Welcome back and welcome to 2024!
Kicking off the year on a high note: After a lackluster 2023, investors are bullish on a rebound in exit activity in 2024. Some believe M&A activity will soar, while others believe we’ll see the IPO market rebound .
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But the biggest question on our minds: When will we start seeing all this activity? “While VCs are unsure of the timeline, they know the primary factors that will play a big role in determining that timeline,” writes reporter Rebecca Szkutak.
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YL Ventures details challenges facing Israeli cybersecurity startups
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“There were several impressive funding rounds and acquisitions of Israeli cybersecurity startups in the last quarter of 2023, despite the conditions,” writes Nadav Lev, CTO of YL Ventures, “and the effects of these events will likely only be evident in the first half of 2024″.
Dispelling the myth that crowdfunding is only good for cash
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Although investors often look down on it, equity crowdfunding can be a good way for startups to raise capital. In fact, some founders believe that taking this unusual path can yield a better growth story than chasing a venture capitalist.
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Climate tech could be the hot job market in 2024
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Layoffs rocked the tech world in 2023, but climate technology seems to be the only bastion of hope. Companies in the industry have been on a hiring spree over the past year, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be slowing down in 2024.
Ask Sophie: What changes are in store for PERM?
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Dear Sophia,
Our HR and operations consulting firm works primarily with technology startups. Could you provide an update on what to look out for in the new year in terms of the PERM process? Thanks!
— Optimistic HR
