Welcome to the Great Venture Reset CEO Maëlle Gavet calls the current climate the Great Venture Reset. This means a slimmed down, more effective industry with fewer VC firms, fewer unicorns, more reasonable valuations, and ultimately a greater proportion of successful startups. That’s where we come in. Our model of scale combined with hyperdiversity of investments is specifically designed to counteract market volatility. Read on to hear how we got here and what 2024 may bring. Fundraising News Fernish, a furniture rental ecommerce platform, is acquired by luxury home staging firm Vesta. Punchlist, the creative feedback management tool for teams, is acquired by digital marketing agency Marketwake. Baton, the music collaboration platform, raises $4.2M to continue product development and grow their team. Arvist, the Chicago-based startup using Ai to uncover supply chain inefficiencies, secures $1.1M in pre-seed funding. Enurgen, the clean tech energy solution for solar system operators, raises over $1M in pre-seed funding. |
Community & Events Goal Setting as a Startup Founder Learn how to set strategic goals, craft effective product roadmaps, master financial planning, and navigate risks as an entrepreneur. Tue Jan 9, 11:30 am (MT) Upcoming Techstars Accelerator Demo Days Register and join Techstars programs for their live, virtual or in-person demo day events. Thu Jan 11, Techstars Detroit powered by J.P. Morgan Am I Accelerator Ready? When considering an accelerator program, founders often wonder if they are prepared for one. This is the opportunity to get your questions answered. Tue Jan 16, 1 pm (MT) Tactics to Build Early Traction Uncover growth hacks, marketing methods, and data-driven strategies to help get your first customers. Tue Jan 23, 12 pm (MT) |