CASH VERSUS SHARES: WHERE INVESTORS ARE LOOKING IN 2024
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#1?CASH VERSUS SHARES: WHERE INVESTORS ARE LOOKING IN 2024
Cash has been back in favour over the past two years after interest rates were cranked up by central banks seeking to rein in runaway inflation. Rates available on savings have topped 5%. This has proved difficult to resist for many investors of all sizes. When you consider average annual stock market returns have historically been in the region of 8%, getting 5% with none of the downside risk has been an attractive option for many.
#2?LESSONS FROM THE LAST THREE YEARS IN VENTURE CAPITAL
Many VCs and founders have never experienced such a rapid shift, and it has sparked numerous challenges, as well as soul searching and a reassessment of how to build great businesses. But pressure creates diamonds, and the sector will emerge stronger and more resilient from these turbulent years. Here are five key lessons that VCs and startup founders will take from the early 2020s.
#3?STARTUP BUSINESS IDEAS TO TRY IN 2024
Aspiring entrepreneurs are often one brilliant startup business idea away from becoming their own boss. Of course, brilliance is easier said than done when starting a business. The best startup ideas have business plans that solve a problem, meet an unmet demand or improve upon something already on the market — if not all of the above. Here are 40 ideas to help get your wheels turning as you look to bring a company to life.
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#4?REASONS LAUNCHING A FINTECH STARTUP HAS BECOME SO CHALLENGING
The fintech industry recorded its highest year ever in terms of investment value in 2021, but the market has been a lot more challenging for the past two years. Fintech startups have needed to adapt to this new reality, where explosive growth is no longer the priority, and companies that cannot demonstrate a clear path to profitability are struggling to raise follow-up funding. This doesn’t mean launching a new fintech venture is impossible.
#5?BEST AI PITCH DECK GENERATORS
In the dynamic world of startups and entrepreneurship, making a compelling pitch is crucial for securing funding and support. The art of crafting an effective pitch deck has evolved, with AI-powered tools revolutionizing the way entrepreneurs and businesses present their ideas. These innovative platforms not only streamline the process of creating impactful presentations but also infuse them with data-driven insights and cutting-edge designs.
If you enjoyed this newsletter, forward it to a friend. If you are a startup with a founder from Europe or Israel looking for financing, whether it is Seed, Series A, or later, submit your pitch deck!