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The turn of a New Year usually brings feelings of hope and optimism — but can the same be said for venture capital? Join our next Sifted Talks on December 6, where Multiple Capital, Puzzle Ventures and Dawn Capital will discuss their predictions for the year ahead 🔮 This is a must-attend event for both founders and investors, sign up here. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6nhsVQt #venturecapital #siftedtalks #startuptrends

Timely article. The time of ZIRP-era VC is decisively over. Need to go back to the grassroots and basics - starting with hard (mostly tech) problems that have inherent differentiation, focusing on efficient company-building brick by brick, supported by craftsperson-type early investors, and staging capital in the optimal way that reflects the extent of real derisking in the company. This approach works really well with smaller AUM funds as the incentives are correctly aligned. https://lnkd.in/gZ-NhcDk

It was a pleasure to discuss with Silvia Iacovcich from Real Deals our growth plans, and trends in deeptech VC investment

Following the acquisition of Martlet Capital's operational VC business last week, Dr ILIAN ILIEV, MD of EMV Capital, talks to Real Deals. Iliev explains how the transaction will help EMV Capital launch two new funds, looking closely at European and UK-based opportunities, with a particular focus on the Cambridge deep tech ecosystem. ''I'm really bullish on the UK as a location where you can build and scale deep tech companies. Nothing is easy but I think the UK has a comparative advantage over the rest of Europe,'' notes Iliev. #venturecapital #cambridge #deeptech #lifesciences #aim

J.P. Morgan is proud to sponsor the PitchBook Q4 2023 Venture Monitor Report, offering the latest insights for startups and venture capital. Here's what early-stage founders need to know: 1) Venture is experiencing a reset and we expect a phased reopening of the IPO market in 2024. J.P. Morgan remains cautiously optimistic that the IPO market will stabilize, paving the way for groundbreaking companies to go public over the next few years. 2) Innovation is thriving across specific sectors. With a growing number of disruptive companies across AI, quantum, robotics and biopharma, and dry powder carrying over from 2023, we may see investors who are hungry to deploy capital this year. 3) Early-stage deal count remained robust in Q4, yet it is expected that many early-stage companies will look to fundraise in 2024. For startups that fall into the latter bucket, the ones that stay focused on cost-effective growth and a strong product offering are likely to attract the right investors. Read the full report from Virginia Chambless and her team below, with the full Q4 2023 Venture Monitor report also accessible from the link below. https://lnkd.in/gx2Dkp_4

Venture capital secondaries surge as players like Hollyport raise billions, revealing a bustling market eager for liquidity and growth opportunities. #VentureCapital #SecondariesMarket #InvestmentTrends @HollyportCapital

Among the biggest advantages of angel investing with VisionTech is our proven four-part process: Focus, Screen, Invest and Partner. We focus on investment opportunities that fall into our sweet spots. We vigilantly screen potential investments prior to pitches, immediately following pitches and during due diligence. We invest independently. That is, each member investor decides for themself which companies to invest in and how much. We partner with other investment groups to syndicate deals, sharing diligence and putting more rocket fuel on the startups we like. Interested in investing with us? Learn more here> https://lnkd.in/eQ_JfzKR VisionTech Partners | VisionTech Angels Angel Capital Association Indiana Economic Development Corporation Elevate Ventures Venture Club of Indiana, Inc. TechPoint #IndianaAngelInvesting #MidwestAngelInvesting

Check out Sifted's article on "What is a VC orphan and what to do if you become one?", Isomer Capital's Co-founder and Partner, Chris Wade shares his views on what can happen in these orphan situations. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eGvF8SB9

Private Equity vs Venture Capital: Explained by Adam Coffey Whether you're an entrepreneur or an investor, this episode will provide valuable insights into the world of private equity and venture capital. #PrivateEquityVsVentureCapital #InvestmentStrategies #EntrepreneurshipInsights #InvestmentTips #FinancialAdvice #StartupFunding #BusinessInvestment #Investing101 #EntrepreneurLife #InvestmentKnowledge #siliconvalley #siliconvalleypodcast

Welcome to a brand new segment on our Startups Simplified, podcast - Decoding, VC Funding. In the first episode of this brand new series, "Decoding, VC Funding", we have Valerianus Ian Sulaiman [Ian], VP of Investments at Trihill Capital. Trihill Capital is an investment firm investing in both ventures in Southeast Asia and public equities globally, with a strong network of enterprises and financial institutions in the region. Trihill Capital venture investment arm backs transformative founders across seed to growth stages, such as FIT HUB wagely, PasarMIKRO & Fresh Factory (YC W22) In this episode we touched upon a lot of topics like: - How does Trihill evaluate start-ups - Do some founders fake certain qualities - Startup Evaluation process - How long does it take to close a deal & Industry focus - Due Diligence - AI AI AI AI AI AI - Impact of easy money in 2021 - How does Trihill help founders - The size of Indonesia Market, Edutech, Fintech & Creator Economy, - Advise to founders If you are an early stage founder, do not miss out this episode. Valerianus Ian Sulaiman Thank you for doing this. It was great fun chatting with you.