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AI is Booming, but Profits are Lagging The venture industry is grappling with a paradox—AI startups are on fire, but VC profits are at a historic low. Here's what it means for all of us: 1. Unicorn Traffic Jam. With over 1,400 startups valued at $1 billion+ and exits moving at a snail’s pace, founders and VCs must think creatively about liquidity. IPOs and acquisitions aren’t the only paths—tender offers and private equity are becoming critical options. 2. Bigger Valuations, Bigger Risks. AI startups are attracting massive funding but burning through cash just as quickly. Founders, sustainability matters more than ever. Big valuations can’t replace a solid path to profitability. 3. Survival Requires Strategy. This isn’t just a VC issue. Founders: focus on cash management and operational excellence. VCs: get smarter about portfolio diversification. LPs: patience is key—pressure for quick returns can backfire in this evolving market. The venture playbook is evolving. The Wall Street Journal (Link in comments)

Yesterday, the NAACP announced the launch of NAACP Capital, a $200 million fund of funds that will invest in diverse fund managers and startups focused on addressing systemic inequities. The fund will focus on sectors such as fintech, healthtech, edtech, and climate tech, where innovation can have a significant impact on underserved communities. #venturecapital #NAACP #fundoffunds #fundmanager #startups

Every startup founder should send a monthly update to investors and advisors, but most don't because they need a system to create them. I've sent updates every month for 2.5 years. Here’s what should go into every investor update: ? Start with a consistent opening paragraph including a personal note ? List 3-5 key KPIs highlighting the state of the business ? Provide a 200-word business update summary, focusing 80% on positives ? Include 2-3 bullet points about key wins this month ? Briefly describe 1-2 current challenges (optional) ? Outline focus areas for each team for the coming month ? Include a specific ask tied to your current challenges ? End with gratitude, thanking those who've helped recently You can download my template here: https://lnkd.in/ewvff47N If you found this helpful, repost ?? this image to help another founder today.

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??Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business is Back! Applications are now open for the Spring 2025 cohort. Link: https://lnkd.in/dmNXfhWH Don't mess around and miss out on this great opportunity to grow your network. Let us know in the comments if you apply! #BlackWomen #GoldmanSachs #Grants #Entrepreneur #BWBC

Fundraising content doesn’t have to be so hard. You might have enough already. Just repurpose your existing #communications materials into different #fundraising formats. For example, take one impact report and break it up into: ? A ???????? ?????????? for donors ? A ?????????????? for NGO partners? ? A ?????????? ???????? for website visitors ? A ??????-???? ?????????? for other nonprofits ? A ???????????????????????? ???????????? deck for media ? A ?????????? ?????????????? for government officials ? A series of ???????????????????????? for the community See which #content types engage your donors. Then repost ?? to help your network. 37 formats, endless possibilities. ?????? ______________________________________ Follow Kevin L. Brown to get fundable & findable.