How the Top Global Incubators Are Fueling the Next Wave of Unicorns
The rise of billion-dollar startups, or “unicorns,” is reshaping the global economy. While entrepreneurial talent and disruptive ideas are essential, many of these companies wouldn’t have reached unicorn status without structured support from incubators. According to a 2023 report by Startup Genome, startups that go through incubator programs are 1.5 times more likely to succeed […]
How Incubators and Accelerators Can Drive Startup Success
Startups operate in a high-risk environment where securing funding, refining business models, and scaling operations can be daunting. 90% of startups fail, with lack of market need (42%), funding challenges (29%), and poor business models (17%) being the most common reasons (CB Insights, 2023). However, incubators and accelerators help mitigate these risks by providing structured […]
Debunking the Fund of Funds Myth: Why LPs Should Re-evaluate Their VC Strategy
Introduction A Fund of Funds (FoF) is an investment vehicle that allocates capital across multiple venture funds, providing investors with diversified exposure to startups while outsourcing fund selection and management. Venture capital (VC) has evolved from a niche industry into a complex asset class with multiple sub-strategies, including seed-stage, early-stage, growth-stage, and multi-stage investments. The […]
Founder Ownership in VC-Backed Companies: How Much Do Founders Retain?
Introduction One of the most critical considerations for startup founders is equity ownership. While founders begin with full ownership of their company, raising venture capital (VC) inevitably leads to dilution. Understanding founder ownership trends, equity distribution, and how ownership changes through funding rounds is essential for any entrepreneur seeking to navigate the venture-backed journey effectively. […]
What Venture Capitalists Look for in a Startup
Venture capitalists (VCs) play a pivotal role in the startup ecosystem, providing not just funding but also mentorship, connections, and strategic guidance. However, securing venture capital is highly competitive. In 2022 alone, VCs invested over $238 billion in startups globally, but only a small fraction of startups successfully raised funding. So, what exactly do venture […]
The Status Quo in Europe: the Gender Divide in Venture Capital Funding
A recent report by Sifted initiates an insightful exploration into the landscape of gender diversity within Europe’s startup ecosystem, focusing on the allocation of venture capital (VC) funding into female-founded startups across different regions. This comprehensive analysis sheds light on both progress made and persisting challenges in achieving gender parity within the realm of entrepreneurial […]
The Ultimate Guide to Startup Accelerators in 2025
Introduction In today’s fast‐paced entrepreneurial ecosystem, startup accelerators remain critical launchpads that help early‐stage companies refine their business models, access capital, and tap into extensive mentorship and networking opportunities. As we move further into 2025, the accelerator landscape has evolved significantly—blending in‐person, hybrid, and fully remote formats, as well as niche programs that target industries […]
