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🚀 From Garage Startup to Financial Powerhouse: The Full Journey of Mattioli Woods plc 🚀 Join me as I explore Ian Mattioli's journey from a garage startup to the financial giant Mattioli Woods plc. Ian shares insights on work-life balance, structuring a startup, and evolving from pensions to wealth management. Discover how his vision shaped Mattioli Woods plc and our health tech ventures, Care Hires and Kanabo. Ian helped Care Hires grow to a platform connecting 19,000 care workers with care homes across the UK. At Kanabo, he's supported our growth as a telemedicine startup listed on the LSE, connecting 4,200+ pharmacies and launching medical cannabis clinics. A must-watch for entrepreneurs and startup founders seeking inspiration to turn their vision into reality. Learn how these lessons drive innovation and growth in Care Hires and Kanabo Full Version linked below 👇 #Entrepreneurship #StartupSuccess #WealthManagement #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipLessons #Inspiration #HealthTech #MedicalCannabis Leicester Startups, Loughborough University, University of Leicester De Montfort University, Avihu Tamir, Nizam Bata ACCA, Tharaka De Alwis.

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New Solo GP: Backfuture Ventures Fund I🚀 By the time Alexander Theuma had run his annual software startup conference, SaaStock, for several years, speakers and investors began encouraging him to launch an investment fund. Initially, he thought it would be a distraction, but not anymore. Recently, the first close at $3m of his target $10m fund for BackFuture Ventures was announced. The firm aims to invest in early-stage SaaS companies, primarily in Europe, leveraging SaaStock's extensive network.💰 “It has, unsurprisingly, been hard,” Theuma says, referring to the market downturn making it challenging for emerging VCs to raise funds. Despite this, he has secured 48 LPs, and hopes to reach the final close by September.💪 The strategy is to write £100k-200k cheques for pre-seed and seed-stage SaaS companies. The firm won’t lead deals and will likely avoid many AI deals for now due to high costs. About 70% of the portfolio will be based in Europe, 20% in the US, and 10% in the rest of the world. Theuma emphasizes the strategic value of Backfuture, stating, “The least interesting thing about us is the money. It’s a strategic play for the founders. No other VC has access to a community and network like SaaStock; through it, we can provide access to VCs and experienced founders.”🎯 Backfuture's initial investments include: - Happl - Tipple Theuma is currently working part-time on the fund, his associate, Kenneth Kashif Thomas, whom he met at a SaaStock event, is full-time. By the second fund, Theuma hopes to dedicate himself full-time to Backfuture.⏰ Inspired by an episode of Harry Stebbings’ podcast 20Minute VC, Theuma adopted the strategy of accepting LP cheques of any size to get the ball rolling. Initially, he accepted nothing below £10k. He later raised the minimum to £50k, then £150k, noting that “people typically come in at the minimum.” To keep the pool of LPs manageable, he plans to raise the minimum further near the final close, aiming to keep it well under 100 LPs.🏃‍♂️ So far, Theuma has spoken to around 200 LPs, with 48 committed. Notable LPs include: - Phil Chambers, cofounder of Workday Peakon Employee Voice. - 🔥 Bridget Harris, CEO of YouCanBookMe. - Taeh Hea Nahm and Ryan Floyd, managing partners B2B VC Storm Ventures. - Christian Reber, founder of Pitch. - Gregory Galant, CEO of Muck Rack. 🦸‍♂️With Backfuture Ventures, Theuma joins a growing community of solo GPs in Europe, excited to support a new generation of SaaS founders. 🚀 ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #VCfund and increase the international pool of your LPs?   🤝 Need warm #LP introductions?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   🧐 Looking for co-investments (Series A/Series B)?   ▶ G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks: https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE #VentureCapital #SaaS #StartupFunding #EarlyStageInvesting #EuropeanTech #SoloGP #SaaStock #Innovation #TechInvesting

