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The Pro-Rata Trap: How VCs Miss Out on Millions from Their Top Winners
Failing to use pro-rata rights can cost investors millions — doubling down on winners is key to top venture returns.
This section provides insights on Funding for Startups. Securing funding is one of the biggest challenges for startups. Whether through venture capital, angel investors, or grants, access to capital can determine a startup’s success.
Stay informed with the latest Funding for Startups news from The Top Voices. Explore fundraising strategies, investor insights, and success stories from early-stage startups securing capital.
This section is curated by:
Sofya Zhamoitina
Venture Reporter at The Top Voices
Venture Reporter at The Top Voices | Startup ecosystem navigator | Tracking early-stage funding, sharing tech insights, and publicly supporting founders | Business Administration and International Finance student at Bahcesehir University

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Failing to use pro-rata rights can cost investors millions — doubling down on winners is key to top venture returns.

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Oleksandr Usyk invests in two Ukrainian tech startups through ICLUB, aiming to scale global innovation and support Ukraine’s ecosystem.

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Healthcare AI faces funding challenges, with M&A rising. Quantum computing will redefine automation, shifting investment to quantum innovations.

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P2S & Eurasian Startup Hub host a London pitch event on April 3, linking early-stage startups with top investors in B2B, AI, FinTech, and more.

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VCs appreciate cold emails with a concise pitch: one paragraph, a 10-15 page deck, and key business details to initiate a conversation.
This section is curated by:
Sofya Zhamoitina
Venture Reporter at The Top Voices
Venture Reporter at The Top Voices | Startup ecosystem navigator | Tracking early-stage funding, sharing tech insights, and publicly supporting founders | Business Administration and International Finance student at Bahcesehir University
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