They sure don’t make opportunity funds like they used to. Propelled by the venture boom of 2020 and 2021, nine-figure vehicles used to double down on star portfolio companies became du jour. A combination of low rates and ample limited partner dry powder overheated startup valuations like a dry cycle on a top-of-the-line Maytag. Companies with unproven—perhaps even improbable—business plans raked in cash faster than they knew what to do with it. Freeflow Ventures’ $15 million opportunity fund is a smaller take on the opportunistic raises of the last venture cycle. Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gu3GzJX4
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In the article on the link, there is a very clear explanation of venture capital mind- set as they invest heavily for companies that does not make sense for many people. Thanks to my friend Jeffrey Paine to elaborate the subject even more with additional questions!
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Welcome to the age of the 20-something venture capitalist. The fact that young people can take a leap that wouldn’t have been possible less than a decade ago also reflects how big and unwieldy the startup ecosystem has become. It’s no longer as hub-and-spoke as it once was. No firm, even the most prominent, can extend their reach into every interesting corner. And the largest are juggling so much money that it doesn’t make sense, operationally, to deal with small sums like the kinds sought at the high-risk—but also potentially high-reward—pre-seed stage. Instead, some choose to capture those returns by becoming limited partners with the savviest of the new managers. Alana Goyal | basecase capital | Paige Finn Doherty | Behind Genius Ventures | Rex Woodbury | Daybreak | Adarsh Bhatt | David Ongchoco | Comma Capital | CiCi Bellis | Cartan Capital
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This is a great article written by Terrence Rohan and perfectly embodies what I strive to do as a current bootstrapped founder and provides great facts and examples within the VC world and startups. "these founders are seeking freedom from the risk and control of the perpetual pursuit of venture capital. Instead, they’re ready to reroute their time, efforts, and attention to building enduring companies on their own terms. These founders are choosing to raise less and build more." https://lnkd.in/gJb9s9jG
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Whether you're in the ideation phase, building your MVP, or ready to take your startup to the next level, understanding the landscape of seed-stage investors can make all the difference. So, we've researched and compiled a list of venture capital firms that are not just investing in startups but are truly dedicated to nurturing early-stage ventures. Gain valuable insights into their investment philosophies, focus areas, and successful portfolio companies: https://lnkd.in/gf-c7YqX Accel Kleiner Perkins Chloe Capital Sequoia Capital Andreessen Horowitz First Round Capital Y Combinator 01 Ventures GV (Google Ventures) Menlo Ventures Cowboy Ventures FJ Labs Dreamit Ventures New Enterprise Associates (NEA) Spark Capital #venturecapital #investors #startupfunding #entrepreneurship #innovation #vcfunding #growth #seedstage
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#EarlyStageFunding: A New Perspective from 2Flo Ventures Top news in venture capital: 2Flo Ventures has onboarded Jones Burton as a partner. Burton, formerly the Chief Strategy Officer at S-RM, is recognized for shaping innovative and impactful global business strategies. This is noteworthy for startups and tech businesses on the brink of securing their initial funding rounds. His addition to the 2Flo team is a powerful signal of the firm's dedication to bolstering their portfolio's success. What sets 2Flo apart, however, is its unique fee structure. Instead of standard management fees, 2Flo aligns its interests directly with the entrepreneurs it backs. This collaboration style could well be the future of early-stage funding and a boon for startups seeking a more teamed approach to growth and development. Did you know that the early-stage funding market is increasingly competitive? Securing seed funding jumped to a new high in 2020, at an average of $2.2 million per deal
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The VC industry has been hurting for a while. A firm like OpenView that has been successful, totally shutting down, is another troubling sign. The industry is not going to come back until there are successful public exits or significant up-rounds. Aside from GenAI, that is not likely to happen soon. I am guessing we have six months of startups having trouble getting funding and slowed innovation. Others are telling me the mantra is 'Stay alive to '25.' I hope they are wrong. https://lnkd.in/gtuDgPFw #VentureCapital #OpenView #Startups
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In my last post in this series, When the VCs say “no”, I discussed what to do once you have been turned down for venture funding for the first time. However, This presupposes. You’ve been able to pitch VCs in the first place. What if you have a startup for which you’d like to raise venture funding But you don’t know any VCs? By the end of this article. You’ll be ready to meet investors.
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