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💡 Navigating the pre-seed funding landscape is essential for startup success. 💡 Our latest guide breaks down the critical steps and top funds to consider. 📊 Get insights into how pre-seed funding can help your startup grow. 🌱 Link to the article in the original Kruze Consulting post. #Startups

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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓? 🚀🚨 Are you, or someone you know, an ambitious founder or team searching for pre-seed funding? At Fuel Ventures 🚀 we’re one of the UK’s most active early-stage investors, and our investment team is on the lookout for the next big thing! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫: We focus on 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬. Whether it’s software, marketplaces, fintech, or platform-based companies (B2B or B2C), we’re seeking bold, hardworking founders with massive global ambitions. If your vision includes a multibillion-pound market opportunity and the potential for 100𝐱 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, we want to hear from you! 🌍📈 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧: From 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭/𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 all the way to 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀, we have funds to support your journey. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲: If you’re ready to take your startup to the next level, submit your business through our web form. It goes straight to me and our investment team of 8 for review, and we discuss applications weekly in our investment meetings. 💡 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Be punchy and bold! Highlight: • Why your business is unique • The size of your market and the opportunity • Traction or progress so far Submit your business and start your journey: https://lnkd.in/d6AK2rjy We can’t wait to see what you’re building! 🚀

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Episode 353 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Giuseppe Stuto, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of 186 Ventures: https://lnkd.in/eS7CtuS5.  Co-Founded by Giuseppe and Julian Fialkow, 186 Ventures is a pre-seed & seed stage VC firm investing broadly across technology. I kept hearing about the firm, so I was excited to interview Giuseppe for the podcast as they have been out there hustling and have been earning the respect from entrepreneurs and their peers in the VC industry. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * A discussion around the importance of investor & founder alignment. * How a conference at Stanford changed the trajectory of his career into entrepreneurship.  * The full background story of SmakHigh and how they evolved to Fam, the first live group video application for iMessage, including how Jeffrey Bussgang's book - Mastering the VC Game - helped them raise venture funding from Jeff and Flybridge. * The full story of how the acquisition by DraftKings came to fruition. * The details about 186 Ventures and what they are targeting for investments. * The 4 fundamental parts of a business that matter. * The importance of building a repeatable sales model for not only your go-to-market strategy but also how it factors into raising capital. * Why Boston is the best place to build an AI startup. * And so much more. #ai #bostonstartups #startups #venturecapital #entrepreneurship

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Venture capital's wild ride - my article for this month's Business Brief magazine. - 2021's soaring public market valuations sparked a major VC boom, significantly boosting fund services in the Channel Islands. - VCs rushed to invest in high-growth startups, amidst a surge in IPOs, and driving record levels of capital into the venture space. -The post-pandemic reversal, with rising inflation and interest rates, abruptly ended the boom, slashing valuations and stalling the IPO market. - Venture funds found themselves holding devalued portfolios, leading to poor returns and making fundraising difficult for many. - The Channel Islands' fund services sector has slowed, and weaker funds are likely to merge or wind down. - However, the rise of AI presents new investment opportunities, and the Channel Islands are well positioned to support the next phase of VC growth. I used AI to help me write this. Is anyone interested in seeing how? Thank you again Amanda (Mandy) Eulenkamp and I know I owe you some copy 🙇‍♂️ . #founders #startups #venturecapital #buildinginpublic #investinginpublic More at unbundled dot vc.

