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Should Founders Still Raise in an Economic Downturn?

Dream It

APRIL 8, 2020

If the investors don’t seem to be on board at the end of your pitch, ask them what milestones they would like to see you achieve to get them to write you a check in the future. In general, companies can expect to come out of accelerators at half the valuation they would otherwise have in favorable economic environments.

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The Equity Seller’s Bubble of 2021 Part 2 • 2022 From a Startup Equity Seller’s to an Equity Buyer’s Market

Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

2022: The Aftermath In 2022 war, inflation, rising interest rates and a tougher economic environment–one not buoyed by historically low interest rates–brought an end to the long-term bull market in assets (the “everything bubble”), including startup capital. Greater governance role for limited partner Boards of Advisors.

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Startup Catalyst Brief

Should Founders Still Raise in an Economic Downturn?

The Equity Seller’s Bubble of 2021 Part 2 • 2022 From a Startup Equity Seller’s to an Equity Buyer’s Market

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