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Venture Capital

Life after unicorns: How are VCs measuring success in the downturn?

Wed 07 Jun 2023 / 14:00 - 15:00 (BST), 15:00 - 16:00 (CEST)

About the event

2023 is shaping up to be a year like never before — how are top VC firms navigating the unfavourable economic climate? Is unicorn chasing still the only rule that matters? This Sifted Talks will explore how investment plans have shifted during the downturn and share tactics for setting your fund up for success.

Date & Venue

Wed 07 Jun 2023 / 14:00 (BST), 15:00 (CEST)

Virtual (Zoom call)

We'll be discussing

  1. If unicorn status is old news, what’s the new measure of startup success?
  2. What benchmarks are top-performing funds using?
  3. What are “good” deal terms in 2023?
  4. How have VC networks evolved during the downturn?

Moderators & Speakers

Mimi Billing
Mimi Billing

Senior reporter @ Sifted

Dinika Mahtani
Dinika Mahtani

Principal @ Cherry Ventures

Dan Polonka
Dan Polonka

Senior product marketing manager @ Affinity

Namratha Kothapalli
Namratha Kothapalli

Principal @ Speedinvest

Shikha Ahluwalia
Shikha Ahluwalia

Principal @ Balderton