Startup Trends Report: Mapping the VC Landscape for 2024
A trend report built from extensive desk research to equip startups and investors with insights into the evolving venture capital landscape in Brazil and Latin America.
KEY INSIGHTS
#1 The VC market in 2023 shifted toward smaller checks, with pragmatism overtaking hype as the dominant tone for 2024.
#2 Artificial Intelligence became a core expectation for startups, raising the bar for early-stage innovation.
#3 Open Innovation and CVCs are now major players, reshaping startup-corporate relationships and competitive dynamics.
METHODS USED
Desk research and secondary data analysis
Cross-referencing industry reports and VC investment databases
Trend curation across 2023–2024 forecasts
Synthesis of expert opinions, economic projections, and startup ecosystem benchmarks
RESULTS
Over 40 curated data sources from platforms such as CB Insights, Dealroom, PitchBook, Distrito, McKinsey, and ACE’s own founder surveys
Final publication cited by multiple innovation media channels in Brazil and distributed to a wide portfolio of early-stage startups and investors
Helped shape strategic recommendations for startup founders navigating a more cautious but opportunity-rich VC environment in 2024
ROLE
Sole researcher responsible for all data collection and analysis. Conducted trend curation, synthesized macro and micro perspectives from Latin America and global VC movements, and contributed directly to the final report content.