Female Foundry Week 37: VC's super-rounds. Optimal valuations in an economic downturn. WVC:E. Figma's community-led business model.
Welcome to The Week 37, 2022 Edition of the Female Foundry weekly newsletter!
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In The News
Both Northzone and EQT announced huge rounds this week of $1bn and €2.4bn respectively; Berlin-based Neggst bags €5m led by Green Generation Fund; Tallin-based Arbonics raises €1.8M in Pre-Seed Funding from Taavet Hinrikus and others; Aarhus-based Kollektiv a Web3 ecosystem that democratizes access to top-quality sports training gets €1.5 million led by Ugly Duckling Ventures.
Spotlight
The 5 Phases of Figma’s Community-Led Growth: From Stealth to Enterprise.
How do you build a startup from a mere idea to a $20bn exit? What does it take to cross the chasm of early adopters to new customers-evangelists? How to price a product without killing off the customer's appetite? Claire Butler, Figma’s first business hire, answers these fundamental questions and walks us through the different phases and key milestones of the company’s community-led growth model. Read full story ➯
Why Web3 is a vital part of The Impact Future.
It is possible that Web3 will play an increasingly vital role in helping companies to deliver impact, from combatting climate change to accelerating social mobility. Rosa Frehen, Fellow at Ananda Impact Ventures, shares her research on how Web3 might help us tackle the economic, environmental, and social problems we face. Read full story ➯
Fundraising
Wondering how to get the most out of your startup valuation in an economic downturn?
In the current economic situation, investors have more risk at stake; with lower expectations for earnings and more unknowns, startup valuations must be conducted so that the most optimal valuation results are achieved. Colin McCrea shares tips on valuing a business in an economic downturn. Read full story ➯
From the Community
8 days to go to WVC:E in Paris.
We have the last tickets left for WVC:E Women in VC Summit in Paris happening on the 26-27th of September!
As a partner, we offer 100%.. yes! 100% discount on fully-priced conference tickets for all our subscribers. So instead of €499 you will pay €0! Both female investors and founders are welcome! Tickets ➯
That’s all for this week!
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Have a great start to the week! 🙌
Agata
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Written by Agata Nowicka, a serial entrepreneur and investor based in London. Check femalefoundry.co for fundraising tools and more investor content.
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