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For startup founders, one of the most critical decisions is how to fund their venture. Should they bootstrap, using personal resources and business revenue, or seek external fundraising? Each path has its unique benefits and challenges. Understanding Bootstrapping Bootstrapping involves starting a business using personal savings or revenue generated by the business. This approach has […]
The term “unicorn” has become a buzzword in the startup ecosystem, referring to privately held startups valued at over $1 billion. As of Q2 2023, there are approximately 1220 unicorn companies globally, but a staggering 22% of the cumulative valuation is attributed to just 20 of these companies. This article takes a closer look at […]
In the 13th episode of the neonVest podcast, the spotlight falls on Kate Brodock, the insightful General Partner of W Fund, as she shares her journey and outlook on the venture capital (VC) landscape, especially focusing on the underrepresented founders. This episode is a deep dive into the nuanced challenges faced by female entrepreneurs and […]
The venture capital (VC) landscape in Q2 2023 showcased a total investment of $29.4 billion, marking a decline from the $44.4 billion amassed in the previous quarter. This decline of 34% signals the impact of economic uncertainties and a dip in IPO activities, reflecting a cautious approach in the investor community. Amidst this backdrop, the […]
Securing institutional funding is a critical milestone that often serves as a springboard for further growth and valuation ascents. Among the echelons of startups, a select group distinguishes itself by achieving unicorn status—a valuation of $1 billion or more. The pace at which these startups secure their first institutional funding varies significantly, mirroring the diverse […]
In the 12th episode of the neonVest podcast, we are interviewing Aakash Jain, Associate Partner at VU Venture Partners to understand why a global and sector-agnostic fundraising strategy wins. VU Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital fund focusing on Consumer, Enterprise, FinTech, Frontier, Healthcare, and PropTech. According to their website, VU Venture Partners makes about […]
On October 5th at 2pm EST. neonVest will be doing a webinar with Forecastr on tools to scale your business and raise VC funding, along with creating the financial model needed to achieve these important goals. Every startup founder looking to raise capital in the next 6 months should attend this webinar. Let’s give your financial […]
No one has achieved success by themselves. Humans naturally thrive when surrounded by the right connections. Conversely, isolation can be detrimental, and attempting to shoulder every task alone is overwhelming. Many of the world’s most accomplished individuals openly credit their access to the right connections as a significant ingredient in their success recipe. There is […]
Y Combinator is a highly selective startup accelerator program that helps founders launch their companies. Y Combinator has helped launch some of the most successful companies of our time, including Airbnb, Dropbox, and Stripe. For aspiring entrepreneurs, Y Combinator is the holy grail of getting their feet into the VC ecosystem. Every year, almost 15,000 […]
Startup founders are often too focused on securing funding. They also often have the misconception that to make it in their industry, putting all their efforts towards funding is what will guarantee them success. While this is true in the later stages of founding a startup, there is a lot of pre-execution that goes before […]
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