A no fluff, all tactics discussion. More AI engineers should build startups, the world needs more software. But there’s a way to raise VC and it’s hard to do it if you’ve never seen it done. We are going to walk through the exact playbook to raise your first round of funding. We will show you real pitch decks, real cold emails and real term sheets so when you go out to raise your first round of funding, you are setup to do it. Every AI Engineer should be equip to start their own company and this session mak ...

Ranking The World’s Top Venture Capitalists In 2025 https://t.co/7v1ViYymuH https://t.co/7v1ViYymuH ...

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RT mert | helius.dev (@0xMert_)it'd be so much cooler if venture capital were called its long-form nameadventure capital ...

it'd be so much cooler if venture capital were called its long-form nameadventure capital ...

VC Victor Lazarte is leaving Benchmark to launch his own firm | TechCrunch https://t.co/9WGnFY6SP6 ...

MASSIVEAccredited Investors may need to pass a knowledge test, not a money test-The House passed the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act-allows people to qualify as accredited investors by passing an SEC test instead of meeting wealth and income limits-Aims to expand access to private markets, VC, pre-IPO, hedge funds for informed investors-test will measure knowledge of private securities, risk, illiquidity, financial statements-Goal is to unlock more funding for startups while protecting consumersSOUR ...

Core Insights - Citigroup is enhancing its research focus on private companies, particularly in the artificial intelligence sector, to adapt to market changes [2][3][5] - The number of closely-held companies is increasing while public companies are declining, especially in AI and aerospace, leading to a more opaque financial landscape [3][4] - Nearly 1,500 startups globally are valued at $1 billion or more, indicating a significant shift in market dynamics [4] Investment Trends - The value of global M&A deals involving AI firms surged by 288% to $49.9 billion in 2024, with the number of deals increasing by 53% to 454 [6] - The number of M&A deals has risen by 130% since 2019, while deal value has skyrocketed by 730%, highlighting a robust trend in the AI sector [6] - During the first half of 2025, AI startups in the U.S. raised $104.3 billion, significantly outpacing VC-backed exits of $36 billion [7] Strategic Shifts - Citigroup aims to analyze how profit pools will be disrupted and identify potential winners and losers in both private and public sectors [5] - The trend of larger companies acquiring smaller firms for technology access is becoming more common, reflecting a natural progression in the industry [6]

RT Rashi Shrivastava (@RashiShrivast18)VCs aren’t happy about AI founders jumping ship for big tech, leaving behind "carcasses" of companies. Some say it could impact the value of equity as a part of pay packages at startups.https://t.co/gjX7RACvkK ...

The venture capital system has big blind spots, and Catherine Gray, angel investor, filmmaker, and founder of She Angel Investors, reveals what they are. With women and LGBTQ founders receiving a sliver of VC funding, Gray says community, storytelling, and mission-aligned capital CAN flip the script. Gray tells John and David Auten-Schneider how aligning values with investment builds wealth and purpose. Whether you're a first-time founder or a first-time investor, this conversation is a must-hear for anyone ...