TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2023

Diligence cycles have extended, better relationships with founders can be formed, investors can enter new spaces with more preparation, and a thoughtful approach to early-stage venture capital can emerge,” Kareem added. Do you expect to see more down rounds in 2023? How many will not manage the task in 2023?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2023

It’s too early to determine whether SVB’s downfall heralds a new era for venture capital, but based on anecdotal evidence, off-the-record discussions and chats with co-workers, it seems like we’re back to business as usual as far as pre-revenue startup fundraising is concerned.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

The crypto venture capital industry has become more selective thanks to the general market downturn and wavering trust caused by a slew of scandals and market disruptions, but investors at major firms are still writing checks in the space. What steps are you taking to better prepare for 2023? How do you like to receive pitches?

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2022

There’s even a pitch-off, and we’re looking for Columbus-area startups to apply and pitch. Register for the virtual event here , and apply for the pitch-off here. Forge plans to add 200 new jobs by 2023. Apply for the pitch-off! Chris Olsen , Drive Capital Founding Partner. Pitch Competition (4:20 pm EDT).

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Silicon Valley law firm Cooley recently reported that it “handled 298 disclosable venture capital financings for Q3 2022, representing $8.1 billion of invested capital, continuing a downward trend for both metrics and representing the lowest for both since Q4 2019.” Yet, November was also when U.S.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Initially aspiring to work in the events industry to organize music festivals, Triet gained valuable experience at non-profit organizations like The Dallas Entrepreneur Center and later at Capital Factory, a Texas-based accelerator fund. Breaking into venture capital has been a remarkable and challenging journey.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

After setting records in 2021 as “Zoom investing” took off, how are local startups faring in 2023? It seems Boston is faring well, and part of the reason for that appears to be that remote pitching is still a trend. Attend the TechCrunch City Spotlight: Boston event on February 27, 2023. Are you open to cold pitches?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2023

Principles for the weekend were spot on: Beginners are sexy Get uncomfortable Hiccups are natural So serious, it's hilarious The world is a passion project pic.twitter.com/eHc6w48IZ0 — Sheel Mohnot (@pitdesi) April 3, 2023 The main rule? Pitch decks and term sheets welcome too. No pitches, please. The main principles?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2023

Join us for our first episode with Benchmark and Cambly taking place on February 1, 2023 at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. TCL’s mission is still to help founders build better venture-backed businesses. But going into 2023, there’s new urgency behind this mission. Want to get feedback on your pitch during the show?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2023

You don’t need to move to San Francisco to launch a startup, but working here does have some advantages: moderate weather, natural beauty, great food, and sure, the world’s largest concentration of venture capital. ” Thanks very much for reading. Have a great weekend!

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TechCrunch

APRIL 17, 2023

Back when Silicon Valley Bank was still pitching a package of financial moves to its customers, it noted in a presentation to its own investors that “elevated client cash burn” was “pressuring [its] balance of fund flows.” The Exchange explores startups, markets and money.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2023

But after spending hours watching YC’s Winter 2023 Demo Day pitches this week, we also couldn’t help but try to connect the dots: Are Scandinavian startups making waves at Y Combinator? When The Exchange wrote about Sweden’s startup scene at the end of last month, we said we’d revisit the Nordics this week.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

MoCap money tap : Haje is back with another Pitch Deck Teardown, this time of Rokoko’s $3 million strategic extension deck. Daily Crunch: Google to sunset Stadia in January 2023, will refund hardware purchases by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch. An IPO at last!

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Read on to find out what these prolific investors have to say about hot startup sectors in Africa, investment trends, their predictions for 2023, how to pitch them and more. Will we see similar numbers in 2023, or will things change? For global venture capital, 2021 was an outlier.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 23, 2023

The first event is on February 1, 2023, and will feature a timely discussion on what to do if your company can’t raise a Series A. But going into 2023, there’s new urgency behind this mission. TechCrunch Live started in the heady days of 2021, and now in early 2023, the startup world is experiencing radical changes.

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TechCrunch

MAY 13, 2023

I’ll be moving on to a new publication, continuing to report on venture capital and startups. I’m thrilled to share that Haje Jan Kamps , a longtime reporter and the creator of our amazing Pitch Deck Teardown series, will be taking over Startups Weekly. I love seeing early pitch decks and term sheets too.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

We have only 7 days left of early-bird pricing to TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 in Boston on April 20. During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

I’ve been among the group of TechCrunchers watching pitch after pitch at Y Combinator’s Demo Day. Connie notes that the market might be slowing, but venture capital firms are continuing to amass big funds, as we also saw S2G Ventures do today. Well, hello there! On with the news! Connie tells you why.

