MicroVentures Blog
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Venture funding has shifted in recent years toward fewer, larger rounds concentrated in a smaller number of companies, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). This concentration may have implications for how private market investors think about access,…
For decades, a handful of cities have dominated the conversation around where startups are built, funded, and scaled. That picture has been shifting, with venture activity…
The private market has long run on a simple liquidity model. Investors back a company, wait for an initial public offering (IPO) or acquisition, and collect…
Many investors approach the stock market with diversification in mind, spreading capital across industries, asset classes, and geographies to help mitigate risk. Applying that same thinking…
Strategic partnerships are often viewed as major milestones because they can build credibility, attract investor attention, and accelerate business growth. For investors, however, partnership announcements can…
These Are the Startup Companies Shaping Austin and the U.S. Tech Scene Often referred to as "Silicon Hills," Austin has become one of the more closely…
New Customers Are Important, but in SaaS Churn Rate Matters More In subscription-based businesses, the long-term health of a company is shaped less by how many…
For most of history, space was the exclusive domain of governments. The technology was too expensive, the timelines too long, and the risk too great for…
One of the most quoted pieces of investing wisdom comes from legendary fund manager Peter Lynch: "Invest in what you know." The idea is simple, the…
In the startup world, reaching a $1 billion valuation is considered the ultimate badge of success. But unicorn status is not a guarantee of survival. A…
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