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After a record 2022, 8 investors explain why it’s ‘still just Day 1’ for Africa’s startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

It turns out that while later-stage investors, mostly international VC firms, grabbed headlines by writing immense checks, pre-seed and seed-stage investors were instrumental to the growth of the continent’s tech ecosystem. Did your investment strategies change along with the current market conditions?

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Nigerian founders-turn-investors are now running syndicate funds

TechCrunch

Over the years, the angel network has based its infrastructure on syndicates — investment vehicles that allow investors, referred to as backers, to co-invest with prominent investors — known as leaders. Syndicate leads are often experienced angel investors or successful startup founders.

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“We are going to create the best environment for startups in Europe”

TechCrunch

Spain’s government is gearing up to pass the country’s first ever startup law. The process of debating and agreeing the details of this startup ecosystem support framework is expected to take between six and nine months. So — if all goes to plan — Spain will finally get a startup law before the end of this year.

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Spain’s ten-year plan to put startups in the economic driving seat

TechCrunch

Prime minister Pedro Sanchez took a turn on Web Summit’s stage in December to announce the introduction of the forthcoming Startup Act — and to trumpet a new role, a high commissioner, tasked with bringing off a nationwide entrepreneurial economic transformation by working with all the relevant government ministries.

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

David Teten VC

For emerging VC and private equity investors: accelerators, platforms, communities, and incubators. We may as well get compensated for referring them to others. Alpha Partners , Proof VC ) which share the carry earned in their coinvest to the referring party. How to get a job in venture capital. HOW TO GET A SCOUT ROLE.

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At Last – An Asset Class Achieving High Ownership at Low Cost

Angel Capital Association

Of those startups that make it to the seed round, 72% advance from seed to Series A, compared to only 42% of traditional startups. For those who may be unfamiliar, the term “startup studio” can be used interchangeably with “venture studios,” “venture builders,” or “company builders.”

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Austin’s newest unicorn: The Zebra raises $150M after doubling revenue in 2020

TechCrunch

6 VCs talk the future of Austin’s exploding startup ecosystem. It’s more about accelerating growth and some of our product plans. We are accelerating our efforts to make The Zebra a household name,” Melnick said. I definitely try not to get locked on to a particular exit strategy.