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I had several people reach out with interest in the Triangle Tweener Fund asking for details on the accreditation requirement. It's a SEC requirement and here's a quick guide on what an accredited investor is and how our partner AngelList verifies-> https://lnkd.in/gidDDWP3

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Want to talk GTM? Join us on October 2nd at Gasworks Brewing for another round of Seattle Founders GTM. #founders #entrepreneurs #startups #gtm Sign up with the link below.

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TXT. XML. CSV. These are just some of the three-letter file formats that can cause healthcare benefits teams' carrier onboarding process to grind to a halt if they don't have a process to ingest them. It's been an issue for benefits teams for a long time. It usually takes months to solve, too. Watch the video below to find out how you can regain that precious time and make your carriers happy.

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Juniper Square recently released their look back at the state of venture in Q2 2024, and the data is interesting. 👉 The liquidity drought continues to stifle fundraising, with $37.4B committed to 255 funds YTD. 👉 In the current climate, established managers are securing 77% of fund value YTD, the highest concentration in the last decade.  👉 Over 63% of capital raised in 2024 so far is in funds of $500M+, the second-highest percentage in the last decade. 👉 Q2 reflects an uptick in US venture deal momentum, with quarterly deal count climbing to the highest level since Q2 2022. 👉 Q2 data shows a third consecutive upward quarter in both exit value and the total number of exits.  👉 Q2 hit a 9-quarter high in total number of exits, and the total exit value recorded was the second-best quarter since Q1 2022. The data shows that the landscape is especially competitive for emerging managers. When it comes to generating returns though, a fresh perspective can help find the most interesting deals. I wrote a bit about this last week, if you’re curious to dig into stats on unicorns at the seed stage, and the funds they’re raising from. You can check out the full report from Juniper Square here: https://lnkd.in/eN6VnY-k #emergingmanagers #stateofvc

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Another edition of VCs Doing Work: Slauson & Co. 🎉Congrats to raising $100M for your second fund continuing your mission to make a difference!🎉 Wait... What and who is Slauson and Co? Slauson & Co. is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments, founded by Austin Clements and Ajay Relan. The firm's mission centers on economic inclusion and democratizing access to entrepreneurship for underrepresented founders. Slauson & Co. primarily invests in: Preseed and seed SMB Tech (tools supporting small and medium businesses) Consumer technology The firm typically writes checks between $500,000 and $2 million, aiming to lead most rounds. Since its launch in 2020, Slauson & Co. has made significant strides: Raised a $75 million Fund I, exceeding its initial $50 million target Backed 38 companies, with a majority led by people of color and at least half by women Recently closed a $100 million Fund II, demonstrating continued investor interest in their inclusive approach The firm has garnered support from prominent investors and organizations, including: PayPal Ron Conway (veteran technology investor) Ashton Kutcher will.i.am True Capital Management Alpaca VC Slauson & Co. is just getting started! If you think you have a startup that fits their thesis and stage, reach out! #diversity #inclusion #venturecapital #consumer #smb Brittany Crockett #longla #losangeles #celebration #vcsdoingwork

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Thanks to uber-successful Lee Fisher, Dean of #CSU law school and former #AttorneyGeneral of Ohio for a delightful, unscripted podcast. Much of the focus is my book about the human side of #buying, #selling, and #investing in any business. The #EQ of #negotiating. Conventional? Absolutely not. It's the #deal world as heard through a #musician's ears and viewed through a #startup lens. The #GratefulDead collided with selling encyclopedias door to door. Here's one of my favorite 5 Star Amazon customer recommendations: ....."Business owners and entrepreneurs should read this and then require your #lawyer buy it and confirm they read it". Seems like sensible advice to me. How about you? Hope you enjoy the podcast and my book. #Author:The soul of the Deal. https://a.co/d/bXBjnod

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AI Regulation in California 🚨 California's Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes SB 1047, a bill that aimed to regulate large AI models due to concerns over catastrophic risks. Discussed in our latest episode: - The real concerns: Job displacement vs. sci-fi AI scenarios - Should we focus on model regulation or misuse prevention? - How should governments respond to tech advancements reshaping the job market?

