Topic: investor expectations
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Kristen Craft's Fresh Fundraising Strategy Boosts TC All Stage
The venture capital landscape has shifted significantly since 2021, requiring founders to adapt to stricter investor expectations and more disciplined growth strategies, as highlighted in Kristen Craft's upcoming TechCrunch All Stage session. Craft’s session will provide actionable insights on re...
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VC-Backed Beauty Brand Ami Colé Shuts Down After $3M Funding
Ami Colé, a beauty brand for deeper skin tones, is shutting down after four years despite securing $3M in funding and celebrity endorsements, unable to sustain operations in the current retail climate. Founder Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye cited investor misalignment and market pressures as key challenge...
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5 Must-Answer Questions for Founders From an NEA Partner
A compelling pitch requires answering five key questions: Define the problem and solution ("The What"), explain personal motivation and market timing ("The Why"), showcase the team ("The Who"), detail execution strategy ("The How"), and present clear data on traction and funding needs. Live...
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