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Crypto Exchange Bitpanda Eyes IPO or Sale Amid Rising Market Demand Bitpanda GmbH, the Vienna-based cryptocurrency and multi-asset platform backed by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures, is reportedly exploring an IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange or a potential sale, advised by Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase. This strategic evaluation could value Bitpanda at over $4 billion, signaling growing investor interest in digital assets. With recent U.S. regulatory approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs and a possible pro-crypto shift in U.S. policy, the timing could be ideal for Bitpanda to go public. Founded in 2014, Bitpanda boasts over 4 million users and a current assets under management (AUM) exceeding €1 billion, offering a range of assets from cryptocurrencies to equities derivatives and commodities. Its growth trajectory positions it alongside platforms like eToro, Revolut, and Coinbase in Europe. Bitpanda reported a strong rebound with over €100 million in Q1 2024 revenue following a difficult 2022, which saw losses of €130 million. For 2023, Bitpanda achieved a pre-tax profit of €13.6 million, showcasing solid financial recovery. Features like real-time transfers for German clients via Deutsche Bank IBANs have further boosted the platform’s appeal. The potential IPO would mirror Coinbase’s NASDAQ debut and aligns with recent demand for retail digital asset access via new products like Bitcoin ETFs. Bitpanda’s valuation and user base would make it a prominent contender in a growing crypto market, poised to meet evolving retail and institutional demand. #Bitpanda #CryptoExchange #IPO #BitcoinETF #DigitalAssets #PeterThiel #ValarVentures #RetailInvesting #CryptoMarket #FrankfurtStockExchange #eToro #Coinbase #Revolut #ARKInvest

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The only thing to follow is the quality of your deal flow: this is for VC:s and professional business angels. And of course, for #startupfounders Think about being a startup founder as being an athlete. When I was founding my fist startup (Balancion) I thought a lot about the similarities between sports and founding a startup. What do all of the best athletes have? They have the best coaches around them. And a supportive family and friends. Being the best possible startup founder to be you also have to learn how to be coachable. But on the other side of the table (VC:s and business angels): you have to learn about how to become the best possible coach. Because that is the only way to get the best athletes (startup founders) to want into your portfolio. You have to be supportive. You have to be demanding. But the most important thing: you have to be a human being that people really want to work with.

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German crypto traders are set to experience a game-changer: real-time payments on Bitpanda 🤯 This is.. ..thanks to a groundbreaking partnership with Deutsche Bank. This alliance promises to revolutionize transaction efficiency and security, unlocking unprecedented liquidity for Bitpanda users in Germany. By integrating an API-based account solution, Bitpanda gains access to German IBANs, streamlining fund transfers and bolstering security. Users will enjoy seamless deposits and withdrawals with their German IBANs, ensuring instant fiat settlements via Deutsche Bank. Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, Deputy CEO of Bitpanda, underscores the pivotal role of banking alliances in democratizing crypto access. Bitpanda's decade-long focus on trust, compliance, and security has paved the way for collaborations with financial giants like Raiffeisen Bank International AG, LBBW, and N26. Now, Deutsche Bank joins the ranks, enhancing Bitpanda’s treasury operations and reconciliation processes, leading to robust liquidity across its core markets. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, signaling the maturity of crypto platforms like Bitpanda and the growing integration of traditional banking with the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies. #CryptoRevolution #Bitpanda #DeutscheBank #RealTimePayments #CryptoTrading #Fintech #CryptoAdoption #Blockchain #CryptoInnovation #IBAN #Finance #Cryptocurrency #DigitalAssets #CryptoPartnership #TechInFinance

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🌟 **Exciting News!** 🌟   I'm thrilled to announce the launch of our new financial app, MovePayment: deine money app! MovePayment allows for seamless, quick, and secure transactions directly from account to account—no IBAN needed. Eliminate intermediaries and delays; just use a phone number for instant, transparent, and efficient financial management.   Key Benefits for Users and Merchants with MovePayment:   - Pay and receive: Enjoy direct account-to-account payments without any hold-ups. - Enhanced Security: Benefit from the highest level of security and transparency. - Upgrade your Business: Increase your sales and enhance customer satisfaction. - Split Bills: Easily split bills with friends and send money all from one place. - Manage your Finances: Gain an overview of your expenses. and much more...   Join us on this exciting journey and experience the future of financial transactions.   👉 iOS User Move: deine Money App   https://lnkd.in/ee5W3rdE   👉 Android User Move: deine Money App   https://lnkd.in/e5379m4d   MovePayment Salt Edge #NewAppLaunch #Fintech #Innovation #digitalpayment Niedersachsen.next Startup

