Andy Shawber’s Post

How would you define a "Great VC"? Have I missed anything? 👇 Please take our latest Associated, The Collective article with a pinch of salt 🙏😉 (part 2 explainer as to why coming soon). Nevertheless, I hope it gives you a few useful insights into what VCs think other VCs should be doing 👉👈 . https://lnkd.in/ezmzDMRJ

This is just awesome. I appreciate ya'll NFX -- https://lnkd.in/dqd5FVp6 It helps make the VC funding (and funding in general) that much more approachable and less "black-boxy."

Crafting a Winning VC Pitch: Essential Guide and Tips

#Founders, the venture capital world is complex, and sometimes, it brings out the worst in people. At Wisdom Partners, we strive to shed light on the dynamics within the industry and promote a culture of awareness and integrity. 📢 Explore this article from NFX on how VCs can sometimes lose their way: https://lnkd.in/gA2jGrwa In line with this, check out our blog post, where we explore what VCs are and aren’t, and how to get the support you need: https://lnkd.in/gr9xytsj #startupdevelopment

This a must-read article to grasp the VC mindset and expectations. If you don't align or agree with it, VC funding might not be the best fit for you. And that's alright, there are other options! 💡 𝘗𝘚. 𝘈𝘯𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦. 😊 #InvestorInsights

In my scientist-founder days, I made 148 versions of my pitch deck. Now, as an investor, it's so clear how many hours I could have saved with a few key insights. If you know how VCs think and how the game is played, it will totally change how you tell your story, generate excitement, and pick your investors. I made this VC primer for all the scientist-founders I work with For my past self and for future scientist-founders, I've distilled it all down: https://lnkd.in/gkD59W8J

Great article for those in biotech who want to understand more about investing! Written by one of our investors, Omri Amirav-Drory at NFX

Omri Amirav-Drory General partner NFX is giving a great gift to founders raising funds on how to make a great scientific approach when talking to VCs Spoiler Alert : You have to answer 3 questions to get to the magical point : 1- Can this be big enough? You can examine how big you are by using this formula A x B x C >= $100 million+ revenues per year/ ~$1B market cap A= what you are selling B= how much it cost C= gross margins 2- Do you have defensible, differentiated magic? Make yourself, your product, and approach, VERY different 3- Are you the right people? Your team needs to be 100% not 95% not 98% .. 100% And of course read the article yourself: https://lnkd.in/dnfGhx28

𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 Navigating equity fundraising can be complex, but this guide breaks it down into actionable insights for founders. Key highlights include: 1️⃣ Convertible Notes: Understand how they simplify early-stage funding by deferring valuation discussions. 2️⃣ Seed and Venture Rounds: Learn the dynamics of equity dilution and the milestones that define each funding stage. 3️⃣ Valuation Dynamics: Master the differences between pre-money and post-money valuations and their impact on ownership. 4️⃣ Investor Preferences: Explore key terms like liquidation preferences and antidilution clauses that investors negotiate. 5️⃣ Funding Strategy: Build a roadmap for securing the right investors while maintaining control of your startup. PS. check out 🔔 for a winning pitch deck the template created by Silicon Valley legend, Peter Thiel https://lnkd.in/ejp-Bhnu

Know your VC. Great article from Omri from NFX on how VC works and what founders need to know to navigate the conversations.