SpringTime Ventures

Just in time for the weekend! In this week's VC Minute newsletter, we are bringing you more data on the state of venture funding, an alternative path to a large Pre-seed round, and lessons from Service Titan’s investment memo. https://lnkd.in/gVE2gvM7

Think investors don't cold email? Think again! In this week's VC Minute Substack, we cover how founders can handle cold emails from investors (yes, it really does happen!), tips for finding the right investor, and new data from AngelList. https://lnkd.in/eYuBYhr9

This week, we're back with new data from Carta highlighting 2024 fundraising trends. Spoiler alert: the competition is still fierce for companies seeking Seed and Series A funding. To give founders a leg up, we're also sharing an article and a LinkedIn post with tips founders can use to more successfully connect with VCs. https://lnkd.in/e8rB_mXi

This week we bring you new funding data on the Pre-seed and Seed stages, along with a (lengthy) podcast and a book. Happy Holidays from SpringTime Ventures!

This week we cover red flags for investors, data on founder pay, and steps founders should take before fundraising.

This week we cover founder dilution in a down round, simplifying product ideas, and a strategy to optimize time with a VC.

This week we bring you insights on the growing gap between Pre-seed and Seed funding, what early-stage investors look for, and a how-to on prepping for a fundraise.

This week we cover finding and selecting angel investors, Q3 Pre-seed data, and how to escape the ultimate startup catch-22.

This week we cover the state of HealthTech, the critical elements of a Pre-seed pitch, and a behind-the-scenes look at what happens after a pitch.

This week we bring you the harsh truth of raising VC, Seed data from NYC-based companies, and thoughts on finding a buyer for a startup.