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#fundingalert 💼Company: PipeDreams 💰Funding: $25.5Million ⚡Round: Series A  👥Investors: Thomas Layton, and Allison Pickens participated in the round, which was headed by Canvas Ventures and Plural. The next-generation, tech-driven home services provider is called PipeDreams. They acquire companies with outstanding teams and leverage technology to establish the framework necessary for them to develop into top-tier industries. The money will be used by the company to grow both its operations and its clientele. PipeDreams is a tech-enabled home services company, with CEO Dan Laufer at the helm. Dan Laufer Dessi Sarabosing, CPA, MBA Darren Merritt Tyler Green Read more - https://lnkd.in/gBykvNXM To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #PipeDreams #tech #homeservice #technology #funding #startupnews #fundingnews #news

The 2023 Philadelphia Venture Report is here, and it's a testament to the resilience of our city's startup ecosystem! 📈 Despite the slowdown in VC dealmaking nationwide, Philly stood tall, securing $2.4 billion across 403 deals, showcasing its unwavering grit and determination. 🏙️💼 In partnership with PitchBook, PACT proudly presents the 2023 Philadelphia Venture Report. 📊📚 Dive into the insights covering pre-seed and seed financing, surprising valuation trends, and the overall resilience of diverse sectors in our thriving metro area. 🌐 Download the report now to uncover: ✨ How robust pre-seed and seed financing activities set the stage for early-stage resilience. ✨ The unexpected ripple effects of valuation trends during the recent boom. ✨ Insights into the resilience across diverse sectors and the unique features contributing to Philly's success. Thank you to report sponsors: Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA BioAdvance CEO Council for Growth/The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia DLA Piper EY Life Sciences Pennsylvania NewSpring PennMedicine University City Science Center Wells Fargo Ready to stay ahead of the curve? 🚀 Click the link below to access the 2023 Philadelphia Venture Report and be part of the innovation journey! 👇🔗 https://bit.ly/3SSTtri

In honor of the upcoming #BestofMidwest2024 Startup City Rankings, we're taking a look back at a couple of the biggest winners in the top ten of #BestofMidwest2023. In last year's rankings, Columbus and Detroit moved up to the #5 and #6 spots, respectively, with St. Louis slipping two spots to #7. This is Columbus's first time in the top five, and it was certainly well-deserved. The city has plowed through with large funding rounds and massive exits, in addition to hosting the largest fund by AUM (Drive Capital). Detroit also saw a bumper crop of access to resources in 2023, especially with VCs, Angels and accelerators/incubators. Will St. Louis rise back up in the 2024 rankings? Can Columbus and Detroit hold onto their #5 and #6 spots? Only time will tell. Find the full 2023 rankings on the #MidwestStartups site! https://lnkd.in/gYDACJk

Camels instead of unicorns? 🐫 🦄 In a recent comment article with immobilienmanager, I shared insights on why I believe the #proptech comeback won't mirror the past "good old times." The green transformation in real estate is reshaping structures profoundly. To seize this vast potential, startups must embody qualities of camels, not unicorns. That means prioritizing endurance, cash efficiency, and profitability over skyrocketing valuations and high burn rates. Curious to learn more about the proptech camels approach and my personal perspectives on the evolving proptech landscape? Check out the full article [link in comments]. STYX David Zwilling Erik Walkling Inger Egeland-Helgøy Josep R. Novell LL.M.

The 2023 Philadelphia Venture Report is here, and it's a testament to the resilience of our city's startup ecosystem! 📈 Despite the slowdown in VC dealmaking nationwide, Philly stood tall, securing $2.4 billion across 403 deals, showcasing its unwavering grit and determination. 🏙️💼 In partnership with PitchBook, PACT proudly presents the 2023 Philadelphia Venture Report. 📊📚 Dive into the insights covering pre-seed and seed financing, surprising valuation trends, and the overall resilience of diverse sectors in our thriving metro area. 🌐 Download the report now to uncover: ✨ How robust pre-seed and seed financing activities set the stage for early-stage resilience. ✨ The unexpected ripple effects of valuation trends during the recent boom. ✨ Insights into the resilience across diverse sectors and the unique features contributing to Philly's success. Thank you to report sponsors: Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA BioAdvance CEO Council for Growth/The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia DLA Piper EY Life Sciences Pennsylvania NewSpring PennMedicine University City Science Center Wells Fargo Ready to stay ahead of the curve? 🚀 Click the link below to access the 2023 Philadelphia Venture Report and be part of the innovation journey! 👇🔗 https://bit.ly/3SSTtri

