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With less than 15% of venture firms making it to a 4th fund, I'm excited to share that Refactor has closed a $50M Fund 4! 🙌 Looking forward to writing lead checks for startups aiming to "refactor" industries for a healthier and more sustainable future.🌍🧬 #VC #SeedInvestment #SoloGP #Startup

👨💻 A little bit more about Pre-seed to Succeed program. The program with Yellow Rocks!, Smart Partnership Capital, and I2BF Global Ventures aims to address key startup challenges in the early stages, particularly in the context of the fundraising process. It provides startups with the attention of strong venture funds boasting an impressive portfolio and proven expertise, ensuring seamless fundraising from the first round to a scaling stage. Read more on TechCrunch. 

Index Ventures has raised $2.3bn in new funds—an $800m venture fund and a $1.5 billion growth fund. This capital will be deployed at a pivotal moment for the startup ecosystem, with the rise of: 🧠 Transformative technologies: Rapid advancements in AI and beyond are reshaping industries 🌍 Global talent: Deeper, more diverse pools of expertise 📈 Proven playbooks: Established strategies for hyper-growth These factors are converging and compounding to create unprecedented opportunities for founders around the world. Our thanks go out to our LPs for their continuous support, as well as to the founders past, present and future who choose to partner with us. Your trust and success have made this possible. Here’s a taste of what you’ve achieved so far: 🚀 108 Index-backed reached a $1bn valuation 🎉 23 surpassed a valuation of $10bn 🌐 57 have IPO’d 💪 200,000 jobs created Thank you! We're excited to forge new relationships and back the next generation of iconic startups. https://lnkd.in/gAGC5sqQ

Explore the journey of Jude Dike, a venture capital co-founder who transitioned from senior software engineer to shaping startup innovation. Discover the origins of his venture, driven by his technical expertise, and the challenges of navigating this shift. Learn how Jude's technical background aids in identifying and investing in promising tech startups. Uncover the symbiotic relationship between his roles, allowing him to mentor startups through technical hurdles. Gain insights into lessons learned and Jude's vision for the future of venture capital. Join us for a captivating episode delving into the fusion of technology and investment on T in Tech. #investing #investments #fundraising #funding #tech

Venture Capital's Shifting Norms Unveiled In a candid conversation on the eve of the anniversary, Jeff Clavier, founder of Uncork Capital, and Andy McLoughlin, managing partner, shared their perspectives on the shifts that have reshaped the venture landscape. One notable change discussed was the acceptance of VCs investing their own funds in startups, a departure from the previous norm. Clavier highlighted the importance of transparency and conflict management in such situations, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines to navigate potential conflicts of interest. #technews #fundingnews

I've long been an advocate of getting more people to invest in startups, but aware that uneducated investors are not good for the ecosystem. 🤔 That's why I love the current efforts to educate and activate a new population of investors! In particular, I'm a huge fan of Hustle Fund 's Angel Squad 😍 , that are committed to developing an ecosystem of informed investors and evangelizing angel investing! 💸 Early stage investing can be a true win/win when done right and should be available and understandable to more folks! https://lnkd.in/gXsbsN_i #angelinvesting #venturecapital #startups #founders #TheFoundersForge

Seed funding: Everything founders should know about fundraising, seed rounds and more for 2024 In the current climate, VC firms expect seed startups to demonstrate clear progress on aggressive technical and commercial goals before investing. The shift towards data-driven investment decisions means seed startups must translate potential into concrete progress on both technical development and market validation to secure VC funding. #Cynergy #vc #seedfunding

Thanks to Gené Teare for including me in her latest article on the evolving seed market! The volume of seed deals is obviously down and the bar to raise a seed round is higher than it's been in a long time, which means more and more companies need to raise small angel or pre-seed rounds in order to hit the milestone expectations to get a seed round done. Couple this with the fact that there seem to be less and less funds and angel investors willing to take pre-seed risk and you end up with a tough market for early stage founders. But as I mentioned in the article, the pre-seed & seed stage companies that can raise and grow in this market will likely scale into the next bull market, which should lead to 2024/2025 being a great vintage for early stage venture funds. https://lnkd.in/e3MQ52x2

Discover how to evaluate a deal, our investment team's approach to startup investing, and how you can diversify your portfolio with venture capital during today's presentation with Spike Ventures Managing Partner Todd McIntyre (GSB '94). Register now to reserve your spot.

For startups seeking venture capital, securing funding from a reputable VC firm can seem like a golden ticket. The money, connections, and stamp of approval that comes from having a top-tier VC on board can make all the difference in getting a fledgling company off the ground. But the flipside is that startups that fail to land the next VC round can struggle to stay afloat and often end up falling by the wayside. These neglected ventures, referred to as "VC orphans," lack the nurturing and resources to allow them to thrive. Though they may have shown modest traction, VC orphans battle against the headwinds when the growth is not fast enough for VCs and costs are still relatively high. Read as an article: https://lnkd.in/dJ_Piq4F Join our Discord https://lnkd.in/gKfM7_zU to #OpenSourceWallStreet