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2024 got off to a slow start, but Q2’s positive movement along multiple metrics could mean that better days are coming for U.S.-based startups. Our latest State of Private Markets Report is out now. Here are some highlights ⤵️ 📈 Companies on Carta completed 1,287 new funding rounds in Q2, up 4% from Q1 2024. VCs invested a total of $20.9B, up 12% from Q1. Both of these numbers will increase as more Q2 data is reported. 🌉 The rate of down rounds across stages fell from 24.2% to 17.4%, a six-quarter low. Bridge rounds also fell for Series A through C. 🗽 Startups based in the Northeast increased their share of VC cash from 20% in Q1 to 25% in Q2. The New York Metro Area brought in $3.6 billion this quarter, a notable increase from Q1. A snapshot of the data is below. The full report is here: https://lnkd.in/gf-g8_zp

The Q2 2024 State of Private Markets report from Carta provides deep insights into the evolving landscape of private investments. As highlighted in the report, "deal volume may be down, but valuations remain resilient, showing the continued strength of well-positioned startups." This is essential reading for anyone tracking the pulse of private markets. #PrivateEquity #Startups #InvestmentTrends #StartupProtection #StartupInsurance

Are we finally over the worst of the startup downturn? 🤔 In normal times, about 10% of funding rounds tend to be down rounds, according to Carta. But the past few years have been anything but normal. 📉 2020: The pandemic spiked down rounds in Q2. 💥 2021-2022: A startup boom made them almost disappear. ⏳ 2023: The harsh reality hit, and down rounds made a comeback. Fortunately, we’re seeing signs of improvement. Carta’s data shows that the percentage of down rounds for Series A-D dropped from Q1 to Q2 this year, and Seed and Series A rounds have also been trending down since their peak in 2022. Why does this matter? Down rounds are often viewed as a correction following periods of market overexuberance. As the startup fundraising landscape stabilizes, we anticipate down rounds to normalize back to their historical average of around 10%. 🎯 Key takeaways: 1️⃣ Companies that took a down round are now regrouping and moving forward.🚀 2️⃣ Companies that couldn’t raise may be facing serious challenges. 💡 🌍 Ready to Explore and Invest in Global Startup Deals? Join me in unlocking exclusive opportunities by becoming an angel investor. Sign up now and gain access to high-potential deals around the world through our syndicate: https://lnkd.in/eMzyPbgA Credit to Carta Inc. #venturecapital #angelinvesting #angelinvestors #syndicate #australianinvestors

More great news from Sifted - We’re excited to share that Kreditz has been featured as the 168th fastest-growing startup in Europe on the Sifted 250 Leaderboard! 🤩 This ranking showcases the 250 fastest-growing startups across Europe in 2024 based on revenue growth over the last three financial years. Looking back at the last three years we've grown organically out of Sweden, and the Nordics, to now serve 12 markets across Europe, as well as recently establishing local offices in Finland, Denmark and Spain, while we're continuing our long-term vision - One World, One Score! 🌍 🌎 🌏 We couldn't be prouder of our Krewmembers at Kreditz and most of all, for all our amazing clients who use our #nextgen credit- and risk scoring solutions 👏 Discover the full ranking here: https://lnkd.in/dNnqkV6V To summarise the emerging trends from European tech in 2024 Sifted has produced a report alongside the ranking, don’t miss it 👉 https://lnkd.in/dufNR866 #Sifted250 #SiftedLeaderboards #StartupEurope #Growth

🚀 Just Dropped: The Cashflow Chronicles #006 🌟 🔎 On Charlie Munger, 100 Billion Remittances, and Business Empires. This week, we dive deep into invaluable lessons from industry leaders and global perspectives that can shape your strategic decisions: 🚀 Jess Lee from Sequoia Capital breaks down the "Archetype Framework for Product-Market Fit" at TechCrunch Early Stage, offering a roadmap for startups to align their products with market needs effectively. 🤝 Reflecting on a poignant moment from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett discusses the enduring value of trust and enjoyment in business partnerships. 🌍 With India receiving over $100 billion in remittances, we explore the potential of the diaspora network to boost your business’s reach and investment prospects. Additionally, R Gopalakrishnan (Gopal) sheds light on the principles that drive successful business empires in India, emphasizing institutional resilience, the synergy between academia and practical experience, and the critical role of thinking outside the box. 👉 Read more about these insights and how they can help propel your business forward: https://lnkd.in/dFN3rg-Y Jayakumar Margoschis | Priya Raghavan | Jayaram R | Vignesh Swaminathan | Manoj S | Jagadesh Kumar D #FinanceInnovation #StartupGrowth #StrategicFinance #FundraisingStrategies #StartupIndia #BusinessInsights #FinancialFreedom #ScaleYourBusiness #Webinar #Fundraising

New Op-Ed: "Unverzichtbarer Hebel für das Wachstum von Start-ups" by Mariam Koorang in VentureCapital Magazin! Germany is known for its innovation and economic strength, but there’s still untapped potential in our startup ecosystem—especially when it comes to #fremdkapital. In her latest piece, our Head of Germany, Mariam Koorang, explores why German startups are underutilizing this new and powerful tool and how they can learn from the US and the UK, where non-dilutive financing is already a common practice. She breaks down: ↗ Why loans can be a smarter, non-dilutive financing option for founders. ↗ The role of banks and lenders in modernizing their approach to help fuel startup growth. ↗ How Germany can unlock new growth avenues by closing the education gap around loan financing. German speakers, read the full article to dive deeper into Mariam's insights–see link in comments.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 In Q2 2024, the venture ecosystem showed modest signs of improvement, but not a drastic break, from Q1. Highlights 👇 1. 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: The number of rounds and total cash raised by startups both increased this quarter. Primary round valuations rose at all stages except for Series A, where they held steady. 2. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: The rate of down rounds fell to a six-quarter low, and it is less common for deals to include structured terms that favor investors. Bridge rounds also fell for Series A through C. 3. 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆: Startups based in the Northeast increased their share of VC cash to 25%, at the expense of the West and Midwest census regions. The New York Metro Area brought in $3.6 billion this quarter, a notable increase from Q1. Source: Carta Join 90,000+ founders and VCs who receive these insights in my weekly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dtifw4mC

📰 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 📰 In Q2 2024, the venture ecosystem showed modest signs of improvement from Q1. Here are the highlights: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: Increased rounds and total cash raised by startups. Primary round valuations rose at all stages except Series A. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Down rounds fell to a six-quarter low, and fewer deals included structured terms favouring investors. Bridge rounds also decreased for Series A through C. 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: Startups in the Northeast increased their share of VC cash to 25%, with the New York Metro Area bringing in $3.6 billion this quarter. #VentureCapital #Startups #Investment #PrivateMarkets #BusinessGrowth

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Embracing economic uncertainty: rise in spinouts and startups spurs growth opportunities. View our sample report here: https://lnkd.in/erx87Xxt.   Despite the gloomy outlook, economic uncertainty tends to lead to increased levels of spinouts and startups with many experienced professionals with strong track records, branching out from their parent firms with a fresh perspective on market opportunities.     Download the free sample pages from our private equity emerging managers to watch report to explore details on these fledgling firms, the founders pedigree, and the strategies they intend to adopt through 2024. #privateequity #privatemarkets #emergingmanagers