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Silicon Valley is officially grieving over Trump but quietly gleeful over a possible tech deal resurgence
- Silicon Valley's denizens are optimistic President Trump could soften the regulatory climate and make exit exits easier, as his win coupled with the stock market's exubarent response could light up the exit market like the Fourth of July. Many venture capitalists and founders in the Valley hope that the return of Trump might be a financial boon for the sector as their industry thrives when start-ups are getting acquired or going public quickly; Biden's administration had clamped down heavily on tech M&A. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan's status could be in jeopardy once Trump takes over in January; she has been one of the main drivers of tougher antitrust enforcement in tech deals. Trump could also roll back some of the antitrust policies but there's longer-term uncertainty surrounding his win. In AI, as President, Trump will have to contend with how to regulate it and is seen as bullish for crypto. However investors in climate tech were apprehensive about what a second Trump term means for clean energy.
- VCs and founders in Silicon Valley are optimistic that Trump's win could soften the regulatory climate and make Mergers and Acquisitions easier in a sector already known for thriving when start-ups are getting acquired or going public quickly.
- While many Silicon Valley VCs and founders aren't huge Trump fans, their industry thrives when startups are getting acquired or going public quickly. The Biden administration clamped down heavily on tech M&A, so Trump's win could be a financial boon for the sector.
- Trump could roll back some of the antitrust policies that his opponent would have continued, putting many technology mergers and acquisitions on hold.
- Trump's return to the White House could ripple through the technology sector in unpredictable and potentially transformative ways, though tech policy was largely an afterthought this election cycle.
- Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan's status could be in jeopardy once Trump takes over in January; she has been one of the main drivers of tougher antitrust enforcement in tech deals.
- Investors such as SignalFire founder Chris Farmer and Mason Angel of Industrious Ventures said a more relaxed approach to antitrust enforcement could unlock billions of dollars in exits for a limited set of founders and venture capitalists.
- Trump is seen as bullish for crypto. The blockchain sector poured $100m into the elections, and investors are hopeful Trump's win could benefit the sector.
- Investors in climate tech were apprehensive about what a second Trump term means for clean energy, as Trump's on-again, off-again support for nuclear energy could result in new legislation to 'expand alternative energy sources, particularly by accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear micro-reactors,' said Brian Garrett, MD of Crosscut Ventures.
- VCs and founders in Silicon Valley hope for a more practical approach to regulation under Trump's administration, as Biden clamped down heavily on tech M&A.
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StartupDaily
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Why the health data gap for women is a big opportunity for femtech founders
- Medical research has historically overlooked the realities of the physiology of bodies assigned female at birth, leading to a massive, persistent gap in health data.
- Women's unique health concerns remain under-researched, often misunderstood and frequently dismissed.
- Backing founders building healthcare solutions that close the data gap stands to improve health outcomes for millions while unlocking a multibillion-dollar market.
- The fundamental lack of research and clinical data that adequately reflects the physiology, healthcare needs and experiences of people assigned female at birth, intersex people and individuals who are not cisgender male is the health data gap the article refers to.
- A lack of data doesn't just mean missing information; it means years of life spent in poor health, preventable suffering, and billions in economic cost.
- Closing this gap would potentially boost the global economy by over US$1 trillion annually by 2040.
- The lack of data prompts a reinforcing cycle of reduced scientific understanding of women's bodies that could de-risk future investment.
- Examples of healthtech startups actively working to uncover previously ignored data and the holistic datasets that these companies are set to create will hold immense potential for systemic change.
- Giant Leap wants to invest in founders that leverage AI and sex-disaggregated data to uncover underrepresented health trends that lead to highly impactful health interventions.
- In this deep dive, we use "women's health" to encompass health concerns specific to individuals assigned female at birth, regardless of gender identity.
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What Really Matters in SaaS in 2025 with Jason Lemkin and Dave Kellogg
- Genesys may be the first of a flood of PE-backed SaaS IPOs in 2025; however, the IPO bar is just spectacularly high right now at around 500 million ARR, growing 50%.
- To get private equity interested, a company has to hit 20 million ARR, with 30% growth and 0% losses.
- AI can enable B2B companies to access more budget. A recent study notes that 74% of respondents expect their budget to rise in the upcoming year, with 59% stating the driver is experimental budget for areas like AI.
- Dave believes customer success remains essential as it drives up each customer's NRR by keeping them happy and helping them achieve better business outcomes.
- Founders must make a credible growth reacceleration plan or drive up pre cashflow if growth is less than 25%.
