By Darren Wall

• Oct 10, 2025 9:26:04 AM •

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What Crypto Startup VCs Are Searching for in 2025: Trends, Metrics and Red Flags

With crypto markets back on the upswing in 2025, venture capital is back streaming into blockchain-enabled startups. But the VC expectations have matured and founders must learn the new rules to thriv...

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By Melanie Miller

• Sep 15, 2025 1:04:40 PM •

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5 Financing Strategies Every Startup Needs Beyond Venture Capital

Raising venture capital feels exciting. It also creates pressure. Equity dilution grows. Control shifts. Timelines compress. Many founders later realize they needed broader options. Strong financing b...

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By Darren Wall

• Sep 8, 2025 6:36:21 AM •

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Content as an Asset Class: Treating Business Content Like Capital

Founders and executives often treat content as a line item in the marketing budget, something to fund quarterly and measure in clicks or impressions. But in reality, content functions more like capita...

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By Darren Wall

• Aug 22, 2025 1:00:57 PM •

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SEO Performance: The Missing Metric in the Majority of VC Valuations

It’s common for venture capitalists to focus on market size, product potential, team size, burn rate, and revenue growth when they assess startups. But these numbers alone may not be able to tell how ...

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By Darren Wall

• Jul 9, 2025 7:45:46 AM •

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Beyond Capital: How Strategic VCs Help Startups Scale Smarter

In today’s startup ecosystem, capital is increasingly commoditised. With more funds available and term sheets flying faster than ever, founders aren’t just asking “How much can we raise?”—they’re aski...

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By Michael Gill

• Jun 29, 2025 12:49:41 PM •

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Digital Assets & AI Startups: Financial Due Diligence in Emerging Tech

As digital assets and AI continue to redefine the boundaries of innovation, startups operating in these domains are experiencing unprecedented growth and investor interest. From AI-powered automation ...

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By Darren Wall

• Jun 18, 2025 5:43:09 AM •

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How AI is Transforming SaaS Startups: Trends Investors Should Watch

In 2025, AI is transforming the way SaaS startups operate, enabling investors to identify more attractive opportunities. AI is assisting these companies with new ideas, better management and improved ...

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By Darren Wall

• Jun 2, 2025 9:19:33 AM •

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What Venture Investors Really Want From Creators in 2025

Venture investors eye creators in 2025 with a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism. They appreciate the fresh ideas but remain cautious about long-term potential. Performance data and platform mechanics n...

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By Darren Wall

• May 7, 2025 2:56:19 PM •

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Verb Ventures Successfully Closes €25 Million Sophomore Fund

The European venture capital landscape continues to buzz with activity. Emerging fund managers play a vital role in nurturing early-stage innovation. And recent news of a successful fundraise comes fr...

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