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Taking the time to communicate with your audience, building awareness and community, lends huge advantages to a #founder and their #startup. It doesn't take much to stay connected and create momentum, and hey, maybe even garner some more votes for a #pitchcompetition. Bravo, Mark! P.S. The Prime Time Pitch Challenge soft launches today, so start working on your 99-second pitch videos. Details via link in comments… #founderstories #entrepreneurship

The exit landscape for VC-backed startups has undergone significant changes over the past decade, with the emergence of the "VC-to-PE deals" trend. Previously, such companies primarily exited by selling to a strategic buyer (M&A) or going public through an IPO. However, this new trend has introduced a third option - transitioning from VC-backed to PE-backed. As a founder you will most likely find yourself in a situation where you are not in full control of who the buyer of your startup is. If the buyer turns out to be a PE-fund, you better understand the implications and be prepared for the changes that come with it! You just signed up for a new kind of ride.

The exit landscape for VC-backed startups has undergone significant changes over the past decade, with the emergence of the "VC-to-PE deals" trend. Previously, such companies primarily exited by selling to a strategic buyer (M&A) or going public through an IPO. However, this new trend has introduced a third option - transitioning from VC-backed to PE-backed. As a founder you will most likely find yourself in a situation where you are not in full control of who the buyer of your startup is. If the buyer turns out to be a PE-fund, you better understand the implications and be prepared for the changes that come with it! You just signed up for a new kind of ride.

Had an inspiring lunch with fellow founders in Hong Kong, where our co-founder Giovanni Casinelli shared his experience as a YC alum and his dedication to the HK startup ecosystem. Missed the event? Don't worry, our founders are offering personalised feedback on YC applications here: https://lnkd.in/gJHpC55t Let's keep the momentum going! 💡 #AspireForStartUps #ForEntrepreneursByEntrepreneurs

After collaborating with numerous angel investors and family offices in MENA, I've noticed a trend where some less experienced investors aim for large ownership stakes in early-stage startups. This can backfire as it limits the startup's ability to raise future rounds and maintain control, both investors and founders need to understand that balancing early-stage funding with a healthy cap table is crucial for long-term success.

Our Squad Members get exposed to Hustle Fund’s deal assessment framework, which lays out top considerations to look for when conducting due diligence on a startup. But every investor weighs deal aspects differently. This is what makes us different as angels. Maya Caddle breaks down how she diligences early stage startups below.

*Joint Ventures* 💡📈🚀 From accessing new markets to fostering innovation and sharing risks, joint ventures present a compelling proposition for startups looking to thrive in an increasingly interconnected business environment. In today’s post, we explore how joint ventures can empower startups to unlock new avenues of success and drive sustainable growth.

🚀 Scale Your Startup to Billions: Exclusive Masterclass with Raj Singh 💡 Learn from 2 IPOs & an $8.3B exit! 🔥 Oct 15, 7:30 PM IST Virtual Event From startup to tech titan - your blueprint awaits! #StartupScaling #TechIPO #EntrepreneurMasterclass

"This year we found much more solutions coming in as compared to other years. The overall quality of the solutions, after talking with the other judges we found it to be much higher. So I am really looking forward to keep seeing these improvements in the quality and the quantity of the start-ups and we want to bring more start-ups to the future editions of the Big 5 Global" Do you wanna know what advice our judges and mentors have for the starts ups? Hear it from Mauricio Tessi Weiss, the Founding Partner at Zacua Ventures, an early stage VC fund focused on Construction Technology, why he comes back to Start-up City every year! #Big5Global #StartUpCity #ConstructionTechnology

🚀 Scale Your Startup to Billions: Exclusive Masterclass with Raj Singh 💡 Learn from 2 IPOs & an $8.3B exit! 🔥 Oct 15, 7:30 PM IST Virtual Event From startup to tech titan - your blueprint awaits! #StartupScaling #TechIPO #EntrepreneurMasterclass