?? VCs are doubling down on quality over quantity Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund is closing a $3B fund by the end of March, focusing on late-stage investments in their existing portfolio companies. This includes a $2.5B raise for defense tech startup Anduril at a $28B valuation. Here’s why this signals a shift in venture capital ?? ?? Quality over scale - Previously, VCs prioritized massive fund sizes with early-stage bets. Now, they’re concentrating on proven winners. - High-interest rates are pushing funds to be more capital-efficient. ?? VC firms are following suit - Andreessen Horowitz raised a $7.2B fund in April 2024, with $3.75B dedicated to later-stage companies. - Late-stage VC deal sizes grew 16% in Q3 2024, while early-stage deal sizes shrunk by 23% (Bain & Co). ?? What does this mean for startups? - Later-stage companies with strong fundamentals will have more funding opportunities. - Early-stage founders may face longer fundraising cycles and tougher valuations. - Capital efficiency is key—growth-at-all-costs strategies are being replaced with profitability-focused models. ?? Is this the new normal for VC? Drop your thoughts below! ?? Marcus Tang
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Happy to have hosted everyone this past Tuesday! Looking forward to more amazing events with Girls Into VC at Berkeley. ??
Yesterday, we had the incredible opportunity to host Tessa Brown, Aravinda Seshadri (she/her), and Ashley Rae Pittson for an insightful fireside chat hosted by Girls Into VC at Berkeley in partnership with Blackskies Investments. From breaking into venture capital to navigating legal challenges as a founder, our speakers shared invaluable advice on building and investing in mission-driven companies. Key Takeaways: Access & Representation Matter - Breaking into VC and startups requires networks, and we need to create more entry points for diverse founders. Just Start - Whether it's founding a startup or launching an investment firm, you'll never feel 100% ready so take the leap! Legal Structures Matter - Founders should get legal frameworks in place early to avoid costly mistakes later. Huge thanks to our panelists for their honesty, wisdom, and encouragement. And to our amazing audience keep building, keep questioning, and keep pushing boundaries!
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Join Girls into VC and Blackskies Investments for an exclusive fireside chat with leading professionals in venture capital and startups! Don’t miss this chance to gain insider knowledge, network, and boost your career in VC. Spots are limited so sign up by the 22nd to secure your seat! Sign up now and see you there! https://bit.ly/41pIGKE #cal #ucberkeley #berkeley #haas
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Join Girls into VC and Blackskies Investments for an exclusive fireside chat with leading professionals in venture capital and startups! Don’t miss this chance to gain insider knowledge, network, and boost your career in VC. Spots are limited so sign up by the 22nd to secure your seat! Sign up now and see you there! https://bit.ly/41pIGKE #cal #ucberkeley #berkeley #haas
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?? Exciting News for UC Berkeley's Entrepreneurship Community! ?? Mark your calendars for?October 29, 2024 Blackskies Investments?and?the Haas Venture Capital Club(HVCC)?are bringing Unusual Ventures?to campus! ?? Join us for a panel discussion on?AI enterprise and developer tools, featuring thought leaders and innovators shaping the future of AI. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, network, and engage with some of the brightest minds in the venture capital and tech space. ???? ????Date: October 29, 2024 ???Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ???Location: Cheit C125, UC Berkeley RSVP using the link below! ?? bit.ly/3YqCznT #UnusualVentures #UCBerkeley #Entrepreneurship #AI #VentureCapital #BlackskiesInvestments #HVCC #AIEnterprise #DeveloperTools
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Ecstatic to announce the addition of former Indonesian Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan and Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) Jared Koh as featured speakers at the 8th Annual Southeast Asia MBA Conference 2024 on Saturday April 13, 2024 on campus at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. Keynote will be by Moses Lo founder/CEO of Xendit the most valuable fintech in Southeast Asia, which our “Indonesia-only” Intudo Ventures has had the privilege to back since our firm’s inception, and feature many incredible founder/CEOs of Intudo portfolio companies Dayu Dara Permata (Pinhome Pinhome) Yoshua Tanu (Jago Coffee ) and incredible founders/CEOs Arum Kang (Coffee Meets Bagel) Val Yap (PolicyPal) Please join by purchasing tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dp5aimHa Timothy Daniel Yerikho Setyo Adi Samuel Nahusuly Budi Sosrodjojo Ryan Armanda Benhard Martin Philbert Christian Sarana Paula Aprijanto Terence Chan Timothy Chen Ashley Suhalim Isaura Tjhiater Tiffany Priosoetanto-Masrin Ariel Wibowo Gibran Ibrahim Michelle Anggadjaja Inca Camilla Dhanika Kamaruddin Jonathan Gilbert Tricahyo Syafi Hakim John Landers
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