- Clever pricing models are worth the friction only if your business plan is predicated on price model disruption.
- In enterprise software, vendors can raise prices to a certain point based on value delivered, price of alternatives, and switching costs.
- Vendors may have trouble finding new deals or may renew a customer that will start a replacement project causing the customer to move out.
- Customer success helps drive NRR by keeping customers happy and helping them achieve better business outcomes.
- The role of Customer Success has lost its plot as it used to be focused on driving up NRR by keeping customers happy; instead, it should be a specialization of sales that helps drive revenue.
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When it comes to Venture capital, if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.
- Venture capital can be enticing, but be wary of false promises.
- VC service providers may not deliver what they claim.
- Instead of relying on paid services, focus on networking and building relationships.
- The real treasure lies in the lessons learned and the relationships nurtured.
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5 Interesting Learnings from Atlassian at $4.75 Billion in ARR
- Atlassian's revenue growth is up 21% overall, with subscription growth up 33%.
- They are raising their guidance and growth rate for cloud revenue to +24% per year.
- Atlassian now has 500 $1M+ customers, indicating a focus on enterprise growth.
- 51% of Atlassian's revenue comes from outside North America, emphasizing the importance of going global.
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Silicon Valley's Trump boosters celebrate: 'It's time to build'
- Tech leaders in Silicon Valley celebrate Donald Trump's victory and his return to the Oval Office.
- Prominent Republican tech figures like Keith Rabois and Chamath Palihapitiya express their support for Trump.
- Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, congratulates Trump and emphasizes the mandate for change given by the American people.
- During this election cycle, more tech industry figures openly supported Trump, defying the perception of the industry as a liberal stronghold.
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Cold matter technology for a safer, more reliable interconnected world
- Aquark Technologies, a participant in DIANA's acceleration programme, has been selected for Phase 2.
- They are the first DIANA company to receive investment from the NATO Innovation Fund.
- Aquark Technologies is improving telecommunications, finance, and defense security through cold matter technology.
- Their advances in cold atom quantum systems enhance portability, robustness, and integration into practical applications.
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MoradaUno wants to make it easier to rent apartments in Mexico
- MoradaUno is a proptech company based in Mexico City aiming to simplify the rental process in Latin America.
- They work with real estate brokers to screen and underwrite potential tenants, reducing the risk for landlords.
- MoradaUno offers additional optional broker services like legal and home insurance.
- The company recently raised a $5.6 million Series A round to expand its operations and plans to add more cities in Mexico.
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Dear SaaStr: How Do I Develop Inbound Leads in a New Category?
- To develop inbound leads in a new market/product category, you need to do all of it and more.
- Focus on content marketing about the problem and real solutions to build awareness.
- Attend relevant events where your target audience is present.
- Get on leading platforms and marketplaces, and build high-value integrations.
- Implement targeted outbound strategies to reach potential buyers directly.
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Paris-based Axeleo Capital secures €125 million for its new Green Tech Industry fund
- Paris-based Axeleo Capital secures €125 million for its new Green Tech Industry fund
- Axeleo Capital announces the first closing of its €125 million Green Tech Industry I fund.
- The fund is backed by Révolution Environnementale et Solidaire fund, Bpifrance, and FNVI.
- The fund aims to finance innovative and resilient green technologies in Europe.
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Medium
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What’s Missing from South Africa’s Recipe for Venture Success?
- South Africa lacks tax incentives that benefit VCs and startups with their tax burdens.
- Digital Collective Africa is bringing conversations to the government by co-creating the South African Start-up Act.
- SA's proposed Startup Act has the potential to make South African startups a financially viable option for global investors.
- The Startup Act is more than just a tax act and proposes to transform environment startups operate in.
- Physical ecosystems are necessary to develop startups, Innovation City is breeding grounds for growth and innovation.
- VCs are playing their role in developing the ecosystem by providing key support to early stage ventures.
- South Africa needs to follow the Brazil infrastructure finance program which created an exemplary blueprint.
- South Africa has key areas of improvement that can attract investors and innovators to the venture ecosystem.
- Drawing lessons from other EMs, the importance of developing the physical ecosystem cannot be understated.
- South Africa's blockchain industry will be the industry to put it on the right path.
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A cooperative path to sustainability: driving impact finance through cooperative venture.
- The need for resilience and local economies has become essential to tackle deglobalisation, climate change, and rising social and geopolitical tensions.
- Governments are using fiscal policy to direct capital towards projects that focus on sustainability and local economic strength.
