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As a founder, does it make sense to raise venture capital or is it better to wait? I share my thoughts on the matter in this post.
Serac Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Serac Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in the next generation of transformational companies.
About us
Serac Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in the next generation of global companies. Our willingness to venture where others won’t provides access to new markets and creates differentiated opportunities for our network of founders and investors. The firm takes its name from large ice formations (seracs) that form at high altitudes in the tallest mountains in the world. Seracs are the most difficult obstacles to overcome before reaching the summit. Similarly, our mission is to guide founders to help them overcome the ‘seracs’ they encounter as they grow their companies. For more information, please visit www.seracventures.vc
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https://www.seracventures.vc
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
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- United States
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- Privately Held
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- 2022
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- Venture Capital, Fintech, SaaS, and Commerce Enablement
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Employees at Serac Ventures
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Chris Tsakalakis
Board Director, Advisor & Venture Partner. Ex-CEO @ StubHub, Vivino & Kiva. I help technology companies scale and grow.
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Justin Long
Tech Executive | Operations Leader | Strategic Advisor
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Matthew Berman
Google (Programmatic, Apps) | Angel Investor (Bombas, Jolie, Visible Hands, Sway, Local Infusion) | Advisor (Serac Ventures)
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Darrel Frater ✝️
Senior Associate at Serac Ventures
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At Daraja Capital, we strive to foster meaningful relationships with the founders and fund managers we work with, recognizing that true success goes far beyond financial investment. Our goal lies in empowering entrepreneurs by not only providing capital but also guidance, strategic insight and an expansive network to thrive. One of the ways we’re bringing this commitment to life is through our partnership with Serac Ventures, where our collaboration transcends a typical investment and is deeply rooted in shared vision, personal connection and strategic collaboration. Our CEO, Raudline Etienne, reflected on the partnership stating: “It is gratifying to partner with a firm that approaches their space in a similar fashion as we do. We’re thrilled by Kevin Moore’s momentum since we began our relationship, from expanding the Serac team and portfolio to the visionary founders he’s supporting. The progress has been impressive, and we’re energized by what the future holds as we work together to create lasting impact.” #InstitutionalInvesting #FundManagement #VentureCapital
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Introducing Serac Ventures Quarterly Industry Reports! Our first of many in the Series, Cybersecurity. In the report you will find: ⚡ Why Serac Ventures is BULLISH on Cybersecurity as an investment theme 📖 Overview of the Cybersecurity Market Landscape ✏ Our Take on Future CIO/CISO Investment Priorities 🔀 The intersection between Fintech & Cybersecurity 🤝 Venture and M&A Activity in this space Link to the report: https://lnkd.in/d-CeBW9J Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Myself and Serac team Kevin Moore Darrel Frater ✝️Brylan Donaldson Chris Tsakalakis are happy to connect with builders in the space!
Serac Ventures - Cybersecurity Report_November 2024
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Congratulations to Serac Ventures' portfolio company SocialCrowd on closing their $2.5M seed round.
We are super proud to announce our $2.5M seed round fundraise, led by Bread and Butter Ventures and Augment Ventures, with participation from VC 414, Serac Ventures, and FullCircle. We greatly appreciate everyone’s continued support, and look forward to continuing our mission to optimize the world’s labor force through data and automation! Mary Grove Brett Brohl Sonali Vijayavargiya Jeffrey Kontulis Jeff Lee Jennifer Abele Raquel Filmanowicz Kevin Moore Chris Tsakalakis Virginie Raphael #venturecapital #seedfunding #futureofwork
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Kevin Moore and Darrel Frater ✝️ share their thoughts on this important topic with Black Enterprise Magazine.
Ever wondered why less than 1% of venture capital goes to Black and women founders? The bottleneck that no one talks about lies at the top of the funding chain. Simply put: LP dollars are not flowing to fund managers who actually back diverse founders. This needs to change. The more dollars that go to these managers, the more dollars that reach underrepresented founders. It’s imperative that we support initiatives and fund managers who prioritize diversity, and hold bad actors accountable. Thank you, Black Enterprise Magazine, for partnering with Kevin Moore and me to shed light on this critical issue. Please read this article and share your thoughts. Have a blessed day! https://lnkd.in/gyk4eSpb
How Can We Diversify Leadership Teams?
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Congratulations to Serac portfolio company, FutureMoney, on their recent raise!
Founder & CEO at FutureMoney. Repeat FinTech founder building financially-inclusive products.
