TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2022

We’re looking for more unique pitch decks to tear down, so if you want to submit your own, here’s how you can do that. . The company shared its deck, dated November 2021, in full, without edits or redactions, so we can see what the investors saw as they were reaching for their checkbooks. Slides in this deck. If so, how?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2021

Mobility mavens, June 9 will be here before you know it, and that means it’s time to get your strategy ducks in a row for TC Sessions: Mobility 2021. You want to make the most of your time at this one-day virtual intensive featuring interactive presentations with the mobility industry’s top movers, shakers and startup dream makers, amirite?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

billion in the first half of 2021 — a fourfold increase from the previous year. But most venture-backed startups are “still overwhelmingly white, male, Ivy-League-educated and based in Silicon Valley,” according to a study conducted by RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC. Funding for Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. hit nearly $1.8

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

We’re only two weeks away from TC Sessions: Justice 2021 , a virtual conference focused on making diversity, equity, inclusion and labor as integral to tech as data, software engineers, startups and venture capital. Brian Brackeen (Lightship Capital), Astrid Scholz (Zebras Unite), Sydney Thomas (Precursor Ventures).

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 8, 2023

Social app IRL shut down in June, but SoftBank — which led the platform’s $170 million Series C in 2021 — is now suing the company for $150 million. “There are 100 metrics they can show you, and they will pick the four that will make them look the best,” said 37 Angels founder Angela Lee.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders Boston’s university-to-startup pipeline defies downturn to grow and diversify Boston has had a thriving tech startup ecosystem for a while, but things can change fast. Boston remains a vibrant startup and VC market in 2023.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

was a short-lived boom, but it gave entrepreneurs a better understanding of climate tech, which in turn, has fostered more confidence among investors: 2021 saw a 400% YoY increase in round sizes for startups in this sector. We spoke with: Alex Bondar, partner, Acre Venture Partners. Cleantech 1.0 Robert Downey Jr.,

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Just because there are no shortcuts to startup success doesn’t mean you have to reinvent the wheel. While both TC Early Stage bootcamps focus on startups in the very early innings, each event will feature different topics, content and experts. Get the essential Pitch-off 411 here (like who qualifies and what the winner receives).

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 29, 2021

Here’s who she spoke to: Deborah Quazzo , managing partner, GSV Ventures. Ashley Bittner , founding partner, Firework Ventures (a future of work fund with portfolio companies LearnIn and TransfrVR). Jomayra Herrera , principal, Cowboy Ventures (a generalist fund with portfolio companies Hone and Guild Education).

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In a mere 72 hours, early bird pricing disappears for TechCrunch Early Stage 2021 , our two-part, founder bootcamp series focused on the building blocks you need to grow your company. TC Early Stage is all about helping new startup founders (pre-seed through Series A) learn the essential skills required to build a successful startup.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Starry-eyed newlyweds routinely sign pre-nuptial agreements without losing their sense of idealism, and startup founders should do the same , advises Yonaton Aronoff, a partner at litigation and employment law firm Harris St. Why your startup needs a prenup. Pitch Deck Teardown: Vori’s $10M Series A deck.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2022

TechCrunch is excited to announce the six companies pitching in person and onstage at TC Sessions Mobility 2022. Hailing from around the United States and the globe, founders will pitch on the main stage, for four minutes, followed by an intense Q&A with our expert panel of judges. Startups pitching on the main stage.

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TechCrunch

JULY 15, 2021

At the TechCrunch Early Stage: Marketing and Fundraising event last week, Norwest Venture Partners ‘ Lisa Wu took the stage to discuss how founders can think like venture capitalists in all facets of their business. Pitch deck or pitch blurb? Timestamp: 21:50). So, everything is shifting these days.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

It is clear that Black, women, Latinx and LGBTQ+ startup founders face an uphill battle when it comes to getting a share of the VC investment pie in Silicon Valley. It’s working with another Indy based VC firm, Allos Ventures , and Paul Ehlinger from Allos will be a venture partner at Sixty8.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 31, 2023

Called Pitch Practice, it should be self-explanatory. Participants have a chance to practice their pitch by presenting to another founder and investor. You want their feedback on your pitch. TCL’s mission is still to help founders build better venture-backed businesses. EDT/11:30 p.m.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 4, 2022

Unless you’re a former CIO who already has a clear understanding of the decision-making process, you can only fall back on basic best practices that usually result in a generic sales pitch: “How do you do, fellow CIOs?” What US startup founders need to know about the R&D tax credit. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 25, 2022

For early-stage startups “this is arguably one of the worst times to be looking for talent,” says Champ Suthipongchai, founder and GP of Creative Ventures. ” 3 ways to hire well for your startup. 8 questions to answer before your startup faces technical due diligence. Image Credits: Getty Images.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2022

2021 was a year like no other when it came to venture investment, and this year is poised to tread a similar path, writes 500 Global’s CEO and co-founder, Christine Tsai. All signs point to a continued abundance of opportunities for startup founders and investors in the year ahead.”.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2021

Determined early-stage startup founders (are there really any other kind?) Well, heads up folks because this is a brand-new opportunity like no other, and it takes place at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. All exhibiting startups are eligible, and the TechCrunch team will ultimately select which companies earn a spot.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 23, 2023

TCL’s mission is still to help founders build better venture-backed businesses. TechCrunch Live started in the heady days of 2021, and now in early 2023, the startup world is experiencing radical changes. Pitch Practice is back! The event also streams to Facebook Live and YouTube and will also be on Twitter Spaces.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2022

For the last 24 months, Thomvest Ventures recorded headcount data for 150 Series A to C enterprise SaaS startups, and we have the numbers. As Santa Claus refactors his list of who’s been naughty and nice, it’s also a good time for startup founders to take stock of their investor relationships. Revenue model slide.

