TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2022

Rhys Spence is head of research at Brighteye Ventures, a European edtech-focused fund, where he works with portfolio companies to help address priorities, with a focus on internationalization and HR. The unbundling of professional learning and entrepreneurship education. Firstly, European edtech VC investments tripled to $2.5

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

We’re less than two weeks away from TC Sessions: Justice 2021 , a day-long deep dive into the state of diversity, inclusion and equity in tech. TC Sessions: Justice 2021 takes place on March 3. We connect consumers and businesses to enable high-quality, ethical and transparent data exchange. Founded by Paroma Indilo.

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TechCrunch

MAY 5, 2021

People have been discussing the importance of expanding opportunities for women in venture capital and startup entrepreneurship for decades. But before we get into the core issues that prevent improvements in gender equity in venture funding, let’s check in on the data from last year and contrast it to its antecedents.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2021

Kunal Lunawat is the co-founder and managing partner of Agya Ventures , a venture capital firm focused on proptech, travel, hospitality and the future of the built world. Though 2021 is far from over, it’s already witnessed a record level of venture capital activity in the technology sector.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Without further ado, here are the five judges who will pick the 2021 Startup Battlefield winner: Kirsten Green is the founder and managing partner of Forerunner Ventures, a San Francisco-based VC firm she formed in 2010. Von Tobel joined the management team of Northwestern Mutual as the company’s first chief digital officer.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

While capital infusion into companies took a summer siesta, some venture capital firms continue to see their coffers runneth over. Three years after raising a $500 million fund , European venture capital firm Northzone is back with what partners are calling its “largest fundraise to date” of €1 billion, or $1.01

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Now we are staring down the end of 2020 and looking toward what we all hope is a better, safer 2021. Is traveling to a conference the best way for a founder to have a chance at meeting the VC who is right to support their business? What will this new year bring? We’ll interact through a mix of the old and the new.

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TechCrunch

JULY 1, 2022

Post-money valuations were inflated by market expectations in 2021, but they were also inflated by the underlying mechanics of the valuation model itself. The miracle year of 2021. For founders, employees and VCs alike, 2021 must’ve seemed like a miracle year. versus 471 a year earlier.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

Jamil Wyne is an advisor, investor and author focusing on entrepreneurship, technology and economic development in emerging markets. He has worked with the World Bank, IFC, UN, Clean Energy Venture Group, Schmidt Futures, Ashoka, and other organizations. VCs invested nearly $50 billion in climate-tech companies between 2020 and 2021.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

We named this summit after a report we wrote with Pitchbook at the end of 2021 to explore the impact of the pandemic on investment patterns. The VC industry has a two-spotlight issue: On one hand, people love that we’re investing in next generation innovation, on the other, people see out of touch investors mouthing off on social media.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 29, 2021

Benoit Wirz , partner, Brighteye Ventures (an active edtech-focused venture capital fund in Europe that backs YouSchool, Lightneer and Aula). Charles Birnbaum , partner, Bessemer Venture Partners (a generalist fund with portfolio companies including Guild Education and Brightwheel). Jerry Lu , senior associate, Maveron.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2022

One key surprise in 2021 was the fact that despite a regulatory barrage from the central government , Chinese startups had a pretty good year when it came to raising capital. You can see a clear trend from early 2021 to today, including the recent selloff that has caused such a stir. ” And oh boy is it a hot mess.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2021

VC investment, according to “Beyond Silicon Valley,” a new report co-produced by venture firm Revolution and PitchBook. So far in 2021, only about 27% of U.S. VC dollars have gone to Bay Area startups. But that was a long time ago.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

What to expect while fundraising in 2021. For most, that’s as far as entrepreneurship ever goes, because, unfortunately, a great idea can’t raise money, develop a product or disrupt an industry. Do not pass go — VCs insist pitch decks meet 3 key criteria. What Q2 fundraising data tells us about the rest of 2020.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

The dynamics that play into this forecast, aside from the impact of COVID, include a youthful population (the youngest globally), rising smartphone adoption and internet penetration that has led to a burgeoning tech ecosystem backed by local and international VC dollars. million jobs due to Google’s $1 billion investment in the continent.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 18, 2021

In early June, I wrote this post explaining that I and we need to do more to reduce the inequality issues for Black people in tech, venture capital, and startups. USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — Jan 8, 2021 SilviaTerra. I think MLK day is a good time to talk about what has happened since that post.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

The first quarter of 2022 was a great period for startups to raise venture capital compared to any time other than the bonkers 2021 private-capital cycle. What makes the situation ironic is that we’re starting to see the startup layoffs , implosions , and valuation cuts that appear when venture capital is frozen.

