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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

The market was down considerably with public valuations down 53–79% across the four sectors we were reviewing (it is since down even further). ==> Aside, we also have a NEW LA-based partner I’m thrilled to announce: Nick Kim. First in late-stage tech companies and then it will filter back to Growth and then A and ultimately Seed Rounds.

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The most important 2021 Predictions in entertainment tech and gaming

VC Cafe

Covid-19 accelerated the adoption of entertainment tech, gaming and commerce. 2020… where to start? If you look at the prediction lists of 2020, none (or at least very few), would have foreseen the chain reaction of Covid-19 to both enterprise and consumer trends. Twitch stats in 2020. Fortnite alone made $1.8

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8 Strategies For Sustaining Momentum In Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

New entrepreneurs, especially technical ones, are excited by early adopters, and tend to focus on their feedback, which will always suggest more product features and options. Maintaining business momentum requires constant analysis and vigilance for market and technology changes, as well an internal focus on optimization.

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Top 5 Esports Trends Entrepreneurs Should Keep An Eye On In 2020

YoungUpstarts

Esports finally hit its stride in 2019, and with momentum behind it, the industry’s growth shows no signs of slowing down in 2020. Esports also needs merchandisers, training camps, scouts, analysts, marketers, content creators, agents, bookmakers, media outlets, and hundreds of other roles. Do your due diligence on market research.

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The Biggest Tech Trend for 2020

Start Up Blog

The biggest tech trend in 2020 won’t be a new widget or shiny piece of glass. It will be one of the oldest technologies from civilised society – Governance. One of our species oldest and most important technologies is language itself. So will there be any big tech shifts in 2020?

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Esports and Money in 2020

VC Cafe

So what’s the relationship between Esports and money and where does it stand in 2020? In 2020, revenues are expected to reach $1 billion, and grow by 60% in 2023. billion in 2020, a year-on-year growth of 15.7% In 2020, $822.4 million in 2020. Nearly 60% of the total esports revenues in 2020 ($636.9

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Guide To Improving Customer Communication – A 2020 Edition

YoungUpstarts

Due to the importance of customers, your communication with them should be a primary concern. The issue with this is how tech-oriented the world has become. Now you likely already have social media profiles created for your business. With the prevalence of live chat, social media, email, etc. It’s that simple.

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