VC activity shrinks ?? decoding startup funding ?? 2024 R&D survey and more
This week, while VC activity shrinks, there are silver linings for startups ?? we decode funding ?? Boast ’s 2024 R&D survey launches ?? and more.
As rough as venture capital markets may have seemed in 2023, there’s likely to be even less cash to go around in 2024, according to the latest findings from PitchBook .
That's because last year, global VC funding fell from $531 billion in 2022 to roughly $345 billion, while VC fundraising slid even steeper, with firms collecting only $161 billion in 2023 versus $307 billion a year earlier.
While this all likely means VC activity will continue to be quieter as 2024 ramps, there are silver linings for startups, including an uptick in interest for pre-seed innovators.
Securing the right funding can be the catalyst that transforms an innovative idea into a market-leading enterprise. It’s one of the crucial steps for creating a new business. The landscape of startup funding, however, can be complex and daunting, with myriad options — each with its unique opportunities and challenges.?
This guide is designed to demystify the process, using insights into the various funding avenues available to tech entrepreneurs. We aim to empower tech startup founders with the knowledge and strategies to make informed decisions about securing funding, scaling their ventures, and achieving long-term success.
?? We’re officially kicking off Boast's Annual Research & Development Benchmark Survey!?
This study showcases how innovative companies are investing in R&D and driving innovation, . diving into what companies expect to gain from their investments, best practices and opportunities for improvement, funding for R&D, team commitments, R&D management, and R&D alignment and expectations.?
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We need your help! If you or your company are driving innovation today, we want to hear from you. The survey takes less than 10 mins to complete, and the results will be released in March 2024.
In the meantime, Check out the 2023 R&D Trends & Insights Report to learn the tools and processes successful teams deployed to drive innovation heading into last year.?
?? It may sound extreme, but when you're driving truly unique innovation, you can't be afraid to "kill the baby."
?? That is, research and development is an iterative process, and creating the next-generation AI that embodies human behavior calls for lots of trial and error—something that founders need to embrace in the startup world.
?? As Benjamin Alsbury-Nealy and Kyla Alsbury-Nealy, PT, PhD explain in the latest episode of ?? What The Tech ?? their team at SilicoLabs - Capture Behaviour is helping bring this next-generation AI to market.
They're doing this by creating tools that enable anyone to leverage tech like virtual reality, augmented reality, and AI within a framework designed for creativity and collaboration.
Join us for Part 2: The Lifecycle of a Startup webinar series on January 16 at 10am PT/1pmET, where we're exploring the various stages of product roadmaps and how you can develop an effective long-term capital strategy.?
Building on our initial discussion, this session delves into the later stages of the startup lifecycle, exploring funding strategies and valuable insights from our expert panel from Arctech Accelerate , OmniSync Incorporated , and Startup Stack .