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.
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.
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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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