The line between a 4 × and a 15 × ARR exit is rarely technology. It’s preparation. Half of all VC‑backed SaaS acquisitions close before a Series A. That’s... The post How Founders Can Be Acquisition Ready From Day One appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Valor’s Q1 2025 snapshot of Southern AI startups reveals a fast-maturing ecosystem, with specialized innovation, early enterprise traction, and strong regional growth. Hot takes inside on trust, jobs, SaaS, and where AI is winning now. The post AI Startups in the South – Q1 2025 Report appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Founder-led sales? Amazing! This post gives you the roadmap from scrappy founder-led deals to a smooth, scaling revenue machine. Let's level up your startup's sales right now. The post 10 Proven Startup Sales Growth Hacks appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Discover why Autonoma, backed by Valor Ventures, leads in autonomous vehicle innovation through groundbreaking simulation technology, tackling critical edge cases and driving rapid growth in multiple sectors. The post Why Autonoma Races Ahead in the Autonomy Revolution appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Valor Ventures celebrates a remarkable year as portfolio companies receive prestigious national and global awards for AI and SaaS innovation. The post Valor Ventures’ Portfolio Companies Garner Prestigious National and International Awards appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Discover what VCs really mean when they ask about your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP). Learn how focusing on a clear, actionable ICP can drive your first $10M in sales, simplify scaling, and align with investor expectations. Tips, examples, and strategies for founders. The post Defining the Seed Stage Startup’s ICP appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Nick Smith, founder of Sailes, transforms sales prospecting with AI for enterprise clients. The post From Kansas City to Closing Giants: How Sailes Is Winning the Sales Game appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
From deal-making to IPOs, Valor Venture Partners bringbig wins and unmatched expertise to Southern startups. The post Venture Partners Power Seed Funding for Founders appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Speaking with Valor partners, NCR Voyix CEO David Wilkinson reveals how practical AI solutions shape enterprise innovation and growth. The post NCR Voyix CEO David Wilkinson on Enterprise AI appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Peter Walker, head of insights at Carta, reveals the South's potential as a rising star in the venture capital space at Valor's LP meeting. Discover how the region's lower costs and thriving startup scene are attracting investors seeking high-growth opportunities. Learn about seed-stage dynamics, valuation trends, and the importance of understanding dilution for maximizing returns. The post Southern Exposure: Carta’s Peter Walker Shares Positive Value Trends in Venture Capital Unique to the...| Valor Ventures
Venture-Backed Firms Find More Exits In the latest Enterprise SaaS M&A Quarterly Update from PitchBook (Q3 2024), one insight stands out above the rest: venture-backed companies are leading the way... The post Why Venture-Backed Startups Get Acquired 3X As Often As Privately-Held appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
The South's growing number of successful venture capital backed exits and the gap in per capita seed stage VC point to significant opportunities. The post Seed Venture Capital in the South MidYear Update appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Valor's 2024 Q2 report on AI startups in the South highlights a 20% increase in foundational AI startups and the addition of Virginia to the top three states, alongside Florida, Texas, and Georgia, with notable growth in cybersecurity-focused startups driven by military installations and data centers. The post AI Startups in the South appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
The Southeast is a rapidly growing powerhouse region in the biotech industry. With its robust infrastructure, supportive ecosystem, and significant growth rate, it offers unparalleled opportunities for startups and investors. Valor Ventures is keen on supporting scalable software solutions that leverage the South’s existing strengths. If you are a startup focused on software that applies to cell therapies, agricultural engineering, gene modification, or other platforms to help biologists, h...| Valor Ventures
Learn strategies for creating startup culture that connections to your vision as CEO. Embrace your role in shaping a thriving startup culture. The post CEOs Creating Confidence, and Competence in Seed Startup Teams appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Securing a seed round lead right now requires founders to prioritize speed and scalability in their infrastructure. This blog highlights how the rapid adoption of platforms like ChatGPT underscores the importance of a robust scaling strategy for all startups. By leveraging AI, demonstrating scalability, and adopting a big-picture mindset, founders can position their startups for success in this new reality. The post Speed is the New Seed appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Accelerate your startup from Seed to Series A with these expert tips from Valor VC. Focus on high-growth customer segments, run lean with equity incentives, and build a sustainable work culture. Achieve rapid growth and prevent burnout with proven strategies. Read more for actionable insights to reach your milestones faster. The post Accelerating From Seed to Series A appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Discover how SaaS and AI startups can benefit from hosting a user conference. Learn the steps to plan a successful event, from defining goals to engaging content and strategic locations. Get tips on building a strong team and creating a unique experience for your users. The post User Conferences for SaaS / AI Startups: Should You Host One? appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Discover why AI startups in the South are a prime investment opportunity. Download our latest pipeline insight report to explore top talent, strategic market trends, and thriving enterprise customers. The post South US Showing Unique AI Startup Strength appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
