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New SaaStr on 20VC! “The VC Playbook: What’s Working in 2025”
- VC funding insights shared on 20VC by Harry and Rory from Scale focus on current trends in the industry.
- Key takeaways include abundant capital for high-growth companies and the rise of AI-driven solutions causing both opportunity and fear.
- VCs are now evaluating deals based on potential trillion-dollar outcomes, leading to seemingly inflated valuations for some startups.
- Non-technical CEOs can excel in AI fields by prioritizing recruitment, empowerment, and strategic partnerships.
- Winning in today's market requires aggressive capitalization and outpacing competitors.
- Series A funding is challenging due to the emphasis on traction, but exceptional companies with strong metrics still attract funding.
- The fundraising timeline has accelerated, with Series A investors pre-empting deals mere months after seed rounds, emphasizing the need for swift decisions.
- Owner's $120M funding round at a $1B+ valuation highlights the need for rapid growth and a strategic fundraising process.
- CEOs implementing AI strategies need to create urgency within their organizations and balance hyperbolic positions with practical implementation.
- Clay and similar products are successful due to addressing CMOs' fears of obsolescence and offering solutions to save their careers.
- Investors are advised to seek companies with the potential for trillion-dollar outcomes and prioritize deals with substantial upside.
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