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🚀 Check out this week's venture capital investment summary (10 featured companies!) spanning early & growth-stage US based Environmental Technology & Enterprise Software startups! 🎯 Every Monday, the team here at Bearhug Recruiting aggregates, researches, and publishes a recap of the prior week's fundraising activity within the early and growth-stage Environmental Technology & Enterprise Software startup ecosystem. 🌎 This research not only allows us to keep our finger on the pulse of the type of startups we serve, but also benefits others who, like us, enjoy analyzing the latest trends that signal investor confidence AND startup growth within what we believe are the most exciting and impactful market segments. ❤️ We also hope the people and companies we feature enjoy both a virtual fist bump from the team at Bearhug, plus benefit from some additional free market exposure to amplify their mission. Click the link below to get caught up, and make sure you reach out to any that are interesting/relevant that you might be able to help! 💥 Link: https://lnkd.in/e25erSgb 👈 #TraceAir #Sagetap #RainAI #KintsugiAI #MavenAGI #Plenful #Wavelogix #ClarosTechnologies #SmartPM #ReibusInternational #BearhugRecruiting #EnvironmentalTechnology #Sustainability #ClimateTech #CleanTech #DeepTech #FrontierTech #IndustrialAutomation #EnergyTech #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseSoftware #StartupFunding #Startup #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Funding #StartupNews #VentureCapital #Technology

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🚀 Ready to take your VC and PE investment strategy to the next level? Our latest blog dives into the top five metrics that every savvy investor should be tracking in quarterly reports. From Revenue Growth Rate to Net Dollar Retention, these insights will help you make smarter decisions and maximize your returns. Don't miss out on these key performance indicators—your portfolio companies will thank you! 📊💼 https://lnkd.in/gNPE6prj #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #InvestmentStrategy #BusinessGrowth #FinancialMetrics

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📊 Exploring SaaS financing? Don’t miss the founder and CEO of Bigfoot Capital Brian Parks’ latest episode on the Scale Your SaaS, where he tackles the topic of debt vs. equity financing for SaaS companies. Brian offers expert insights into the pros and cons of each approach, helping you navigate your options and make the best choice for scaling your SaaS business. Brian’s analysis and expertise shines a light on how SaaS companies can make strategic financial decisions to fuel growth. Listen here: https://buff.ly/3AWv52Q . . . . #SaaSFinancing #DebtVsEquity #BrianParks #MattWolach #ScaleYourSaaS #BCPR #FinancialStrategy

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🎙️🚨 Podcast alert: General Partner Joseph F. joined CJ Gustafson on Run the Numbers to talk about our Beyond Benchmarks report, the best SaaS metrics, Waymo, Zuck, Llama, and much more; a fun episode that will make you smarter. Listen here:

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Want to know what metrics venture capitalists really care about? Aumni's latest analysis dives into 10,000+ data points from portfolio companies at all stages. Here's what we uncovered: 1️⃣ Revenue, net burn rate, FT headcount, and gross margin are the hottest metrics. 2️⃣ Most VCs request 6-9 specific metrics per quarter from each portfolio company. 3️⃣ Cash is king in the early stages but loses its throne as companies grow. 4️⃣ Operational metrics dominate at Series D+, taking up half of the top ten. Key insights: - Cash-on-hand and cash runway plummet in importance from a combined ranking of 3.5 in the seed stage to barely making the top ten by Series D+. - Metrics spotlighting operational efficiency, like gross margin, total OpEx, EBIT, bookings, and debt balance, become crucial as startups scale. ----- Follow All Chance to learn from more innovative insights.

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🚀 Check out this week's venture capital investment summary (11 featured companies!) spanning early & growth-stage US based Environmental Technology & Enterprise Software startups! 🎯 Every Monday, the team here at Bearhug Recruiting aggregates, researches, and publishes a recap of the prior week's fundraising activity within the early and growth-stage Environmental Technology & Enterprise Software startup ecosystem. 🌎 This research not only allows us to keep our finger on the pulse of the type of startups we serve, but also benefits others who, like us, enjoy analyzing the latest trends that signal investor confidence AND startup growth within what we believe are the most exciting and impactful market segments. ❤️ We also hope the people and companies we feature enjoy both a virtual fist bump from the team at Bearhug, plus benefit from some additional free market exposure to amplify their mission. Click the link below to get caught up, and make sure you reach out to any that are interesting/relevant that you might be able to help! 💥 Link: https://lnkd.in/da6hY3Rm 👈 #CajuAI #WindBorne #Xcimer #SiTration #RisingTeam #Whizz #OneScreen #HyperSpectral #Understory #Sixfold #Tobiko #BearhugRecruiting #EnvironmentalTechnology #Sustainability #ClimateTech #CleanTech #DeepTech #FrontierTech #IndustrialAutomation #EnergyTech #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseSoftware #StartupFunding #Startup #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Funding #StartupNews #VentureCapital #Technology

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Is it worth investing in YC companies at scale? Brian Bell from Team Ignite VC shares his thoughts on early stage investing, YC and more with Nataraj! Don't miss the full conversation 👇 #startups #venture #vc #yc #podcast

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𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀! We're conducting a benchmarking study to define success metrics specifically for vertical software companies. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Existing SaaS benchmarks just don't cut it for your unique industry needs. This research will provide the data-driven insights to measure and optimize your vertical software business. 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽? A few minutes of your time can make a big difference.

