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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 […]
At neonVest, we are constantly evolving to better serve the entrepreneurial community, aiming to create avenues that foster growth and forge meaningful partnerships in the venture capital sphere. Today, we are excited to launch our marketplace model, an initiative that grants you a higher degree of autonomy in selecting your industry experts, enhancing the personal […]
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 […]
In this 9th episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Andrew Romans, managing partner at 7BC Capital. Andrew Romans, an active VC investor, best-selling author, and former professor of VC at Chapman University, shares his best advice to founders: “Spend 30% of your time doing favors for other people asking for nothing in return. […]
In this 8th episode of the neonVest podcast, we had the pleasure to discuss venture capital and entrepreneurship with Anastasia Lykova, Partner and Accelerator Director at Starta VC. Starta Accelerator is a NYC based program that empowers startups from Europe through exclusive 3,5-month mentorship program. Anastasia and her team build successful global companies, contribute funds […]
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 […]
In today’s dynamic and competitive startup landscape, the need for a network enablers is ever more apparent. Entrepreneurs need more than just business acumen and a groundbreaking idea to carve out their success —they need superchargers. Superchargers are investors and operators that can supercharge a business rapidly through strategic advice, network introductions, and capital. They […]
In this episode, we are interviewing Joe Zhao, Managing Partner at Millennia Capital. Millennia Capital is a New York based venture fund focused on high-tech sector investments across financial services, enterprise, and internet-enabled businesses. Millennia’s investments include Palantir, Digital Ocean, Robinhood, Marqeta, and SpaceX among others. Joe Zhao is a member of the World Economic […]
In the world of start-ups, achieving ‘unicorn’ status, a privately held start-up valued at over $1 billion, is a symbol of remarkable success and innovation. While Silicon Valley, New York, and London are often considered the birthplaces of these entities, numerous underrated cities worldwide also have impressive start-up ecosystems. These emerging tech hotspots offer an […]
The startup ecosystem is built on the foundation of accelerators, which provide crucial support and investment for early-stage ventures. However, the case of Newchip “Accelerator” stands as a cautionary tale, as it deviated from the traditional accelerator model and ultimately faced a harsh downfall. This article delves into the rise and subsequent bankruptcy of Newchip, […]
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