We curate most relevant posts about Venture Capital on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus support General Partners in identifying relevant Limited Partners across multiple sources, researching tailored connection strategies, coordinating event participation, and executing structured outreach campaigns that convert cold lists into meaningful conversations and committed capital. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/account-based-lp-engagement-from-database-to-committed-capital This edition reports highlights a transformative era defined by the dominance of artificial intelligence and industrial technology. The sources emphasise that while global deal value has surged, capital is becoming increasingly concentrated in a small number of AI mega-deals, leaving many traditional software startups to face a "SaaS apocalypse." Strategic advice for founders suggests prioritising proprietary data rooms, targeting specific regional markets like the US for vision or the EU for proof, and considering non-dilutive funding such as business credit cards. Meanwhile, the European ecosystem is grappling with a stark gender funding gap and a reliance on public capital, though it is finding a competitive edge in AI robotics and deep tech. Institutional investors are pivoting toward secondary markets for liquidity, while corporate venture capital remains a vital signal of long-term corporate strategy. Overall, the reports argue that execution, data-driven transparency, and specialized fund structures are now the essential requirements for navigating a highly selective and AI-driven investment landscape. This podcast was created via Google Notebook LM.

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