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Looking to launch your company in the Big Apple? 🍎🚀 We've curated a comprehensive list of the top startup accelerators and incubators in New York City. These programs are crucial for early-stage ventures, offering: ◼ Funding: From seed investments to connecting you with VCs ◼ Mentorship: Guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts ◼ Resources: Access to co-working spaces, legal services, and more ◼ Networks: Introductions to potential customers, partners, and investors ◼ Education: Workshops and seminars on critical business topics Explore here: https://lnkd.in/gqNatE8p Forum Ventures Big Idea Ventures GENIUS NY Luminate Accelerator XRC Ventures Echoing Green ICONYC labs Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator 43North Lair East Labs URBAN-X Blueprint Health LLC Squared Circles Waldencast Food Future Co | Scale-up Accelerator Virtual Force Inc. Cornell eLab Accelerator Dreamit Ventures FinTech Innovation Lab Starta VC Almaworks Accelerator VentureOut The Tech Garden at CenterState CEO Prospect Innovation #nycstartups #entrepreneurshipresources #innovation #startupaccelerators #startupincubators

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Scale Venture Partners spoke with BILL CEO & Founder René Lacerte to discover what it takes to be successful in fintech, what matters when unlocking GTM in vertical software, and what it's like on the other side of the boardroom. Read his insights here: https://bit.ly/3KkxMNd

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Welcoming Carta's Peter Walker to Above Board. In our conversation, we talk about Carta's data from over 45,000 startups and Peter shares thoughts on: Why founders should understand the VC model in order to have realistic expectations around their VC conversations How (and why) founders can better structure advisor agreements Why VC's should be ensuring that their data points are up-to-date with the market The half life of data and when to be revisiting employee equity grants https://lnkd.in/gSqe_ifa

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Let’s discuss: Insight Partners' Managing Director Deven Parekh and Mansueto Ventures’ Stephanie Mehta discussed the evolution of software and the broader tech landscape at the Primary Venture Partners NYC Summit earlier today. The best businesses are able to scale — with stability at every step — into mature software companies that balance growth with efficiency. Thanks to the large concentration of financial and tech talent and global proximity to other major tech hubs, NYC is a natural home for these mature businesses. Enter “ScaleUp mode” 🚀 While everyone is talking about founder mode versus manager mode, we believe that great founders can and should deploy both modes to go from startup to ScaleUp and seek a successful exit. Perhaps nowhere is this more possible than NYC — Insight’s 60+ NYC-based portfolio companies would agree. What do you think: Does NYC have an edge?

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TechCrunch's founder summit empowers early-stage entrepreneurs, from pre-seed to growth stages, on their journey to success. Whether you're just starting out or aiming to take your venture to new heights, this one-day event is your essential guide to success and growth. Learn more and grab passes here 👇

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TechCrunch's founder summit empowers early-stage entrepreneurs, from pre-seed to growth stages, on their journey to success. Whether you're just starting out or aiming to take your venture to new heights, this one-day event is your essential guide to success and growth. Learn more and grab passes here 👇

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🚀 Check out this week's venture capital investment summary (18 featured companies!) spanning early & growth-stage US based Environmental Technology & Enterprise Software startups! 🎯 Every Monday, the team here at Bearhug Recruiting aggregates, researches, and publishes a recap of the prior week's fundraising activity within the early and growth-stage Environmental Technology & Enterprise Software startup ecosystem. 🌎 This research not only allows us to keep our finger on the pulse of the type of startups we serve, but also benefits others who, like us, enjoy analyzing the latest trends that signal investor confidence AND startup growth within what we believe are the most exciting and impactful market segments. ❤️ We also hope the people and companies we feature enjoy both a virtual fist bump from the team at Bearhug, plus benefit from some additional free market exposure to amplify their mission. Click the link below to get caught up, and make sure you reach out to any that are interesting/relevant that you might be able to help! 💥 Link: https://lnkd.in/exaY5AXD 👈 #Viaduct #Anterior #Jump #ShipAngel #FirmPilot #OnStation #Whoosh #Aidentified #CanarySpeech #ElectronX #CargoSense #SwiftSolar #LearnToWin #AepnusTechnology #GPTZero #FUZE #UngridBattery #Findigs #BearhugRecruiting #EnvironmentalTechnology #Sustainability #ClimateTech #CleanTech #DeepTech #FrontierTech #IndustrialAutomation #EnergyTech #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseSoftware #StartupFunding #Startup #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Funding #StartupNews #VentureCapital #Technology

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🚀 Scaling New Heights: Cribl's Strategic Growth 🚀 In a remarkable stride within the competitive market of data infrastructure, San Francisco-based startup Cribl has recently clinched a substantial $319 million in its latest Series E funding. This momentous investment spearheaded by GV (Alphabet’s venture arm) pushes Cribl to a towering valuation of $3.5 billion. 🌟 🔍 Here's Why This Matters for Startups and Small Businesses: 🔹 Innovation and Expansion: Cribl's trajectory illuminates the potent impact of innovative solutions in data management amidst an ever-expanding corporate data environment. 🔹 Significant Growth Potential: With the company boasting an impressive portfolio including 25% of the Fortune 500, the journey reflects significant growth potential and scalability that startups can aspire to. 🔹 Strategic Partnerships: The involvement of heavyweight investors like GV and others underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in accelerating business growth. Key Takeaways: - 🌐 Adapting advanced data solutions is crucial in leveraging the voluminous data generated today. - 📈 Embrace growth by seeking impactful investments and forming strategic partnerships. - 🚀 Aim for scalability by continuously innovating and expanding your solution offerings. Stay updated, engage with current trends, and continuously seek to innovate. The path Cribl is carving out highlights the robust possibilities within tech and data management sectors. For a deeper dive into Cribl’s funding news: https://lnkd.in/gQhmrYUK #DataManagement #StartupGrowth #Innovation This post was generated by an AI. Please contact us for more information.

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