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Climate Tech Startups Dynamically Ranked by the HackerNoon Community: https://lnkd.in/gTsCUJFM The current leaders are: Nat5 , Violet , Cropler , Swarm, scoutlabs , Treeback , 7Analytics , Dracoss , Rensair , iPAGE AgriTech , Matteco , CarbonCloud , Skoog , UPCYDE , GODI , Terrenity , Vulcan Energy , Oxari , The Habitat People , SUNSPEKER , Pixii AS , SunGreenH2 , RiDERgy ,Hyfindr , NATURAL STATE , brCarbon , FOREST HERO , BeZero Carbon and more! A great list for finding potential investments, startups hiring, or just looking for the next generation of climate tech products. Thanks Algolia for sponsoring Startups of the Year! #climatetech #climate #technology #startups #hackernoon #CleanTech #GreenTech #SustainableTech #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #Decarbonization #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CarbonNeutral #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateInnovation #GreenEnergy #CircularEconomy #SmartCities #ClimateSolutions #TechForGood #LowCarbonFuture #ClimateResilience #EcoTech

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Tech Pulse 2030 delves into the future of AI, Web3, and FinTech, showcasing groundbreaking innovations that are shaping the industry. https://lnkd.in/gETDwVfy?

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🌟 Top 10 VC Firms in the U.S. 🌟 1. Sequoia Capital 2. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) 3. Benchmark 4. Bessemer Venture Partners 5. Union Square Ventures (USV) 6. Founders Fund 7. Kleiner Perkins 8. Accel 9. Greylock Partners 10. General Catalyst The competition among VC funds in the U.S. is fierce. Everyone, from General Partners to Analysts, is diving headfirst into content marketing to build their brand. The content they produce is often exceptional and worth following. Stay tuned as I'll share my favorite ones to watch next time! Interested in seeing which VC's content stands out? Drop a comment below! 👇 #vc

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Venture Capital Contact Compilation. Explore a detailed list of 1,250+ VC firms, 7,400+ professionals in the VC space (including partners and principals), and 6,400 email contacts. https://payhip.com/b/cs7UQ #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #investmentbanking #privateequity #managementconsulting #b2b #founders #entrepreneurs

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Wanna-be founders pop up to pitch FLAKY models (that #VCs fund) whenever PitchBook, CB Insights, StrictlyVC, TechCrunch etc. hypes a "trend". Media editors aren't creators, so "trend" news is old news before it hits the stands (or your in-box). Let me know which VCs are REALLY funding the visionary pioneers who are working to CREATE tomorrow's trends, and not focused on deal flow that follows yesterday's?

Are you sure you understand valuation? #Valuation is key for funding! what should my valuation cap be?" Number one question I get from pre-seed and seed founders who've decided to fundraise on SAFEs. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀

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📰 Solo VCs are rising in popularity once again. This means only one General Partner is leading the firm, versus multiples. 💔 Why? There are GP breakups going on all around us after partnerships have been tested by the market for years now. The bar to co-found a venture firm with a partner is very high. Those GPs that thought they might graft another one on in the short term to share the load are stopping in their tracks to deeply consider those implications. 🌱 Many are opting to bring in more junior talent and grow them into Partner roles instead. It’ll take time and capital to be able to do that as the firm grows. Talked to 3 diff GPs about this at dinner last night and we’re all leaning toward that approach in our short and long term planning. 💡 FYI - this is just an observation of the moment we’re in. There are plenty of firms thriving with full partnerships as well as solo GPs. But it’s worth calling out that new partnerships are particularly risky right now, especially if the partners haven’t worked with each other for a long time.

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Movac KiwiNet Deep Tech is difficult because you do not comprehend 95% of the universe using the Standard Model of Particle physics. Either learn that measurement is flawed due to human bias or experience and unbiased state through transcendence experiences corresponding to Christ consciousness. The physics of life is based on LENR and not the Standard Model of Particle physics. Unfortunately, scientific research has been captured by the materialism perspective. This is mutually exclusive to the light observed in consciousness. Physics of life. Deep Tech https://lnkd.in/gKqC3PAR Gateway into the aromatic ring Faraday cage system. Time to see the light 😁.

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These numbers are crazy. The company is less than a year old, has raised a $6B Series B, and is valued at $24B. Pause and repeat that out loud. Here are some market caps of some companies for comparison: Delta Air Lines = $33B Biogen = $31B eBay = $27B Snap Inc. = $25B GoDaddy = $19B Building frontier models is super expensive and the reality is that there are only a handful of companies that can/are willing to invest in developing these models. xAI has the data (through X and Tesla), they have the hyperscaler (Oracle), they have the talent, and now they have the money. At this point, it's just following scaling laws. It's only a matter of time before they become a serious contender.

