2. How Startup Funding Drives
Success
Global startup funding reached $221 billion in 2023.
Funding is not just about money, but also mentorship,
expertise, and network.
This presentation explores the landscape of startup
investment for both investors and entrepreneurs.
3. Angels Take Flight: The Vital Role of
Early-Stage Investors
Angel investors provide the initial capital for startups.
They are motivated by innovation, potential returns, and mentorship.
Securing angel investment brings more than just capital, including
valuable guidance and industry connections.
4. Venture Capitalists: Launching
Startups to Exponential Growth
Venture capital firms invest in startups with
high growth potential.
They provide financial support, strategic
guidance, and access to networks.
Startups need to align with VC criteria like
market size, scalability, and team strength.
5. Crowdfunding: Democratizing Startup
Funding
Crowdfunding allows startups to raise capital from a large pool of individuals.
It provides market validation, builds community, and offers access to capital without traditional
gatekeepers.
Challenges include managing backers, delivering on promises, and standing out in a crowded
space.
6. Navigating the
Landscape and
Future Outlook
Startups must prepare with a compelling pitch,
business plan, due diligence, and market research.
Building a diverse investor portfolio spreads risk
and unlocks different resources.
Trends like sustainability, remote work, and
HealthTech are attracting significant investment.
The future holds opportunities in decentralized
finance, STOs, and emerging technologies.