VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In smaller funds, ticket sizes tend to be lower, so pre-seed is the only stage where micro funds are able to secure their minimum equity targets. Lower valuations and follow on valuation sensitivity – fundraising is a recurring event in the life of a startup.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Seed and pre-Seed investment levels and valuations remain healthy, there’s more talent in the market and less competition. From a technology point of view, new tech tools like generative AI means that tasks can be accomplished with fewer resources and at a higher speed. Luck favours the bold!

Venture Capital 215

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Meta is on track to become the most used open source AI by the end of the year. With attractive valuations and immense growth potential, the Israeli tech ecosystem remains resilient—no matter the circumstances. Interesting overview of vertical AI companies by IVP ( source ) Revenue per employee. via Trung T. Keep on creating!

Israel 78

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Paul Graham’s recent essay, Founder Mode , describes the mindset that founders need to adopt to navigate the early stages of building a startup, and how they’re different than ‘manager mode’ which is traditional management/corporate best practices.

Management 103

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

billion at $150 billion valuation. Jony Ive, former famed Apple designer, is collaborating with Sam Altman on a new AI-focused device to replace the phone. YouTube launched a bunch of generative AI video capabilities for creators and Google made several upgrades to the impressive NotebookLM.

Artificial Inteligence 78

Artificial Inteligence Israel Technical Review Software Review 78

VC Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2024

That’s the case for most companies that are already in the market, especially if they raised funding at imaginary valuations before. Spoiler alert: I believe that 2024-2025 will be an amazing time to invest in early stage startups. Valuations are down massively from 2021 peak, especially at the growth stage.

Global 171

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A bright spot is emerging in early-stage funding, signaling renewed investor risk appetite and startup momentum. The rise in the number of funding rounds for AI startups in Q2 and Q3 is a testament to this trend, with Israel being no exception. The number of transactions is down as well, 41% less than 2022.

Generative AI 78

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