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We are incredibly grateful for our brilliant investors! Take a moment to learn more about our recent investment round and a brief update on our clinical trial progress with the University of Bath and Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust! Email the team to find out more about our transformative results. 📩 - [email protected] #ClinicalTrial #investments #Prehab #Preactiv #innovation #healthtech

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A Guide to 10 UK-Based VC Firms for Early Stage Software Startups Discover the Venture Capitals Paving the Way for Tomorrow's Technology Titans #Venturecapital firms are not merely investors, they are the architects of the future, shaping the trajectory of startups with their funding, guidance, and networks. In the United Kingdom, a breeding ground for #technologicalinnovation, a few venture capital firms stand out for their pivotal role in transforming #softwarestartups through #earlystageinvestment. For instance, #BaldertonCapital was an early investor in Revolut, a #fintechstartup that has redefined #digitalbanking for millions globally. These examples underscore the transformative impact of these 10 VC firms based in the UK, making them integral players in this dynamic ecosystem. Molten Ventures: Series A or B although occasionally go below this. Balderton Capital: Early Stage Seedcamp: Seed Stage Index Ventures: Seed to Growth Stage Octopus Ventures: Pre-Seed to Series B Connect Ventures: Early Stage Crane Venture Partners: Early Stage Episode 1 Ventures: Seed Stage Forward Partners: Pre-seed and Seed Stage Passion Capital: Early Stage #invisiblefounders #startupfounder #earlystagestartup https://lnkd.in/ecp4d-_S

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Roxom raised $4.3 million in a Pre-Seed funding round led by Draper Associates with participation from top renowned investors.  Led by Borja Martel Seward , co-founder of Lemon—one of Latin America's most popular fintech apps with over 2.5 million users—this platform enables individuals to buy, trade, spend, and sell crypto assets. Roxom is the first exchange to price and denominate #stocks, #commodities, and #futures in #Bitcoin. The platform allows users to view global markets and conduct transactions using #Bitcoin. This innovative approach aims to integrate Bitcoin more deeply into the financial trading ecosystem, providing a unique service for those looking to trade in Bitcoin rather than traditional fiat currencies. #Latin #America founders continue to draw interest from international investors seeking access to a booming crypto region 🚀

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DocketAI Secures $15M in Series A Funding for Expansion - Funding Round Led by Major Investors: Mayfield and Foundation Capital led the $15M Series A funding round for DocketAI. - Expansion Plans: The funds will be used to expand operations and enhance development efforts. - AI-Driven Revenue Enablement: DocketAI leverages generative AI to provide instant technical support and personalized document generation for revenue teams. Subscribe to our daily newsletter here for more AI news https://lnkd.in/djRbMrgh #Startups #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #AI #Innovation #Technology #Business #fundraising #softwareengineering #artificialintelligence

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🌟 Exciting Updates in Startup Funding This Week: 💰 InvestorHub Secures $9M in Extended Series A Funding 💰 iLAuNCH Trailblazer Offers $100,000 Grants 💰 Slice Raises $7.5M in Seed Round 💰 Sindy Labs Joins UC Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator with $300,000 Funding Read more about these innovative ventures making waves in the startup world 👇 -------------------------- Stay ahead in the startup world! Join our free daily newsletter for more funding updates and entrepreneurial insights: 📩📩 https://buff.ly/3QlzuB6 📩📩 -------------------------- #StartupFunding #StartupNews #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #FundingNews

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London, UK based growth investor Copilot Capital recently launched a fund 💸 $200M fund seeded by an investment division of The Friedkin Group. 💡 Investing up to $40M in European software start-ups looking to scale and help founders drive further growth and profitability, with a specific focus on go-to-market strategy, internationalisation, acquisitions, and data & AI. 🌍 #Europe 📈 Alongside the fund’s launch, Copilot Capital has made its first investment into Danish-based Relesys, an all-in-one employee app for frontline workers in the retail industry. 💭 “There are 60,000 SaaS companies across Europe. Our goal is to identify businesses with market-leading products and proven revenue models and equip them with the capital and expertise to scale into software champions.” - John Messer, Copilot Capital’s co-founder 🗞️by Tech Funding News https://lnkd.in/dSjYtXgY 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 John I Charlie I Charlie I Dave I Alba I Kitarack I Zerxis I Kemar I Zarosh I Hannah I Team Copilot … #growthcapital #pe #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #uk #funding #tech #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #venture #london

