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Why Venture Capitalists Are Investing in International Startups

David Teten

These are often 100% US-based at inception, but in my experience they are more likely to both open an office abroad and to sell abroad than a company without an immigrant founder. As a result, the Canadian government created the Canadian Technology Accelerator Initiative. Determined Founders. They burnt their ships behind them.

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Why Venture Capitalists Are Investing in International Startups

David Teten

These are often 100% US-based at inception, but in my experience they are more likely to both open an office abroad and to sell abroad than a company without an immigrant founder. As a result, the Canadian government created the Canadian Technology Accelerator Initiative. Determined Founders. They burnt their ships behind them.

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Why International Startups Love NY, and NY VCs Love International Startups

David Teten

New York is now the second-most-active tech ecosystem in the US on all key metrics, after the Bay Area. New York venture capitalists like HOF Capital recognize this trend, and more and more of us are opening our doors to invest in startups with international roots. Founders’ determination.