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Some life sciences startups are adopting a "hyper-virtual" business model to minimize costs in order to achieve milestones and attract investor capital. Dive into what sets hyper-virtual companies apart: #lifesciences | #startup | #fundraising

Identify the leading startups in any sector, effortlessly! 🕵️ Our latest feature helps identify investment trends and key players, allowing you to visualize data through various filters. With just a few clicks, you can spot the most funded startups across different industries in MENA and access detailed information about them. Click on individual profiles to find their latest funding rounds, investors, team contact details, and similar startups. Get in touch with us to build your own custom #marketmaps today: https://lnkd.in/dKt7-mJq #investmenttrends #investors #startups #venturecapital

💸 For many entrepreneurs "MONEY TALKS", but does capital always mean growth? Check out TechRound's latest Expert Comment on "The Challenges Involved in Attracting and Securing Venture Capital": https://lnkd.in/gSgabUXU Among the #experts, 😉 you may be familiar with one (looking at you, Sivan Zamir 🎗️) who speaks from experience leading Xylem's corporate innovation and venture team, Xylem Innovation Labs. The most significant challenges of #VentureCapital funding highlighted by the experts are that it is: ⌛ Time Consuming 💰 Expensive ⚖ Results in a Loss of Control 🏃♀️ Requires Exit Strategies ❓ So what do you think, did the experts get it right? #xylem #letssolvewater #waterinnovation #investment #entreprenuership #startups #funding #venturecapital #corporateventurecapital #accelerator

🚀 European Tech VC Investments Hit $29B in H1 2024! 🌍 Exciting news for the European tech ecosystem! Venture capital investments have soared to $29 billion in the first half of 2024, reflecting strong growth and innovation. This surge is a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of European startups across diverse sectors. This investment boost not only supports technological advancements but also paves the way for sustainable innovations, contributing to a forward-thinking economy. #EuropeanTech #VCInvestments #Startups #Innovation #TechGrowth #Sustainability #FutureOfTech #Vaeliou #Entrepreneurship Read more: https://lnkd.in/dvHpd9D8

There has been a massive increase in corporate venture capital (CVC) investments over the last 10 years significantly impacting the number and scale of corporate accelerators. In 2021, a CB insights report stated that CVC-backed funding reached $73.1 billion across 3,359 deals globally, underscoring the importance of corporate innovation initiatives like accelerators in driving startup growth. When we think about the future of innovation we are seeing universities and corporations take the lead over private and non-profit accelerators. I think this is an important note for startups who are continually applying for the same accelerators over and over again, there is a lot of opportunity via federal programs. The majority of corporate programs seem to focus on later-stage companies but are still a growth path worth looking at, as many are channel partners as well. I have currently built a database of 1,000 accelerators across the U.S. and growing. I estimate that we have around 4,000-5,000 accelerators, incubators, and research labs across the United States. I am still researching venture studios, as they are a little inconsistent and much harder to assess the impact, but are a very good solution to founders who need specialty expertise or enterprise access.

Swiss investors were still active in 2023 despite the decline in the amount of capital invested and the number of exits in Swiss start-ups, according to the Swiss Venture Capital Report. The report, which provides an overview of financing rounds and investments, showed that ICT start-ups were particularly hard hit, with a 62% decrease in investments from the previous year. The canton of Zurich saw a sharp decline in invested capital, while Zug continued its growth with a new record of CHF 457 million. Although the number of exits shrank dramatically, it's still above pre-pandemic levels. https://lnkd.in/d3wnkSCC Tenity #startups #switzerland #venturecapital #innovation

Global #VC #Funding Isn’t Slowing, But It’s Not Growing Either, April Numbers Show - https://buff.ly/3yfd1Q4 #startups #technology #investing #venturecapital

A recent IMD article discusses the importance of venture funding and investment in startups! "Without entrepreneurs, society stands still. Entrepreneurs help move society forward, but to do so, they need capital to start and grow their companies. The world, and your pension, need more founders, more successful VC funds, and, importantly, more investors." To learn more about getting involved in venture funding, visit www.watct.com today. https://lnkd.in/dwfttaBz #investing #venturefunding #startups #innovation #yyctech #albertatech