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A lot has been said about PMF—Product Market Fit, which is about having a product (or service) that the market repeatedly buys, recommends and from which you make money. However, there is a second type of PMF—Product Marketing Fit. Let's call it PMF2. PMF2 is when you devise a marketing or sales plan that at least brings your one-year LTV divided by CAC to 1. That means when your one-year sales value (including repeats from the same cohort), say it's Rs. 1000 from a cohort, your CAC for that cohort should also be Rs. 1000. Even better, if your CM1 from the sale is Rs. 400, then your CAC for that cohort is also Rs. 400 or lesser. However, most founders struggle with this; their CAC is too high to give the all-important CM1 (for the year)/CAC = 1 From what I have seen, there are three big causes: A. They are impatient and don't realise that buying is a journey. They put out offers and other ads, pushing people to buy. They set up "sales" campaigns on online platforms. While this produces some quick wins, it causes CAC to remain high: because CPA performance is low! The correct approach is to take customers on a journey known as AIDA: Awareness Interest Desire Action At the 1st stage, Awareness, you make customers aware of the problem they have: for example, your smartphone is too slow. Next, at Interest, you deepen that message: Expert opinions on what could be done with a faster smartphone. Then, at Desire, you get them to the point where they really want the product: testimonials from people who benefited from the faster smartphone. Lastly, at Action, close the deal by giving them an offer, or addressing objections they may have: Smartphone with 0% EMI (BTW, Apple got AT&T in the US to bundle the iPhone with their subscription plan and that is what made it a huge hit). B. Extensive research shows that people need to see your message 16 times before it registers! Till then your brand is invisible. Not keeping this in mind, many marketers try and close the message with just a few exposures. Even when using AIDA, less than 16 is too few. C. Many marketers stick to a single type of media. Such as Digital. Even worse, they may only use one channel, like Meta. Yes it's easy, load up some creatives and let the algorithm do the rest. Result: High CAC. What is needed is a multiple media approach: Digital, TV, Billboards, Event, Newspapers, etc. Hope this help. Good LuCAC ! Ps. The above with suitable tweaks works great for B2B as well

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Fundraising for your SaaS startup? Memorize these benchmarks: 1. CAC Payback: 0-6 months 2. OpEx Efficiency: 1.5X+ 3. Net Revenue Retention: 120%+ 4. Time to Cash Out: 24+ months 5. Revenue Growth: 125%+ 6. Logo Retention: 95%+ These are the BEST benchmarks. Anything less is just... less. Investors have their benchmarks. You need to have yours too. Aim high. Grow fast. Retain customers. Be efficient. Then fundraise like a boss. 😎 The metrics tell your story. Make it a bestseller. 📈 — 📌 If you liked this (and want to support my work): - Like - Repost And follow me (Chris Tottman) for more B2B tips. Thank you! #BrainDumps 🧠 💩 // Brain Dump #52

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Attention startup founders, October was a big month for VCs - here’s who made the boldest moves. Andreessen Horowitz (A16z)  ↳ 14 deals in one month - their busiest this year.  ↳ Biggest bet: $100M for Valon Technologies, transforming mortgage servicing. General Catalyst  ↳ 12 deals, including a jaw-dropping $900M Series A for Pacific Fusion.  ↳ Followed by a $200M round for Armis Security, all in one week. Lightspeed Venture Partners  ↳ 11 deals, their most active month ever.  ↳ Highlights include EvenUp’s $135M raise for legal tech. And let’s not forget Sequoia backing Maven Clinic with $125M, valuing them at $1.7B. 👉 What does this mean for founders?  Big firms are betting on bold ideas with massive potential.  AI, cybersecurity, and legal tech are stealing the spotlight. But here’s the real takeaway:  It’s not just about having a great idea.  It’s about telling the right story. Even in record-breaking months, investors don’t just back industries.  They back startups that stand out. Is your pitch impossible to ignore? --- ♻️ Repost & Comment ➕ Follow Me & Hit My 🔔

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Founders who have raised seed rounds should aim to burn $100-125K / month for best results, most of the time. If you're burning more than that, i'd take a hard look at your model, financials, and path to product market fit to see if you need to make some changes.

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Founders who have raised seed rounds should aim to burn $100-125K / month for best results, most of the time. If you're burning more than that, i'd take a hard look at your model, financials, and path to product market fit to see if you need to make some changes.

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🚀 Exciting News! Introducing Genesis: The AI-Powered Toolkit for Early-Stage Founders 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the Alpha launch of Genesis, a groundbreaking platform designed to empower early-stage founders with AI-driven workflows and agents. Genesis is here to bridge the gap between innovative service providers and ambitious startups, making it easier than ever to scale your business efficiently. For Startups: Are you a seed stage founder looking for ways to expand your team's capabilities without the overhead? Discover how Genesis can automate routine tasks and manage workflows, allowing you to focus on strategy and growth. Check out the mockup demo and leave your feedback at the Genesis website. For Service Providers: Join us in building the future of startup support! Engage with Genesis to create AI agents and workflows that integrate your services seamlessly into the startup ecosystem. Connect with us and share your expertise to help founders thrive by visiting the Genesis website. 🌟 Get Involved! 🌟 Whether you're a founder or a service provider, we invite you to explore Genesis, provide feedback, and collaborate with us to shape the future of startup innovation. Together, we can create a more accessible and efficient environment for entrepreneurs around the world. #AIforStartups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupSuccess #Startups

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How to invest in YC startups 💸 Before: Chase unicorns alone - Get the scraps Now: Back funds with unique access and dealflow Why go it alone when you can invest smarter?

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Have been seeing way more PWA (progressive web app) games in the last few months. Curious what people think is driving this: improvements to web engine frameworks, difficulties in trad UA, changes to store business model / policies? Main advantage is avoiding the app store fees and regulations, main hurdle is the friction to install (CPI), performance/asset handling, discoverability/payments since you're now off-platform. Want to learn more and see who's building here.

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