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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

Median valuations for early-stage valuations tripled from around $20m pre-money valuations to $60m with plenty of deals being prices above $100m. We do deals in NYC, Paris, Seattle, Austin, San Francisco, London?—?but When you look at how much median valuations were driven up in the past 5 years alone it’s bananas.

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Is Silicon Valley Really Coming to an End?

Both Sides of the Table

Most large companies (tech or otherwise) have two functions that make it hard to drive the most successful early-stage innovation. Not just in Silicon Valley but in LA, NY, Seattle and other major tech markets. Enter social media and its importance as a traffic source. Is Facebook unstoppable? Of course not. “ And my fear?

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2018: Year in review and a look ahead

Version One Ventures

Now as projects are developing, it is clear that blockchain technology is still in the early stages. Some say that we are in “crypto winter.” Lots of ICOs and capital poured into the frenzy of this market in 2017. There are some fundamental issues to be sorted out, including volatility, fiat-to-crypto on-ramps, and scaling.

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TechStars Seattle is en fuego

David Cohen

TechStars Seattle is on fire. In total, the 29 past TechStars companies from the Seattle program have raised nearly $40M in venture capital so far. In total, the 29 past TechStars companies from the Seattle program have raised nearly $40M in venture capital so far. No matter your stage, do yourself a favor and apply.

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Pioneer Square Labs – Investing More In Seattle

Feld Thoughts

PSL, based in Seattle, is a not a VC firm, accelerator, or incubator, but instead is a startup studio, which is a company that creates companies. PSL was announced today and GeekWire’s conference and there’s an extremely comprehensive post explaining how it works at Top Seattle investors raise $12.5M

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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Both Sides of the Table

My views, influenced by watching Brad’s tireless efforts across the country, were first encapsulated in a post I wrote about Seattle titled, “ A Few Key People Can Make a Huge Difference.” If you’re working with early-stage companies you need to be spending quality time with them which means you need to be nearby.

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10 Best Cities in the United States for Startups and Entrepreneurs (2018)

crowdSPRING Blog

Seattle, WA. Seattle is home to Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, and other well-known companies, but it has recently grown into a welcoming place for startups, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, too. Those pioneers are attracted to the eclectic, entrepreneurial spirit that the city breathes. Sound good? We think so.