Gené Teare, a Senior Data Editor at Crunchbase, dives into the vibrant landscape of global startup funding, reporting a 16% increase in the second quarter, largely driven by the AI sector. She expresses surprise at AI funding doubling to $24 billion since the rise of ChatGPT. Discussions also reveal a strengthening M&A environment, with liquidity improving in a tough IPO market. Teare highlights a cautious optimism, but notes the lingering challenges for startups, especially when transitioning to Series A funding as investor expectations escalate.

Gené Teare, a well-known analyst of the global venture capital market, joins the podcast to discuss the Q3 2023 venture capital market as a whole. They also cover stage-level health, venture capital flows around the world, and the decline in unicorn births. They analyze data, highlight struggles faced by investors and startups, and discuss the resilience of the European market.

Gené Teare, venture capital data expert, discusses the state of venture capital funding in 2023, challenges in reaching Series A funding, sustainable valuations, investment trends in AI and Web 3 sectors, venture capital funding in 2024, and the use of AI to make data more useful and track the venture ecosystem.