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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this 10th episode of the neonVest podcast, we had the pleasure to chat with Hee Jung, Head of Investment at SK Discovery. According to his LinkedIn profile, Hee Jung is a Corporate Venture Capitalist making investments in cleantech, renewables, and sustainable energy. He is an experienced Interface Manager with a demonstrated history of working […]
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. […]
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 […]
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