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8 templates for founders looking to fundraise. See below. Also, if you have any that you’ve found valuable, please share them in the comments. 1️⃣YC’s SAFE Financing Documents: https://lnkd.in/eUjN6gZn 2️⃣Lenny R’s Fundraise Timeline Spreadsheet: https://lnkd.in/eSgGdHj5 3️⃣Lenny R’s Investor Outreach List Spreadsheet: https://lnkd.in/ek2sJeGG 4️⃣Wing’s Top 100 Angel Investors: https://lnkd.in/esgWa-Nh 5️⃣Ramp’s VC & Angel Investor Database: https://lnkd.in/ehzzA-H9 6️⃣Foresight’s Financial Modeling and Forecasting Spreadsheets: https://lnkd.in/e-Gd5XPX 7️⃣Bplans’ Business Plan Template: https://lnkd.in/ePhj6ErR 8️⃣Notion’s Top Fundraising Templates: https://lnkd.in/e9EW5Cki ----- ♻️Like, Comment, Share Follow Startup Vencha for more, Stop Thinking & Start Doing

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Joining truffl venture club unlocks a range of exclusive benefits for angel investors: → Access to VC-grade deal flow: our deal flow strategy is centred around accessing allocation to VC-backed startups. → Low minimum investment amount: our minimum investment per deal is significantly lower than going direct, making it easier to participate in more deals. → Outsourced term sheet negotiation: we negotiate fair but favourable terms with founders on your behalf, leveraging our collective buying power. → Enhanced due diligence: most of our deals are VC-backed, so they have gone through thorough due diligence that we get access to. → Networking opportunities: our community is comprised of like-minded people, which presents ample opportunity to collaborate. → Benefit from tax relief: depending on both the startup's location and your tax residence, you could benefit from tax relief. Our syndicate is about more than just deploying capital. You get the opportunity to network with angel investors and entrepreneurs from across the globe and to play an active role in shaping the future. Join our venture club and get access to institutional-grade deals. Register here: https://www.truffl.vc/. #vc #venturecapital #syndicate #investing

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Investor Insights - Walking Around in Silicon Valley @Roland Osborne from 500 Global 500 Startups Stage - Pre-seed, sector agnostic$150K pre-seed and follow-up from their fund. What they look for in a founder: Git!! moving forward in spite of challenges,. Red flag: No forward movement, excuses. Tip/Advise - talk to customer, be open to critique and hearing somethings you do not like. Exit- Generally, not important early on, as it maybe the founder is not .committed to the problem, or even worse not focused on building value. buff.ly/4dJgB5l Roland Osborne is currently a principal at 500 Global, where they focus on investing in early-stage companies across sectors like Clean Tech, Energy, Mobility, and SaaS. They bring a wealth of experience from their past role as a co-founder of Olark.com and have a strong background in product development and operations.

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Almost 100 founders joined our June startup roundtable to glean Series A fundraising insights from Chuck Cotter, Colin South and Guus Hovius. Their candid, IRL conversation did not disappoint, covering: - How the current state of later-stage VC factors into funding strategies for earlier rounds - Current considerations for term sheet negotiations given the favorable market for investors - Mistakes that Series A companies can easily avoid - Critical considerations for adjusting your valuation and exit expectations Read our detailed recap blog below and join Foodbytes to get invited to our next startup roundtable. https://bit.ly/3LB5L4o #FoodTech #AgTech #Foodbytes #StartupFundraising #StartupFunding #SeriesAFundraising #RaisingCapital #VentureCapital Rabobank Rabobank Wholesale Banking North America Rabo Ventures

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#Funding #OtherStuff Daring Capital invests €1.2 million in purpose-led founders in its first year of operation: Daring Capital, a UK impact investor network, has invested €1.2 million in purpose-driven startups during its first year. Launched in August 2023 by Jem Stein, the company has prioritised support for female founders, who received 95% of the capital, and 76% to Black and Racially minoritised founders. The investment aims to back overlooked entrepreneurs building […] The post Daring Capital invests €1.2 million in purpose-led founders in its first year of operation appeared first on EU-Startups.