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🚀 This Company Raises $244 Million at a $1.7 Billion Valuation for Its Online Tutor Marketplace in their Series C Round 🚀 - GoStudent, a leading European edtech startup, has raised $244 million in its latest funding round, bringing its valuation to an impressive $1.7 billion! 💰 - Let's take a detailed view on this funding round. 👉🏻 Key Highlights: 🔷 Funding Amount: $244 Million 🔷 Valuation: $1.7 Billion 🔷 Lead Investors: DST Global is leading the round, with SoftBank (via its Vision Fund 2), Tencent, Dragoneer Investment Group and previous backers Coatue, Left Lane Capital and DN Capital also participating. 🔷 Purpose of Funding: To accelerate international expansion, enhance platform technology, and increase tutor offerings. 👉🏻 Why This Matters: 🔷 Edtech Boom: GoStudent is at the forefront of the online education revolution, providing personalized 1:1 tutoring at scale to meet the global demand for quality education. 🔷 Scalability: This new capital infusion will enable GoStudent to further expand across new markets and solidify its presence in existing ones, making its services more accessible to students worldwide. 🔷 Technological Advancements: Investment in AI and data analytics will allow GoStudent to refine their matching algorithms, ensuring students are paired with the best possible tutors for their needs. 👉🏻 Facts & Figures: 🔷 Total Funding: With this round, GoStudent has raised over $590 million, positioning itself as one of the top players in the global edtech market. 🔷 Rapid Growth: The company’s valuation jumped from $1 billion in 2021 to $1.7 billion in 2024, reflecting explosive growth in both user adoption and revenue. 🔷 Global Reach: GoStudent currently operates in over 20 countries, providing tutoring services to thousands of students in subjects ranging from math to languages. 👉🏻 Strategic Focus: 🔷 Global Expansion: With new funding, GoStudent plans to target underserved markets and expand their tutor network to meet growing demand in regions like Asia and Latin America. 🔷 Platform Innovation: They aim to continually improve their platform, focusing on better tutor-student matching through AI and more tailored educational content. 👉🏻 What’s Next? - GoStudent’s mission to make quality education accessible to all is being supercharged with this significant capital raise. - With their innovative approach, they are poised to reshape the future of online education and revolutionize how tutoring is delivered globally. 👉🏻 Takeaway for Founders: Strategic funding is not just about raising capital—it's about leveraging it to scale rapidly and innovate continuously. GoStudent's journey is a lesson in harnessing technology to address real-world educational challenges. 🔰 P.S.: Let me know in the comments which startup's deck you'd like to see next! #startups #founders #funding #edtech #growth #innovation #gostudent #education

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I’m not sure whether this is a case of the proverbial tail wagging the dog or just a natural outgrowth/evolution. Either way, and to keep the motif mentioned in earlier writings, the “creep” continues towards general, global acceptability of these “crypto” creatures. That said, I still respectfully maintain that G-7 governmental issuances of CBDCs will be a watershed. Its coming & pronouncements like this from Crypto Council for Innovation, LBBW et al. are very likely tips of what seems to be a surely- &/or slowly- melting iceberg.

