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Venture Capital in the Age of AI: Transforming Due Diligence

Alpha Sense BI

Over the last 12-18 months, both venture capital investors and start-up firms have felt the aftershocks of ongoing economic volatility. Following a ‘dry powder’ run in 2021, venture capital investment in the US nearly doubled from 2020. Similar to other asset classes, venture capital deal patterns mirror macroeconomic sentiment.

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M&A Due Diligence: A Complete Guide

Alpha Sense BI

Conducting due diligence within the mergers and acquisitions space is the process of independently researching and verifying information on a potential company to ensure that a viable investment is made on behalf of stakeholders.

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The Ultimate Due Diligence Guide

Alpha Sense BI

Consequently, the deals coming through your doors require extra scrutiny, and your criteria for due diligence needs to shift to take into account market changes. However, conducting poor due diligence can lead to costly mistakes. rising inflation, supply chains disrupted by COVID-19, etc.) have muddied waters.

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Slow Start to Venture Capital Funding in 2024

Alpha Sense BI

The venture capital landscape continues to test the discipline and diligence of investors and startups alike. Like many other asset classes, venture capital continues to be impacted by lingering macroeconomic factors affecting funding and liquidity prospects. Interest rates are high.

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Venture Capital Trends and Outlook for 2024

Alpha Sense BI

Heading into the second half of 2024, venture capital investors remain cautious as they acknowledge persistent challenging dynamics in the landscape. While dry powder reserves have reached record highs, investors are wary about deploying capital with certain recent macroeconomic factors still fresh in mind.

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5 tips for startup partnership success

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Despite a volatile economy, corporate venture capital investments in startups fell by only 2% to $192 billion in 2022 , compared to a 25% drop in overall venture capital. And the market for doing so remains robust for corporations looking to make the most of the model.

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4 perils of being an IT pioneer

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Here are four major setbacks that business and IT leaders could encounter if they rush to adopt a new technology without due diligence. Lack of support Finding resources who are skilled with a new technology can be a challenge. For instance, there is still a significant skill shortage in relatively new technologies such as AI.

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