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Weekly Firgun Newsletter – May 2 2025

Nano Unicorns in the Making

only 17% of startups that raised seed rounds in 2022 have made it to a Series A after two years, marking one of the lowest progression rates in recent memory. Why the slowdown? Investors are being far more selective, prioritizing strong fundamentals. Startups are focusing on profitability and extending runway, rather than chasing growth. Rising capital costs and cautious market conditions are reshaping how startups grow. For founders, getting from seed to Series A now demands more than just vision — it requires capital efficiency, solid metrics, and clear product-market fit.

Founders need to adjust to longer cycles between rounds

Weekly #FIRGUN Newsletter – April 25, 2025

How do we bridge the social divide? Salesforce #DF11 Live Stream

Marc Benioff, CEO of SalesForce gives a very energetic (almost evangelical) keynote speech on collaboration, and creating an employee social network, in front of 45,000 attendees.

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August 31, 2011

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