SBA, SBIC, SBIR: Increasing Startup Capital Access

New heights of wealth creation and prosperity are within reach of America’s increasingly tech oriented small business owners. To unlock it for the challenges of a minority-majority country, we need…

Venture Capital and HBCUs at Valor

Venture Capital and HBCUs at Atlanta Venture Capital Firm Valor Recently, a team member at one of Valor’s capital partners, an HBCU, asked us about how HBCUs are active in…

2023 Seed Stage Venture Capital Outlook

Which region produces the best value for your next venture capital dollar? The last four years of exits clarify a surprising trend. Learn more in this numbers-driven report with key…

Valor Venture Capital Impact Report

Explore our 2022 Valor Venture Capital Impact Report and learn how Valor Ventures catalyzes financial performance with inclusion.

Capitalizing the Atlanta Tech Ecosystem

In this 20 page white paper, learn the latest information about the surging Atlanta venture capital ecosystem. Atlanta is the fastest growing city in the fastest growing US venture ecosystem.…

Venture capital 2022 reset or renaissance?

Did we come back from summer to the end of venture capital? It can seem that way from the headlines.  I’m going to review the current state of venture capital…

How Founders Get Top Valuations At Seed

At Valor, there two numbers that have a big influence on the valuations we set at seed: historic revenue growth and new revenue acceleration. Why do they matter so much?…

How Founders Rate Valor (Survey Results)

Valor Venture Capital Founder Survey 2022 This June, Valor sent out our annual founder survey. We ask portfolio company leaders how we make a difference. Founders talk a lot about…

SOAR - 4 Ways Startups Grow During Recession

How does the wind affect a great pilot? You could say—a lot. You’d be right. You could say—not much, because skill trumps the weather. You’d be right. Recession, inflation and…

3 Ways the War in Ukraine Impacts Venture Capital

Valor's recent quarterly letter shared our perspective on 3 ways the war in Ukraine is impacting venture capital.