Insights
A Framework for Navigating Down Markets
The market has taken a downturn, and every other blog or tweetstorm seems to offer the same general advice: conserve cash, extend runway, shift from focusing on growth to focusing on efficiency. We’ve advised many of our later stage growth companies through market ups and downs, and we’ve realized that, when the market dips, founders crave advice that goes beyond the platitudes and provides a tangible framework[…]
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U.S. Venture Rounds Of $100M-Plus Are Trending Lower
Venture rounds of $100 million and up are still closing at a steady clip. However, deal counts and funding totals have been trending lower over the course of this year.
Those are the broad findings from a Crunchbase analysis of big U.S. venture rounds […]
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For Tech Startups, the Party Is Over Funding is suddenly scarce as venture capital firms grow stingy, forcing young companies to get frugal and focus on breaking even
A dizzying turn in technology-startup investing is undoing the fortunes of founders and investors riding a 13-year bull run.
Highflying startups have been grounded, swiftly, by the new climate: layoffs, skeptical investors, an exodus of funds and the prospect[…]
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Podcast
TenOneTen Podcast: Ivan Nikkhoo — Navigate Ventures
LA Venture Podcast Episode 197 - From fleeing revolution at 14 to shaping the future of B2B SaaS investments, Ivan's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Uncover secrets to startup success and the art of building a vibrant venture community.
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#19 Leveraging Venture Capital and SaaS Valuations
Join us in Wise Wealth’s latest episode featuring Ivan Nikkhoo, founder of Navigate Ventures, as he shares valuable insights on overcoming funding challenges outside Silicon Valley & understanding enterprise SaaS valuations.
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