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#VentureCapital is embracing realism, driven by the following trends 👇 🔺#Valuations Get Real: Rising interest rates are shifting focus from high-flying #unicorns to #startups with solid fundamentals and realistic valuations. 🔺$4T 'Dry Powder': This massive unallocated #capital highlights the challenges and opportunities in #privateequity, pushing for smarter #investments. 🔺Beyond #IPOs: With fewer IPOs, the spotlight is on strategic #mergers, #acquisitions, and operational excellence as routes to growth. This emphasis on real business performance promises a more #sustainable and value-driven investment landscape. Financial Times - https://lnkd.in/gdDqjXc5

"Profitable exits also do not depend on a robust IPO environment. From my perspective, exiting portfolio companies through sales to strategic buyers after making operational and business improvements is even more attractive. And this pathway is set to grow substantially in 2024. Secular trends in the economy such as the reshaping of geopolitics and the emergence of a new generation of artificial intelligence together signal a period of significant restructuring where firms will work to reorganise their assets and capabilities." The issue is that many of the companies "Built to IPO" have cost structures and business models that make them either unacquirable or acquirable at valuations well below the last several rounds of financing. #venturecapital #startups #mergersandacquisitions

A revealing survey by Kauffman Fellows shows a promising shift: 53% of venture capitalists are gearing up to invest more capital than they did in 2023. Silicon Valley stalwarts and established fund managers are leading the charge. For entrepreneurs on the sidelines, 2024 is shaping up to be the year to leap into action. Expect a strategic mix of mergers and secondaries as the industry adapts to the evolving landscape. https://buff.ly/4cE43LQ #LaunchFinance #LaunchYourStartup #CFO #StartupAccounting #VentureCapital #SiliconValley #InvestmentTrends #StartupGrowth

Seed capital: a vital stage in business development After a sharp downturn in 2023, financing for innovative companies is on the up again. In France, seed funding, i.e. in the early stages of a company’s development, is doing well. Here are some explanations and analyses from the experts at AURIS Finance, a consultancy specialising in mergers and acquisitions. https://lnkd.in/etxBuCU8

🚀 Curious about the future of Venture Capital in 2024? Forbes has tapped into the insights of leading VCs, Limited Partners (LPs), and industry experts to provide you with an exclusive look into the evolving VC ecosystem. Discover how market trends are shaping startup valuations, fueling new fund growth, and driving mergers and acquisitions (M&A). 📖 Dive into the details here: https://bit.ly/3tV4W1h 🌐 If you're passionate about the #VC industry and aspire to be an investor, explore startup opportunities, or simply gain a deeper understanding of this captivating field, don't miss out on our VC University Course in partnership with the National Venture Capital Association and Venture Forward. 📚 Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/gvDEK4xr Stay ahead of the curve and seize the exciting prospects that Venture Capital holds in 2024! 💼🌍 #VentureCapital #InvestmentOpportunities #VCInsights

I started Wolfteam Ltd. to solve mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, corporate finance in 2023, a year where active US VC firms fell by 38 %. Wolfteam Ltd. still offers mergers and acquisitions, capital markets in Bulgaria, Central and Eastern Europe. Wolfteam Ltd. currently raises capital for a couple of promising startups. #mergersandacquisitions #capitalmarkets #investing #corporatefinance

I am pleased to share that our recent publication on Venture Capital and Methods of Payment in Mergers and Acquisitions has been published in the Journal of Business Finance & Accounting (ABDC A*, Q1), co-authored with Giang Nguyen. Our findings suggest that VCs strategically hold shares of the acquirers that meet their investment preferences. If you are interested in our paper, you can download it via the following link: https://lnkd.in/gGauUcDA #venturecapital #methodsofpayment #M&A

🎖 🎖 So proud! 🚀 🚀 👉 Operating as a boutique within the world’s largest law firm, Dentons Global Venture Technology Group delivers nimble, seasoned counsel to cutting edge tech companies and venture investors from our offices located in the world’s most vibrant tech centers. ❗ Dentons Global Venture Technology Group works with 1,500 startup and emerging growth clients in 15 sectors, and with access to 500 investor relationships and 20 startup centers – a presence and approach that is unmatched. The #team of 400 venture tech lawyers drive global strategic #growth from inception to #exit, with a focus on #capital investment, strategic advisory, #IP and #regulatory challenges, along with the sector and local market #knowledge. #largesttoleading #mergers #acquisitions #venture #venturetech #privateequity #team

Large firms have historically kept up with innovation through internal R&D and mergers and acquisitions. However, corporate venture capital (CVC) has acquired popularity as a means of staying pertinent and ahead of competitors. Many sectors are turning to corporate venture capital as an alternative to innovation since they are experiencing stagnant growth or a negative impact from uncontrollable, external influences. Click on the link to read the full article on what you as a founder should look out for in a CVC Investment: https://lnkd.in/dxBbqzGQ