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Nobody Announces Their Seed Round Anymore and That’s a Mistake

View from Seed

And seed VCs, especially as new firms were being established, were eager to encourage their portfolio startups to plant that flag in the ground publicly. It seemed like every other TechCrunch post was announcing a startups’s new seed financing round. Seed stage companies just aren’t announcing their rounds anymore.

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boldstart 2018 recap and what’s hot in enterprise 2019

BeyondVC

We had another solid year filled with learning, growth, laughter, and new projects and partners. Thanks to all of the amazing founders, advisors, co-investors, corporate partners, and others that helped make 2018 an amazing year. First check leads in 5 founding teams, all in stealth. We are truly grateful for your support.

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Accidental VC: When Should Startups Announce Seed Funding?

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So, when should they — or any seed-stage startup — think about drumming up some PR and making noise around funding? Be sure you have an honest and direct discussion with your lawyers, who should be viewed as true partners who understand these things. More on use cases for delaying in a moment.).

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boldstart ventures in 2014 – our ethos

BeyondVC

BOLDstart helps founders at the seed stage accelerate their growth from idea/ alpha phase to product market fit and successful Series A round. helps founders at the seed stage accelerate their growth from idea/ alpha phase to product market fit and successful Series A round”.

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Bitesize Monday: Indian Summer in Israeli VC funding (Takadu, Celeno, Superfish, Headway, Real Match)

VC Cafe

The company’s previous backers, including Cisco, Greylock Partners, Miven Venture Partners, and Pitango Venture Capital, also participated in the round [ Techcrunch ]. Superfish’s first prototype, Window Shopper , launched in April, after several years of being in stealth. venturebeat ]. Take more risks — sooner…&#.

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Israeli Startups and Marketing – 5 Questions with an Experienced CMO

VC Cafe

These steps are vital to securing initial funding and attracting pilots, design partners, and customers. . What’s the best advice or practical tips you have for founders with regards to marketing and branding at seed stage? Every successful marketing strategy starts with a well-told story.

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Bitesize Monday: Indian Summer in Israeli VC funding (Takadu, Celeno, Superfish, Headway, Real Match)

VC Cafe

The company’s previous backers, including Cisco, Greylock Partners, Miven Venture Partners, and Pitango Venture Capital, also participated in the round [ Techcrunch ]. Superfish’s first prototype, Window Shopper , launched in April, after several years of being in stealth. venturebeat ]. Take more risks — sooner…&#.