In order to develop, startups need capital, which they increasingly obtain from venture capital funds. This type of financing gives companies the "fuel" they need for rapid growth and competitiveness, especially when a start-up is ready for international expansion, which in the era of technological solutions is getting earlier and faster. when it comes to the negotiation process itself or the conditions that young entrepreneurs receive. Is that a real problem? Today, when companies strive for good employees and corporations begin to function in accordance with the principles of corporate social responsibility, a cultural change is also taking place in the world of venture capital. KAYA VC experts indicate the main trends that shape the cooperation between investors and startups today.

Financing start-ups by venture capital in our part of Europe is more and more often the stories of great successes, which bring companies in the region to the level of a unicorn, to very lucrative acquisitions, exits, or stock market debuts. Over the years, as well as increasing transactions and money in circulation, there have also been negative phenomena that contributed to the bad reputation of VC funds. However, at present many investors in Poland and in the region adhere to the principle of transparency and clear cooperation.

"Although start-ups in Poland operate differently today than a decade ago, with powerful prospects and many sources of financing both at home and abroad, doubts and fears of losing control over their own company in the event of investor interference remain. And yet cooperation with the VC fund remains it may, and should, be rewarding and beneficial to both parties, rather than signing a pact," Ana Wolsztajn, Investor & Head of Platform at KAYA VC, said.

"We are partners for startups in our portfolio. We carefully select companies in which we invest, especially valuing exceptional founders and founders who pursue their goals with vision and determination. Our task is to support their endeavors, but the founder is always behind the wheel, we can help as a pilot by navigating through a network of relevant contacts among experts and other investors in the next funding rounds," she added.

(WBJ)