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From down rounds to bridge financings, 2023 tested the resilience of startups. Despite headwinds, top performers stand out. What strategies will shape venture capital in 2024? Dive into our State of VC report: https://lnkd.in/gGz6gT5n

Sequoia Capital’s bold moves continue to redefine the VC landscape! 🚀 Their 2020 US venture fund sees a 24.6% mark-up 📈—a testament to AI's growing influence despite minimal exits. Restructuring and strategic focus have paved the way for significant gains. 💡✨ Check out the latest edition of Morning Thrust | Weekly Highlights 102nd Edition) ⬇️  https://lnkd.in/dFuEFP_U? 📸 Image Credits :Smith Collection/Gado   #VentureCapital #SequoiaCapital #Innovation #AIStartups #TechInvestments #Resilience #FutureFocused #StrategicGrowth #TechFunding #AIRevolution

🔥 Q2’s #venture numbers look promising 🔥 📈 With $55.6 billion invested, deal value rose to an eight-quarter high. But $14.6 billion of that capital was concentrated in just two companies - CoreWeave and xAI. ❓ For everyone else, #fundraising is a challenge as #LPs remain reluctant to double down on the asset class, according to our Q2 2024 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor. https://lnkd.in/gWTpKSNB

🌟 Private Wealth Meets Venture Capital Growth 🌟 The venture capital landscape is evolving! 🚀 A new PitchBook analysis highlights how private wealth is unlocking unparalleled opportunities for growth in VC. Traditional barriers like high minimums and illiquidity are breaking down, thanks to: - Secondaries: More liquidity and quicker returns for cautious investors. 💸 - Evergreen Funds: Simplified, accessible investment models that offer periodic liquidity and diversified portfolios. 🌱 📈 STARTGUIDE VC Fund II " SGTwo" echoes this revolution, targeting early-stage CEE startups with a hands-on approach. By combining strategic mentorship and regional market advantages, we aim to deliver impactful returns while nurturing innovation. 🌍✨ Curious about the future of VC and how private wealth is reshaping the game? Read more in the latest report from PitchBook : https://lnkd.in/eScVg2sR #VentureCapital #PrivateWealth #Innovation #SGTwo #StartupGrowth #InvestmentOpportunities

Discover how the venture secondaries market is emerging as a hotbed for innovation, with new entrants raising billions and LPs drawn to novel fund structures. #VentureCapital #SecondaryMarket #Innovation

#LegendCapital #LCAwards On December 11, Zero2IPO Group released the 2024 China Venture Capital & Private Equity Annual Ranking. Legend Capital君联资本 was recognized with a Top 4 ranking among Chinese Venture Capital Firms, and Richard Li, President of Legend Capital, was named one of the Top 10 Chinese Venture Capital Investors. In addition, Legend Capital received several other prestigious industry awards. Zero2IPO has been a prominent provider of entrepreneurial and investment services for over two decades, with its research arm offering authoritative insights into China's equity investment landscape. These accolades reflect Legend Capital's continued commitment to empowering innovation and driving growth in the venture capital ecosystem. #VentureCapital #EquityInvestment #Innovation #Entrepreneurship  

Can you Participate! US female founders grab record share of VC dollars, but still lagging. Female founders increased their share of US VC capital raised in 2023 She Raises Capital event is below. The news is positive, but more is needed. Register here - https://lnkd.in/gFTyVaV6 Female founders and co-founders secured 27.8% of deal value last year. That figure drops to 22.8% if you exclude OpenAI’s $10.0 billion raise, but it still marks a record high. Female check writers, GPs, at the largest VC firms grew slightly to 17.4%. Similar to the broader venture market, with female founders securing 25.0% fewer deals. Details in "US All In: Female Founders in the VC Ecosystem" report sponsored by Deloitte, Pivotal Ventures, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Cap Table Management/409A Valuation - Use Eqvista , apply here for a nice discount - tell them, "Jordan sent you." t.ly/xCeln #investmentreadiness #femalefounders #fundinggap #VC #startupinvesting #tech #capitalraise #startups #womenentreprenuers #investors #pitch #preseed #seed #seriesa #SVVG Jordan Wahbeh SV Venture Group (SVVG) https://lnkd.in/gbXFZWF4

#novumcapitalpartners Q1’24 US VC Fundraising data just dropped from Carta . Clear signs of valuation and round size rebounds while dilution remains stable. Positive signal from the Venture Capital ecosystem. Chart Source: Carta Crédits: Julien Etaix Etaix - Chief Investment Officer at NOVUM CAPITAL PARTNERS SA #VCData #VentureCapital #FundingTrends #ValuationRebound #RoundSize #USStartups #Q1Funding #InvestmentTrends

Q1’24 US VC Fundraising data just dropped from Carta. Clear signs of valuation and round size rebounds while dilution remains stable. Positive signal from the Venture Capital ecosystem. Chart Source: Carta Crédits: Julien Etaix - Chief Investment Officer at NOVUM CAPITAL PARTNERS SA #VCData #VentureCapital #FundingTrends #ValuationRebound #RoundSize #USStartups #Q1Funding #InvestmentTrends

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