2022 NEXT BILLION DOLLAR STARTUPS
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Since 2012, we have been investing in U.S. and Western European tech companies originating from Europe and Israel
#1?2022 NEXT BILLION DOLLAR STARTUPS
Every year, TrueBridge analyzes the Next Billion-Dollar Startups to spotlight the trends shaping the next wave of industry disruptors.?2022 represents a vastly different macro business environment, where having an innovative product and a large and growing market opportunity may not be enough?to succeed in the long term.
#2 PRACTICAL TIPS ON HOW TO ORGANIZE A VC & STARTUP EVENT
First, you need to know why you want to organize this event. What is your real goal, and what do you want to achieve? It’s essential to have a budget. In-person events are more expensive than online ones. Sometimes there are situations where you initially don’t have any budget.?Thanks to this, many people opened up to the online formula and?saw its potential.?
#3?NOW IS THE TIME TO PLAY OFFENSE
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A few years ago, it was impossible to acquire talent. The best engineers, sales reps, and growth managers could name their price and had a dozen offers in front of them. Today, layoffs — particularly at growth stage companies — have led to a massive pullback in startup hiring. Thus, some of the?most talented people in our ecosystem are suddenly up for grabs again.
#4?KEYS TO ATTRACTING INVESTORS THAT SUPPORT YOUR STARTUP
The hunt for VC is no mean feat in today’s economic climate. This year, the markets experienced a?slowdown of 20%. The current investment winter is hitting?startups advancing green and environmentally friendly practices?as well. With most deals going to?high-emission companies, it’s time for green startups to think more strategically when building their?investor relationships.
#5?4 QUESTIONS VC INVESTORS WILL ASK IN YOUR PITCH
Pitching your startup to a VC investor can be intimidating. You're speaking to exceptionally smart, successful individuals in a competitive market. 2021 set a new record for VC investments in the U.S. at approximately $330 billion invested. You're competing against a crowd of clever founders and amazing ideas.?How can you best prepare for success?