New heights of wealth creation and prosperity are within reach of America’s increasingly tech oriented small business owners. To unlock it for the challenges of a minority-majority country, we need a new funding model from SBA/SBIC/SBIR. The post SBA, SBIC, SBIR: Increasing Startup Capital Access appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Venture Capital and HBCUs at Atlanta Venture Capital Firm Valor Recently, a team member at one of Valor’s capital partners, an HBCU, asked us about how HBCUs are active in... The post Venture Capital and HBCUs at Valor appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Did we come back from summer to the end of venture capital? It can seem that way from the headlines. I’m going to review the current state of venture capital... The post Venture capital 2022 reset or renaissance? appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
At Valor, there two numbers that have a big influence on the valuations we set at seed: historic revenue growth and new revenue acceleration. Why do they matter so much?... The post How Founders Get Top Valuations At Seed appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Valor Venture Capital Founder Survey 2022 This June, Valor sent out our annual founder survey. We ask portfolio company leaders how we make a difference. Founders talk a lot about... The post How Founders Rate Valor (Survey Results) appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
How does the wind affect a great pilot? You could say—a lot. You’d be right. You could say—not much, because skill trumps the weather. You’d be right. Recession, inflation and... The post SOAR – 4 Ways Startups Grow During Recession appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Kauffman Fellows is more than a network—it’s a global force in venture capital. With a 5.8x average realized multiple and over $8.5 trillion in exits, Fellows redefine industry standards. In this blog, Lisa Calhoun shares her journey—from hesitation to joining Class 23, investing in herself, and unlocking a mid-life renaissance that reshaped her approach to venture capital. The post Should I apply to the Kauffman Fellows Program? A Personal Note appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Where do you find the best investments in seed venture capital now? This is a burning question for investors who appreciate the seed stage, which has some unique benefits:... The post Seed Valuations – Which U.S. Region Is Best? appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Valor is fortunate in our years of aspiring to build the lighthouse capital firm in Atlanta at the seed stage, that we have the experience of working together and seeing... The post Venture Capital Core Values appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Better healthcare is here, with Allelica providing better knowledge about your unique genome so your healthcare team can personalize your treatment. Learn from founder Giordano Botta alongside Valor'sGary Peat, a 20-year successful venture capital healthcare investor, about new ways to access better treatments. Allelica's genomics SaaS platform is used by dozens of leading labs to help physicians find the best treatments for complex diseases. In this video, you'll see how AI and SaaS are chan...| Valor Ventures
ESG in venture capital stands reduces volatility, improves performance, and creates wealth for a broader swath of Americans. However, VC as an asset class lags others in implementing these best practices. Learn more about how Valor is leading change. The post Setting the Pace of ESG in Venture Capital appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
What’s next for the South? The South is the ultimate region for venture capital now and in the near future. Valor is building on a vision for wealth building that... The post The Next Hot Startup Hub By The Numbers appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Doug is one of the world's leading experts on "single button" cloud infrastructure recovery. His startup Arpio is relied on by airlines, tech leaders, and more to provide the assurance they remain serving their customers. The post Valor Visionaries: Doug Neumann of Arpio on Web3 Resilience appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
What's the hottest new wealth engine in Atlanta venture capital? This data paints a clear picture. The post Atlanta Venture Capital’s Biggest Wealth Creation Opportunities appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
We're excited to announce that for 2021 we have selected Ashley Daramola for the annual Valor Art of Inclusion Art Commission. Ashley's recent projects include installations at the Delta Airlines Headquarters, the Path400 trail in Buckhead, and the King Center. The post Valor 2021 Art of Inclusion Artist: Ashley Daramola appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Georgia artists, entries are open for our $5,000 art commission. Help us envision a richer, better future through your gift. The post Calling All Georgia Artists appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Valor recently introduced fintech startup CEOs in our portfolio to corporate leaders in companies including FIS Global, Dell Secureworks, and Truist through our ongoing Innovation Council series. Here from attendees what they thought of the event and how it helps corporates and startup CEOs gain needed insights in this dynamic space. The post Founders Network With Corporate Fintech Leaders appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Learn how to get several enterprise customers at a time in our new beta and trial playbook for software founders. The post Software Beta & Trial Growth Hacker Playbook appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
