Loyal VC

We are excited to announce that Loyal has ranked #7 in PitchBook's global "Most Active Early Stage Investors" list for Q2 2024, tied with Sequoia Capital and FJ Labs and ahead of Y Combinator! To view our portfolio of over 350 investments, visit: https://lnkd.in/g4-cb_bG #venturecapital #angelinvesting #pitchbook #earlystageinvestors

Loyal is honoured to be listed alongside some incredible members of our community, including both portfolio companies and advisors. Congratulations to everyone nominated! A special shoutout to the Loyal portfolio companies: - Megan Pillsbury, founder of Dunya Analytics - Anne Dumesges 🔺 杜欣安, founder of NBS factory - Yoann GUEGUEN and Onno Pfeiffer, co-founders of Diolko And to the Loyal advisors: - Nabil Khan, founder of Gunnar Energy Services - Gaurav Shah, founder of Gofig Looking forward to seeing you all at the INSEAD Americas Conference in San Francisco! Victoria (Vic) Woo, Ph.D. Kathleen Kuo Isabelle Finger Nancy Hsieh Kamal Hassan Michael Kosic #venturecapital #angelinvesting #sustainable #innovation

We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership between two Loyal portfolio companies: Umni no-code AI chatbot platform, and utobo Inc., the all-in-one commerce platform for solopreneurs and small businesses.   This collaboration combines cutting-edge AI chatbot technology with effortless digital product sales to help businesses thrive in the digital age. Through this partnership, Utobo customers can enjoy 3 months of free access to Umni’s award-winning AI chatbot platform, enabling them to automate communication, enhance engagement, boost direct sales, provide 24/7 support on their websites, and save valuable time. While Umni customers gain 3 months of free access to Utobo, empowering them to effortlessly create, market, and sell digital products like courses, eBooks, podcasts, and memberships—no technical expertise required.   Both Umni and Utobo are dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses with innovative, easy-to-use tools. Each company has a proven track record of success with international customers and prestigious recognition. Umni was honored as one of the UNWTO Innovation Champions for 2023, while Utobo was celebrated as a Top 20 AI Startup at AI Dev World Santa Clara.   #venturecapital #angelinvesting #AIChatbots #DigitalCommerce #SmallBusinessSolutions #Innovation #Partnership

Don't miss Loyal's upcoming webinar on, "The Emergence of Evergreen Funds in Private Equity," happening on Monday, December 9th at 3:00pm EST! Hosted by Loyal's Managing Partner, Kamal Hassan, the session will explore: - The key advantages of evergreen funds: superior returns, enhanced liquidity, and sustainable gate structures. - Balancing liquidity with protection and the strategic use of liquidity sleeves. - The impact of fair vs. conservative valuation practices. - How these funds are reshaping relationships with entrepreneurs and investors. - The growing role of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in driving innovation. Join us to discover how evergreen funds, like Loyal, are making venture capital more accessible than ever before. For more information and to register for the event, visit: https://lnkd.in/exR8nJT4 #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #EvergreenFunds #Innovation #Liquidity #Entrepreneurship #HNWIs #Investing Michael Kosic

Stride Soles is making strides! They've reached two incredible milestones: partnering with 10 physical therapy practices and providing over 500 patients with custom orthotics—eliminating the long waits, high costs, and hassles of traditional podiatry clinics. Congrats, Stride Soles! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e8yDPbyg Zachary Cartun MD Gregory Gerla INSEAD Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship #venturecapital #angelinvesting #orthotics #startupcommunity

Join Us on the Ground Floor of Transforming Neurologic Diagnostics Thank you, Loyal VC, for the opportunity to present at your showcase! We are incredibly proud to have a venture partner like Loyal VC, whose dedication to innovation and support for early-stage companies like FBB Biomed is truly invaluable. Loyal VC is ranked among the top ten of PitchBook’s 2024 list of most active early-stage investors, alongside powerhouses like Sequoia and FJ Labs. Their partnership not only fuels our mission to transform neurologic diagnostics but also provides the network and expertise we need to thrive in this next phase of growth. In this four-minute video, I share our pitch deck for FBB Biomed’s current equity financing round, priced at the seed level. This investment will enable us to transition into full commercial operations with Verici Dx, access SSBCI/ Iowa Economic Development Authority matching non-dilutive funds, and launch our groundbreaking Research Use Only tests. Powered by artificial intelligence, these tests are designed for early-adopter clinicians eager to revolutionize the management of neurologic diseases. If you’re a qualified Reg D investor, this is your chance to join an extraordinary journey. Contact me at [email protected] to learn more and help shape the future of precision and personalized diagnostics! 🚀 #dementia #alzheimers #venturecapital #angelinvestor #cancer #hivaids  #bioOS #biotechnology #diagnostics #innovation #technology #management #startups #liquidbiopsy #neurodegenerativediseases #multiplesclerosis #parkinsonsdisease #alzheimersdisease #longhaulers #longcovid #humangenome #onetestonelife #longevity #artificialintelligence #rna #rnaseq #personalizedprevention #PersonalizedMedicine #ClinicalResearch #COVID19 #Parkinsons #climatechange #functionalmedicine https://lnkd.in/efSEu7Pp

Exciting news from FBB Biomed! FBB Biomed has signed a Master Services Agreement with Verici Dx plc to deliver Research-Use-Only (RUO) tests. These tests will provide clinicians with valuable insights into conditions like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, Depression, Schizophrenia, and long COVID. A fantastic step forward in advancing research and improving understanding of these complex neurological diseases. Great work, FBB Biomed! Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/enaFbUwD #venturecapital #angelinvesting #neurologicaldiseases #parkinsons #MS #alzheimers #ALS #longCOVID #depression #schizophrenia

Congratulations to AutoConnexa on receiving the "Excellence in Service Innovation (AI)" award during the Italian InsurTech Summit 2024, organized by the Italian Tech Alliance (IIA) in Milan! For more information on AutoConnexa, visit: https://lnkd.in/e-EKzX_7 #venturecapital #angelinvesting #insurtech #AI #innovation #startupcommunity

The private equity landscape is evolving, and at the forefront of this shift are evergreen/open-ended funds—redefining how we think about liquidity, sustainability, and returns. Join Loyal's Managing Partner, Kamal Hassan for an event on, "The Emergence of Evergreen Funds in Private Equity," on December 9th at 3:00pm EST, where we’ll explore: - The key advantages of evergreen funds: superior returns, enhanced liquidity, and sustainable gate structures. - Balancing liquidity with protection and the strategic use of liquidity sleeves. - The impact of fair vs. conservative valuation practices. - How these funds are reshaping relationships with entrepreneurs and investors. - The growing role of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in driving innovation. Discover how evergreen funds, like Loyal, are making venture capital more accessible than ever before. To register for the event, click below or visit: https://lnkd.in/exR8nJT4 What’s one question you’d love to see addressed in the discussion? Drop it in the comments below! ⬇️ #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #EvergreenFunds #Innovation #Liquidity #Entrepreneurship #HNWIs #Investing Michael Kosic

Don't miss our upcoming portfolio showcase this Thursday on November 28th at 12:00pm EST (6:00pm CET)! Join us to hear from a diverse range of companies, spanning industries and regions. Each company is actively raising funds to accelerate their next phase of growth. For more information and to register, click here: https://lnkd.in/e4pJd7cw Presenting companies include: - Bloomcart, founded by Hanan Shahin 🇵🇸 - Branddu, founded by Mariana Velasquez - Cellr, founder by Chris Braine - OriginAI, founded by Luke Ferris - Uworktify, founded by Aldo Victoria - Palki Motors Limited, founded by Mustafa Al Momin #venturecapital #angelinvesting #portfolioshowcase #fundraising #startupcommunity #pitch Michael Kosic Kamal Hassan Alexandra Fattal James Stewart Miro Mo Amine Tazi Bernardo Bluhm Levi Reed 🚀 Mercedes Bankston Alexander Hartmann INSEAD INSEAD Student Impact Fund (ISIF) Founder Institute