.   Research for this infographic sourced from Planet A Ventures, Norrsken VC and Speedinvest.   #investing #venturestudio #flatheadforge #startups #hardtech #picksandshovels #founders

Sequoia Shake-up: Sequoia Capital's Impact on the VC Scene A Closer Look at the Recent Transformations and Innovations Shaping the Venture Capital Landscape. Read the entire article: https://bit.ly/3K3sDck #venturecapital #startups #entrepreneurship #investments #SequoiaCapital #businessnews

❓Question: The startups running toward VC Hamster Wheel i.e. Company Valuation over Product Market Value is insane these days. I genuinely would love to know your thoughts on how to escape this mindset and create value while being bootstrapped or raising very minimal venture capital. #startup #funding #venturecapital #VC