CRITICAL EARLY-STAGE MISSTEPS TECH STARTUPS MUST AVOID
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Since 2012, we have been investing in U.S. and Western European tech companies originating from Europe and Israel
#1?CRITICAL EARLY-STAGE MISSTEPS TECH STARTUPS MUST AVOID
The journey of launching a tech startup is often marked by rapid iteration and a sustained struggle to differentiate a product in the face of intense industry competition. While the drive to innovate can propel a fledgling tech business forward, certain missteps in the early stages can lead to significant setbacks—or even derail a venture entirely. Awareness of potential pitfalls can mean the difference between winning market share and losing the battle to survive.
#2?HOW TO START AN AI COMPANY: 10 KEY CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME
The AI boom is transforming industries in remarkable ways, with startups working to revolutionize sectors like healthcare, finance and beyond. But while the opportunities seem boundless, launching an AI company comes with its own unique set of challenges. As the old saying goes, "data is the new oil," and AI companies are trying to turn that "oil" into useful and profitable businesses.
#3?HOW STARTING A STARTUP CAN MAKE YOU EMPLOYABLE
Much of the entrepreneurship content out there advocates for thinking big and going all in, or alternatively starting a side hustle that can create an extra income stream for you, but there’s a third less often discussed benefit of trying your hand at entrepreneurship: employability. Companies are always looking for enterprising people, and now more than ever you’re expected to have the skills necessary to be useful in a job from day one.
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#4?BATTLE-TESTED TOOLS THAT TRANSFORM STARTUPS INTO INDUSTRY TITANS
Are you building a startup or scaling an existing business? This book is a powerful resource for leaders ready to achieve sustainable growth while avoiding unnecessary challenges. Designed to align leadership teams, the book provides straightforward tools based on over four decades of experience advising countless firms worldwide. The book outlines four critical decisions every organization must navigate for success: People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash.
#5?M&A ACTIVITY INVOLVING VC-BACKED STARTUPS PICKED UP IN 2024
For the past couple years, exits and liquidity have been top of mind for VCs desperately trying to get money flowing back to their limited partners. While last year wasn’t the cascade of M&A activity many had wished for (and certainly the IPO pipeline never unfroze), it did provide some hope. Deal activity actually increased 7% from 2023, with Q4 being the strongest quarter for M&A involving VC-backed startups in seven quarters, Crunchbase data shows.
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