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Entrepreneurial Grift

Points And Figures • 506 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Government Startup Ecosystem Tech
  1. Entrepreneurial grift involves people leveraging connections to obtain government funding through questionable means.
  2. Successful tech ecosystems like Silicon Valley thrive due to early risk-loving capital and mentorship, not government intervention.
  3. Building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem requires genuine risk-taking, execution, and tangible results, not just social connections and titles.
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The Big Reset in Seed to Series A Graduation Rates is Real and Permanent

Venture Reflections • 33 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
💼 Business Venture Capital Startup Ecosystem Fundraising Investor Relations Market Trends
  1. There is a significant drop in the percentage of seed-stage companies graduating to Series A rounds.
  2. The Series A market has been quiet in the past 18 months, especially outside of AI-related investments.
  3. The venture landscape is shifting towards more capital-efficient seed-stage companies with challenges in raising Series A rounds.

Where Has All The Money Gone?

Superfluid • 39 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
💼 Business Venture Capital Startup Ecosystem Market Dynamics
  1. In the past, startups received large amounts of capital at early stages like Pre-Seed, which led to a funding freeze at Series B stage.
  2. Decrease in later-stage technology funding and changing market dynamics have implications for the entire startup ecosystem.
  3. Founders are facing pressure to survive with short runways, need to focus on revenue generation, cost control, and strategic decision making.

Announcing Equal Ventures’ First Operator-In-Residence Cohort

Equal Ventures • 39 implied HN points • 03 Mar 21
💼 Business Venture Capital Startup Ecosystem Diversity Community Building
  1. Equal Ventures started the Operators-in-Residence program for high potential startup operators
  2. The program aims to diversify backgrounds and provide a platform for shared learning and personal growth
  3. Operators discuss research, strategy, and operational methodologies to accelerate leadership development

#5: SVB and to Build on the Shoulders of Giants

Loeber on Substack • 3 HN points • 12 Mar 23
💼 Business Startup Ecosystem Regulation Infrastructure Financial Services Entrepreneurship
  1. American ecosystem simplifies startup operations, allowing founders to focus on product development.
  2. US infrastructure offers unique advantages for startups, from legal processes to access to funds.
  3. Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank highlights importance of private sector infrastructure in supporting startups.

Can you Scale a Venture Capital Fund?

Superfluid • 2 HN points • 14 Jun 23
💼 Business Venture Capital Investment Strategies Startup Ecosystem Financial Analysis
  1. The current venture capital model is flawed with oversupply of capital leading to inflated early-stage valuations.
  2. There is a need for a rethinking of venture capital funding model to balance fund size, number of investments, and ownership stake.
  3. Smaller seed rounds focused on hitting milestones may be more rewarding than accepting large cheques with high valuations.

What does it take to build European Tech Giants ?

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 10 Aug 18
💼 Business Tech Giants Venture Capital Startup Ecosystem Investors Ambition
  1. Venture Capital in the US is 5 times bigger than in the EU, showing a significant difference in investments.
  2. European tech giants have emerged mainly from the UK, Nordics, and Germany, with specific factors contributing to their success.
  3. Building tech giants requires ambitious founders, diversity, and sufficient capital for growth and success.

Your Fund Size is Your Strategy

Equal Ventures • 0 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
💼 Business Venture Capital Funding Investing Startup Ecosystem
  1. The size of a fund impacts the investment strategy - larger funds may need to be less collaborative and aim for higher ownership percentages.
  2. As funds grow larger, it becomes more challenging to syndicate deals and collaborate with other investors, leading to a need for more selective partnerships.
  3. Investing independently and leading deals can be a strategic advantage, especially for firms looking to maintain a specific investment focus and collaboration opportunities.