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Are you looking for investors? At foundercentre we have a FREE interactive directory of over 240 UK INVESTORS! https://lnkd.in/ekYQBPZF Filter through which investor best suits your startup needs, and simply start sending applications out. Create a startup profile, and showcase it now! We use specific, targeted questions during the signup stage to ensure that all profiles contain the relevant information in a standardised format for Investors. No more sending back-and-forth emails. Simply copy and paste your unique URL- and Investors can see everything they need about your startup. At foundercentre we are the only FREE startup site to contain centralised directories for everything a UK startup needs. From Investors to Co-Working spaces, founders can now find everything they need, with the click of a button. Grow your startup now for free... #foundercentre #investors #startups #founder #startupspace #ideas

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Are you an early-stage company looking for Pre-Seed - Seed funding? ⬇️⬇️ - We cater to startups looking for investment ranging from £150k - £10m, specifically within the UK/EU. - Our investor network is eager to delve into diverse sectors, maintaining an open approach to ALL industries. - Commercial traction is advantageous - Particular interest lies in sectors such as: • SaaS • Fintech • Marketplaces & Platforms • Computer Vision & NLP • Enterprise Technology • Industrial Automation • The Transition to Sustainable Energy • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Data Analytics • Software Development Tools Register at FundMyPitch.com and add your pitch today to link up with our wide-ranging network of investors. #fundraising #angelinvesting #startups 🤝 Know a startup on the lookout for investment? Help spread the word

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Access the #London-Funded Startups List. Check out the list of startups in #London that have secured funding, available for you at any time. Find the list here https://lnkd.in/d5hEbrVA #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #investmentbanking #privateequity #managementconsulting #b2b #founders #entrepreneurs

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Venture capital funding raised by UK start-ups dropped sharply in the third quarter of 2024, new research from Dealroom.co has found; adding further pressure for founders in search of new investment.  British start-ups secured around $2.9bn in VC funding in Q3, a 50% drop from the previous quarter but the funding trend is broadly consistent with levels seen in 2023. Fintech has been Britain’s best-funded tech sector so far this year, pulling in $3.3bn, down from $4.5bn in 2023.  

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🌍 Attention fellow investors! Join me in exploring some of the most promising startups across Europe and the UK at Startupbootcamp's upcoming Investor Roadshow Series! Each event is carefully curated to spotlight startups from specific regions and sectors, ensuring that we find opportunities that align with our investment strategies. Here’s what’s on the agenda for our upcoming EU and UK roadshows: May 22nd: Dive into the EU's thriving Fintech scene. Details & Registration: https://lu.ma/IREUIFD May 23rd: Connect with Energy startups across the EU. Details & Registration: https://lu.ma/IREURNZ May 28th: Focus on the UK's dynamic energy sector. Details & Registration: https://lu.ma/IRUKRNZ June 11th: Explore Fintech innovations in the UK. Details & Registration: https://lu.ma/IRUKIFD Don't miss out on these exclusive online events! Let's connect and explore exciting investment opportunities together! #Startupbootcamp #InvestorRoadshow #TechStartups #Fintech #EnergyInnovation #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #InvestInInnovation #EUStartups #UKStartups 🚀

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Lots has been written about how to select and make an angel investment but little exploring how that investment could end 🎬 For Investors: Our FounderCatalyst article (link below) explores the various exit scenarios, from the exceptional 🎉 to the exceptionally bad ⛈️ and everything in between. For Founders: Any seasoned angel will be pondering your chance of hitting all of these scenarios…and looking for warning signs that you’ll end up as a zombie 🧟‍♀️

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To everyone starting a podcast now, I give you one piece of advice: It took 125 shows before 20VC gained over 1,000 plays for a single show. 2 per week for 2 years. 🤯 This is a game of who can survive the longest. Start and just keep going. Consistency is everything. #Founder #funding #business #investing #vc #venturecapital #entrepreneur #startup

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Full time #Investor Egor Romanyuk on 24SIX9 founders community TGIF told the advice about clear pitch delivery importance… Founders, please, check background of person to whom you DM with your pitch and adopt your pitch for person background, add big numbers, where’s network effect, what’s your average client ROI, how you attract partners in order to sell together with them, etc… don’t send tens of messages for just “seeking of money without any return” perspective, you just wasting your and your colleague in venture landscape time 🕰️ the most important resource!

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Europe's tech market has some catching up to do. #eu #techmarket #technology #techcompanies #marketvalue #financing #growthcapital #scaleups #commercialisation

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