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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

TechCrunch

Brett Calhoun Contributor Share on Twitter Brett Calhoun is the managing director and general partner at Redbud VC. Amid these turbulent times, the VC accelerator industry has emerged as a stalwart player. Angel investments in 2022 equaled those from 2006 to 2011 combined. Crowdfunding witnessed a 2.4x

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Ycombinator - Where unicorns are born

Don Dodge

They were part of the Ycombinator Cambridge class of 2007, after being rejected by YC in 2005 and 2006. None of the local VC firms invested. from Sequoia Capital and have gone on to raise over $1 Billion from VC investors. Classic VC funding is a well-understood model. They got their initial funding of $1.2M

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How to Find a Job as a VC Scout: Compensation and Which Firms Are Recruiting

David Teten VC

The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. How to find a job as a VC scout. VC recruiters list and compensation data. How to negotiate a partner role at a VC or private equity firm. Syllabus for how to launch, manage, and invest a VC fund.

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