Startup shutdowns reached a new peak in the first quarter of 2024. According to data from Carta, a staggering 254 companies closed their doors in Q1. This represents a 58% increase compared to the same period last year, continuing a concerning acceleration that has been building over the past two years. The data paints a stark picture. Between Q1 2022 and Q1 2023, the number of shutdowns jumped by 124%. And in the most recent quarter, it grew by another 58%. This relentless upward trajectory ...| Founders Network