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These annual figures align with the growth trends observed in previous years, beating 2019 results with 27% in equity and 14% in several deals.
Megadeals in Israeli technology (more than $ 100 million) became commonplace in 2020 and made up nearly a third of the total amount.
However, despite the number of these massive deals, deals did not witness a significant increase in 2020. The rise in capital compared to 2019 was evident in the increase in the average mega deals in dollars.
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Seattle biotech startup AltPep raises $23.1M to tackle Alzheimer’s and related diseases.
UAE Covid vaccine: Over 1 million doses administered. The health authorities in the country aim to vaccinate over 50 per cent of its residents in the first quarter of this year.
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Israel earmarks NIS 80 million to help early-stage startups by granting of up to 50% of seed funding round.
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Lots of people want to be financially independent and decide to start their own business. Most of the time, they choose to do a startup. However, 90% of startups fail in the first year after incorporation. In this article, we highlight the 20 most common reasons why a startup fail .

1.    startup fail – the shifting staff

Have you ever wondered why the most successful startups retain their first group of employees? When starting a new business, you have to commit to hiring the right people from time to time. Nothing hurts a startup more than a frequent re-hiring process.

A bad employee is a typical reason many businesses fail. To avoid this meltdown, appoint people who will always be responsible for your company’s mission and the people in it.

2.      startup fail – failure to conduct market analysis

As an entrepreneur, the primary criterion for you is that you must believe in yourself, find your market value, and face all difficulties. This pattern is quite fruitful because failure to find your product or services’ market value is like a product or service that will expire when it arrives.

Entrepreneurs who refuse to engage with the marketplace are more likely to fail in all respects. Therefore, obtain a potential market value analysis to avoid financing a failed project or startup that may not be successful.

3.      startup fail – ignore the background check of the company

A background check is the standard operating procedure to ensure that an investment or business decision makes sense. There is no shortcut at work. However, most entrepreneurs who avoid checking a startup’s background will have a lot of trouble.

When starting any business, follow legal requirements and government policies to avoid falling into a web of failures.

4.      startup fail – lack of experience

Learning from others is imperative to the success of a startup. The experience helps, but getting advice from people who have previously been in the field can significantly help educate you about the basics of running a business.

Learning from others will also help you plan for the future, identify known risks, and study market value and other critical business factors.

5.      startup fail – failure to participate

Every potential entrepreneur should capitalize on his business, participate in planning and development, and generally engage with the entire startup.

The most successful entrepreneurs are usually the leading decision-making figure in a startup’s startup. This may be categorized as very strict, but getting involved in all areas will allow you to build a successful business.

6.      startup fail – reliance on assumptions

Assumption-based planning is a call to collapse. Are you saying that your product or services will draw people’s attention to other well-known brands?

This type of assumption will only work if you present a unique, premium product with a great value proposition; otherwise, you will join the 90 percent of other startups that have failed.

7.      startup fail – lack of adequate support

The best support you will get while building your startup will come from your family and friends, as they will always be available to influence your decisions. Plus, trusting those in tough times and times of critical decision-making can help you in the long run.

This will relieve pressure in the initial stage. Without the support and encouragement of those around you, you can get a sharp increase in stress or tension, which is another factor responsible for pushing entrepreneurs to join the list of startups that stop at the start of their business.

8.      startup fail – the negative

At some point, low self-confidence and low self-esteem will appear. However, allowing negativity to happen will prevent progression. It would help if you went beyond it to make sure your persistence does not stop to put in all the efforts required for the startup to succeed.

Your ability to visualize positive thinking is what will keep you from falling. Positive thinking is usually the driving force behind building a successful business.

9.      startup fail – insufficient cash flow

Cash flow is the life and foundation of every business. Low capital can destroy even the most profitable idea. If the funds are inadequate and the company finds it challenging to access the funds, this will cancel the startup’s launch.

Ensure you have a well-planned business model with sufficient cash flow for sustainability.

10. startup fail – developing a lousy business plan

A well-designed and well-written business plan will go a long way in making decisions and watch your startup quickly develop ahead of you.

Not having a good business plan will lead to failure. Getting a professional to translate your business idea into a plan will go a long way towards making the necessary progress and avoiding losses.

Planning can be tedious, but without a solid plan for your business, including researching business ideas and market potential, you will operate in the dark. The most important plans to consider include a business plan, a financial plan, and a marketing plan.

11. Lack of entrepreneurial knowledge

Every entrepreneur or entrepreneur must have at least a good knowledge of skills related to what they intend to build.

This will allow for a quick understanding when things go wrong. However, the lack of knowledge is an invitation to colossal failure. This is what you should avoid in a startup.

12. Not setting smart goals

Goals can give you when you first start working on a startup, keep up with your day to day operations. By ensuring that your goals are SMART goals, you can define the horizons you want and describe the specific steps you will take to get there.

13. Underestimating the importance of your products or services

Our lack of confidence in our ability and our fear of failure underestimate our products and services’ importance. This is a dangerous path that should be avoided after establishing the startup. It undermines the unique value you built from the start and opens the possibility of negativity and frustration. You should fully explore the market when starting your business to determine the best price entry point for the product or service you are selling.

14. Avoid new technologies

As a small business owner, technology can open up new opportunities, help you operate more efficiently, and even save you a lot of money. New technology can be frightening and takes a long time to learn and understand. Still, an unwillingness to adapt to technological developments can affect the startup in the short and long term.

15. Fear of marketing

Marketing can take many forms, from traditional advertising to internet marketing. There are no set rules for marketing; The best type of marketing for you depends on your business and your target audience.

16. Not knowing who your ideal customer is

Understanding your ideal customers is a vital part of any successful marketing campaign. It’s not enough to create a marketing budget and try a little of everything. You need to conduct thorough market research to determine who you are trying to reach, where to find them, and how they will interact with the startup’s marketing activities or services.

17. Excessive spending

Starting a startup doesn’t have to be a significant investment, but some business owners feel the need to spend a lot to buy the best, from marketing assistance to equipment and software. There are usually other, less expensive, but workable options available if you’re willing to do your research. Creating and maintaining a business budget to reduce overspending is always a great idea.

18. Insufficient expenses

Some small business owners refuse to spend a lot of money. Although there are certainly ways to start and grow a startup with limited funds, go too far, and not invest any capital in your business. This can severely limit your potential for success.

19. Doing things yourself

The startup owner may be willing to learn to handle all transactions, but it doesn’t have to be the case. Effective delegation can be one of the best ways for new small business owners to build their business, allow time for business activities that require their unique expertise, and build a focused team for future success.

20. Lack of commitment to seriousness

Starting a startup requires several success-oriented personality traits, such as dedication and a strict sense of commitment. Small startup owners must be willing to make sacrifices and take the time to do so.https://salamtechs.com/the-most-critical-factors-for-successful-startups/

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