KEY MARKET TRENDS AND PERFORMANCE IN Q3 2024
Flashpoint Venture Capital
Since 2012 we have invested in US and Western European tech companies originating from Europe and Israel
#1?KEY MARKET TRENDS AND PERFORMANCE IN Q3 2024
In Q3 2024, Silicon Valley unicorn companies experienced notable shifts in valuation and investment, reflecting broader market dynamics. Several companies reached unicorn status in Q3 2024, joining the ranks of Silicon Valley’s billion-dollar startups. These new unicorns span industries from legal tech to financial services, indicating strong market demand for innovation in traditionally underserved sectors.
#2?WHY STARTUPS FAIL TO SECURE FUNDING
Statistics show that only a small percentage of startups secure venture capital funding. Forbes recently referenced research by Fundera, which estimates that 0.05% of startups successfully receive investment from venture capital firms. This means that many entrepreneurs face the problem of not securing funding from VC. You are passionate about your startup. You’ve spent hours perfecting your pitch, but the answer is still “no”.
#3?WHAT MAKES A FOUNDER INVESTABLE IN 2025
In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined by Marton Medveczky, Associate Partner at Flashpoint Venture Capital, who shares what exactly makes a founder investable in 2025. "There is always a huge difference between talking to the founder and then doing your own desktop research versus talking to a customer. So if you can do that, that's basically the best way to understand what people value about the product."
#4?FIVE CRITICAL VENTURE CAPITAL TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, the venture capital landscape is undergoing significant transformations driven by broader economic shifts and emerging technologies. Despite promising technologies garnering significant inflows, the overall investment climate in 2024 remains tough, with a 15% decline compared to the previous year. Let’s explore how these trends affect investor strategies in a complex environment.
#5?FUN IDEAS FOR YOUR WORK CHRISTMAS PARTY IN LONDON
Get out from behind the desk and get to know your colleagues better. From alcohol-fuelled immersive experiences to fancy meals, let’s leave the sales targets behind. After all, there’s only one thing every employee is looking forward to in December, and it ain’t the end-of-year All Hands meeting. If drinks or evening activities seem a bit too overfamiliar for your liking, have a wholesome afternoon with your team instead.
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