Rethinking the Tech
Funding Model
A data-backed conversation on how private equity, growth equity, and venture capital
firms are rethinking value creation in a leaner, more complex market.
57 minutes
Originally aired June 2025
Key Takeaways from Event
In the first edition of our State of the Industry series, we brought together leaders from Launchpad, Wavecrest, Hyperplane, and York IE to talk about where tech funding is headed.
Capital efficiency is the new norm.
Founders need to show they can build real businesses, not just raise the next round.
AI and vertical SaaS are in focus.
Investors want purpose-built, revenue-generating platforms…not just flashy tech.
Early-stage filters are tighter.
Strong founder-market fit, community validation, and signs of traction go a long way.
Fund discipline is back.
LPs expect more thoughtful deployment, and VCs are getting more selective as a result.
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