Matthew Glick’s Post

Interesting concept to rename rounds by milestones. But "Series Client Expansion Extension" just doesn't have the same ring to it 😋 . Maybe we can start incorporating it into a descriptor to add context, "Series Seed Extension: client expansion." #startups #venturecapital

Let's finally get rid off the "VC alphabet song" and redo the system to become more founder friendly. "The benchmarks set by funding stages are often arbitrary and not necessarily aligned with the actual development needs of individual startups." #vc #venturecapital #founder #fundraising #startups #fundingstages #funding #fundingrounds #pitchbook

I disagree. Look, sure it’s a little confusing at times, and the category boundaries aren’t always clear, particularly in the pre-Series B stages. You can have one company raising $50,000, another raising $5M, and yet another raising $500M, and all call it #Seed. That said, I think it’s easy to get stuck on the #AI outliers and their outsized checks, and miss that for the vast majority of #startups, the current demarcations actually work pretty well. What won’t work is this proposal. Woof: “At the very early stages, Boldstart Ventures’ Ed Sim has suggested the introduction of “inception rounds” to redefine what a first fundraise really means. Inception rounds would focus on startups at the beginning of their lifecycle, working on developing a product and making their first hires. They would start with a “discovery round” for first-time founders who are still at the idea stage and would be sub-$2 million, progressing to the “classic round” when a founder has validated their product concept (at between $3 million and $5 million). For the serial founder, “jumbo rounds” would offer more capital and scope to expand at a faster pace. Redefining pre-seed and seed in this way would offer more transparency about where a startup actually is in its journey.” Hard No 😎 #DWProf

From Techcrunch: 5 trends in VC funding for pre-seed startups ------------------------------- Compared to H1 2022, so far this year, VCs are spending 12% less time poring over pitch decks, but founders haven’t slowed down: 16% more decks were sent out. #techcrunch #startups #breakingtechnews

Ever wonder how startups evolve from their humble beginnings to reach remarkable success? Well, it often begins with securing seed capital, a crucial initial investment that lays the groundwork for a startup's growth. Research shows that how this capital is managed can profoundly influence a startup's trajectory. Effectively utilizing this initial funding isn't just about finances—it's about fueling innovation and establishing a solid market presence. This, in turn, attracts additional investments, paving the way for sustained growth and long-term success. #startup #seedcapital #growth #innovation #funding

This is a really nice, succinct guide to funding stages for startups. Sometimes it is hard to see the wood for the trees when you are in the middle of it. Understanding the stages, likely investment levels, types of investment and the basis for funding is very helpful when you are working on growth and funding.

⚫ Stages of Funding (An Explainer) ⚫ This document provides an in-depth examination of the various stages of funding for startups, from initial rounds like pre-seed and seed funding to more advanced stages including Series A, B, C, and potentially Series D and E rounds. ⚫ Each stage is meticulously described, offering insights into the amounts typically raised, the sources of these funds, and the crucial aspects that attract investors at different phases of a startup's growth. ⚫ The document elucidates the journey of startup funding, beginning with personal investments and small angel rounds to substantial venture capital injections as companies scale and mature. ⚫ It discusses the dynamics and expectations at each funding stage, the challenges startups face, and the criteria investors consider before committing their capital. ⚫ The guide also highlights the potential pitfalls and successes that startups may encounter as they navigate through these critical stages of growth. Awesome Explainer by Spice Route Finance #venturecapital #vc #startup

Seed 100: Spotlight on 2024's Leading Early-Stage Investors The "Seed 100" list of 2024 highlights the top early-stage investors who are crucial in backing and shaping promising startups. With an emphasis on founders who are adapting to a changing tech landscape by focusing on lean operations and leveraging AI advancements, these investors are pivotal in helping new companies thrive from the outset. Ed Sim of boldstart ventures , recognized as the top investor for the second consecutive year, believes that the current investment cycle will foster exceptionally efficient startups. This annual list, now in its fourth year, is supported by data from Termina, a software platform associated with Tribe Capital Inc. Thanks Vishal Persaud, Melia Russell, Ben Bergman, Darius Rafieyan, Leena Rao, Samantha Stokes and Rebecca Torrence for your article in Business Insider https://lnkd.in/eNQ-aUSx #startups #venturecapital #seedportfolio #investments #finances #investors

As we near the end of the year, and get ready to head into 2024, one of the big questions I’ve been asked recently is what the landscape will look like for startup funding in the new year. ✍️ In The Wall Street Journal, Marc Vartabedian writes VCs have become pickier, and that startups must now clear a higher bar to get funding. But, while investors are becoming more risk averse, the money is still out there. 📈 In just the last two weeks, four Intel Ignite portfolio companies received multi-million dollar funding rounds, and a fifth was acquired. The startups are: 🚀 MineOS (Israel) - $30M Series B 🚀 Zerve (Ireland) - $3.8M pre-seed 🚀 QuantumDiamonds (Germany) - €7M Seed 🚀 Sensorz (Israel) - $4.7M Seed 🚀 oolo AI (acquired by AppsFlyer) (Israel) – acquired, amount undisclosed  Congrats to all five startup teams, and cheers 🍾 to good things to come in 2024. https://lnkd.in/dpY8GaXC Gal Ringel 🕵🏽 | Gal Golan | Kobi Nissan | Phily Hayes | Jason Hillary | Greg Michaelson | Kevin Berghoff | Fleming Bruckmaier | Kristina Liu | Meir Friedland | Ziv Nuss | Yuval Brener | Roey Yaniv #IntelIgnite #IamIntel #DeepTech #Startups #Funding

Are you a VC-backed startup with a complex cap table? In this Perkins Coie LLP StartupPercolator blog post, learn how to effectively manage and update your cap table with the help of cap table platforms like Carta and Shareworks. #Startups #CapTables #CapTableManagement #VentureCapital #StartupPercolator