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The United States boasts the largest and most dynamic startup ecosystem in the world, with major hubs like Silicon Valley, New York City, and Boston. This ecosystem is characterized by a strong venture capital presence and a supportive culture for innovation and entrepreneurship. The U.S. continues to lead globally in technological innovation and startup activity, contributing significantly to economic growth and job creation.
As of 2024, the U.S. is home to approximately 77,927 startups. The startup ecosystem is supported by substantial venture capital investments, which totaled around $162.6 billion in 2022. This robust financial backing highlights the confidence investors have in the U.S. startup market, ensuring ample funding for innovation and growth.
Key strengths of the U.S. market include a highly skilled workforce, advanced technological infrastructure, and a culture that encourages risk-taking and entrepreneurship. The presence of major tech companies like Google, Apple, and Facebook fosters a collaborative environment and provides ample opportunities for startups. Additionally, the U.S. government offers support through various grants and tax incentives, such as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
Silicon Valley remains the epicenter of innovation, driving advancements in AI, biotechnology, fintech, and clean energy. New York City excels in finance and media, while Boston is strong in biotechnology and education-driven startups. These regions are crucial to the U.S. startup ecosystem, offering a wealth of resources, talent, and opportunities.
Cities like Austin, Denver, and Seattle are emerging as significant tech hubs. These cities provide a favorable business climate, quality of life, and are becoming attractive locations for startups and talent. The rise of remote work has further expanded opportunities for startups to access talent from various regions, contributing to the growth of these emerging hubs.
The U.S. startup market benefits from a comprehensive support system of accelerators, incubators, and co-working spaces. Programs like Techstars and Y Combinator have been instrumental in nurturing early-stage startups, providing mentorship, resources, and funding. These support systems help startups at various stages of their journey to scale and succeed.
Despite its strengths, the U.S. startup ecosystem faces challenges such as high costs of living, regulatory hurdles, and intense competition for talent. These challenges can create barriers for new startups and require strategic navigation to ensure long-term success.
The U.S. startup market features a diverse customer base and a culture that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship. The rise of remote work has expanded opportunities, allowing startups to access talent from various regions. The future outlook remains positive with continuous growth and innovation, driven by emerging technologies such as blockchain, quantum computing, and green energy.
The U.S. startup ecosystem is characterized by its resilience and adaptability. Despite challenges, the ecosystem continues to evolve, driven by a strong culture of entrepreneurship and technological advancements. This ensures the U.S. remains at the forefront of global innovation, contributing significantly to economic growth and job creation.
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Los Angeles - New York - London - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Developer tools • Real Estate (& Construction) • Consumer
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Later stage investments
Portland - Washington - Los Angeles - San Francisco Bay Area - Pittsburgh - Boston - New York - Seattle - Palo Alto, Switzerland
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Payments • DeepTech • Woman Focused
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Co-Founder and Managing Director
San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Aerospace (& Defense)
Co-founder and General Partner at Cervin Ventures
Managing Partner at Cervin Ventures
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer • Woman Focused
I write a weekly newsletter about product and growth, angel invest, and advise | Previously: Growth PM @ Airbnb, engineer, founder
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Developer tools • Payments
Most Interested In
Infrastructural solutions that allow regulated industries (like healthcare) to scale faster. Companies will have a monetizable "application" but the core value of the company is in the infrastructure they're building that will allow them to do audacious things long term.
Not Interested In
Consumer products, hardware, consumer-facing health/wellness
Portland - Santa Monica - Los Angeles - Santa Barbara - San Francisco Bay Area - New York - London - Tel Aviv - California, U.S.A.
CleanTech • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Impact • Logistics (& Distribution)
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A new generation of open and distributed technology businesses are realigning the value chain in oligopolistic markets in industrial economies, and creating entirely new markets with incentives and cooperation in emerging ecosystems rife with negative externalities. If changing the world is not enough and your technology and team are laser-focused on changing the world for the better, let's connect.
Not Interested In
Companies or brands reliant on the "Green Premium."
Palo Alto - California, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • IoT (& Wearables) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Payments • Robotics
Most Interested In
Interested in working with entrepreneurs creating value by addressing emerging/disruptive cybersecurity use-cases across different industry value chains
Palo Alto - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • Businesses Solutions • Gaming (& eSports) • Developer tools • Online Social
Co-Founder and Partner at Floodgate; Host of Starting Greatness podcast; Co-conspirator with awesome Startup Founders.
Menlo Park, U.S.A.
Businesses Solutions • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Online Social
Early stage VC
Early stage VC
San Francisco Bay Area (CA), United States
BioTech • Entertainment (& Sports) • Developer tools • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • SaaS • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobile • Online Social
Early stage Investor in Digital Health and Wellness
Early stage Investor in Digital Health and Wellness
Texas - - Pasadena California - California - U.S.A., United States
IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Developer tools • Local commerce • Mobile Apps • DeepTech • Music • Online Social
Coffee Drinker
Coffee Drinker, Champion of Entrepreneurs
San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A.
Media • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)
Mr. Adam D'Augelli serves as a Partner at True Ventures. He serves as Board Member at Prime Roots, Pendulum Therapeutics, Feelmore Lab,s and Deep Genomics. He served as Board Member at Symbiome and TripleLift. He served as Board Member at Girihlet. Growing up, he was drawn to startups and technology - early on as a founder of a donation-based record label and a social business in India then later as a consultant to early-stage technology companies on the East Coast. Building upon this experience, he led the creation of "Digital Frontiers," a course at the University of Florida exploring how the Internet and Technology are changing the global business landscape. He is a Board Member of Terramino Foods, Venn, and InterVenn BioSciences. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a BS & MS in Finance.
