“Broaden your track.”
That’s what every VC is telling their portfolio companies these days. The very important part they’re leaving out, though, is, “But it’s still growing at the same rate before the cuts.”
In other words, they’re telling companies that in order to get the next round of funding, they’re somehow supposed to maintain the same rapid growth that they were before the tech crash, but they’re just doing it longer and getting revenue and higher aggregate performance. numbers
If you don’t realize it, imagine being a venture capital fund with some dry powder in the second half of 2023. Some companies will have been able to achieve this feat, and these companies will be the first to generate real FOMO after the crash.
Everyone else, why bother? The one question every VC needs to be able to answer on the way to a “yes” is, “Can this return a big chunk of my fund someday?”
If you grew 15% year over year, how are they going to imagine that happening, especially when you know there will be a handful of companies that have seemingly done the impossible with less resources?
I’m very concerned about any company with moderate growth plans through 2023 hoping to get another round of funding based on this result. To me, this has a high probability of postponing the inevitable: running out of money during a fundraising process.
It might work against all your instincts, but I can’t help but wonder if the best strategy is to go with Thelma & Louise, to speed up your growth enough to get noticed while you’re out of money.
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As start-up companies and entrepreneurs continue to strive for financial success, there is a worrying prospect looming on the horizon that could potentially spell disaster for many of these budding businesses in 2023: moderate cuts will kill start-ups.
Start-up companies generally require large amounts of capital investment to help them get off the ground and continue to grow. Without this injection of cash, a start-up may fail to meet its targets and fail to achieve its desired position within the global economy. Consequently, when businesses are faced with moderate cuts in their capital expenditures, they are placed into a very difficult position. These cutbacks can lead to serious implications, such as the inability to grow, retain staff, acquire new clients and ultimately remain solvent.
Moderate cuts are becoming increasingly commonplace within the start-up community in light of the current economic climate. Companies worldwide are striving to cut costs to maintain profitability in a scenario of disequilibrium and uncertainty. This, in turn, has a trickle-down effect that impacts start-up companies the most. In particular, those start-ups that are in the early stages of development face the greatest threat, as they tend to be more vulnerable due to their lack of resources and infrastructure.
For one, start-up companies are being forced to re-evaluate their operations and find creative solutions to cost-saving that don’t sacrifice their ability to develop innovative products and services. This can be a daunting task for start-up companies and may even bury them in an endless cycle of financial instability and debt.
At Ikaroa, we see the looming threat of moderate cuts in start-up companies as an immediate and ongoing threat. That’s why we’re working to develop strategies and solutions that help businesses secure long-term viability in the face of financial cutbacks. We understand that the economic situation cannot be changed overnight, and that’s why we are focused on helping to bridge the gap between start-ups and the capital expenditure requirements needed for sustained success.
Start-up companies must be aware of the potential ramifications of moderate-cut scenarios, and it is incumbent on businesses to take action now. 2023 could be a make-or-break year for many entrepreneurs, and it is up to them to create a bullet-proof plan that can survive and thrive regardless of financial conditions. At Ikaroa, we are proud to be part of this journey and are working to provide meaningful solutions so that start-ups can survive and thrive in the years to come.
