Resilience involves navigating through challenges and setbacks. Oliver Libby. Managing Partner at H/L Ventures distinguishes between being in “check” and being in “checkmate” during trying times. Being in “check” implies facing a setback or a tough situation where reasonable moves are left to make. Conversely, being in “checkmate” means reaching a point where no more reasonable options are available.
5 essential steps for startups preparing for an exit: identify your ideal exit, build a potential buyer list, align KPIs with buyer priorities, clean up corporate structures, and boost exit value. Watch the full episode to learn how to be ready when the opportunity arises
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While AI saw unprecedented investment in 2022 with $123 billion poured into tech startups, that number halved to $66 billion in 2023. What’s even more striking is that over $40 billion of that went to just five companies in the large language model space. The future of AI investments lies in balancing power with purpose—ensuring that transformative technologies are deployed...
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In a challenging fundraising environment, we've successfully raised just under $25 million for our second CityRock fund. CityRock Fund II is focused on Series A investments in high-growth, impactful, and diverse companies. Our dedication to supporting underrepresented founder groups and companies with a positive impact on people or the planet remains stronger than ever.
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