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How early, mid- and late-stage VC dealmaking fared this year

VCCircle

VCCircle · 8m ago

How early, mid- and late-stage VC dealmaking fared this year

Venture capital activity in India experienced a decline for the third consecutive year in 2024, significantly falling short of the record highs achieved in 2021. The overall number of deals for angel, seed, and venture capital investments in 2024 is only slightly above fifty percent of the transactions observed during the peak period. This trend indicates a continuing downturn in the VC ecosystem, affecting early, mid, and late-stage deal-making across the sector.

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The late-stage venture market is crumbling

TechCrunch · 2y ago

The late-stage venture market is crumbling

CB Insights data reveals significant valuation declines across various startup stages globally. While early-stage valuations decreased by around 15%, late-stage deals (Series D and later) saw a more substantial 60% decline. This trend prompts discussions about the potential impact on the startup ecosystem and whether a contraction in late-stage dealmaking could lead to healthier capital allocation and quicker weeding out of underperforming companies.

Two 100X.VC co-founders set to launch new early-stage VC firm

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VCCircle · 4m ago

Two 100X.VC co-founders set to launch new early-stage VC firm

Two former co-founders of 100X.VC are starting a new early-stage venture capital firm after leaving 100X.VC late last year. Previously affiliated with the firm led by angel investor Sanjay Mehta’s family office, these executives are now establishing their venture to continue investing in early-stage companies. The move highlights a strategic shift from their roles at the sector-agnostic VC firm to independently managing a new investment entity.

Deals Digest: Mid, late-stage transactions lift funding momentum

VCCircle

VCCircle · 4m ago

Deals Digest: Mid, late-stage transactions lift funding momentum

In early April, funding momentum increased due to several mid- and late-stage deals by private equity and venture capital investors, including WestBridge Capital, ICICI Venture, and Bessemer Venture Partners. These deals collectively amounted to approximately $310 million.

ETtech Done Deals: Startup funding dips 18% to $121 million this week

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

ETtech Done Deals: Startup funding dips 18% to $121 million this week

In the first week of March, funding for startups decreased by 17.6% compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of $121.2 million across 18 deals. Data from Tracxn reveals that companies in seed, early, and late stages raised $147 million from 33 rounds between March 2 and March 8, 2023. The top three most active investors during this period were Elev8 Venture Partners, Alpha Wave, and Panthera Growth Partners. Early-stage funding accounted for 57% of the overall deal value, followed by the late stage at 38.8%.

Can The Perks Of Early-Stage VC Make A Difference To Founders?

Internet

Internet · 11m ago

Can The Perks Of Early-Stage VC Make A Difference To Founders?

The article discusses the importance of early-stage venture capital (VC) for startups, highlighting how hands-on investors provide essential support beyond funding. This includes help with marketing, legal, hiring, and operations, which are critical during the startup's growth phase. Founders should carefully vet investors, ensuring they provide value and can help scale the business efficiently from early to growth stages.

Seed funding drops 25% in 2024 as VCs retreat

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Seed funding drops 25% in 2024 as VCs retreat

Seed funding in India experienced a 25% decline in calendar year 2024 as investors remained cautious. Despite this, startups managed to secure $11.3 billion in overall funding, marking a 6% increase compared to the previous year. Pre-IPO and late-stage funding rounds gained popularity due to the shorter paths to liquidity and stronger returns they offer. Seed-stage funding dropped to $971 million from $1.3 billion in the previous year. The decline in seed funding can be attributed to new venture capitalists pulling back from the market, while institutional investors continue to invest steadily. Deep-tech funding, on the other hand, saw an 11% growth. Late-stage funding and early-stage startups performed well in 2024.

VC firms sit on a pile of cash but wary of backing startups

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

VC firms sit on a pile of cash but wary of backing startups

India's venture capital ecosystem is cautious in backing startups despite having ample cash reserves. VC firms raised around $2.5 billion in 2024, an increase from the previous year. However, deal activity remained subdued. There has been a churn in the industry, with senior executives leaving their firms to start their own platforms or join other entities. This has led to larger firms taking a backseat in early-stage investing and smaller funds stepping up. The absence of global investors and the focus on late-stage investments has opened up opportunities for smaller firms to lead seed investments. The current scenario has also led to the rise of micro VCs and specialized funds.

Startups, including early-stage, focusing more on fundamentals than growth

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Startups, including early-stage, focusing more on fundamentals than growth

Investors are seeing a shift in startup founders' focus from just growth to building sustainable businesses. Startups are pausing growth to assess their operating models and profitability. This shift is seen as a sign of a maturing ecosystem, where long-term value is prioritized over short-term hype. Private markets have undergone correction due to overvaluation of startups, leading to a decline in funding and deal volume. While early-stage startups need to show prolific growth, mid- and late-stage startups are focusing on improving unit economics and profitability, with the aim of going public.

[Weekly funding roundup July 19-25] VC money continues to move in the slow lane

YourStory

YourStory · 1m ago

[Weekly funding roundup July 19-25] VC money continues to move in the slow lane

Venture capital (VC) funding for Indian startups in July remained sluggish, with the fourth week's total reaching $120 million across 21 deals, slightly down from the previous week's $124 million. The funding was evenly split between early- and late-stage investments, with minimal growth-stage capital. This trend, driven by macroeconomic uncertainties and cautious investor sentiment, reflects a downturn from previous $200 million weekly ranges, except for interest in artificial intelligence. Notable transactions included Semiconductors startup Netrasemi and retail chain SuperK.

Late-stage startup funding up 3x in April

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Late-stage startup funding up 3x in April

Late-stage funding in Indian startups saw a significant increase in April 2024, reaching $545 million compared to $171 million in the same period last year. However, early-stage funding decreased to $120 million from $259 million. Experts believe that the surge in late-stage funding will drive hiring in the startup sector. The growth in funding can be attributed to companies like Meesho and API Holdings raising funds in Series F rounds. Despite the decline in overall funding during the first quarter of 2024, late-stage funding is seen as crucial for expanding market reach and scaling operations.

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