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🚀 UVC Partners: Driving Europe's Leading Deeptech Startup Ecosystem 🌍 Munich’s UnternehmerTUM stands out as a powerhouse in Europe’s startup scene, largely thanks to UVC Partners, a key player providing vital early-stage funding for B2B deeptech, climate tech, software, and mobility startups. 🚗 A Hub for Innovation and Growth📈 Founded within UnternehmerTUM in 2011, UVC Partners has grown significantly, helping to transform the funding landscape for European startups. 💰Initially starting with a modest €25 million fund, UVC Partners now manages around €400 million in assets and is currently raising its fourth fund, targeting €200-250 million. This impressive growth reflects the firm’s success in identifying and nurturing startups with the potential for world-changing innovations, such as space technology platforms and flying taxis. A Changing Funding Landscape💰 The shift in funding dynamics is stark. In 2012, deeptech companies across Europe received a mere €400 million. Fast forward to 2023, and German deeptech startups alone secured €1.6 billion, with the German government announcing a €1 billion fund for deeptech and climate tech growth-stage companies. UVC Partners has been at the forefront of this evolution, closing its third fund generation in 2021 with €260 million raised across two funds. Strategic Connections and Deep Expertise🤝 UVC Partners benefits from its close ties to UnternehmerTUM, leveraging a vast network of corporates, Mittelstand companies, universities, and government figures. This network provides startups with unparalleled access to industry leaders and policymakers, a significant advantage highlighted by many portfolio companies. “We have a unit called Value Creation that focuses on customer creation and knowledge,” explains UVC partner Benjamin Erhart. This unit taps into UnternehmerTUM’s business relations, offering startups tailored introductions to industry heavyweights when needed. Success Stories and Flagship Investments UVC Partners has a strong track record of successful investments and exits. Notable investments include: Flix, Isar Aerospace, Vimcar, FAZUA, Aleph Alpha, Reel The Future of European Deeptech🤖 UVC Partners' commitment to fostering innovation and connecting startups with essential resources has solidified its role in Europe’s leading startup ecosystem as an early-stage backer of B2B deeptech, climate tech, software, and mobility startups that are working on potentially world-changing innovations, reported Sifted. ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #fund and increase the international pool of your LP #investors?   🤝 Need warm #LP introductions?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   🧐 Looking for co-investments?   ▶ G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks: https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE 🌟 #VentureCapital #Startups #Deeptech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #UVCPartners #TechFunding #MunichTech #ClimateTech #EuropeanStartups

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VENTURE CAPITAL: Did you know US Pension funds invest more in German VCs than #German institutional investors? ⭕ This insightful data point from #SiftedSummit on day 2️⃣ in #London, shows European #pensions, #familyoffices, #endowments need to get their feet wetter to speed European innovation by taking more risk! It set the stage for 1️⃣st panel: “Decrypting the VC World” Moderated by Amy Lewin, with guests Sandeep B., Prosus Ventures, Maria Rotilu, OpenSeed VC, Jörg Goschin, kFW Capital & Antigoni Lymperopoulou, Hellenic Development Bank of Investments who provided context to the complexities of VC investing. ⭕ Investors like Hellenic and kFW have a great opportunity to influence the state of innovation by supporting smaller, newer & more VCs. ⭕ Fundamental for Europe's productivity & growth. “From Founder to Funder: Navigating the World of Angel Investing” we got straight answers from Husayn Kassai CEO of exited Oxford born Onfido, Matt Robinson, Accel, avid angel & previous co-founder of GoCardless, as well as June Angelides, MBE, founder of Somos Investments. ▶️ Matt reminds founders “Equity is Forever” and therefore key to have good people/organizations as investors in your cap table. ▶️ Rightfully points out what is not well appreciated: Underwriting an investment in VC is a highly important milestone. VC make few investments throughout a funds life; its return can define fund success or not. ...Easy🤔? ▶️ Hussain highlights value VCs with operational expertise bring to the table, a trait more seen in US funds, slowly growing this side of the Atlantic. Regarding Exits💸, We heard Lisa Picardo from Pension Bee, now public, Sanjot Malhi from Northzone and Herman Narula, co-Founder of Improbable. I completely agree with Sanjot. 🔵 Exits are needed in the market. 🔵 People forget VC & PE have expiration dates ⏳ = money needs to be recycled into the system to drive innovation forward 🔵 That’s why the private for longer debate is out there unless the secondary growth trend effectively creates a new asset class. I praise companies such as PensionBee UK that IPO early. 🟣 The discipline and transparency public markets bring is important, an argument continuously heard from Brad Gerstner & Bill Gurley, 2️⃣ highly regarded, seasoned US investors. Hear their 🎙️ On secondaries … Olav Ostin, TempoCap , Jonathan Sibilia, Molten, Umerah A., Floww & Joe Schorge, Isomer Capital, gave valuable views on the 2ndaries mkt and its emergence as an asset class. 🧠 You need to take time to really understand private companies in a sector where information asymmetry is high. 🧠 Don’t focus on the discount. Focus on the growth profile of the company: This is your biggest price defense mechanism forward! ⏩ ⏩ Looking forward to \Sifted/ Summit 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 5️⃣ #innovation #growthmindset #VCfunding ##venturecapital #fundmanagers #LP #GP #regulation #regulators #capitalmarkets #IPO #secondaries #assetmanagement #riskmanagement #investments

