How the New Administration Bolsters VC in the South

With the incoming administration under Trump, the federal climate in the near term appears to be a wind at the back of tech forward growth in this region. Here are…

AI Startups in the South Q3 2024 Report

Valor "AI Startups in the South" Report Q3 2024 Valor Ventures is a VC based in Atlanta and leading seed rounds in B2B startups headquartered in the South. We’ve been…

Why Venture-Backed Startups Get Acquired 3X As Often As Privately-Held

Venture-Backed Firms Find More Exits In the latest Enterprise SaaS M&A Quarterly Update from PitchBook (Q3 2024), one insight stands out above the rest: venture-backed companies are leading the way…

Reframing the Fundraising Struggle From Burden to Opportunity

I hate the questions. I hate asking friends for money. I hate the lack of transparency. These were the top frustrations shared by early-stage founders at a workshop yesterday at…

Seed Venture Capital in the South MidYear Update

The South's growing number of successful venture capital backed exits and the gap in per capita seed stage VC point to significant opportunities.

AI Startups in the South

Valor's 2024 Q2 report on AI startups in the South highlights a 20% increase in foundational AI startups and the addition of Virginia to the top three states, alongside Florida,…

Why the next hot biotech startup is likely not in Boston

The Southeast is a rapidly growing powerhouse region in the biotech industry. With its robust infrastructure, supportive ecosystem, and significant growth rate, it offers unparalleled opportunities for startups and investors.…

CEOs Creating Confidence, and Competence in Seed Startup Teams

Learn strategies for creating startup culture that connections to your vision as CEO. Embrace your role in shaping a thriving startup culture.

Speed is the New Seed

Securing a seed round lead right now requires founders to prioritize speed and scalability in their infrastructure. This blog highlights how the rapid adoption of platforms like ChatGPT underscores the…

Accelerating From Seed to Series A

Accelerate your startup from Seed to Series A with these expert tips from Valor VC. Focus on high-growth customer segments, run lean with equity incentives, and build a sustainable work…