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Congratulations to Kern Venture Group portfolio company Cambium on being Named One of the Top 100 Venture Funded, Defense and Dual Use Start-ups by the Silicon Valley Defense Group. This annual ranking and report, sponsored by JPMorganChase's Aerospace & Defense Industry division, is SVDG's annual ranked list of the emerging US techno-security ecosystem of venture-backed companies. The ranking is the product of a proprietary, quantitative formula created by SVDG, in collaboration with Franklin Templeton and Balyasny Asset Management L.P., fortified by conversations with technology leaders across the US Government and allied partner governments, and categorized against the United States Department of Defense's 14 Critical Technology Areas. https://lnkd.in/gbCkssFy

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The emergence of a large number of small venture funds may indicate that the venture industry is transitioning to a new stage of development. I believe this is an encouraging signal for micro-startups: they are more likely to catch the attention of these micro-funds, increasing their chances of securing early-stage funding and support.

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Last week, we shared the first part (1/2) of our perspectives on vertical SaaS (vSaaS), more specifically on which metrics define the performance of vSaaS businesses and outlining the benchmarks for each of these metrics. If you have not yet read the piece, give it a read here - https://lnkd.in/d94n2bgN This week we published the second part (2/2) where we call out certain strategies deployed by successful vSaaS companies like Procore Technologies Toast ServiceNow Zenoti and others that can be used to improve the metrics that matter. Read on to layer the numbers with the strats- https://lnkd.in/dPkmWFax Do reach out if you are building in the space or want to exchange notes / feedback on the perspectives. #fintech #verticaSaaS #embeddedfinance #investments

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Excited to join industry leaders in LA to explore the future of non-traditional investments. I’ll be speaking at the Private Wealth Southern California Forum, hosted by Markets Group, on 12 November. Together, we’ll discuss how innovations in alternative assets are reshaping the investment landscape. Thank you to Markets Group for providing the platform to explore these transformative developments. #PrivateEquity #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Investing #Finance #Alternatives #Startups #Speaker

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Hear experienced Crowdfunding experts , hosted by David D. Postolski, Esq., share there experiences. If you are looking for alternative ways to fund your business? This event will be your guide to understanding the dynamic world of crowdfunding and equity crowd financing. Register at https://lnkd.in/dmUZB2fA #startups #entrepreneurs #innovators

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Yesterday, RSA Conference made a major announcement - from now on, the top 10 finalists of its Innovation Sandbox competition will get a $5M investment from Crosspoint Capital. A few thoughts: 1) This makes a lot of sense for both RSAC and Crosspoint (which acquired the conference back in 2022). Over the last 20 years, the competition has helped identify some of the leading #cybersecurity startups (e.g. Wiz, Imperva, SentinelOne, Phantom Cyber, HiddenLayer) well before they became household names. Finalists have raised over $16B after being featured with an average of $30M at a 3.2x step-up in valuation in their first subsequent financing after becoming a finalist. 2) The high level terms of the investment are very founder-friendly. It's structured as a simple YC SAFE with no valuation cap and sliding scale discount (5-25%) based on a time interval. 3) Given this is a requirement for becoming a finalist, it'll be interesting to see how founders and their existing investors perceive this investment. The structure does mandate pro-rata and information rights. I'm very curious to see how this is received by the #founder and investor community. Either way, the Innovation Sandbox is here to say and I'll be watching who the judges pick as we go into the 20th year! #RSAC2025

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The podcasting landscape has shifted dramatically, with YouTube surpassing Apple Podcasts as the leading platform. Even the best can lose their market share if they dont focus on it as a core business: - YouTube now dominates, accounting for 31% of U.S. podcast listening, driven by its superior discovery tools and video integration. - Apple's focus on audio-only content and lack of monetization tools has led to a decline in market share. - Video podcasts, supported by platforms like YouTube and TikTok, are becoming the new norm, transforming how users engage with content. #Podcasting #YouTubePodcasts #ApplePodcasts #DigitalMedia #ContentCreation #TechTrends #VideoPodcasts #CreatorEconomy https://lnkd.in/d_jQ3D8e

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I recently joined Tyler Hogge and Sterling Snow on the IO Podcast to discuss frameworks for growth-stage companies and what sets great companies apart from the rest. Listen to our conversation here: https://lnkd.in/edRyAmbz And linking to the blog posts we get into on the pod for easy reference: 1️⃣ R&D is one of the most critical yet challenging capital to allocate. How to get it right: https://lnkd.in/gQ-bN87N 2️⃣ For growth-stage companies burning cash, these are the essential questions to answer before going public: https://lnkd.in/gdjT-Fy2 3️⃣ AI is revolutionizing computing. More on what we can learn from SaaS market dynamics as we enter this new era: https://lnkd.in/ePjw7SvT

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