Angel investors, you fuel startup innovation. Find a founder and startup that passes your “Wizard of Oz” test. This key message from Chris Danek’s recent Investment Immersion Summit panel discussion builds on his keynote, which stated that angels are as crucial to startups as founders. Chris advised angels to put their brains, hearts, and courage to work with observations and insights in the panel “Raising Capital from Angel Investors: Founder's Perspective.” ➢ Heart: Find a founder and startup with a vision that fits you.  As Beto Pallares shared, startup investors are out to change the world. This happens through the impact of the innovations they develop and the economic engine of startups. ➢ Brain: Ensure you’re convinced the opportunity, solution, and team are worth an investment and that the deal is structured correctly for the startup, founders, and investors. And make sure your brain and intuition (gut) agree! There is no penalty for passing on an investment. Many startups are NOT investable, and those that are may not be right for you. Spend enough time with the team to build trust among the startup team and between angels and founders. Take the time to establish your trust in the character and competence of the team. ➢ Courage: Angels fuel startup innovation.  It takes courage to invest, and founders are counting on you to fill a void left by venture capital investors. Be courageous but not reckless: make sure your investment amount takes risk and the need for later-round investments into account. Consider Investing through an angel group. This is a great way to increase your confidence in diligence, evaluate deal structure, and potentially ensure access to additional investment in later rounds. This call for angels to fill a vacuum in #medicaldevice investing left by venture investors is clear in HSBC Innovation Banking’s recent report on healthcare venture investing. (LINK in comments). With the current #PoweredbyBessel cohort, Jonathan Norris shared his insights that financings for clinical-stage PMA and commercial-stage 510K companies are heating up. From the report summary: “Overall, PMA pivotal trial and 510(k) commercialization rounds attracted capital from VC, growth, crossovers, and corporates. In 2023, one in three investor-led Series B and later ned device deals experienced down rounds, which declined to 20% in 1H 2024.” Despite this encouraging trend, earlier-stage venture financings still remain exceedingly hard to secure. Carefully made angel investments will fuel innovations too early for venture capital support. Thanks to the participating angel investors for interaction and insights, and to the Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, Carlos Murguia Maximo Gamez, and Beto Pallares for organizing this excellent program. Arrowhead Center at NMSU #angelinvesting #Startups #Entrepreneurship

🚀 Explore the Hottest VC & Startup Updates February 17-23, 2024 🔥 Continue reading to access the link at the bottom of the text 🔥 🇪🇺 Notable #FundingRounds across #EU 🇫🇷 Planity, a SaaS platform for beauty industry bookings, has secured $50 million in Series C funding led by InfraVia Capital Partners, with participation from existing shareholders Crédit Mutuel Innovation, Revaia, and Bpifrance Digital Venture. 🇫🇷 AZmed has raised €15 million Series A investment from Maison Worms, Techstars, and Tempact Ventures. ... 💸 New #VC #Funds 🇺🇦 Horizon Capital, a US and Ukraine-based private-equity firm, has closed its Ukraine-focused fund, Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV, that has reached $350 million in commitments. The final closing boosted the firm’s AUM to $1.6 billion. 🇷🇴 GapMinder VC has launched a €80M venture capital fund, GapMinder Fund II.  🇺🇦 SMG Capital was launched earlier this year in Ukraine. 🇬🇧 Molten Ventures acquires 19% of SeedCamp's third fund for €8.5 million.  🇵🇱 PFR Ventures has announced its €35 million (PLN 150 million) investments in four Polish venture capital funds: Inovo.vc, Market One Capital, SMOK Ventures, and undisclosed one. 💰 #Startup #FundingRounds 🇭🇷 GlycanAge has secured €3.9 million in a round led by LAUNCHub Ventures and Kadmos Capital Ltd.   🇱🇹 Evergrowth has secured a $2.2 million funding led by Impellent Ventures and Practica Capital. 🇺🇦 PeopleForce has secured $2 million in a seed funding round led by Pracuj Ventures. 🇺🇦 Carbominer has signed a grant agreement with the EIC Accelerator Fund, securing a €1.5 million grant. 🇭🇷 Prolaz POS d.o.o. that supports banks and merchants by enabling faster time to market for new checkout products has raised up to €1.3 million from New Vision 3 Fund and business angels. 🇪🇪 Cognitiwe has secured €1 million from venture capital firms, including TechOne VC, Eleven Ventures, Flat6Labs, Domino VC, and Caucasus Ventures, and business angels. 🚀 #OpenCalls For #Startups - Mits Capital, in collaboration with the American University Kyiv, has recently announced the launch of the Military Accelerator, primarily aimed at enhancing the production capacity of companies developing innovative products prioritized for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The accelerator is looking for teams that have already developed a functional MVP in categories such as ground robotic systems, communications, optical and acoustic reconnaissance equipment, and unmanned aerial vehicles among others. The application deadline is March 14. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dEy9sT_d #VCInsights #StartupEcosystem #StartupNews #StartupCalls #WeeklyNews #NewVC #Funding #Accelerators #VC #Startup