TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

But in recent years, corporate docs are being drawn up in English to facilitate communication both inside Switzerland’s various language regions and foreign capital, and investment documentation is modeled after the U.S. Today, pitch competitions, incubators, accelerators, VCs and angel groups proliferate.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 25, 2023

I asked five early-stage investors to share frank advice for first-timers, and I’m going to save you some time: many (if not most) of you are probably not ready to pitch an investor. There are more venture funds than ever and increasingly more specialized funds.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

The crypto venture capital industry has become more selective thanks to the general market downturn and wavering trust caused by a slew of scandals and market disruptions, but investors at major firms are still writing checks in the space. What is your current strategy for investing in DeFi protocols and projects?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2022

I’ve worked at early-stage startups where we relied on our best guesses to shape product pipelines and develop marketing strategies. In this seven-step guide, you’ll find strategies and tactics for identifying key members and influencers, streamlining the communication process, and creating “a little FOMO.”

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JUNE 15, 2022

You’ll receive the best practical startup advice straight to your inbox every week. Here, he shares 14 short strategies he uses, including, Two teachers are better than one ?—?if Learn the strategies you need to create online courses From Crashing To Zero To Investing $100m In Snap and Lyft Nabil Borhanu has a crazy story.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

I had an enjoyable conversation this morning with a young team straight out of college this morning and they were calling to ask advice on how to approach fund raising (angels vs. VCs, how to select a VC, etc.) And so is venture capital. Startup Advice VC Industry' Deals done in your industry? Commitment.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Over the past year, VCs have been quick to commit to diversity, with 40% of firms putting D&I strategies in place. When investors spend time at an accelerator, they listen to brainstorming sessions, pitches and mentorship advice that includes a broad range of perspectives and opinions. Accelerators are hubs for diversity.

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OurCrowd

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In late November, OurCrowd, Israel’s most active venture capital fund, became the first to open up offices in the UAE for direct investment in Emirati companies,” Thomas Grove notes in the Wall Street Journal , reporting on the Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s historic visit to Abu Dhabi this week. Read more here.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2011

Yesterday I wrote Part 1 of the series on the changes to the software industry over the past decade that has led to changes in the venture capital industry itself. Surprisinly, this strategy works well with many entrepreneurs. Or at least venture-style returns. This led to an explosion in startups.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 17, 2019

The number one challenge women face is a significant disadvantage in securing access to venture capital funding compared to their male peers. of all venture capital in the US went to companies founded solely by women. There are venture capital firms out there that are dedicated to closing the gender funding gap.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

But today I want to give you advice on how to decrease your odds of failure in a startup. Most of this advice boils down to an argument in favor of basic planning before starting a company or raising money. Marketing with long payback is precisely what requires venture capital. Incumbent Strengths & Weaknesses.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Italy’s ecosystem for tech venture capital and startups has been in development for years and has made decent strides in the last decade. Rome has more than 20 incubators/accelerators and many established VCs; because of its lower costs compared to other European cities, it’s become a major base for startups.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? We lowered our check size per company.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 1, 2022

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. As always, I recommend that you consult with an immigration attorney who can help you and your co-founders devise an immigration strategy and backup plans, if needed.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Blue Future Partners, a venture capital fund of funds, recently interviewed me on ESG in venture capital. Bank of America has predicted $20T to flow in ESG investing strategies in the next two decades. For context, the entire S&P 500 is worth about $25.6 trillion. . They were sold to Albertson’s for over $300m.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Blue Future Partners, a venture capital fund of funds, recently interviewed me on ESG in venture capital. Bank of America has predicted $20T to flow in ESG investing strategies in the next two decades. For context, the entire S&P 500 is worth about $25.6 trillion. . They were sold to Albertson’s for over $300m.

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propel(x)

MARCH 2, 2017

I’m a big proponent of the Customer Discovery Process popularized by Steve Blank and now implemented widely in startup incubators and other such organizations. But what inevitably happens is they end up relying on investors for strategic advice. And that player may be exactly whose support you need to reach the end customer.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 25, 2022

To help, the firm developed the Fox Launchpad , a virtual incubator and resource center developed to nurture early stage companies through flexible services, accessible attorneys and a variety of other exclusive offerings. Free Early Stage Consult - Fox will hire an outside consultant to provide advice on pitch decks or executive summaries.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

This continues the firm’s strategy from its first fund which raised $15 million and started deploying in 2019. If they can baseline their advice and real technical guidance, that’s where it starts getting really interesting and [Winfield] has a big opportunity.” Winfield isn’t fully avoiding the hype though.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Candou Ventures is an early stage fund in Silicon Valley with $150m AUM focusing on deep tech, AI and enterprise software. David Teten: Who are Candou’s peers/competitors, and how do you differ? Traditional VCs typically manage large capital pools and invest across a spectrum of startups.

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