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View All InsightsAvoiding Mistakes: How Due Diligence Can Save Your VC Investment
There can be a lot of power in an idea, if you also have the ability to capture it, harness it, and bring it to fruition. However, from an investor’s view, a truly great idea is only as good as...
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The Rise of Influencer Marketing
The past decade has seen a complete transformation of the marketing space. In the past few years alone, we’ve seen digital marketing surge to new heights, thanks to the widespread effects of the Internet, smartphones, and rising consumption across digital...
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More and more Seed stage companies are forced to raise extension rounds in preparation for their Series A as the median valuation step-up has dropped to 1.6x, the lowest value since 2013. #seedstage #startups
Series A price correction halts seed-valuation ascent | PitchBook
After climbing for nearly every quarter since mid-2020, the median pre-money valuation of seed-stage venture capital deals dropped 17% in Q2 20230.
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PitchBook’s Q2 US VC Valuations Report noted the distressed Series A fundraising market inhibited Seed stage companies ability to raise meaningful valuation mark-ups, finally dropping the median pre-money valuation for Seed startups by ~17% in Q2’23.
Series A price correction halts seed-valuation ascent | PitchBook
After climbing for nearly every quarter since mid-2020, the median pre-money valuation of seed-stage venture capital deals dropped 17% in Q2 20230.
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This week, our experts are unpacking the growing teacher shortage and its impact on the EdTech investment ecosystem. Tune in to hear their conversation: LINK #DCAAnalysts #Investment #EdTechAtLATech
Navigating the Teacher Shortage: Investment Opportunities and Challenges in the Education Sector
Explore the current trends affecting the education market, from the teacher shortage to innovative EdTech solutions. L...
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“Private fund managers have reported feeling pressure to reduce their fees in order to secure LP commitments amid a competitive fundraising environment.” #privatefunds #fundraising
Private fund managers report feeling a squeeze on fees | PitchBook
Data shows private-market funds closed in the last two years have maintained a consistent headline price for managem...
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Volatility often leads to opportunity. Catch a convo between our Asset Management Team for insights on currency crises, venture shifts, and more.
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Unpacking Market Insights: A Candid Discussion with DCA Asset Management Team - DCA
A deep dive into a conversation with DCA Asset Management experts on the state of public and private markets, cu...
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DCA continues to monitor the private credit lending environment and its impact on the start up ecosystem.
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The private credit ‘golden moment’
Let the good times roll?
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