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In today's tough fundraising environment the landscape continues to shift, with startups seeing smaller valuation increases between rounds and longer intervals between raises. Despite these challenges, ZEDEDA raised a $72 million Series C round in February, proving that opportunity still exists. To learn more about ZEDEDA's fundraising journey, read Said Ouissal's insightful thoughts in Kevin Dowd's article in Carta 💭 https://bit.ly/47Q9hCt #fundraising #startup #edgecomputing

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8i Ventures Exits M2P Fintech with an Impressive 12x Return ➡️ A Game-Changing Exit in the Fintech Landscape Early-stage venture capital firm 8i Ventures has made a remarkable exit from M2P Fintech, realizing a 12x return on its investment! As the first institutional backer of M2P Fintech, 8i Ventures invested ₹9.7 crore back in 2019 and exited with a substantial ₹115.9 crore, marking an impressive 131% IRR. Key Highlights: 🔹 Series D Funding: M2P Fintech raised $100 million in its recent Series D round, led by Helios Investment Partners. 🔹 8i Ventures ’ Growth Story: The firm’s Fund I of $15.5 million has shown a 2.5x increase with an IRR of 37% and a MOIC of 3.3x. 🔹 Beyond M2P Fintech: 8i Ventures also invested in Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, slice, Easebuzz, and BBETTER, showcasing its diverse investment portfolio. 🔹 Fund II: 8i Ventures secured the first closure of its second fund at $25 million in 2022, aiming for a total of $40-50 million. Vikram Chachra, Founding Partner of 8i Ventures, highlighted their strategic vision, emphasizing M2P’s growth from a category creator in the challenger card space to a full-fledged core banking system provider. This exit is a testament to the firm’s foresight and dedication in supporting disruptive startups. The success story of 8i Ventures and M2P Fintech reflects the power of strategic partnerships in the #Fintech space, inspiring emerging startups and investors alike. With a focus on API infrastructure and integrated financial services, M2P Fintech has become a critical player in the digital finance ecosystem. #BFSI #FEBFSI #ModernBFSI #VentureCapital #FintechSuccess #InvestmentReturns #Startups #APIEconomy #CoreBanking #StrategicGrowth #M2PFintech #8iVentures #FundingRounds #DigitalTransformation #FinancialInclusion Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) | Freecharge | Zerodha | CRED | InfoEdge | LetsVenture | Matt Chitharanjan | Rohit Prasad | Madhusudanan R | Nithin Kamath | Kunal Shah | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Shanti Mohan | Tanya Krishna | Sumana Sarkar | Sakshi Kuchroo | E Kumar Sharma | Roshun Povaiah | Financial Express (India)

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How to choose a right VC fund? Picking the right VC is crucial for your project’s long-term success. Here are the main points to consider: - Dig into the fund’s history and check out their past wins - Make sure your funding needs align with their criteria - See if they’ve backed projects in your niche before - Check the founders’ backgrounds and whether they’ve delivered on promises - Read feedback from other projects they've worked with - Make sure their business philosophy aligns with your project’s mission By following these steps, you’ll be better positioned to secure capital for growth and scaling. Monolith takes each of these points 😎

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This founder bootstrapped his business to a €2.5 BILLION valuation. Jouk Pleiter is the CEO & Founder of Backbase, a global fintech that’s modernizing software and infrastructure for banks worldwide. Founded in 2003, Backbase was bootstrapped to €200M ARR until they raised a single Private Equity round from Motive Partners in 2022, valuing the company at €2.5B. They have now grown to €300M ARR, work with 150 banks, and continue to expand across the world. In this Fintech Leaders episode, we discuss: - Bootstrapping the company - Why they eventually decided to raise external capital - Successful strategies for selling software to banks - Why company leaders should think in five-year chapters - International expansion - Amsterdam as a tech and fintech hub… lots more!

