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Funding trends significantly impact startups by influencing their strategies and objectives. Trends such as larger seed rounds, remote fundraising, and diversified investors can shape how startups approach funding, growth, and market positioning. Staying updated with these trends is crucial for startup success.

🌟 Did you know the U.S. government invests $70 billion annually in technology R&D? That’s over a third of the $170 billion that all venture capital firms invest each year! 💵 J2 Ventures and J.P. Morgan hosted an #SFTechWeek event that demystifies government funding and nondilutive capital, featuring Director of Partnership Yeri Lopez and FedScout CEO Geoff Orazem. **Key Takeaways:** 1. **Navigating Funding Opportunities**: Just because the government funds you doesn’t meant they will buy from you. However, understanding the various government grants and programs available can unlock significant resources for startups. 2. **Building Strategic Partnerships**: Government is here to fund a solution - not make money. Collaborating with government agencies can lead to valuable partnerships that enhance credibility and provide access to exclusive funding opportunities. 3. **Leveraging Nondilutive Capital**: Nondilutive funding options, such as grants and contracts, can fuel growth while preserving ownership, enabling founders to scale without sacrificing equity. #SFTechWeek #NondilutiveCapital #Innovation

Did you know? Canadian corporations have been increasingly investing in deep tech startups as a means to drive innovation and stay competitive in rapidly evolving markets. Many corporations have established venture arms or innovation labs to identify and invest in promising deep tech ventures. These include TELUS, Scotiabank and RBC. At the HardTech Investor Network, powered by ventureLAB, we aim to catalyze investment into hardware and deep-tech technologies by coordinating a community of like-minded investors and allowing them to share opportunities with their peers. We are committed to supporting investment in Canadian companies throughout the deep-tech ecosystem. If you are a deep-tech or hardware start-up looking for investment and are interested in applying, click here > https://lnkd.in/gJjpJVBd #HardTechInvestorNetwork #DeepTech #AngelInvestor #VC #DeepTechInvesting #Hardware #AngelGroups. #Tech #YRtech

📣 Sign up now for #RESIEurope 2024 and take advantage of its #partnering platform to connect with over 200 international #investors. RESI is the only event with a 1:1 ratio of investors to startups. On top of that, its organizers Life Science Nation provide a platform in which startups can explore investors profiles, see their preferences and interests, and identify the ones that best fit their type of company, product and phase of development. Join the partnering platform and start booking your meetings now! 🔗 https://tuit.cat/dT7tq Here is the list of some of the 🔝 registered international investors scouting for strategic partnerships and investable projects 👇

The EU has announced the Trusted Investors Network, a collaboration with leading venture capital firms aimed at advancing tech innovation across Europe. With 71 investors managing over €90 billion in assets, the network will drive growth in Europe’s deep-tech sector as it competes with established tech giants in the United States and China. EU Commissioner Iliana Ivanova underscored the initiative as a direct response to the recent Draghi report, which calls for significant action to keep Europe competitive in critical technology areas. Could this initiative mark a new era for Europe’s tech landscape? #EuropeanTech #TechInnovation #VentureCapital #TrustedInvestorsNetwork #DeepTech #EUInvestments #GlobalTech #TechCompetitiveness #FutureOfTech #InvestmentInTech

Innovation Diversity: who are the emerging champions in #cleantech? Although funding disparities persist, with less than 2% of total U.S. VC funds raised going to women-owned startups in 2022, and even lower percentages for Black and Latino founders, how is the cleantech landscape evolving to diversify? Discover the innovators pushing into uncharted territories and the behind-the-scenes cleantech ecosystem players in Buff López latest perspective:https://hubs.li/Q02mzXRF0

Heading to #KansasCity next week to moderate a panel at CivStart's #StateofGovtech--Advanced Strategies in GovTech Investment: Lessons Learned and Future Forecasts. I’ll be joined by my friends and fellow GovTech investors Tom Spengler, Joshua Rogers and Monique Brown to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in funding and scaling GovTech startups If you're seeking private investment for a GovTech company or interested in the trends shaping GovTech's future, this session will offer some great insights. Advantage Capital, Great Hill Partners, Growth Factory, Govtech Ventures #sled #vc #pe #govtech #investment #stateofgovtech

For 18 years, SightSpan has been a trusted partner for financial services firms, aiding them in scaling from incubator labs to billion-dollar enterprises. Specializing in compliance, risk management, and strategic growth planning, we have collaborated with industry giants such as PayPal, Google, Amazon Payments, Greendot, and many banks worldwide since their very early start-up days. The recent addition of our CEO, John Walsh, to a private equity firm's board, allows us to provide a select group of clients with unprecedented access to capital and advanced strategic guidance. The SightSpan Advantage lies in our client's success. We offer strategic planning, access to capital, and risk management services all under one roof, which positions us as a leading boutique advisory services firm. Please reach out to SightSpan or any of our team members for more information. We are eager to connect with you and assist in achieving your goals. Your success has been our top priority for the past 18 years and will continue to be for the next 18 years. #FinancialServices #Compliance #RiskManagement #StrategicGrowth #PrivateEquity

Despite early-stage deals hitting their lowest since 2016,Future Planet Capital remains one of the UK’s leading early-stage investors, as highlighted by Sifted. UKI2S, managed by Future Planet Capital, are committed to investing £100k–£500k in pre-seed and seed+ companies, with follow-on support at Series A and B to drive growth in ambitious startups. With £110M+ in assets under management and a focus on sectors like fusion, space, and defence, we’re here to support the next wave of British innovation. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gKiWzWDC #Investment #VentureCapital #SeedFund

Analyst relations can be a game-changer for startups looking to establish credibility in their industries. According to Chris Holcher, leveraging insights from industry analysts not only helps in refining a company’s messaging but also fosters relationships that can lead to valuable partnerships and opportunities. Startups should consider investing time in understanding the analyst landscape to position themselves favorably. For a deeper dive into this topic, explore the full insights here: https://buff.ly/3zULsN6 @[Startuprad.io](urn:li:organization:4837115)