Methodology: Every two weeks we collect most relevant posts on LinkedIn for selected topics and create an overall summary only based on these posts. If you´re interested in the single posts behind, you can find them here: https://linktr.ee/thomasallgeyer. Have a great read!
Founder‑Focused Fundraising
SAFEs re‑emerged as the instrument of choice for rapid, founder‑friendly rounds, letting teams prioritise growth over legal complexity
Storytelling, authenticity, and strategic visibility were repeatedly flagged as the levers that convert investor attention into premium valuations
AI is shifting from novelty to competitive edge: founders using automated deal‑sourcing and narrative‑testing tools gain speed and data credibility
Tactical resources surfaced, including a LinkedIn workflow unlocking a 4 500‑plus investor database and detailed guidance on avoiding “spray‑and‑pray” cold emails
Valuation & Metrics
A free, full‑stack Excel model applying the classic VC Method offers a transparent baseline for early‑stage pricing
Momentum‑based frameworks underscore that intangible assets (community, brand, learning velocity) now outrank many traditional metrics
Investors emphasised “invisible” KPIs – team chemistry, founder confidence, narrative coherence as decisive in term‑sheet discussions
AI & Technology Disruption
Funds with meaningful AI exposure are outperforming peers, signalling an aptitude gap rather than a capital gap
Solo and micro‑VCs showcased AI‑enabled workflows – automated screening, diligence summarisation, auto‑generated term sheets; compressing decision cycles from weeks to hours
Google Cloud’s latest sector report maps the hottest AI startup niches, guiding thematic allocation for the coming quarters
Market Outlook
Q1 2025 global funding rebounded, powered by AI‑centric deals, yet capital is consolidating around top‑quartile assets – pressure mounts on middling portfolios
Commentary highlighted a growing bifurcation: robust late‑stage rounds for clear category leaders, versus leaner pre‑seed cheques and rising bootstrapping success stories
Seed funds and accelerators are filling structural gaps in emerging markets, smoothing the path toward Series A readiness
Liquidity & Exit Landscape
Angels and early‑stage VCs face a paradox: accelerated startup maturation alongside elongated exit timelines, squeezing time‑to‑liquidity
Tokenised VC funds are gaining mindshare as a route to tradable LP interests, potentially unlocking secondary liquidity windows tied to fund performance
Corporate Venture & Partnerships
Corporate Venturing Insider, a new LinkedIn newsletter will curate strategic CVC insights, signalling sustained corporate appetite for venture partnerships
GREENMATCH’s 26 June pan‑European forum aims to broker direct investor–startup connections, reinforcing Europe’s cross‑border dealflow
A decision framework for CVC follow‑on funding puts portfolio “strategic fit” ahead of purely financial IRR targets
Impact & Thematic Capital
The updated European Climate VC directory lists specialised funds across decarbonisation, energy, mobility, and health, underscoring the deepening pool of green capital
Diversity & Inclusion
Fresh data showed women‑led UK startups still capturing only 2.4 % of large investments, energising calls for bias‑mitigation mechanisms and gender‑balanced term‑sheet policies