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Last Week Funding & M&A Updates (22-27 July) 🚀 Funding Highlights: - 22 startups raised around $113.39 million. - 5 growth-stage deals and 8 early-stage deals. - 9 early-stage startups kept the transaction details undisclosed. 🌟 Growth-stage Deals: - 5 startups raised $49.3 million. - Rays Power spearheaded its $15.1 million funding. - Auxilo, NeoGrowth, Ather Energy, and Neo followed with $12 million, $11.2 million, $7, and $4 million in funding respectively. 🌱 Early-stage Deals: - 8 startups secured $64.09 million. - Unimech Aerospace led the list. - Stable Money, Incuspaze, Charcoal Eats, and Nasher Miles followed. - Other mentions: Nhance, VOC Automotive, and Umwelt 🏙️ City-wise Deals: - Mumbai led with 6 deals. - Followed by Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Bareilly, Jaipur, Nashik, and Rupnagar. 📈 Segment-wise Deals: - Agritech and Fintech startups topped with 4 deals. - E-commerce, Manufacturing, and Proptech tech startups followed. 🔍 Series-wise Deals: - Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A funding led to 5 deals. - Followed by 3 debt, and 1 Angel, pre-Series A, Series B, and Series C deals each. 📉 Funding Trend: - Weekly startup funding slipped 56.6% to $113.39 million compared to $261.21 million the previous week. - 8-week average: $323 million with 27 deals per week. 💡 Fund Launches: - India Accelerator has launched a new vertical to support cleantech startups with substantial funding. - Former defense secretary Ajay Kumar's VC fund focused on defense, aerospace, and deeptech has successfully raised over its target corpus. - Fashion Entrepreneur Fund has secured investments from Ravi Jaipuria and Akshay Kumar to empower fashion entrepreneurs in India. 💼 M&A: - Riveron acquired Yantra. - Thyrocare Technologies Ltd. has acquired Polo Labs. - Acko has acquired OneCare - Captain Fresh acquired Koral 🔮 Potential Deals: - Kazam aims to raise $5 million. - Wingreens Farms seeks $4.3 million in debt financing. - Glance to raise $250 million - Leap Finance seeks to raise $70-100 million to achieve unicorn status. - Nykaa is securing Rs 125 crore through non-convertible debentures. - Emami Ltd is set to acquire a 100% stake in The Man Company. 📰 News Flash: - QIA seeks court injunction to halt sale or transfer of Byju Raveendran's assets. - PhonePe and Google Pay declined slightly in June, while Paytm showed flat growth. - Paytm fined for ESOP stamp duty lapses, gets NOD to invest in payments arm. - Ola Electric IPO set for 2nd August. - RBI fined Ola Financial Services for KYC & PPI violations. - Dunzo faces a new insolvency risk. - Manipal Group gets approval to increase stake in Aakash. - Cashfree Payments gets RBI's cross-border payment license. - Google Maps to offer metro ticket booking in Kochi and Chennai - Covrzy gets broking license from IRDAI Stay tuned for more fundraising and M&A updates! #StartupFunding #IndianStartups #FundingNews #Investments #funding #weeklyupdates #mergersandacquisitions

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🚀 DMG Ventures has a fresh £50M to invest in consumer startups! 💥 A game-changer in the VC world, dmg ventures is stepping up with two new funds targeting consumer-focused startups from seed to Series A. With their backing, businesses could soar with a mix of cash and media credits. 🌱 📈 Despite Cazoo’s challenges, dmg ventures believes the market is ripe for growth. Think generative AI, sustainable products, and unforgettable experiences—areas with immense potential. 🌍 💡 DMG Ventures offers unique opportunities, providing not just capital but media visibility through Daily Mail Group’s extensive reach. Visibility + funding = growth! 📣 🔥 A question to the team at dmg ventures -What emerging trends in start ups are you most eager to support? Taos Edmondson, CFA Susanna Williams Manuel Lopo de Carvalho William Shott Credit goes to Tim Smith for this article ❤️ #newfund #vc

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