There’s never been a better or tougher time to pitch investors. Venture capital funding is on the rise, with North American startups securing $184 billion last year, a 21% increase over 2023. Yet, competition has never been fiercer.
As Crunchbase News has reported, fewer seed-stage startups are reaching Series A fundraising rounds. Investors are more selective, prioritizing businesses with clear differentiation and strong scaling potential. READ MORE