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TechCrunch

MAY 31, 2022

There’s even a pitch-off with Columbus-area startups. Forge plans to add 200 new jobs by 2023. Chris Olsen , Drive Capital Founding Partner. Raising startup capital (3:30 p.m. Ohio isn’t Silicon Valley, and yet there are numerous venture capital funds eager to write checks to early-stage founders.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 3, 2023

Be prepared for valuations and terms that are returning to pre-bubble norms Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Banish vanity metrics from your startup’s pitch deck. X email signups in Y days, 20% more retweets) are like a Little League awards dinner: Everyone goes home a winner! “The truth is, investors know what traction looks like,” writes Haje Jan Kamps, which means feel-good stats have no place in a pitch deck. Walter Thompson.

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TechCrunch

MAY 6, 2022

more than 400 clinics offer ketamine therapy, and MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, is on track for FDA approval in 2023. Will the corporate venture boom lead to an M&A frenzy? In a market where valuations are on the decline, corporate venture capital is well-positioned to pounce on opportunities.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Just as it seemed the venture capital boom of 2021 was slowing down, the startup and VC worlds spun on their axes practically overnight, birthing a new dynamic where “growth at all costs” was quickly replaced by a more measured and careful approach to business and investing. This year’s been eventful for investors and founders alike.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

2) National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge. The National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge is another great source of funding for minority start-ups. It’s an initiative that’s meant to run to 2023 set to help these small black-owned businesses with grants of up to $5000. 19) Harlem Capital Partners.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2023

Green with envy : The Climate Choice wants to make supply chain emissions more visible and more green , Haje reports. Alex found some bullish news for software companies. Staying power : 5 strategies for biotech startups to outlast a market downturn , as advised by James Coates.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2022

TC Sessions: Mobility will feature speakers on the main stage, a bevy of startup exhibits, demos, networking and a live pitch-off with a pretty sweet prize. Despite the vast sums of venture capital that has gone into shared micromobility, the industry has yet to reach unit economics favorable enough to turn a profit.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2023

A growth framework for reaching $1M ARR Pitch Deck Teardown: DeckMatch’s $1M pre-seed deck Image Credits: DeckMatch (opens in a new window) Using this slightly redacted 14-slide deck, the founders of DeckMatch raised a $1.1 Only two new unicorns were minted in July, according to Crunchbase.”

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

TC Sessions: Mobility will feature speakers on the main stage, a bevy of startup exhibits, demos, networking and a live pitch-off with a pretty sweet prize. Despite the vast sums of venture capital that has gone into shared micromobility, the industry has yet to reach unit economics favorable enough to turn a profit.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment. Remember, a warm introduction or direct contact with the individual or their closest decision makers (such as managers and/or lawyers) can set the stage for a successful pitch.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 4, 2024

Giving the same pitch, sending the same email, and answering the same questions over and over again. A great way to get connected with potential investors is by participating in pitch competitions. I couldn’t pitch the idea clearly, which meant that even I didn’t understand my solution, so why should others? Refresh again.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2022

TC Sessions: Mobility will feature speakers on the main stage, a bevy of startup exhibits, demos, networking and a live pitch-off with a pretty sweet prize. Despite the vast sums of venture capital that has gone into shared micromobility, the industry has yet to reach unit economics favorable enough to turn a profit.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

As founder of the famed Silicon Valley venture capital firm known as Draper Fisher Jurvetson, or DFJ, Draper in 2018 introduced the Startup House concept. Each cohort will last three months, take place two times per year and be located in Austin in 2022 and across the globe in 2023.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

We have only 7 days left of early-bird pricing to TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 in Boston on April 20. During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

A 2020 report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) revealed that despite women constituting 30 percent of the region’s entrepreneurs, they receive a mere eight percent of venture capital funding.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Ultimately, that took VAE Labs into 2022, and then into 2023, but now the company has a new bottle and formula, and with the $2.1 million in venture capital, is in a position to offer those early Indiegogo investors free replacements, he said.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

However, that’s what we’re seeing happen in the solo GP world, where investors, hearing about institutional investor risk appetite changing, are extending fundraising timelines, cutting investment vehicle targets or planning to leave venture altogether. No pitches, please. You can also send me tips at natasha.m@techcrunch.com

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The full newsletter will be back soon, and the two of us wish you a very happy Christmas if you celebrate, a very peaceful holiday if you do not, and a magnificently prosperous 2023, in either case. The results are in : Dominic-Madori surveyed three Black investors about what they are prepping for in 2023. The TechCrunch Top 4.

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