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This is insane! In Germany 🇩🇪, if your startup has closed a VC funding round a notary will read every single word of the docs out loud in front of founders 😳 I couldn't believe it, so I had to verify it. It's 100% true: "In Germany, a notary is required to read out the entire document aloud to all parties present during the notarization process, ensuring everyone fully understands the legal terms and implications before signing". It seems Germany isn't serious about startups... h/t Nathan Benaich for calling this out P.S. check out 🔔linas.substack.com🔔, it's the only newsletter you need for all things when Finance meets Technology. For founders, builders, and leaders.

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🌏 Open Banking & Bank Infra start-ups: what's the trend?  🌎 📊 📈 We’ve been hearing about “building for banks” but if we actually break it down, it seems to break into four segments: 1️⃣  Bank systems (CBS/LOS/LMS), 2️⃣ Credit Card Issuing and Management (CCMS), 3️⃣ Tech enabled banks 4️⃣ Account Aggregator model (AA) for open banking 💡 🎯 I’ve taken a look at Rev X (last valuation / ‘23 revenues). On average (out of the 10 I got details for), “building for banks” fintechs are trending at Rev X of ~21x. This is in line with what fintechs were trending at at IPO: ~19.6x. Deep dive: https://lnkd.in/ghb5w8iS 💡 📊 Visa is betting on this space. It acquired Tink (AA, Sweden) in 2024, Pismo (CCMS, Brazil) in 2022, and bid for Plaid (AA, USA) in 2020. And maybe more in the future? 1️⃣ Core Banking  / Lending Management Systems: Rev X: 11.3x - 20x ✅ Falcon: Founded 2012 (went through pivots), Raised 2 seed rounds, last round in 2022, HQ: India ✅ M2P: Founded 2016, Valued: ~$600M, Rev in’23: $53M, Rev X: 11.3x, HQ: India ✅ Lentra: Founded 2018, Valued: $400M, Rev in ‘23: $20M, Rev X: 20x, HQ: India ✅ Constantinople: Founded 2022, Raised $50M in 2024 Series A, HQ: Australia 2️⃣ Credit Card Issuing & Management: Rev X: 30-40x, only 1 ex, so may not be accurate M2P & Falcon who provide banking systems, also provide credit card issuing / management solutions. ✅ Pismo: Founded 2016, Valued: $1B at Visa acquisition in 2024, Rev in ‘23: $25M+, Rev x: ~30-40x, HQ: Brazil ✅ Hyperface: Founded 2021 by ex-Juspay founder, Valued: $65M, HQ: India ✅ Pomelo: Founded 2021, Valued: $100M+, HQ: Argentina 3️⃣ Tech enabled banks (fintechs with banking license): Rev X: 11.59 - 12x These banks provide payments infrastructure, as well as APIs to banks in their network. In the sample I’ve looked at, this segment seems to have the highest revenues. They also raised at higher multiples: ~11-20x. This is higher than what Indian banks are at as of ‘24 (range from 5x - 8x). And similar to start-ups building for bank systems. ✅ Cross River Bank: Founded 2008, Valued: $3B, Rev in ‘23: $150M+, Rev x: 12-20x, potential IPO in 2025, HQ: USA ✅ Solaris: Founded 2016, Valued: $1.6B, Rev in ‘23: $138M, Rev x: 11.59x, HQ; Germany 4️⃣ AA model (open APIs):  Rev X: 20 - 200x It’s possible some of these companies are overvalued. Plaid (200x), and Yapily (66x - 100x) seem to be trending on the higher side ✅ Perfios: Founded 2008, Valued: $1B+, Rev in ‘23: $50M, Rev x: 20x, HQ: India ✅ Tink: Founded 2012, Valued: $2B at acquisition by Visa in 2022, Rev in ‘23: $32M, Rev X: 62.5x, HQ: Sweden ✅ Plaid: Founded 2013, Valued: $13.4B, Visa acquisition bid $5B in 2020, Rev in '23: $64M, Rev X: 200x, HQ: USA ✅ True Layer: Founded 2016, Valued: $1B, Rev in ‘23: $45M, Rev X: 22x, HQ: UK ✅ Yapily: Founded 2017, Valued: $200-300M, Rev in ‘23: $3M, Rev X: 66-100x, HQ: UK For the detailed article, and more pieces like this, click here: https://lnkd.in/gYjh6H2c

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Berlin based bunch raises $15.5 million series B to help VC manage their funds Berlin-based #fintech startup #Bunch has secured $15.5 million in a Series A funding round, led by FinTech Collective. Co-founded by Levent Altunel and Enrico Ohnemüller in late 2021, Bunch aims to revolutionize investment management for venture capital and private equity investors. With this latest investment, Bunch has raised a total of $22 million to date. Bunch's platform addresses the unique challenges faced by private market investors, who often struggle with manual data entry and fragmented back-office systems. By offering a comprehensive solution that automates workflows, stores private market data points, and provides up-to-date information, Bunch simplifies the investment management process. This not only reduces the potential for errors but also frees up fund managers to focus on raising funds and making strategic investments. The funding comes at a crucial time as the private markets continue to expand, driven by a closed IPO window and increasing activity in secondary marketplaces. Transactions on these secondary markets have surged, with figures rising from $35 billion in 2017 to an anticipated $138 billion by the end of 2023. This growth underscores the need for innovative platforms like Bunch, which streamline the management of private investments. Bunch's platform is poised to make a significant impact on the alternative asset market, which is expected to be worth nearly $40 trillion by the end of the decade. The private markets data sector alone is projected to reach $18 billion by 2030. With its cutting-edge technology, Bunch is well-positioned to capture a substantial share of this burgeoning market. This Series A round also saw participation from existing investors Cherry Ventures, Motive Ventures, Broadhaven Capital Partners, and TinyVC, along with angel investors including founders and executives from Klarna, Moonfare, and Kinnevik. Toby Triebel, a partner at FinTech Collective, highlighted Bunch's transformative potential, comparing its impact on private markets to the evolution of public markets in the 1980s. The article on TechCrunch in the first comment. Want to stay up to date with the market? Here my newsletter: - Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/d4h8zqKA  - Substack: https://lnkd.in/dzfGJzmW

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🚨HOW TO SCAM A TECH FOUNDER IN 2024🚨 Watch to see how we almost lost 250,000 USDT in a scam ring run by 'Swiss advisors' interested in investing in MAXION: The Matchmaking App. Main takeaways: 🚨 Success fees are usually a percentage of the investment ranging from 1.5 to 2.5% NOT a flat fee secretly and separately of the deal amounting to 250,000 in crypto!! 🚨 They were working as 2 different companies using real business license aliases from Switzerland, but were pushing to meet in Spain, and only Spain. We found out later that they are creating fake websites pretending to be a legitimate entity. 🚨 Upon further investigation, we also found out that they were using a real person as an investor, but they sent a fake passport copy. 🚨 They were super secretive with their profile pictures. We found social media profiles for some of the people on this scam, but none of them had their pictures. 🚨 They also told us that they were going to give us a cash deposit to show us that they were legit, but we never asked for any of that. We kept asking them for a legal engagement letter and to meet with the investor. When they kept refusing, that’s when we knew something was not right and we started our investigation. It also alarmed us that they didn’t care to do proper due diligence on us. ‼️Due diligence goes both ways‼️ 🚨 They wanted their commission via crypto which was fine, but when we told them that we will be using a licensed, trusted company for this, they really got agitated and kept asking us to do a cold wallet and to not involve any 3rd party. Again, very alarming for us. 🚨 We stumbled on a website called scamadviser.com and found out that there are a few other people that had the same experience with these same people and we would love to find out a way to get in touch with them and hear their stories. Maybe they have other important clues that we can find a way to help this investigation and prevent others from being scammed. Yes, we lost around $12,000 traveling to and from Barcelona to meet these 'Swiss advisors' but it's a cautionary tale I am sharing with people on what NOT to do and the warning signs. Ultimately we want these guys to be caught and prosecuted!! We are working on filing a report with Europolice and European Financial and Economic Crime Centre (EFECC). We met 2 of the guys that were on this supposed deal, and we hope that we can collaborate with authorities to get CCTV footage of them in the 2 places we met with them. All in all Cristina Neculcea and I are safe and maybe the positive out of all of this is that we save other people from this scam and gain honest investment for our seed round :))) 💥Please SHARE this story with all your founder friends, especially those in UAE as it seems they are targeting Dubai startups. #scamstory #dubai #scammers #techfounder #diaryofaceo

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🚨 Red Alert for Germany’s Startup Ecosystem: A 30% Drop in Active Investors – How Can We Keep the Innovation Engine Running? A recent article from Handelsblatt (link in comments) points out that early-stage startups are especially at risk during this downturn since they depend on venture capital to scale. The expanding funding gap will further stifle growth in areas where innovation is most needed. Yet, within this challenge lies opportunity: 🌱 Resilient Sectors Lead the Way Sectors like #GreenTech and #AI are still drawing investment, showing their potential to drive innovation. These industries highlight where Germany can have the most significant impact. 🏠 Family Offices as Growth Catalysts As traditional investors pull back, family offices can step up. By leveraging patient capital, they can empower promising startups and lay the foundation for long-term success. 🤝 Venture Clienting as a Key to Co-Innovation Strategic partnerships between startups and established businesses bridge the funding gap. These alliances not only drive digital transformation but also deliver mutual value and foster innovation. At D11Z. Ventures, we believe Germany’s competitive edge depends on collaboration. That's why we invest in high-potential startups and create co-innovation opportunities with family offices and industry leaders. Together, we're fostering an ecosystem that drives innovation and supports long-term growth. 🚀 💬 How can family offices and industry leaders support the next wave of startup innovation? Share your ideas below! #D11ZVentures #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #InnovationLeadership #FamilyOffices #CoInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence

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FUNDRAISING DIARY 6️⃣  "Not our Investment Focus" Statistics: the most frequent reason for investors' rejection at the moment is "The idea is great and the project looks promising. But this is not our investment focus" We decided to clarify which sectors investors may find investment in Mashaverse relevant (and then profitable) 👇 1️⃣ CRYPTO AND WEB3 For crypto and Web3 investors, Mashaverse offers exposure to a disruptive project at the intersection of entertainment and blockchain. Mashaverse's roadmap includes moving to its own Web3 platform and teaching children how to interact with blockchain. This is a long term strategy that will lead to mass adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrencies 2️⃣ GAMING For gaming investors, Mashaverse presents a compelling opportunity. With over 840,000 daily active users, 7 million monthly active users, and more than 570 million game downloads worldwide, Mashaverse boasts a large and engaged audience. Its innovative approach to combining entertainment with blockchain technology is poised to disrupt the gaming industry, offering investors significant growth potential and diversification. 3️⃣ EDTECH For EdTech investors, Mashaverse is a leading innovator in educational technology, offering a captivating platform that combines entertainment and learning. With features like career guidance and talent search, along with a projected 23 million user registrations, Mashaverse presents a promising investment opportunity in the booming EdTech market. 4️⃣ AI Through sophisticated data analysis, Mashaverse adapts educational materials and game mechanics to match each user's unique preferences and learning styles, enhancing engagement and skill acquisition. This cutting-edge integration is backed by a robust infrastructure, that will ensure Mashaverse as a frontrunner in AI-driven education. 5️⃣ NFT and METAVERSE With plans to integrate NFTs into its gaming experiences and establish a versatile metaverse platform, Mashaverse aims to capture a share of the growing metaverse market, projected to reach $626.5 billion by 2030. With over 570 million game downloads worldwide and a daily viewership of 20 million, Mashaverse offers a compelling investment proposition for those interested in the future of digital collectibles and immersive virtual worlds. As you can see, the Mashaverse lies at the intersection of five major - growing, emerging and promising - investment sectors. This combination multiplies our chances of X5's success. 👉 Learn more. Discover our Pitch Deck: https://lnkd.in/dkA52QXT #pitch #investors #invest #investments #future #digital #nft #metaverse #ai #edtech #gaming #crypto #web3 #pitchdeck

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Series A Engineering: How does Dreamcraft Ventures support startups towards a successful Series A? 🚀 Find out in our Bits & Pretzels Masterclass in Munich on 30 Sep, which will be hosted by Nico, Founder Enablement Partner, and yours truly 🙌 We will cover how we invest and support portfolio companies. Using Hiber as a case study, I will talk about our collaboration with Michael and his team, and give you insights into how they raised their $15m Series A led by EQT Ventures 🤩 Nico will do a deep dive into crucial building blocks for early-stage startups. Based on his +15 years of experience from VC-backed startups like Trustpilot and Platypus, which he co-founded, Nico will provide hands-on advice for hiring, creating structural trust, retaining talent and building a performance culture 💪🔥 Are you going to Bits & Pretzels? Then join our Masterclass or reach out to myself, Nico or our colleague, Mads, if you want to meet up elsewhere! 💬 #Bits24 #venturecapital #vc #startup

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Want business angels? Start with locals and experts! Last week, I had 25 online meetings with startups seeking business angel investments as part of my Open Pitch initiative. Here’s what I would do if I had to raise a business angel round: A. Find ONE Investor We business angels are a bit like lemmings. Most angel rounds involve multiple investors, as the round is often too large for one angel’s preference. For instance, if you want to raise €400K, but most angels are only willing to invest less than €100K each, you’ll need a handful of investors to complete the round. Finding the first committed angel is challenging, but once you do, everything becomes easier. That first investor can introduce you to others in their network, which could help you complete the entire round - especially if the angel is well-connected and has a strong personal brand. But then you may ask, how do I find that first angel? B. Start with locals In my experience, over 95% of all angel investments are local, often from the same city or region. There are many reasons for this, but it mainly boils down to personal due diligence. Early-stage investing is all about the people, as there’s limited market validation. It’s not just about what you say during the pitch - it's also about what others say about you. Such personal background checks are only possible where you have established networks. For example, I have an extensive network in Denmark, and if I meet a Danish startup - even if I don’t know the founders - I can easily find mutual contacts to check up on them. However, if a startup from Berlin contacts me, I can’t do the same, which makes me less likely to invest. So, your first investor will likely be local. Ask them to introduce you to others. But what if you’ve run out of local investors and still need more to fill the round? C. Ask experts This is when you turn to experts. If you know enough about a specific area, you might be more willing to invest outside your normal network - especially if there’s a local lead investor already on board. Take my investment in eID Easy - Qualified Electronic Signatures marketplace, a developer of qualified electronic signatures based out of Tallinn. I only invested because this is a field I’m relatively knowledgeable in (having co-founded Penneo A/S), and they already had several local co-investors. So, only reach out to international investors when you have a local investor in place. When you do, focus on those who already know your space well! #businessangel #investments

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How to catch (the right) angel investors: The best way is not to ask for money, but to ask for help. Why is that? because (most) angel investors are looking to be valuable, so if there are no insights for them to give, no people to connect to, and no founder-investor rapport, they will simply not invest. Carefully narrow down the type of angel investors that will help develop your business in the long term, with their involvement bringing a lot more than just financial resources. Make sure they have enough 'skin in the game' and that they are incentivized properly, but remember that the right angel investors will be the ones who are truly passionate about the company you are building and want to be an essential part of your journey. Follow & Connect 🤝

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500 VCs and thousands of founders have already joined the movement! That's HUGE for European Startups, but no time to chill. 🚀 - Europe's risk-capital backed ventures create jobs at 3x the pace of the traditional market. - 8 of 10 of the world's most valuable companies were once VC-backed startups - The startups signing the EU Inc petition today have already more enterprise value, than the biggest player in Germany automotive and chemical industry combined in market cap. And they are just getting started. Yet lets be realistic, our industry won't collect 1 Million signatures needed for an official European Citizen Initiative, but we can do what startups do - get creative, re-invent distribution and create a step-function. Which founder, which VC, which KOF from your local ecosystem do we need on the petition? Please comment and tag.

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