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Amongst the most successful VCs in consumer in the past decade has been Kirsten Green at Forerunner So I asked her all about how startups can navigate the 70% reduction in consumer investing & why now might be the best time for VCs to look harder at the category. I loved this discussion. I always learn something from Kirsten. Click below to watch / listen https://lnkd.in/g3kiMPD5

Join me in 10 days to talk about angel investing — we’ll cover the basics through sourcing, decision making, portfolio management & construction!

It was a pleasure to chat with Sean Hacking, founder and CTO of Veer Cycle. Veer is driving innovation in the light EV mobility market with their carbon fiber belt drive. They are also continuing to innovate with their new gear shifting system. I talk about my educational foundation while at UCLA, Pepperdine Caruso Law, and then into venture capital while pursuing my MBA at USC Marshall EMBA Program. I also discuss my continued learning about angel investing with Hustle Fund Angel Squad and what I look for when deciding in what startups to make investment. #cycling #ev #mobility #innovation #customers #investors #investment #venturecapital #vc #angelinvestors #angelinvesting #framework #logistics #supplychain #manufacturing #learning #education #alwaysbelearning https://lnkd.in/g3yNivFC

We held our first webinar of the year yesterday "Securing Success : Funding Strategies for PropTech Resilience"! Thank you to our fantastic panel; Kingma Ma, Managing Director at PT1, James Peers, CFO at Skanse, Andre B., Venture Partner REACH UK, Rebecca Meijlink, Founder & MD at AlphaBet Capital Advisors Ltd (since 2003), Matt Partridge, CEO & Founder at Infabode and Tabitha F., Head of PropTech at LMRE for sharing their valuable insights and expertise with the audience. Key Takeaways: 1. Comprehensive data rooms can help enhance discussions and pitches with investors. 2. A KPI driven financial model is crucial in the current landscape to secure funding. 3. In capital raising, creating a lasting impression is important, and thus, a meticulously crafted pitch plays a pivotal role in making a strong initial impact. 4. It is essential to understand your investors, their investment motives and your working compatibility. 5. When you start a pitch, begin by showcasing precisely what you offer before delving into the identification of the problem. Thank you to everyone that joined in and engaged throughout the webinar!

Venturefest South Business Growth Series has expanded! Join us in Reading on 4th Sept for a deep dive into deal readiness and preparing for investment success. It's free to register 👇 If you're on the cusp of engaging with investors, or with ambitious plans to grow and will soon engage with the investor community. Join experts from The FSE Group, Openshaw & Co. Blake Morgan LLP, the British Business Bank and other VFS Partners to discuss the essential elements leading to a successful deal, how to plan, and how to avoid mistakes that can lead to a deal falling through. https://lnkd.in/eKDrDYkh

We are grateful and honored that Njord Ventures and Andreas Anderberg, one of our founders, are recognized by Breakit in their mapping of Sweden's 500 most important tech investors. 🙌 Read all about it here (Article in Swedish): https://lnkd.in/dvaMEs52 #njordventures #breakit #techinvestors #startupecosystem #techinvestors

The Latest Edition Of Our Newsletter Is Here: Meet Us At These Conferences & Some Of Our Favourite PAKCon’23 Content   In this issue, see which team members you can catch up with at these events – look out for us at the Venture Debt Conference in New York, TechChill in Riga, and Supernova in Antwerp.   We’ve also put together a recap of some PAKCon’23 content.  Sessions we especially liked; hope you do as well! ►The panel discussion, BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: THE CFO-VC SHOWDOWN IN BOARD MEETINGS ►The fireside chat, THE OBVIOUS PIVOT: THE PATH FROM PURE GROWTH TO EFFICIENT GROWTH ►The fireside chat, FINANCING THROUGH CHOPPY WATERS: A CRO’S PERSPECTIVE ►The fireside chat, STARTING A COMPANY IN 2024: PRE-SEED INVESTORS HIGHLIGHT THE LATEST VC TRENDS ►The panel discussion, PERSPECTIVES ON THE EUROPEAN IPO MARKET ►The conversation, TRUTHS OF CHANGE: 6 RULES TO CREATE THE NEXT VERSION OF YOUR COMPANY If you haven’t attended PAKCon before, it’s definitely a one-day event worth diarizing for 2024!    Catch it all here: https://lnkd.in/d6ktwbmE   Be sure not to miss our newsletters - get them delivered straight to your inbox. 👉Sign up: https://clpgrowth.com/  

What's product-market-fit & has your startup achieved it to raise its Series A? Listen to Lan Xuezhao of Basis Set, Amy Cheetham of Costanoa Ventures, & Natalie L., former Lightspeed and now angel investor share their advice on the latest DrinksWithAVC Ravix Roundup!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be speaking at SuperVenture 2024 in Berlin. Join me for a deep dive into the evolving world of LP dynamics! 📅 Panel Discussion: "Where are LPs putting their capital?" 📍 Location: Berlin 🗓️ Date: 4-6 June 2024 We'll explore critical questions facing the industry today: 🔹 How are government-backed and private LPs allocating capital? 🔹 What investments are being made in diverse teams, and how is diversity being evaluated within VC funds? 🔹 Are LPs examining their own diversity practices? Hope this panel provides a unique perspective on the strategies that shape the future of LPs & VCs. Looking forward to sharing insights and connecting with fellow investors. #SuperVenture #VentureCapital #InvestmentTrends #DiversityInVC 💼🚀

The Art and Science of Angel Investing: Seven Strategies to Outperform the Odds. Steve Bolton, Managing Partner at Bolt Angels and Lead Investor in JAAQ.ORG and CUDO Compute, shared his personal strategy for #investing success, suited for both new and experienced investors. Listen to his whole presentation here: https://lnkd.in/dQUZ2FWw #MasterInvestorShow #AngelInvesting