Consumer-facing startups have had a tough time recently. VC investment into consumer startups globally was down 97% in 2023 compared to its peak in 2021, and a cost of living crisis and rise in inflation has reduced people’s spending power. Many investors have turned their attention towards B2B business models instead.
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