The Data Minute How has the founders market changed? | Aditi Maliwal (Partner, Upfront Ventures)
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Sep 30, 2024 Aditi Maliwal, a Partner at Upfront Ventures and expert in seed and Series A investments, dives into the shifting dynamics of early-stage funding. She explores how AI is reshaping investment criteria and the importance of grit among founders. Aditi discusses the growing significance of specialized networks in venture capital and the rise of larger funding rounds. She also highlights the need for authenticity in communication between investors and founders, and shares insights on overlooked investment categories and the evolving landscape of startup funding.
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Shift to Applied AI Investing
- AI investing shifted from niche machine learning to widespread AI applications today.
- Most AI startups now integrate AI as a key enabler rather than just infrastructure builders.
Assess Bridges Carefully
- When considering bridge rounds, focus on whether the founding team proves capital efficiency and grit.
- Maintain honest dialogue with founders about viability and readiness to continue.
Real Founders Show Resilience
- Resilience becomes vital as capital access tightens and founders face tougher fundraising.
- The post-boom environment reveals who truly perseveres beyond easy funding rounds.