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The reality is harsh: Most companies raising capital today will fail at some stage, be it Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A. Steve Torso estimates that 9 out of 10 startups won’t make it. 📉 As founders, you must believe passionately in what we’re building, but smart investors understand the hard truths behind the numbers. 🔢 #StartupLife #InvestorMindset #Entrepreneurship #RaisingCapital #FoundersJourney

🎤An insightful panel discussion with Faye Walsh Drouillard, Deirdre Lyons, and Clare Meskill, with Áine Mulloy moderating. #Talking all things from angel investment to the early days of a startup, the #hussling for investment, and the importance of advisory groups. #IWD2024 #FemaleFounder #startups #entrepreneurship

📢 Last Call to Register for Tomorrow's Richi Entrepreneurs' Boston Talk! Participate in an engaging discussion led by Samuel Shafner on preparing for your first venture capital round. He'll be joined by industry experts Scott Rocklage from 5AM Ventures and Dana Watt, PhD, from Breakout Ventures, who will share their experiences and insights on what VCs are looking for in promising startups. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 20th 🕙 Time: 10 AM EST Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tips. Register now and tune in for another great talk! 👉 https://lnkd.in/evncUpca #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #RichiEntrepreneurs #BostonTalks

Navigating the startup world? Recognize these investor types to make your journey smoother: 😇 Angel Investor: Wealthy individuals providing capital and mentorship. 😈 Devil Investor: Only chases unicorns (startups valued over $1B), missing early-stage gems. 👻 Ghost Investor: Active on LinkedIn, always at events but without money. Which investors have you encountered? Share your stories! #Startup #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Funding

The term #disruptor can be thrown around a lot by startups. But how do you know if your #startup is actually a disruptor? Learn more about how to know if you’re a disruptor in this week’s blog: https://mv1.vc/btb3 #newblogpost #blog #investing #investment #invest #MicroVentures #startupfounder #entrepreneurship

Pitch the way VCs think by Khosla Ventures Your “first pitch” goal - Make sure investors know what you do in the first 60 secs - Show why it is awesome: “If I can prove x, then...” - Show market is big enough or new to be exciting - You can or have figured out the product market fit - The technical risk is manageable & market obvious And LAST the team is worth backing ~~~~~ ♻️ Found this helpful? Repost it so your network can learn from it, too. And follow me, Fazlur Shah for more content like this. #startups #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #investing

Exciting New Feature Release! Tracking campaign views on the FB Ventures platform means founders can now track investor interest in real-time. This new tool offers the insights founders need to make smarter decisions during a raise. Excited to see how this drives better outcomes for the startup community! #CapitalRaising #FBVentures #FounderTools #InvestorInsights #startup #ecosystem #investments

🚀 Backing early-stage startups ahead of the curve 🚀 First Momentum Ventures Venture is known for finding and supporting startups early - sometimes even years ahead of the general VC market. 💡 As Andreas Fischer explains, when they identify a team and technology that excites them, they dive deep into their investment process to make sure it’s something worth backing. 💡 "They often have to ask themselves: how far ahead of the market are they? It’s possible they invest in something now, but it could take years for other VCs to recognize its potential." 🌱 This approach allows founders to gain momentum before the rest of the market catches on. It’s about seeing potential early and having the patience and conviction to support founders as they grow into their vision. #EarlyStageInvesting #FirstMomentumVentures #AndreasFischer #StartupSuccess #Innovation #FoundersJourney #VC #WhatsInStoreShow #GonzaloPerez #VentureCapital #EarlyInvestments #InvestmentStrategy #HiddenGems #VCTips #Entrepreneurship #MarketTrends #BusinessGrowth #Investing

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 #𝟭: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 — 𝗙𝗕 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 💬 Ever wondered how successful your capital raise campaign is? Now you don’t have to! You can track campaign views directly on the FB Ventures Platform. With this powerful new tool, you’ll see exactly how much investor interest your campaign is generating. The insights you need to make smarter decisions are just a click away. 💡 👉 Join our ecosystem today: https://lnkd.in/d_qifSEy #FBVenturesCampaing #VentureCapital #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Investment #ExpressionOfInterest Anna Nedbaylova Richard Mulligan Hannah Mercado Rosana Petersen

In the fast-paced venture capital world, the quality of an entrepreneur’s pitch can be the difference between success and rejection. Seasoned veterans like Hilt Tatum IV, CEO of Dale Ventures Group of Companies, offer invaluable mentorship to guide the next wave of entrepreneurs. With a proven track record of transforming startups into thriving enterprises, Tatum shares his insights into how founders can navigate investor expectations and shine in the spotlight. Explore ten key questions investors ponder, with Tatum’s expert guidance offering a roadmap for success in the VC landscape. #VentureCapital #StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #HiltTatum #InvestorInsights #DaleVentures #StartupTips #VC