VC Trends Q1 25
NXTGEN VC Trends Q1’25 Global VC funding for the quarter is up and down, at the same time. Up on value, but down (again) on the number of deals. Deal volume shrinks to its lowest, with pre-seed and seed stage deals hardest hit. This brief analysis looks at total deal...
VC Trends 2024 Year in Review
NXTGEN VC TRENDS: 2024 IN REVIEW Global VC funding is back up, but deal volume is at its lowest. We’re seeing less and less early stage startups funded. 11 minutesThis brief analysis looks at total deal value and deal volume across the venture landscape for the 2024...
What the new Administration means for early stage investing
NXTGEN The new U.S. administration has gone Founder mode. Let’s dive in. What the new Administration means for early stage investing. America is reinventing herself. New trade rules are being set and technology’s horizons will stretch even further. This is warp speed...
First Principles of Investing to Steward Innovation
NXTGEN FIRST PRINCIPLES OF INVESTING TO STEWARD INNOVATION First-principles based investing helps anchor our fundamentals required to assess, review and manage our investments. It helps us remain focused on our why.We measure things by their impact. Whether it is a...
What it Means to See The Unseen
NXTGEN WHAT IT MEANS TO SEE THE UNSEEN Most decisions are made based upon a historical set of circumstances. On things we have seen. What happens when you See the Unseen.Common wisdom speaks of a positive correlation between cause and effect; where a series of inputs...
VC Trends | Global: Q2 24 Global
NXTGEN Q2 24 GLOBAL VC TRENDS A Summary of critical data emerging from the Q2 24 global VC dataThe latest data shows that the worst is possibly over for the VC industry, after a decline that started early in 2021. After all, Crunchbase’s data below shows that funding...
VC Trends | Global: Q1 24 Global VC trends
NXTGEN Q1 24 GLOBAL VC TRENDS A Summary of critical data emerging from the Q1 24 global VC dataInvestors globally are looking for tangible signs that the slump in Venture Capital (VC) is showing signs of easing. Increased investment into startups, improving valuations...
From Poland to India, Food Security is a Key Election Issue
FOOD SECURITY + SUSTAINABILITY FROM POLAND TO INDIA, FOOD SECURITY IS A KEY ELECTION ISSUE Rising inflation, growing trade tensions, extreme weather, and war have led to ever-higher food prices and, in many places, shortages of once-plentiful staples like wheat and...
VC Trends | Africa: Africa remains a new frontier
NXTGEN Africa Remains A New Frontier While other regions struggled during the VC winter of 2022-23, Africa has survived the last three years despite a considerable pull-back in 2023. This is Part 3 of our analysis.We have used KPMG Venture Pulse and Crunchbase data to...
VC Trends | Global: 2023 Deals
NXTGEN The Make-or-Break Factor of Country Variances We previously examined the KPMG Venture Pulse Q4 2023 report on global VC investing activity in 2023. We now examine Asia and Latin America and use Crunchbase data to supplement KPMG’s data.Asia makes up about 27%...
VC Trends | Global: VCs Down But Certainly Not Out
NXTGEN 2023 / VCs DOWN BUT CERTAINLY NOT OUT Following our deep dive into the effects of the VC downturn across different regions in 2023, we examine Global, US, African, and Latam deals concluded over the past year.2023 was certainly a trying and taxing year for the...
VC Trends | LatAm: Trend Indicators for VC in LatAm
VC TRENDS | LatAm Trend Indicators for VC in LatAm? Part 3 of a blog series looking at the potential turnaround in Venture Capital markets. In Part 1, we highlighted the turnaround of tech valuations in public markets and the expectation that global VC markets...
VC Trends | Africa: Trend Indicators for VC in Africa
VC TRENDS | Africa Trend Indicators for VC in AfricaPart 2 of a blog series looking at the potential turnaround in Venture Capital markets. In Part 1, we highlighted the turnaround of tech valuations in public markets and the expectation that VC markets will benefit...
VC Trends | Global: Has Venture Capital turned the corner?
VC TRENDS | Global Has Venture Capital turned the corner? This 3-part blog series explores the question: Has venture Capital turned the corner after its downturn in 2023? In Part 1, we look at global markets with a subsequent focus on Africa and South Africa,...
SERIES: Remote-First Workforce
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, remote working has transitioned from a mere alternative to a predominant mode of operation. This shift necessitates the adoption of productivity tools to sustain efficiency and facilitate collaboration amongst employees for a...
SERIES: Remote-First Workforce
Fostering a Collaborative Approach: In a remote-first environment, it is imperative to foster a sense of community and collaboration amongst employees. Here are some actionable steps: Regular Check-ins: Conduct regular check-ins and virtual meetings to foster...
SERIES: Remote-First Workforce
Optimizing Productivity Tools: Once you have identified the essential tools, the next step is to optimize them to enhance efficiency. One of the most important things: the best productivity tools never stand still. They are always evolving and adapting to the needs...
Bridging the SME Finance Gap
Achieving Economic Growth By Unlocking Access To Finance For SMEsSmall and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are critical to the global economy, providing 40-50% of global GDP and about 65% of global employment. Despite this, SMEs are heavily under-represented in terms of...
What is Web.3?
Web3 is the next generation of the internet. At its core, it promotes decentralized technologies and represents one of the biggest shifts in how we interact, share, consume, and create online. Like its name suggests, Web3 is the third iteration of the world wide...
DeFi: The Financial Paradigm of the Future
By understanding DeFi we seek to discover potential innovative methodologies that may broaden access to finance both for consumers and Small and Medium-sized EnterprisesThe global financial landscape is fast evolving with the use of blockchain technology. This article...