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There is much to digest in Aumni most recent Venture Beacon, a report which provides a great data-backed overview of what is happening in the startup related capital market. One of the highlights - for me at least - is drastic decrease in deals (down 40% from H2 of 2022 and 85% from the peak of 2021). This is accompanied by a decline in the amount of capital raised, which has gone down by 24% as well as a slowdown in the velocity of deals. Essentially, there is less money and those who have it are being more judicious in how they spend it. None of which is surprising but merely confirmation of what everyone in the space has been feeling. What is good from such a report is that it provides no hiding places; it is hard to debate against data and this, in turn, allows startups to better prepare themselves. #VentureCapital #Startup #CapitalMarket #InvestmentTrends #StartupEcosystem #DataAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EconomicTrends #FundingTrends #MarketResearch #BusinessStrategy #FinancialData #InvestorSentiment #Entrepreneurship #StartupAdvice #DataDrivenDecisions #MarketInsights #StartupFunding #EconomicAnalysis #InvestorRelations

My No.1 advice for investing in startups Don't look for unicorns! Instead of trying to predict unicorns, invest in markets you know. And before you finalize a deal, know the answers to these two questions: 1. Is the product solving a BIG problem for their customers? Many startups solve problems that are not big enough; you most likely don't need to invest in such businesses because they are not VC-backable companies. 2. Can the product be built within the timeline and money as promised? This is not that difficult to determine. Companies that fail to build their products are often unable to hire enough developers, not because they're trying to build something unbuildable. So you can do your due diligence and determine whether the product can be built. Was that helpful? TDV Partners #investing #indianstartup #startupinvesting #VC #entrepreneurship

🚀💰 Exciting News for Startups! Funding Skyrockets by 77% to $144M in the third week of February 2024! 📈 With 21 deals closed, the entrepreneurial landscape is buzzing with growth and innovation. This surge in investment underscores the confidence of investors in the potential of startups to drive technological advancements and economic prosperity. #startupfunding #investment #entrepreneurship #innovation

Pitchbooks -The world’s top startup cities. PitchBook’s VC Ecosystem Rankings compare global cities based on the size and maturity of their startup networks. The framework helps founders, operators and investors assess locations when deciding where to expand or invest. Network effects matter in venture capital: Investors get more than half of their deals through referrals, according to research led by Harvard professor Paul Gompers. So it stands to reason that deal makers should seek these networks out when deciding where to do business. The list is based on a scoring system that uses PitchBooks' proprietary data on private companies. Development and growth scores are based on data related to deals, exits fundraising and other factors from the last six years. For the best experience, view this dashboard on a desktop device. Read about Pitchbooks' methodology below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ei7GRhbA #startups #investors #VC #ecosystem #Global #cities #founders #innovators #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #deals #exits

Ujwal Sutaria This is easily one of the simplest and easy to comprehend startup investing advisory post that I have seen on LinkedIn. 1. Is the product solving a BIG problem for their customers? 2. Can the product be built within the timeline and money as promised? I am actually taking a cue from your post and creating my own metrics to determine how can we evaluate the above two parameters. Keep sharing insightful startup investment tips.

🚀 Diving into the World of Startups: Key Insights! 💡 🇺🇸 The United States leads the pack with a staggering 75,056 startups, showcasing its vibrant entrepreneurial landscape. 💳 Fintech Fervor: 7.1% of the world's startups are in the innovative realm of Financial Technology (Fintech), reflecting a growing trend in revolutionizing finance. 🏠 At-Home Origins: Surprisingly, over 69% of startups kick off their entrepreneurial journey right from the comforts of home, highlighting the power of modern flexibility in business inception. 💰 The Profitability Quest: Startups face a challenging path, with only 40% managing to become profitable, signifying the tough road to financial success in the business world. 🥊 Tackling the Challenge: Among the numerous hurdles, competition stands out as the greatest challenge for startup ventures (19%), emphasizing the intensity and fierceness of today's business environment. The statistics paint a dynamic and challenging landscape for startups globally. Despite the hurdles, these numbers underscore the unwavering spirit and tenacity of entrepreneurs shaping the world of business. 💼✨ #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Fintech #BusinessChallenges #CompetitiveLandscape #StartupSuccess #GlobalBusiness #FinancialTechnology

Unlocking Funding Potential: Strategies for Every Stage of Your Startup WezSol #wezsol #startupjourney #innovationhub #businessventures #futureofwork #startupmindset #SoftwareExcellence #DigitalInnovators #startups #customsoftware #techstartups #digitalinnovation #smes #journeyClub #entrepreneurshiptips #startuplife #businessowner #founder #leadership #innovativeideas Let's Connect Muhammad Raza ⚡

Scaling Smarter: Strategies for Sustainable Growth in Startup Funding #wezsol #startupjourney #innovationhub #businessventure #futureofwork #startupmindset #softwareexcellence #digitalInnovators #startups #customsoftwaresolutions #techstartups #digitalinnovation #smes #founderjourney #entrepreneurship #startuplife #businessowner #founder #leadership #innovativeideas #techentrepreneur #businessgoals #drivenbypassion

🚀 New Blog Post Alert: Despite a general pullback in the startup investment landscape, certain big players defied the trend in 2023! 🔝 Discover how Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed, Bpifrance, and tech giants like Microsoft are shaping the funding ecosystem with their strategic moves. 🌟 Exciting shifts, seed fund standouts, and what this means for founders in 2024 – it's all in my latest piece. Dive into the insights and join the conversation! 💼 #StartupInvestment #VentureCapital #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #BusinessTrends #InvestmentAnalysis #StartupEcosystem LinkedIn #BusinessStrategy #FoundersJourney #FinanceTrends

#entrepreneurship often glamorized on shows like #sharktank is far from the glitzy image portrayed on television. The reality of pitching for #funding, especially in a room filled with #venturecapital (#vcs) or potential #investors , is a challenging and nuanced process. It requires a unique blend of passion, resilience, and strategic thinking. Entrepreneurs' Organization's Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA Competition Greece (Global Student Entrepreneur Awards) - by EO) semi-finals in 2024 provide a glimpse into the raw and unfiltered world of entrepreneurship. Here, young #entrepreneurs from around the globe share their dreams and visions, facing the scrutiny of seasoned investors. The stories that unfold are not scripted for entertainment; they're authentic narratives of ambition, struggle, and determination. https://lnkd.in/gPBGgdSA #startup #startups #startupfunding