A changing VC landscape
With an increasing number of startups vying for limited funds, the competitive landscape has become even more challenging. How do VCs and startups weather a funding winter? Expect brutally honest industry analysis.
Bootstrapping, resilience, ESG. Founders are debating between seeking venture capital for rapid growth or bootstrapping for full control and slower, organic scaling. VC interest is strong in AI, fintech, and sustainability, focusing on startups with ESG credentials. In a challenging economic climate, profitability and resilience are key, as investors prioritise sustainable growth over aggressive scaling.
Renata Quintini
Co-founder
Renegade Partners
With an increasing number of startups vying for limited funds, the competitive landscape has become even more challenging. How do VCs and startups weather a funding winter? Expect brutally honest industry analysis.
With more VC dollars flowing into AI, almost all industries are trying to adapt to the technology and ride the wave. Who will be the real winners, what are investors really searching for, and how has this technology changed the nature of venture capital and investing?
What do top investors search for in a founder, and how can these founders stand out? From navigating difficult funding environments to achieving product-market fit and growth models, discover how you can make that winning pitch.
With a multitude of industry flops and bad investments, is the venture capital model broken? Is it time for those in the VC industry to rip up the playbook and start again? Cut through the hype, dissect the current landscape, and predict future VC trends.
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Dennis Smith, Founder & Managing Partner, Evolution Equity Partners
Clara Chappaz, Director, La French Tech
Zach Coelius, Founder, Coelius Capital
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