Why We Don’t Invest in Marketplace Startups: The structural limits of local platforms—and what we look for instead

Why We Don’t Invest in Marketplace Startups

At IA Global Ventures, we back foreign-born founders building globally scalable software companies. Many startups we meet come with strong traction in their home markets—often through clever marketplace models that solve local problems efficiently.
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Mastering Investor Updates: A Guide for Startup Founders -Why consistent, transparent communication builds investor trust—and long-term outcomes

Mastering Investor Updates: A Guide for Startup Founders

One of the most overlooked habits of high-performing founders is how they manage investor communication—particularly during periods of uncertainty. Regular, thoughtful updates build trust, align expectations, and often surface valuable support when it’s needed most.
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Investing in AI Startups: The 12 Essential Checks

Investing in AI Startups: The 12 Essential Checks

A disciplined framework for evaluating AI companies beyond the buzzwords The Rise of AI in the Startup Ecosystem Nearly every pitch deck today highlights an AI angle. The AI gold rush is well underway, with some startups poised to redefine industries—and many others likely to disappear after burning through significant…
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Inside IA Global Ventures: SXSW Highlights & Other March Updates

IA Global Ventures at SXSW 2024

This March, the spotlight was on the South by Southwest Conference (SXSW), which saw record attendance. IA Global Ventures and the International Accelerator played a significant role at the event:
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