INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Last week, I wrote about United States VC activity in Europe
Before that, I noted Chinese investor activity in Africa.Remember, you can send me tips, suggestions and feedback to
Top investors shared insight into European venture capital, well-known individuals and firms made announcements (large and small), and
entrepreneurs pontificated about the future of startups in their respective regions.As I spoke with various early-stage startup founders
presenting at the event, chatted with United States and European venture capitalists and brain-stormed with my colleagues, I reflected on
my last 12 months inside the tech bubble
This was the biggest story of the year and its complete with drugs, private jets, burned cash and upset employees.CEO exodus
Some fared better than others.The fight for seed
There was more competition than ever at the earliest stage of venture capital
As a result, investors got creative, hired fresh faces, raised new funds and even gave founders lavish gifts.Y Combinator growth
Not only did its cohorts swell, but its president, Sam Altman, stepped down and the firm cemented changes to its investment process.VCs +
