Equity When it comes to startups’ flight to quality, have we swung too far in the other direction?
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Jan 13, 2024 Jenny Fielding, co-founder and managing partner at Everywhere Ventures, dives into the current landscape of venture capital. She discusses the ‘flight to quality’ trend among startups and how smaller firms are rising to meet the challenge from larger funds. Fielding outlines the emotional hurdles of VC careers and reveals insights on the evolving fundraising strategies and how they vary between seasoned leaders and first-time founders. Tune in to hear about the shifting dynamics in fintech investments and the impact of the 'great VC resignation' on the industry.
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Accidental Entrepreneur
- Jenny Fielding calls herself an "accidental entrepreneur," starting with law, finance, then a side hustle.
- This side hustle, addressing a personal problem, evolved into her first company.
Flight to Quality
- A shift is happening where startups prioritize efficiency over large capital raises.
- Founders now aim for profitability earlier, even at pre-seed, potentially overcorrecting.
Capital Efficiency
- Coach startups to raise less cash while maintaining their runway.
- This encourages capital efficiency and smarter spending habits.