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The Fastest Growing Category of Venture Investment in 2024

Tom Tunguz

The fastest growing category of US venture investment in 2024 is AI. Venture capitalists have invested $18.3 AI startups now command more than 20% share of all US venture dollars across categories, including healthcare, biotech, & software. billion through the first four months of the year.

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What’s Going on in Venture Capital in 2023? A Conversation with SaaStr Founder Jason Lemkin and 20VC Host Harry Stebbings (Pod 631+Video)

SaaStr

After several years of booming business in SaaS, the world of fundraising nearly gave everyone whiplash when capital stopped flowing as freely in 2022 as it did in 2021. So, what exactly is happening in the venture capital world, and what do startup founders need to know? They’re just going to get a little bit better.”

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Doubling Down: Nina Achadijian, Partner at Index Ventures

SaaStr

We had a great one last week with Rebecca Lynn, Co-Founder & General Partner at Canvas Ventures. This week we’re focusing on Nina Achadijian, Partner at Index Ventures! #1. What’s your most recent disclosed investment? What’s your sweet spot for investing — check size, stage, type of deal?

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How Revenue-Based Financing and Venture Capital Funding Work Together

OPEXEngine

Is RBF simply an alternative to venture capital funding? Companies can use RBF instead of working with VCs, but often, RBF is highly complementary to venture capital funding. Those who eventually seek venture capital funding very often find that VCs are then more receptive.

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18 investors fueling Latin America’s SaaS superstars

SaaStock

It is a venture capital firm based in Brazil and Silicon Valley. Its partners boast diverse venture experience and have previously invested in more than 70 companies. Stage: Early Stage Venture, Seed. SaaS Investments: Pipefy, HeyDoctor. Stage: Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed.

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Who are Asia’s SaaS VCs?

SaaStock

According to Mike Laven, CEO of Currencycloud, the one thing necessary for any company to succeed in China – or in any of the Asian countries – is to get local investment. SAIF Partners is one of the top private equity firms that provides growth capital financing for Asia businesses. SaaS Investments: Goodera, and others.

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Influence Meets Innovation: How Founders and Cultural Leaders Can Work Together

Andreessen Horowitz

On the flip side, athletes, entertainers, and C-level executives also ask what they should expect when investing in technology startups and working with founders looking to build the next big thing. For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment.