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People often overlook Washington DC when it comes to venture finance and private equity, but PitchBook confirms that DC is a top ecosystem for startups, ranking #12 in the world! Check out the full report for more insights. #startup #VC #privateequity #WashingtonDC #PitchBook

💰🔍 Ever wondered what venture capitalists seek in startup investments? Great stuff here. Understanding these criteria can be invaluable for startups seeking funding and aiming to attract the right investors. #StartupInvestment #VentureCapital #InvestmentCriteria 🌟🤝 https://lnkd.in/dTXUyXdf

Diagnosing startups for successful investments Relationship between startups and investors is mutually beneficial, with startups seeking the resources to fuel their growth and investors pursuing promising ventures with the potential for substantial returns. But investing in startups is more than just a financial venture — it's about recognizing potential. How can investor increase the success rate and find the more promising project that will take off and bring enormous ROI? That’s what my new article is about: - The crucial role investors play in startup development; - How can founders effectively present and sell their project to create a compelling first impression; - The criteria investors use to assess startups before making their investment decisions. https://lnkd.in/e_2QbWZ6

VC funding is booming! 📈💥 In a remarkable surge, May saw venture capital investments rise by 29%, smashing past the $1B mark. 💰🚀 This significant growth signals a bright future for startups and innovation. Discover the key trends fueling this financial momentum and what it means for the entrepreneurial landscape. 🌟

LUMO Labs' Sabine Schoorl MBA 🏳️🌈 was in the spotlight 🌟 in this recent Leapfunder profile, giving her insight into why companies need diversity, the Dutch startup environment, and what challenges are ahead. An entrepreneur since 2010 and now an entrepreneur-turned-investor, Sabine is a Senior Partner here at LUMO Labs. "For me, entrepreneurship means adding value by solving real-world problems," says Sabine in the interview. "The biggest issues in the world are the most significant business opportunities." She also sees the Dutch startup ecosystem increasingly interested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She sees this as a true positive. 💪 "DEI is a true business enabler," she says. "Organizations that do diversity and inclusion well outperform their peers in profitability, increase their innovation revenue, have faster time to market, and show overall higher growth...My prediction for the future is that with this growing awareness of the importance of DEI, the Dutch tech ecosystem will become the best in class." Check out the full profile here: https://lnkd.in/emQ6HPyp

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐕𝐂 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐀 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 Dealroom conducts research on the EMEA venture market, highlighting key trends among both investors and startups: • More than 10,000 investors actively participate in venture capital within EMEA, marking a substantial increase of 4.5 times compared to a decade ago • Out of the 10,000 investors, around 4,100 primarily engage in investing from the seed stage onward. • Approximately 25% of startups manage to progress to Series A or beyond (from the Seed round)  • Only about 1.0–1.5% of VC-backed startups achieve unicorn status in the EMEA region A pivotal determinant of success lies in selecting the appropriate investor. Notably, a strong correlation exists between top-performing investors and the success rate of startups backed by top quartile VCs. Startups supported by top quartile investors are three times more likely to successfully transition to Series A compared to those backed by bottom quartile funds. In the 2023 rankings for top investors in the EMEA region, those capable of potentially adding the most value to portfolio companies are as follows: LocalGlobe holds the top position and predominantly operates in the Seed stage. Following are Index and Accel, both focusing on Series A investments. Insight Partners emerges as the first Series B dominant investor in the ranking.

Venture capital's 2024 resurgence led by 2020-21's scaled startups! Discover insights by @BainAlerts & @IVCA_official on investors eyeing traditional sectors and emerging tech. #VentureCapital #StartupTrends #MarketInsights

Today’s VC Spotlight 💡 500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, boasts $2.4 billion in assets under management, dedicated to supporting tech-driven companies experiencing rapid growth. Established in 2010 by Dave McClure and Christine Tsai, 500 Global focuses on markets where technology, innovation, and capital converge to unlock long-term value and foster economic growth. Recently securing $143 million for its largest Southeast Asia early-stage fund to date, 500 Global's "500 SEA III" targets to fund 100 pre-seed, seed, and Series A #startups across various sectors like digitalization, sustainable cities, healthcare, and financial inclusivity in Southeast Asia 🌏 Over the past decade, the firm has backed over 340 companies in the region, including well-known names like Grab and CARSOME, believing strongly in the region's potential and opportunities 🙌 Christine Tsai, CEO, and founding partner of 500 Global, emphasized their commitment to Southeast Asia's founders, leveraging their extensive global portfolio spanning 2,800 companies in over 80 countries. Headquartered in San Francisco and staffed with approximately 190 professionals worldwide, 500 Global continues its mission to support entrepreneurial ventures worldwide. https://lnkd.in/gwhtAn8C

Silicon Valley startups had their worst funding year since 2019 Globally, the venture capital industry experienced a decline in 2023. Investors allocated $345.7 billion to startups worldwide, marking a 35% decrease from the previous year and representing the lowest investment level since 2017. #SiliconValley #SiliconValleyStartups #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #TechInvestments #BusinessNews #GlobalEconomy #InnovationTrends #VentureCapitalists #FinancialNews #StartupEcosystem #TechInnovation #InvestmentTrends #StartupFunding #BusinessNews #IndiaNews #Keralanews #Kerala #BusinessReviewLive #BRL #Keralabusiness

Title: Revolutionizing Early-Stage Startup Funding: Schwab’s Game-Changer Charles Schwab is leveling the venture capital playing field launching Schwab Alternative Investment Marketplace. Designed for independent advisers and affluent investors, this platform makes alternative investments like venture capital, private equity, and hedge funds more accessible, breaking down the traditional barriers that kept them exclusive to institutional investors. For founders, this move could significantly widen the investor pool. Higher accessibility of alternative investments may help startups bolster their fund bases as potential investors have easy-to-use channels for backing early-stage ventures. Crucially, Schwab's platform is poised to lower the entry barrier for investment in startups - minimums start at $100k, a stark contrast with traditional venture capital minimums that often spiral into millions. This accessibility could motivate more startups to consider such platforms while securing their initial funding rounds. If you’ve got a killer start-up idea, this just might be the game-changer you need. With platforms like Schwab’s, the venture capital landscape is no longer a hard-to-reach vista but a tangible opportunity offering a wider range of accessible investment avenues. Mimicking institutional investors, can this democratization become a new norm? Will this spark a global shift making venture capital available to more investors and, in turn, more startup dreams turned into entrepreneurial realities? More about Schwab’s venture capital revolution can be read here: https://lnkd.in/gPePF7zn #schwab #venturecapital #startups #alternativeinvestments #changeiscoming #newrules #InvestmentTrends