Trump's Border Crackdown Spooks International Founders and VCs
a year ago
- #Immigration
- #Startups
- #Venture Capital
- Trump’s immigration policies are causing uncertainty for immigrant startup founders and investors.
- Visa applications are facing increased scrutiny and longer processing times.
- O-1 and EB-1 visas are common pathways for international founders, but criteria are strict.
- Startup founders are canceling travel plans to avoid risking their ability to stay in the U.S.
- Investors report portfolio founders abroad are reconsidering U.S. relocation due to immigration fears.
- Industry groups are lobbying for a 'startup visa' to ease entrepreneur immigration.
- A16z, Sequoia, Accel, and Benchmark lead in high-performing Series A investments.
- Sarah Tavel transitions to a venture partner role at Benchmark, focusing more on AI.
- Early-stage venture prices are rising, but deal pace remains slower than the 2021 boom.