Why Navigate?
A Unique Thesis & Market Phenomenon
Most Startups Never Make It Past Series A
Each Year, Hundreds of New, Promising Startups Look for Growth Capital
Less than 25% Make it to the Growth Round
Lack of Product Market Fit and Team Issues are Common
Lack of Access to Growth Capital is the Most Common Issue
- Size and expectations for Growth Rounds have risen dramatically
- Growth Round is the hardest to raise as the goal post has moved
- It takes longer to achieve the required metrics to raise a Growth Round
- Many CEOs lack the experience, time, resources or relationships to successfully raise a Growth Round
The end result is many companies with Good Teams, Product Market Fit, and Strong Unit Economics find they need more Time & Capital to be able to raise a Growth Round.
TOP REASONS WHY STARTUPS FAIL
Ran Out of Cash/Failed to Raise New Capital
No Product Market Fit
Out Competed
Flawed Business Model
Typical Investment
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Early Venture Risks Have Been Mitigated
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Stage
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Sector
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Required Size of the Round
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Quality Existing Investors
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Appropriate Pre-Money Valuation
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Proven Product Market Fit
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Deal Terms
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Strong Unit Economics
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Potential Size of the Next Round
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Poised for High Growth over the Next 24 Months
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Visible Path to the Next Round