These are the 4 questions you need to ask to spot startup sales leaders that will make you successful as a founder. The post 4 Ways To Spot Top Startup Sales Leaders appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Valor's fintech portfolio is on the cutting edge of innovation. Fintech startups in the Southeast are poised to see over a $1B of venture capital flow into their firms this year. Learn more at Valor's Fintech Frontiers event this April. The post Fintech Startup Trends: Look For $1B+ In Southeast Fintech Venture Capital This Year appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Startup founders, good news: it’s 100% go-time for integrating with major accounts. If you’ve doing b2b sales into mid and large size companies, you can change the world right now.... The post Startup Legend or Left Behind? How Q2 2021 Makes or Breaks Software appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
This Martin Luther King Day, I’m more frustrated than usual at the performative cycle of images of the great man and his quotes. Don’t get me wrong, no matter who... The post Startup Hiring For Momentum and Inclusion appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Find out why, despite proposed tax increases issues, the Biden-Harris administration looks to be a net positive for the angel investing and venture capital industry. The post The Impact of the Biden Harris Administration on Venture Capital appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
It's the best time to be in Atlanta venture capital in my lifetime. Learn what we're investing in as we go into 2021 with conviction and courage. The post 2021 Atlanta Venture Capital–Looking Ahead appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Valor's latest venture capital reading list has something for investors, founders and futurists. The post 2021 Venture Capital Reading List appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Startups are high stress. This neuroscience approach to leading startups to high performance during high stress is more timely than ever. The post Managing High Stress and High Performance with Neuroscience appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Valor was founded in 2015 with the purpose of top returns for investors and the mission of making venture capital more inclusive. Our mission and purpose strengthen each other–the more... The post Our Inclusion Premium Investing Philosophy appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
In this video seminar, hear Gary Peat, general partner, and Lisa Calhoun, general partner, share some of the lessons learned in VC financing. This is a video of one of... The post VIDEO: Lessons Learned in 100 VC Financings in the Southeast appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
The world just landed on your company’s door, a little stunned from a rough, pandemic-style skid landing. It’s sitting there, panting, looking around, wondering where to go. Startups, Invite it... The post Startup Opportunity in the Pandemic appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Your startup board can accelerate you--or sink you. Get actionable insights from our expert panel and learn how to build the right board for you. The post VIDEO: Building Your Startup Board appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Are venture capital markups really a driver of multiples on your invested capital? Get the inside scoop from associates Rodney Morris and Austin Meacham in this video of a recent research seminar. The post VIDEO: Venture Capital Markups and Multiples appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Curious about what separates top funding rounds from so-so? It's all in these six simple startup metrics. The post 6 Startup Metrics to Raise A Seed Round appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
In this video investor seminar, learn how venture capital is adapting to COVID-19. Research from CBI Insights, McKinsey, and Pitchbook alongside grassroots perspective from Valor. The post COVID-19 And The Reinvention of Venture Capital appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Enjoy this short founder seminar with 20-year veteran investor Gary Peat on learned behaviors to scale yourself from founder to CEO. The post Scaling Yourself From Founder to CEO appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Diversify and update your board with one of the talented leaders on our growing list of board-ready black women -- a Valor Ventures Inclusion Premium project lead by our team of associates. The post Building Better Boards With Black Women and Women of Color appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Research based on a data set of 100 West Coast and 100 Southeast startups shows that markups are not a strong proxy for venture capital returns. The post Are markups a good proxy for venture capital investment returns? appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
By taking the voices of your customer support team into transcripts, and taking the data from the transcripts into AI, you can get crazy good customer support scale. The post Low-pain, high-gain ways to scale customer support appeared first on Valor Ventures.| Valor Ventures
Same-sex couples and transgender people face unique challenges when building a family. Here's our guide to LGBTQ fertility. The post NYC LGBTQ Fertility Options appeared first on Extend Fertility.| Extend Fertility