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SamCtrlPlusAltMan

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Late-stage funding slowdown: How bad is it? 🛑 Prosus investments paint a stark picture: FY22: $7B FY23: $3.5B FY24: $1.1B 📉 84% drop from FY22 to FY24 🔍 YoY declines: 50% (FY22-FY23), 69% (FY23-FY24) 💡 Reflects broader trends: economic uncertainty, rising rates, market corrections Focus shifts to exits and liquidity 💼💰 Key takeaways: • Challenging environment for late-stage startups • Investors prioritize profitability over growth • Startups must optimize efficiency, extend runways • Potential increase in M&A activity Are we seeing the end of "growth at all costs"? 🤔 Data here highlights the significant contraction in late-stage funding, mirroring wider market trends. It suggests a shift in investor priorities and the need for startups to adapt to a more conservative funding landscape. The sharp decline in Prosus investments serves as a microcosm of the broader venture capital market, indicating a possible paradigm shift in startup growth strategies.

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