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Is it time for a Common App for startup founders?

TechCrunch

Venture capitalists may control capital, but one currency that they’re always in search of is an elusive, evolving one: deal flow. Betting early on the next big startup is enough to cement the entire return of a fund (and then some) — and help that plucky investor make a name for themselves.

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Nila Capital Launches as Philippines’ First Student Venture Fund

AsiaTechDaily

Register Philippines-based Nila Capita l is the country’s inaugural student venture fund, officially launching with new opportunities for Gen Z startup founders. Nila Capital is capping its funding at $10,000 per round. It aims to help young founders in a vast network of fellow Gen Z entrepreneurs.

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Don’t go it alone: Incubators and accelerators help build lifelong relationships

TechCrunch

One way to build that camaraderie is through incubators and accelerator programs. It’s easy to spin your wheels as a startup founder without help, and connecting with a startup-focused group is a good way to find people who are in a similar position, Segneri said. That’s the purpose of joining one of these programs.

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Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders

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It needs a couple of successful exits, which in turn drives angel investing as entrepreneurs growing increasingly wealthy look to help new founders building companies reach their own goals. It requires accelerators and incubators and coworking spaces to help nurture early ideas, and it needs VC firms investing across stages.

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Startup founders are trying to automate the worst part of the job: Fundraising

TechCrunch

With a drier than normal investment scene, founders are looking for more effective ways to reach the right VCs. To that end, over the past few weeks, thousands of founders have applied to land capital through a common app, but instead of hoping to land into a university, they’re hoping to land capital from top investors.

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YC’s Michael Seibel clarifies some misconceptions about the accelerator

TechCrunch

He has opinions on bigger batch sizes , a growing standard deal , competition, the power of venture capital and why startup founders should be prioritizing more than just a check after Demo Day. Michael Seibel is synonymous with Y Combinator’s growth over the past decade.

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“Putting adVenture back into Venture Capital!”- Jeshua Soh’s Unique Approach to Investing

AsiaTechDaily

Jeshua’s audacious adventure unfolded during the pandemic, where he traveled to over 55 countries, joining Accelerating Asia and Decacorn Capital to dive deeper into the world of disruptive technology-led innovations. “In crowded spaces, things are either going to be fully valued or overvalued.