Big news! FutureMoney has raised $2.5M in pre-seed funding! This marks an important step in our mission to help families invest together in their kids’ futures and realize their biggest dreams with innovative products like the Junior Roth IRA™. I’m incredibly grateful for the trust and support from our amazing investors, partners, and team. We’re just getting started, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead as we work to make generational wealth more accessible for all families. Onwards and upwards! 🚀 Full details: https://lnkd.in/e7ENWudF
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We are excited to join Philip Barrar, Dave Fortin, CFA, and the team at FutureMoney on this journey to help millions of families build wealth.
We are thrilled to announce our latest investment in FutureMoney, a fintech platform dedicated to helping families build generational wealth for their children. At Serac Ventures, we believe firmly in the massive market opportunity available in democratizing access to wealth-building. FutureMoney, led by serial entrepreneurs Philip Barrar and Dave Fortin, CFA, caught our attention with their mission to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time—helping families set their children up for long-term financial success. FutureMoney’s flagship product, the Junior Roth IRA, allows families to grow wealth tax-free without requiring earned income. This unique approach is a game changer, especially for families who may not have had access to traditional investment vehicles. It's a solution that democratizes financial planning, making it easier for parents to give their children a financial head start with just a few dollars a week. The regulatory changes from the SECURE 2.0 Act have unlocked incredible opportunities, and we believe FutureMoney is perfectly positioned to lead the charge. With the closing of this round, we believe that FutureMoney can capture a significant share of the market. Congratulations to the entire FutureMoney team! We’re honored to be part of this journey and look forward to helping them continue to empower families across the country. Check out FutureMoney. Website: www.futuremoney.co Press Release: https://lnkd.in/emu5sWZS
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The purpose of the Serac Ventures Guild is to help Serac portfolio companies with strategic needs as they grow. The intent is to help founders connect with experienced professionals who can help them navigate roadblocks and accelerate their growth. Guild member, Guilherme Albergaria, is a Consulting CFO with Veritas Management Group. With his experience and expertise in identifying business opportunities and driving growth to build company values we are excited to have Gui as a member of the Serac Ventures Guild. Tell us about yourself: I have over 15 years of senior-level executive experience and am a seasoned professional renowned for my expertise in strategic finance and operations across multiple industries. I have experience in identifying business opportunities and driving growth to build company value as well as optimizing small to mid-size businesses cash flows and profits by financial analytics. Tell us a little about your personal background: I have a master’s degree in finance from Harvard University. I have been married for eighteen years and have three children. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring the outdoors. What type of work are you involved in? I am the Consulting CFO for Veritas Management Group. I enjoy the opportunity to see business owners achieve their goals both for their businesses and their quality of life. I have improved business results by maximizing cash flow, developing valuable banking, lending relationships, and by implementing systems to provide forward looking financials to predict and manage cash flow. Why are you excited about being a part of the Serac Guild? Venture capital firms like Serac invest in innovative and high-growth potential companies. This provides the consulting CFO with exposure to cutting-edge business models and technologies. They also play a key role in strategic decision-making processes, such as evaluating potential investments and determining the allocation of resources. Working with a venture capital firm provides numerous opportunities to network with entrepreneurs, industry experts, and other professionals which can lead to valuable partnerships and collaborations. Lastly, venture capital firms provide much-needed capital to businesses that can disrupt industries and change the world. What is one piece of advice you have for founders? The best piece of advice is to adopt a strategic financial leadership strategy that provides a clear financial roadmap for the organization. Informed decision-making can help optimize operations and maximize profitability. Strategic financial leadership involves long-term planning. This can help the organization align its financial goals with strategic objectives. A clear and well-executed strategy can increase confidence among stakeholders, including investors, employees, and customers.
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Kevin Moore shares his thoughts about the Sports, Tech, and Venture Summit in Tulsa, OK hosted by Plain Sight and Serac Ventures. Shout out to Darrel Frater ✝️ and James Chapman for making this a successful event! https://lnkd.in/g4YsnnDz
Sports, Tech And Venture Summit Unites Entrepreneurs, Athletes In Tulsa
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I enjoyed having dinner yesterday in Oklahoma City with Raphael Akinsipe, CEO and founder of SocialCrowd, a Serac Ventures portfolio company. As VCs, I believe it's important that we spend time with founders to understand who they are are as people and what motivates them to succeed. Additionally, I think it's important to invest in people that we like because we'll likely be working them for 5 to 10 years. Thank you, Raphael Akinsipe, for your hard work at Social Crowd and we are grateful to be one of your supporters.
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