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How’s Venture Capital Changing in 2023

VC Cafe

Taking stock of the venture capital market in 2023, it’s clear to see that we’re in a transition point. What’s going on in Venture of Q1 2023 According to the latest Preqin report, Q4 2022 was one of the worst quarters in terms of venture capital fundraising in 9 years. Luck favours the bold!

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Will Your Startup Get Venture Capital or IPO in 2013?

Startup Professionals Musings

Based on the final report for 2012 from Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), it may appear that IPOs are back as a viable startup exit strategy. For the full year 2012, venture-backed initial public offerings raised $21.5

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7 Startup Costs That You Assume With Outside Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, Michael Dell privatized his company again in 2013 for a few years, in his words to “unleash again the passion of our team members.” It’s very common for founders who find venture capital funding, to soon find out that they are being replaced by a CEO who has “more experience.”

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Startup Accelerator The Brandery Opens Applications For 2013

YoungUpstarts

Cincinnati, Ohio-based startup accelerator the Brandery is currently accepting applications for its 2013 edition of its four-month acceleration program for brand-driven consumer Internet startups. The 2013 class of 10 companies will be announced on June 1.

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7 Startup Risks That Come With Other People’s Money

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, Michael Dell privatized his company again in 2013 for a few years, in his words to “unleash again the passion of our team members.” It’s very common for founders who find venture capital funding, to soon find out that they are being replaced by a CEO who has “more experience.”

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Forbes Reveals the 2013 Venture Capital Midas List

VC Cafe

Forbes released the 2013 Midas List for Venture Capital today, proving that to be successful in VC, all you need is one big hit. Five of the top ten names on the list invested in Facebook, the largest tech IPO of 2012. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

As there was no venture capital, these early startups were funded by early sales to weapon systems prime contractors and subcontractors. Within a decade, the rise of venture capital in Silicon Valley enabled startups to find commercial customers rather than military ones.