- Investment in energy transition outpaced investment in fossil fuels in 2024, highlighting a clear investor preference for a low-carbon, sustainable economy.
- Achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement will require unprecedented capital flows of $6 trillion per year by 2050 which will be allocated to the energy transition.
- To tackle the social challenges related to environmental transformation, a strengthened local democracy and active citizen participation is becoming increasingly crucial.
- An ecological transition must prioritize social justice to reduce social inequalities and strengthen the 'common good' by creating resilient, inclusive communities through local initiatives.
- Redefining 'intermediate success' beyond binary success/failure can reduce the stigma of failure, encourages positive contributions to the community, and fosters a more inclusive and resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Alternative financial models such as cooperative finance and crowdfunding enable community engagement, strengthen solidarity and promote sustainable and ecological initiatives.
- Civic venture capital cooperatives are emerging as a strategic response to current economic and environmental challenges, enabling the growth of resilient, sustainable communities.
- These cooperatives align financial returns with social impact, foster ecological innovation and promote sustainable job creation through participatory governance.
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Startup Financing: From Traditional Loans to Innovative Solutions
- Startup financing is one of the most crucial challenges for a startup.
- Startups commonly use venture capital or business loans to finance their staffing expenses, product development, and marketing efforts.
- Venture capital is where investors put corporate funding into launching startups in exchange for a stake in the business.
- Business loans are of two types, secured or unsecured loans, but most startups go with unsecured loans, which require a proven track record in business and a good credit score.
- Opening a line of credit with a bank or credit union can be a good option for entrepreneurs with great flexibility and lower interest and fees than credit cards.
- Borrowing Against Your Investment Portfolio can be a viable option for startup funding if you have an extensive and safe investment portfolio.
- There are other non-traditional sources of financing options available for startups, including angel investing, crowdfunding, and minority business loans.
- Business Center for New Americans, Small Business Administration (SBA), SBA microloans, the African American Loan Fund, and grants.org are some minority business loan resources.
- Select the best financing option for your startup by understanding what your new business needs and your worth or tolerance for risk.
- Funding a startup takes innovation, ingenuity and the right resources.
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Decoding AI
- AI companies now represent 34% of S&P market cap due to their contribution in providing efficient solutions in different sectors. However, it is uncertain whether the AI mentions in the Q2 earnings reports have played a role in the industry's success.
- Despite the moderate valuations in SaaS companies, perceived market leaders are of high value. With AI gaining materialization, software leaders could experience a significant spike in their revenue, leading to vertical take-off.
- The spending spree in the AI scene, currently worth USD 1.2tn, outweighs the significant top-line gains in the industry, resulting in an ROI drag.
- In contrast, growth remains crucial for valuation optimization in this area - efficient growth, in particular. Growth delta around 20% can reshape the revenue multiples of Rule-of-40 companies.
- AI technology is all set to redefine the software landscape by expanding the addressable market of many sectors. It is expected to birth many unicorns in due course.
- Raises concerns in the market with regards to dry exits, marking IPOs at near 15-year lows, and M&A activity staying subdued amidst regulatory headwinds.
- Although Brexit and trade war continues to bring to the uncertainty in markets, VC waits for vertical data to continue yielding profits.
- Chelsea Stoner of Battery Ventures states that companies who control vertical data will reap maximum benefits in the AI landscape.
- Growth remains crucial for valuation optimization in this area- efficient growth, that is. Growth delta around 20% can reshape the revenue multiples of Rule-of-40 companies.
- Although the market may have missed the memo on this, Rule-of-40 companies under-utilize growth levers, leaving USD 500bn of untapped value on the table.
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StartupDaily
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Keeping control: How to raise capital without giving away your startup
- Founders, executive teams and investors are looking further afield at additional capital sources including venture debt, R&D loans and revenue-based financing.
- The days of easily securing large equity rounds are behind us, at least for now.
- Venture debt is essentially a loan provided to venture-backed or venture-backable companies.
- It’s a solution that can work alongside equity funding and is particularly valuable for founders who are sensitive to dilution.
- Mighty Partners provides flexible venture debt funding that typically equates to around 23% of the equity funds committed.
- An unfortunate reality, however, is that equity is essential in those early stages.
- This is where venture debt can deliver serious strategic value.
- Don’t jump at the first funding option that appears.
- The real winners are those who still own their business and have been able to manage growing their business with minimal dilution.
- For early-stage startups, equity might be the key that unlocks your initial success.
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