Startup-investor online matchmaking survey’s results

During these unusual times, the startup ecosystem needs everyone’s help to keep the ball rolling. Together with Arctic15, one of the leading startup-investor matchmaking events, we are determent to find new ways to serve the ecosystem and facilitate access to capital for startups. That is why we joined forces to collect opinions and investors’ points of view on doing business online in this time of crisis, and beyond. The results are now published and here are some of the key findings. You will find all the answers and detailed questions on Artci15 website >

Willingness to participate online matchmaking
The willingness to participate in an online matchmaking event is very high. With the removal of face-to-face events until further notice, the need to connect with new people is still vivid. Over 80% of startups and investors are saying meeting each other is an essential part of their work, so there is a real need for solutions.
Difference in the value expectation
Valuation expectations show a huge difference as more than half of the startups think their valuation will go up and on the contrary, 90% of the investors think valuations will go down. So both are very optimistic? Better to prepare for some tough negotiations ahead, but in a positive way
Urgency of raising money
Urgency of raising money is extremely high as almost 50% of the startups say they have a need to raise during the next three months. When we reflect this to investors saying that they expect to be able to take face-to-face meetings again in about 2-3 months, things seem to get a bit tight.
Investment decisions based on an online meeting
When we asked investors about making investment decisions based on an online meeting, 90% said yes or maybe if you have met in person before. And to our very positive surprise, 22% said yes and 39% said maybe on making a decision based purely on an online meeting. So a whopping 61% of investors are in some level open to closing an investment deal without meeting face-to-face.

Overall, we can definitely see a positive drive and a high willingness to stay active, to try new online solutions and to get deals done regardless of the uncertainty at the moment. Thank you very much for everyone that participated and contributed, your voice is now heard, and shared for others to listen too.

We, Artci15 and other ecosystem players are already creating new ways for startups and investors to meet virtually and build relationships with different digital solutions to keep the business moving forward. Stay tuned, we will keep you posted!