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In-Depth Insights 🔍
The 101 Guide on GTM Operations for SaaS Founders 📊: Bessemer Venture Partners breaks down essential GTM (Go-to-Market) operations strategies for SaaS founders to accelerate growth and optimize efficiency.
The way we typically think about SaaS growth is changing🔮. Have we entered a new era for SaaS?
The Extinction of Venture Capital 💀: An in-depth look into the potential risks and challenges facing the venture capital ecosystem.
Vertical Integrators Part II 🔗: Not Boring explores the next phase of vertical integration strategies that could transform startups.
The MVP-ICP Handshake 🤝: Bain Capital explains how to transition from founder-led to AE-led sales with a focus on MVP-ICP alignment.
How to Build More Pipeline in 2024 🚀: Growth Unhinged shares tips for building and expanding a sales pipeline effectively in 2024.
The Hidden Metric That’s Getting More Attention 👀: Personal Math explores an under-the-radar metric that’s gaining traction among startups and VCs alike.
Each week, I share premium actionable tips and resources for founders and VCs.
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The confidential YouTube Investment Memo by Sequoia 📄
Term Sheets Demystified 🤝
Interesting Reports 📊
August 2024 Monthly Funding Recap 💰: Crunchbase reviews the biggest funding rounds and trends in venture capital for August 2024.
Founder Mode: Valuation Growth 👨💼: PitchBook analyzes how startup valuations have shifted in recent times and Paul Graham’s insights on how founders should navigate this changing landscape.
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Recently Launched Funds 💸
Former Citi Battery VC raises a new $378M fund to help startups secure deals with major companies like Prudential
Mayfield allocates $100M to its AI incubator, modeled after its successful entrepreneur-in-residence program
Halo Capital raises $25M for its first fund, targeting early-stage tech investments
Wischoff Ventures raises $50M for its third fund to continue supporting tech startups
Hottest Deals 💥
ByteDance said to be raising $600M for its car app Dongchedi to expand its automotive presence and mobility services
OrsoBio announces $67M Series B financing to accelerate its mitochondrial protonophore portfolio targeting obesity and associated disorders
MirrorWeb wins a significant digital archiving contract with a government institution, solidifying its leadership in web and social media archiving
Calyxia nets $35M to tackle microplastics pollution through its innovative cleantech solutions
Airbnb acquires an AI startup for just under $200M to enhance its AI capabilities in travel and property management
Intel explores the sale of part of its stake in Mobileye, continuing its strategy to focus on core chip-making operations
Thatch raises $38M in Series A funding to expand its payments solutions
6K raises $82M in Series E funding to scale its sustainable manufacturing technology
Cobre raises $35M in Series B funding to accelerate its payments platform
VC Jobs 💼
VC Analyst @ Plug and Play Tech Center (São Paulo, Brazil): Join Plug and Play in São Paulo to conduct market research, support the investment process, and help portfolio companies grow.
VC Associate @ Adams Street Partners (Menlo Park, CA): Support the investment team in sourcing, analyzing, and executing deals at Adams Street Partners.
VC Principal @ Woven Capital (Tokyo, Japan): Lead investments and support the portfolio of Woven Capital in Tokyo, with a focus on innovation and strategic growth.
VC Manager @ Rakuten Capital (Tokyo, Japan): Manage venture investments and help scale portfolio companies at Rakuten Capital in Tokyo.
VC Analyst @ Struck Capital (Los Angeles, CA): Assist the investment team at Struck Capital by conducting due diligence, sourcing deals, and supporting the portfolio in Los Angeles.
Communications Partner @ A16Z (New York City, NY): Join Andreessen Horowitz as a Communications Partner, helping to shape the narrative around portfolio companies and investments.
Vice President of Finance @ Advaita Capital (Boston, MA): Oversee financial operations and strategic planning at Advaita Capital.
Senior Director of Strategy @ Pivotal Ventures (Seattle, WA): Lead strategy development and execution for Pivotal Ventures' investments.
VC Manager @ Impact Ventures (Dallas, TX): Manage investment strategies and portfolio companies for Impact Ventures.
VC Director @ EX Venture (Remote): Lead the investment team remotely at EX Venture, supporting innovative startups across multiple sectors.
VC Internship @ Seven Capital (Brussels, Belgium): Gain hands-on experience in venture capital with Seven Capital in Brussels, supporting the investment process.
The VC funding chart you provided by Crunchbase is surprising considering the AI boom.
It would insinuate a lack of liquidity in Venture Capital is stopping new investments. I hope this turns post election.
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