CB Insights - scary valuations

Hi there, 

Just increase your revenue 565%.

Sounds simple, right?

The below is a sobering passage from Andreessen Horowitz's recently published (and excellent) "Navigating Down Markets" blog post.

Going from $20M to $133M ARR (as in this example) just to get back to and justify your last financing valuation doesn't sound like fun and is NO JOKE to accomplish.

You should understand this very fundamentally when evaluating a startup job offer.

If you’re joining a startup in this situation, make this rule #14 that your startup equity likely won’t be worth 💩. For the first 13, go here and here. 

Get the link to the full a16z post in The Blurb below.

Metaverse of madness

The eventual shape of the metaverse is far from certain.

But underlying trends in how consumers value their digital identities — and spend money online — are already creating big opportunities and challenges. 

Businesses are right to pay attention.

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The average building wastes 30% of the energy it consumes.

Smart building tech will be crucial to making offices more energy-efficient, safer, and healthier for occupants.

Interest in the sector jumped in 2021, with funding to startups rebounding to $2.3B. Globally, regulations are homing in on building sustainability — fueling the space’s growth.

Outside of startups, players from industrial conglomerates like GE to tech giants like Amazon are looking to advance smart building tech.

From virtual power plants to smart glass, we cover the technologies and players shaping the office building of the future here.

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By 2025, the global femtech market is projected to be worth $50B.

New innovations supporting women’s health and well-being continue to emerge across areas like sexual health, fertility, hygiene, and more. 

Clients can see 95+ companies looking to transform women’s health & wellness here.

CNBC. Eric Rosenbaum (@erprose) uses CB Insights data to look at what’s next for tech and quotes CB Insights SVP Brian Lee.

Axios. Erin Brodwin (@erinbrodwin) covers health-focused AI funding using the CB Insights State of AI Q1’22 Report.

TechCrunch. Alex Wilhelm (@alex) digs into crypto startup investment with the CB Insights State of Blockchain Q1’22 Report.

P.S. We’re looking for an associate director to lead and drive growth for our sales development team. This role is fully remote — check it out here.

Down to earth. a16z outlines a framework for evaluating startup valuations, burn multiples, and scenario planning in a down market. 

Future

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