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How’s Venture Capital Changing in 2023

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For the past 10 years, with interest rates near zero, VC investors plowed record amounts into tech startups and enjoyed a seemingly ‘easy’ investing environment. Seed and pre-Seed investment levels and valuations remain healthy, there’s more talent in the market and less competition. Luck favours the bold!

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How the pre-seed round made a comeback in 2024

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In smaller funds, ticket sizes tend to be lower, so pre-seed is the only stage where micro funds are able to secure their minimum equity targets. Lower valuations and follow on valuation sensitivity – fundraising is a recurring event in the life of a startup.

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