Opinion

May 11, 2022

Startups can ride out the bumpy market by going back to basics

These three tips will help founders weather the storm.


Laura González-Estéfani, CEO of TheVentureCity.

For the first time in over a year, global venture funding slowed between quarters at the start of 2022. While the change may set off alarm bells for founders, it's actually a recalibration following months of unusually huge rounds and valuations. This is a return to a more stable, risk-aware VC space.

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