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TechCrunch

MAY 13, 2021

Upsie , a consumer warranty startup, has raised $18.2 million in a Series A round led by True Ventures. . Paul, Minnesota-based startup to $25 million since its 2015 inception. Puneet Agarwal, partner at True Ventures, says his firm doubled down on its investment in Upsie after witnessing its solid growth over the years.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

By now you probably know that we’re hosting two TC Early Stage events this year — one on April 1-2 and another on July 8-9 — each with its own set of topics, speakers and content — both designed to help nascent startup founders build a better, more successful business. TC Early Stage 2021 takes place on April 1-2.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re coming to Early Stage in Boston, Pitch to VCs there. A “not-quite open source startup” : That’s how Paul described Dozer, a startup that came out of stealth today with $3 million in the bank and technology to help any developer build real-time data apps in no time flat. What’s a fair price premium for startup shares?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Dear Sophie: How can early-stage startups compete for talent? Dear Sophie, As a first-time, early-stage startup founder, I find it difficult to compete against other startups on compensation. “If it isn’t, that should be cause enough for founders to back away.” Image Credits: Bryce Durbin/TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 16, 2021

Building the right team for a billion-dollar startup. From building out Facebook’s first office in Austin to putting together most of Quora’s team, Bain Capital Ventures managing director Sarah Smith has done a bit of everything when it comes to hiring. Building the right team for a billion-dollar startup. Image Credits: Ureeka.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 30, 2021

Last call, founders. Today is your last chance to save $100 on a pass to TC Early Stage 2021: Marketing & Fundraising. Our last founder bootcamp event of the year takes place July 8-9, and it’s time to call on Saint Expeditus — the patron saint of procrastinators and programmers alike. Applications open next week!

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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. That’s why TechCrunch has chosen to shine a spotlight on the city with a special episode of TechCrunch Live centered on the growing startup scene in Austin, Texas. VCs invested over $5.5

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In short order, this shift has created tangible benefits for the cybersecurity industry: In 2021, investors poured $29.5 billion into cyber startups, a YoY increase of 138%. It’s common for early-stage founders to spend more than a third of their time on recruiting — not because they want to, but because they have to.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, calling oneself a startup founder was certainly seen as a flex. For those who wielded that role or the coveted CEO position, you were likely to be placed on a pedestal or be viewed as a visionary, aided by a venture capital market that experienced an overextended bull run in the background.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 25, 2022

In its inception year itself, KSGC received an overwhelming response with applications from 2,439 startup teams from 124 countries. In 2021, KSGC got 2,568 applications from 129 countries, with 54 startup teams finally selected to participate. ” As Khenda, we expanded our operations by making great progress during the 3.5

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TechCrunch

MARCH 26, 2021

” Here’s who he interviewed: Clelia Warburg Peters, venture partner, Bain Capital Ventures. Christopher Yip, partner and managing director, RET Ventures. Zach Aarons, co-founder and general partner, MetaProp. Dear Sophie: I’m a startup founder looking to expand in the U.S.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 1, 2021

As building in public continues to gain popularity with early-stage startup founders, Murmur, coming out of stealth today, wants to leverage that natural transparency to a louder frequency. Founded by Aaron Dignan , Murmur helps startups create work agreements based on the policies of other startups.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

As BNPL startups raise, a look at Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay earnings. As BNPL startups raise, a look at Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay earnings. Pilot CEO Waseem Daher tears down his company’s $60M Series C pitch deck. ” Pilot CEO Waseem Daher tears down his company’s $60M Series C pitch deck.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2022

On one hand, we’re heading into Y Combinator Demo Day week, which means that we’re about to sit back and watch a few hundred companies make their pitch to investors and the larger startup world. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. But we wanted to know more, so we dug into the data.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

managing director, The Lithuanian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. Andrius Milinavicius , founder, Baltic Sandbox. Gabriele Poteliunaite , associate, Change Ventures. Alex Gibb , partner, Katalista Ventures. Jone Vaituleviciute , partner, Startup Wise Guys. Alex Gibb , partner, Katalista Ventures.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2021

” Mohan, whose company graduated Y Combinator’s Winter 2021 cohort, said pattern-recognition bias doesn’t just influence who investors decide to work with; it also informs how founders present themselves and their companies. “And in reality, it was just kind of a gaslit experience. ” .

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