Navigating Lower Valuations and Declining VC Investments

Amidst lower valuations and declining VC investments, the VC industry experienced a unique trend where early-stage startups gained more investor momentum than mature ones. This shift is due to cost-effectiveness and longer-term potential for early companies, while late-stage startups face funding challenges due to low reserves and high valuations. Oliver Libby anticipated a return of liquidity in the VC market, advising founders to control costs, prioritize quality, demonstrate a path to profitability, align with a purpose, and leverage existing investors for support.

Tags

  • Declining Investments
  • Funding
  • VC Industry
  • Startups
Stay up to date with H/L

Similar Videos

Daily Active Engagement and Platform with Galina Ozgur

Daily Active Engagement and Platform with Galina Ozgur

Galina Ozgur, H/L Ventures’ new Managing Director, joins Oliver Libby to discuss H/L’s hands-on approach to venture capital, early alignment strategies, and purpose-driven partnerships.

Watch now
Following Smart Money

Following Smart Money

The Changing Dynamics of AI Funding & 'Following Smart Money' and the key insights from Oliver Libby; Traditional VC Funding for Emerging AI Startups, The Decline of 'Following Smart Money' and Evaluating Opportunities with Care.

Watch now
Steps to Prepare for an Exit

Steps to Prepare for an Exit

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

Watch now