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TechCrunch

JULY 15, 2022

Rhys Spence is head of research at Brighteye Ventures, a European edtech-focused fund, where he works with portfolio companies to help address priorities, with a focus on internationalization and HR. European, North American edtech startups see funding triple in 2021. Global VC funding into edtech startups totaled $6.5

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 1, 2023

While many have gotten their burn rates way down, most startups still are losing money and will eventually need to raise capital in 2023. Good businesses with product market fit, positive unit economics, and strong leadership teams will raise capital although it will be at the new normal in terms of valuation.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2022

European and North American edtech startups see funding triple in 2021. Pre-pandemic, VCs were notoriously reluctant to invest in education-related companies. Today, edtech startups are seeing higher average deal sizes, more seed and pre-seed funding from non-VC investors, and an influx of generalists.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Brian Walsh is the head of WIND Ventures , the venture capital arm of COPEC, a leading energy company in Central and South America and the U.S. WIND Ventures provides mobility, energy and retail startups and scaleups with access to Latin America. SPACs are the construct VCs need to fund clean tech. Brian Walsh.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2022

Less than 2% of venture capital funding went to all-female founding teams in 2021, marking a five-year low, new data from Pitchbook shows. So how is it that despite the recent boom in startup funding, the venture capital industry is actually becoming an even tougher place for women to raise money?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2022

Venture capitalists pin their hopes and expectations on revenue because it’s a clear signal of how quickly their investment may grow. “In 2021, profitability — measured by free cash flow (FCF) margins — not revenue growth, had the higher correlation to positive stock returns in the software sector.

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 30, 2023

In addition to his rich experiences working in the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) sectors, Joseph has also sharpened his investment acumen through his multiple years in the audit and stock-broking industry before deciding to finally launch his cross-border investment firm, Kairous Capital , in 2015.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2022

Three ways VC firms can construct sustainably diverse portfolios. If you follow mainstream tech media, you could be forgiven for thinking that venture capital is a founders’ market today after two years of record round sizes and outcomes. More posts by this contributor.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2022

The astonishingly fast raise was led by previous lead investor Insight Partners, and comes just weeks after the New York-based venture capital firm raised over $20 billion for its twelfth flagship fund. billion just weeks after emerging from stealth with $100 million in initial funding.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 13, 2021

Singh Cassidy, founder of premium talent marketplace theBoardlist, will discuss making the leap into entrepreneurship after leaving Google, her time as CEO-in-Residence at venture capital firm Accel Partners and the framework she’s developed for taking career risks. But has it affected the venture capital market?

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TechCrunch

MAY 6, 2022

From the hottest year in startup venture capital history to a period of pessimism, how did we get to where we are today? We start with a historical run of stories beginning last December, threading through the start of the year until we reach the latest data from the VC ecosystem. Then we close with stories that have a few tips.

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TechCrunch

JULY 19, 2022

Year over year, fintech startups received 46% less funding than in Q2 2021, yet the sector still received almost 20% of all VC dollars. and global activity: What’s ahead for layoffs, marketing spending and consolidation? ” Once a key driver of global venture activity, fintech investment slows around the world.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 30, 2021

Despite gains, gender diversity in VC funding struggled in 2020. But even outside the pandemic’s impacts, women are underrepresented in venture investing — including on the firm’s side. Only 13% of decision-makers at VC firms are women, which can influence what startups receive funding.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Austin made headlines in 2021 for being “the place” for startup founders and venture capitalists alike to set up shop. VCs invested over $5.5 billion across 412 deals in 2021, more than double the amount of capital invested in 2020, according to PitchBook data. Today, Austin is more than just the capital of Texas.

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

The European VC market is so hot it may skip its summer holiday. Alex Wilhelm and Anna Heim continued their exploration of the scorching global VC market, this time taking a look at Europe. “There’s little indication that what we’ve seen thus far from Europe in 2021 will slow in Q3 or Q4,” Alex and Anna write.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

After opening with a “great hack for asking for email introductions,” Beckord shares five hustle tips for maintaining and capitalizing on momentum that will maximize investor interest and appeal. What to expect for Europe VC activity in 2022. European venture capital had a stellar 2021, recording investments of €102.9

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2021

With $3B expected in 2021, Singapore is becoming a fintech capital. With $3B expected in 2021, Singapore is becoming a fintech capital. The unbundling of professional learning and entrepreneurship education. The unbundling of professional learning and entrepreneurship education.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 18, 2022

According to the Startup Genome Report 2021, Seoul jumped to 16th from 20th in the world startup ecosystem ranking, with an ecosystem valued at US$47.2 Venture capital investments have also poured into Korean startups and grew 78% year-on-year in 2021, surpassing 7.7 trillion won (US$6.4 Who can apply?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As the recipients of less than 1% of venture capital raise, institutionalized systems are visibly at play. When you think about the intersection of venture capital and technology, and specifically how it works — it is being led from an engineering perspective. I’m a Black man in America — that’s hard.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 23, 2021

Part 3: Marketing in 2021 is emotional and not just transactional. Now that many consumers are buying their own e-bikes and e-scooters, shared dockless micromobility “just hasn’t proven itself to be a profitable line of business,” Puneeth Meruva, an associate at Trucks Venture Capital, told TechCrunch.

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