Welcome to the VC Corner, your weekly dose of Venture Capital to keep you up and running!
Made for seasoned investors and amateur enthusiasts, this carefully curated newsletter is a selection of breaking news, ecosystem analysis and insightful reports. Enjoy!
Top Headlines
European tech downrounds hit highest levels since 2014 as valuations continue to tumble [Sifted]
Fresh wave of VCs pledge pension cash for startups [UK Tech]
Germany announces close of €1bn fund of funds to invest in German and European VC [Sifted]
Hiring across European tech startups is down nearly 40 percent [Tech EU]
In-Depth Insights
Huge opportunities for capital acquisition for seed-stage startups [Agustín Rotondo]
There's a wave of pre-IPO startups with pandemic-era price tags stuck in limbo right now [Business Insider]
Many founders lose control of their cap table way too soon [Markus Wagner]
Solo founders are twice as likely to succeed in business as co-founders [Maelle Gavet]
Insightful Reports
AI: The Coming Revolution [Coatue]
SaaS Valuation Update Q3’23 [Translink]
FinTech Market Update Q3'23 [Drake Star]
Captivating Podcasts
Will Seed Pricing Remain High? [20VC]
How to Start a Venture Capital Firm [Venture Capital]
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