Exciting news from Philadelphia's venture funding scene! In 2023, pre-seed/seed funding reached $420M across 134 deals, while overall VC deals totaled $2.4B across 403 transactions. Despite challenges, the biotech & pharma sector stood out, securing $845.2M across 38 deals. With Big Pharma facing patent cliffs, increased M&A activity could reshape the landscape. These trends highlight opportunities in Philadelphia's startup ecosystem Top Life Science Deals: >> ArriVent Biopharma - $155M - Early Stage VC >> Dispatch Therapeutics - Undisclosed - Early Stage VC (Mikko Siurala, Liz Pecan) >> Impulse Dynamics - $91.4M - Venture Growth >> Fore Biotherapeutics - $75M - Venture Growth >> Synnovation Therapeutics - $69.9M - Early Stage VC >> VintaBio - $64M - Early Stage VC Top Life Science M&A: >> Tmunity Therapeutics Incorporated acquired by Kite Pharma (Gilead Sciences) for $1.3B >> Center for Breakthrough Medicines acquired by SK pharmteco for an undisclosed figure. Major Investors: >> Ben Franklin Technology Partners led the region with 31 closed deals in 2023, emerging as the most active investor, followed by BioAdvance with five closed deals. Join the Informal Philadelphia Life Science group to stay up-to-date on the exciting happenings of the Philadelphia Life Science ecosystem, click link below. https://lnkd.in/eWg_vGvG

🌟 Evolution of VC Financing: Insights from Collision Conf 2024 🌍 VC financing trends are swiftly evolving post the era of zero interest rates and the "flight to quality." At Collision Conf 2024, investors highlighted a shift towards profitability and sustainable growth. Spencer McLeod from G Squared and Magaly Charbonneau from Inovia Capital emphasized the importance for startups to maximize their existing resources following significant workforce reductions in 2023. For SaaS companies, sales cycles are lengthening with a heightened focus on unit economics. Stephanie Choo from Portage noted a pivot towards efficient growth over rapid expansion, underscoring the need for sustainable strategies. Meanwhile, early-stage startups face intense competition for initial funding. In this dynamic environment, Groupe TSS remains committed to supporting our partners and fostering growth opportunities for SaaS ecosystem in Quebec. #VC #SaaS #Tech #Growth #Collision2024 #Investment #Entrepreneurship

#fundingalert 💼Company: Gilion 💰Funding: €10 Million  ⚡Round: Equity Funding 👥Investors: Annika Falkengren, Oscar Werner, Göran and Henrik Garvner , Andrew Konopelski Gilion, an innovative method for assessing and discovering fundamentally sound startups, was founded in 2021 by Oliver Hildebrandt, Axel Bruzelius, and Henrik Landgren. Gilion has created a platform that allows for real-time access to and analysis of all important company data. Gilion (formerly Ark Kapital) is backed by LocalGlobe, Creandum, banking veteran Annika Falkengren of SEB and Lombard Odier, and seven unicorn founders including Hjalmar Winbladh of Epidemic Sound and founding partner of EQT Ventures, Jacob De Geer of IZettle, Timo Soininen of Small Giant Games, Ilkka Paananen of Supercell, Sebastian Knutsson of King, Riccardo Zacconi of King, and Steve Anavi of Qonto. It empowers tech companies by providing access to always updated insights into their historical and future performance. Their proprietary analysis, Gilion Scores, and predictions serves as the engine enabling Gilion to provide access to long-term, non-dilutive loans to growth stage companies. Oscar Werner Henrik Landgren Andrew Konopelski Read more - https://lnkd.in/g9xabqDt To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #Gilion #fundamentally #soundstartup #eustartup #swedenstartup #funding #news #fundingnews #startupnews #startuprise

🚀 Calling All Startups! Book a 1:1 Meeting with a VC at CREtech New York! 📅 Don’t miss the chance to connect with top real estate investors during our NEW VC Office Hours at #CREtechNewYork2024! Whether you're looking to pitch your company, gain strategic advice, or validate your product, this is your moment! 🙌 🔑 Why Join? - 1:1 meetings with leading VCs in built world tech - Strategic advice and feedback - Perfect for those raising funds, refining their pitch, or planning future growth 🤝 Participating Investors: - Andrew Peng, Senior Associate, Alpaca VC - Chris Millisits, Senior Associate, Antler - Giulia Martins, Investor, Zigg Capital - Isabelle Granahan-Field, Investor, Camber Creek - John Goettee, Analyst, Outsiders Fund - Julia L., Associate, RET Ventures - Klicia Oliveira Wilson, MSc, Investor, Rock Yard Ventures - Lucas Turner-Owens, Principal, Building Ventures - Matt Boras, Managing Director, RXR ARDEN Digital Ventures (RADV) - Matthew Ohlman, General Partner & CTO, Shadow Ventures - MORE VC'S TO BE ANNOUNCED! 📍Meetings will take place at a dedicated room at CREtech New York. 🎟️ How to Book: Register for CREtech NY, and you'll receive a confirmation email with the booking link. Availability is limited—so hurry! Already registered? Keep an eye out for booking instructions! 👉 Register now and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/e2wXdTiH #CREtech #VC #Innovation #BuiltWorld #Tech #Technology #Sustainability #startup #investing #venturecapital #realestate Michael Beckerman Lindsey Imperatore Lauren Leal Kyle Halls Kay Ross-Baker Emily Wright