SoftBank’s $100B Bet on America 💵, ServiceTitan $9B Post-NASDAQ Debut💥, How to Write Great Problem Statements 💭

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In-Depth Insights 🔍

• How to Write Great Problem Statements 💭
  Learn how to craft compelling problem statements that align teams and drive innovation. [Jeroen Coelen]

• Apps Unwrapped 📱
  The a16z consumer team tapped a grab of fellow AI early-adopters to share their favorite products from the year.

• The Smartest Dude in GTM 🤓
  Discover strategies and lessons from one of the sharpest minds in go-to-market strategies. [Dan Renyi]

• Simple Math to Set Up a Sales Team 💸
  This post provides simple rules that you can use to set up a sales team. Structured properly, the process is surprisingly mathematical. [David Sacks]

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Trending News ⚡

• SoftBank’s $100B Bet on America 💵
  Masayoshi Son's SoftBank makes a bold $100 billion investment, focusing on American innovation under the Trump administration.

• Databricks Hits $62B Valuation 🚀
  Databricks secures $10 billion in financing, catapulting its valuation to an impressive $62 billion.

• Julien Codorniou Joins 20VC as General Partner 🤝
  Felix Capital's former partner Julien Codorniou transitions to 20VC, bringing his extensive experience to the popular venture capital platform.

• ServiceTitan Valued at $8.97B Post-NASDAQ Debut 💥
  ServiceTitan’s shares surged 42% in their NASDAQ debut, reflecting strong investor confidence.

• Honeywell Considers Aerospace Divestiture 🛩️
  The industrial giant contemplates spinning off its aerospace business as it grapples with a significant maintenance backlog.

• 2024's New Unicorns List 🦄
  An overview of 38 startups achieving unicorn status this year, showcasing the hottest sectors and regions for innovation.

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Social Media Gems 💎

• Mastering SaaS Pricing: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet 🎯
  Learn essential SaaS pricing strategies, from understanding customer value to aligning pricing with budgets and market expectations.

  

• AI investment is 46% of total software investment in the US 🤖 [Azeem Azhar]

  

• Always Be Fundraising has never been truer 💸
  The average VC is now spending 60% more time officially in-market than they did a decade ago

• 74% of US VC Capital Concentrated in 30 Firms 🏦
  Highlights the significant consolidation of venture capital in the US market this year.

  

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New Funds 💰

• Kyocera’s Sustainability Fund launches to address global environmental challenges with a focus on sustainability and green technology

• Almi Invest’s New €140M Fund will back innovative startups in deep tech and climate tech

• AlleyCorp’s $250M Fund supports healthcare and technology startups with its first fund featuring external investors

• Matt Miller’s New Fund follows his departure from Sequoia, focusing on venture opportunities

• FT Partners Fund Expansion signals a growing focus on fintech and innovation sectors

• BenchStrength Fund raises $62M to fuel early-stage startups across diverse sectors

• Menlo Ventures’ $100M Anthology Fund collaborates with Anthropic to back cutting-edge AI startups