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Cyclop Spacetech Came to Medium
- Cyclop SpaceTech is a research and content platform focusing on the business aspects of the space industry.
- Themes covered include startups, investors, public equities, weekly news from an investment perspective, consolidation trends, commercialization, and more.
- The platform targets investors, founders, and individuals interested in the future of the space economy.
- Content is updated regularly to provide sharp and useful insights.
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VC-Backed Firms Choose Mergers and Buyouts Amid Uncertainty Around IPOs
- Venture capital-backed companies are opting for mergers, acquisitions, and buyouts over initial public offerings (IPOs), with a decline in the number of IPOs due to market uncertainties.
- In the first half of the year, only 27 VC-backed companies went public, the lowest in at least a decade.
- Some sectors such as artificial intelligence, national security, defense, and crypto are still interested in going public.
- PE firms are also adjusting their exit strategies amid the IPO drought, prioritizing methods like selling businesses in parts or using 'continuation funds'.
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Canva Gives Its 5,000 Employees a Week to Learn AI. Will It Work?
- Canva is providing its 5,000 employees a week to learn AI.
- A $12-15M investment to reskill workers in the Age of AI.
- Companies need to reskill fast to not get left behind in AI adoption.
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9 Core Principles for Building Successful Deep Tech Ventures
- Lessons learned from 80 episodes of Deep Tech Catalyst shared insights on building ventures.
- Successful founders design businesses meticulously, balancing finance, talent, and governance stacks effectively.
- Capital efficiency, recruiting A-players early, and strategic partnerships are key for Deep Tech success.
- Focus on precision, economize capital, and align narratives truthfully for sustainable growth in Deep Tech.
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Venture Capital in 2025: A Midyear Reality Check
- IPOs have been slower with only 18 VC-backed companies going public in the U.S., while M&A activities are active, especially in AI and SaaS sectors.
- Startup funding demand is surpassing available VC capital, leading to a 31% increase in valuations but creating pressure due to the supply-demand imbalance.
- Despite fewer corporate venture investments, over $35B was deployed, mostly favoring growth-stage startups, indicating a shift in CVC activity.
- The venture capital landscape is in transition with changing markets, evolving expectations, and the rising influence of corporate venture capital.
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88% of B2B IPOs Have Founder CEOs. And Those Ones Do Far, Far Better
- 88% of B2B software IPOs maintain founder CEOs through public debuts.
- Founder-led B2B companies like Salesforce, Shopify, and Veeva outperform non-founder companies.
- Founders bring technical credibility, relationship-driven sales cycles, and market validation advantages.
- Founder CEOs in B2B software consistently show strong positive performance in public markets.
- The trend of founder leadership in B2B IPOs continues to be the norm.
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How to Land and Excel in Your VC Summer Internship
- Tips on landing and excelling in a VC summer internship.
- Advice includes thorough research, personal branding, networking, and gaining relevant experience.
- Interns should demonstrate unique value, be proactive, and embrace the people-driven nature.
- Understanding daily activities and expectations, engaging with founders, and embracing firm relationships.
- General advice includes being a generalist, proactive, confident, and opinionated to succeed.
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Global VC funding climbs to $91B in second quarter as AI leads investment trends
- Global venture capital funding reached $91 billion in the second quarter, showing an increase from the same period last year.
- AI companies drove the VC market, securing $40 billion in funding, with Scale AI Inc. receiving a substantial portion.
- U.S.-based startups dominated funding, with $60 billion raised, emphasizing investor confidence in domestic innovation.
- Total global venture funding for the first half of 2025 hit $205 billion, with a trend towards larger deals favoring scale over early-stage risk.
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Dear SaaStr: How Do You Best Pick and Choose Board Members and Senior Advisors?
- Choosing the right board members and advisors is crucial for founders as they guide through challenges and impact the company's success.
- Prioritize trust when selecting board members and advisors, matching their strengths with the company's stage and avoiding individuals who only give outdated advice.
- Leverage their networks for hiring, deals, and fundraising, spend time with potential members before committing, and maintain a balanced board with diverse expertise.
- Select advisors strategically to fill knowledge gaps, avoid overloading the board, focus on substance over brand names, and be willing to evolve the board as the company scales.
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From Data to Strategy:
- Web3 is shifting towards purpose-built chains serving specific audiences and solving real problems.
- Apps need to be smooth, easy, and rewarding to attract users and keep them engaged.
- New protocols like Socket and Tacbuild are focusing on providing unique solutions for users.
- Tacbuild's approach of connecting TON and EVM dApps shows potential for hybrid deployments and innovation.
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From Galileo’s Apology to Obrive’s Ascent: A Story of Redemption, Vision, and Relentless Commitment.
- Galileo's story of redemption and commitment is mirrored in the journey of Obrive Industries, formerly known as Kalacode.
- Obrive evolved from a service-based company to a product-first powerhouse focused on immersive technology, AR, MR, and spatial computing.
- The transformation was driven by a vision to create innovative solutions bridging digital and physical worlds, aiming to revolutionize various industries.
- Obrive Industries emphasizes a commitment to innovation, integrity, and impact, inviting partners and investors to join their journey of redefining how people experience the world.
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Krypital Group June Review
- UIP-9 token realigns for long-term impact, backed by energy, not fiat.
- BitGo joins Injective as validator, launching EVM dApps on testnet.
- Pyth Network brings live ETF prices on-chain, Solv Protocol partners with Binance.
- Raiinmaker x Solana Mobile bring decentralized AI to mobile devices.
- Bitcoin nears YTD lows in borrowing rates despite market volatility and dominance increase.
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How to Turn $100K Into $2.7M of Pipeline: Become a SaaStr Sponsor
- At SaaStr, access elite decision makers with direct purchasing power or significant influence.
- S-tier leads offer faster sales cycles, higher contract values, and premium lead quality.
- SaaStr sponsorship delivers proven ROI with case studies showing significant pipeline impact.
- Integrated ecosystem ensures year-round engagement with top B2B decision makers for results.
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The Next Chapter of RippleX
- RippleX was started in 2019 as a virtual program for students interested in startups and venture capital.
- After five years, RippleX is going back to its core by supporting highly ambitious individuals solving significant problems within an inclusive community.
- RippleX aims to provide value to entrepreneurs at any stage, extending the relationship beyond traditional accelerator programs.
- The focus is on creating a self-selecting community of hustlers, emphasizing flexibility, community, and long-term relationships rather than just a demo day.
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Palantir’s +79% vs Bill’s -43%: The AI Divide That Defined SaaS Performance in 1H’25
- SaaS sector in 1H’25 saw stark winners and losers, influenced by AI, security, specialization.
- Top performers like Palantir (+78.69%) showcased AI value propositions trumping traditional software.
- Market demand for innovation led to diversified performance with over 95% spread.
- Companies like Palantir, Zscaler, and Snowflake excelled in AI differentiation and cybersecurity dominance.
- Struggles faced by legacy platforms highlight the need for differentiation in evolving landscape.
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