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The Founders' Secret Weapon: The Investor Tracker For founders venturing into the fundraising arena, here's a golden nugget of wisdom: the Investor Tracker. Why is it an absolute game-changer? Let's break it down: - Organisation: It keeps you on top of every firm, their status, and your interactions. No more scrambling through scattered notes or emails. - Future-Proofing: But here's where the magic happens—it's not just about this raise. It's about the NEXT one too. - Imagine this: You diligently note down ‘pass’ reasons from investors who didn't join your journey this time. Fast forward to your next raise. You now have a treasure trove of insights on where to focus your efforts. It's like having a roadmap for success. You know which doors to knock on because you've already laid the foundation. So, to all the founders, don't underestimate the power of the Investor Tracker. It's not just a tool; it's your strategic advantage. #FundraisingHacks #StartupSuccess #InvestorRelations #LearnwithKavedon #VC101 #Foundersfirst #KavedonKapital

🚀 Exciting insights from the recent webinar by Hopohopo.io and Tuomas Pahlman on fundraising strategies! 💼 Are you gearing up for your next fundraising round? Here's what you need to consider: 1️⃣ Determine the right timing for your raise - When do you need the funds, and what specific purposes will they serve? 2️⃣ Understand the risks associated with each funding round, from problem/solution fit to achieving public/market fit. Learn what investors scrutinise at each stage. 3️⃣ Explore different types of investors available - from angels to venture capitalists and acceleration programs. Each brings unique benefits to the table. 4️⃣ Familiarize yourself with various financial instruments such as equity, convertible loans, and SAFE agreements. 5️⃣ Calculate the equity dilution percentage after each funding round to ensure you retain control over your business. These insights are invaluable for those gearing up to raise funds soon. As we continue to build Cornea Sense, these strategies will be crucial. Big thanks to the team for sharing such valuable knowledge! 🙌 #FundraisingTips #StartupInsights #EntrepreneurshipJourney

Want to now the best industry insight Female Founders need to succeed? ⁠ Hear our best kept secrets and more, only in the Hive Founders Newsletter!⁠ ⁠ Don’t miss:⁠ ⁠ 💥 Fresh Funding opportunities⁠ 💥 Current Investment Trends⁠ 💥 Advice from OUR Founders⁠ 💥 Our Top News Picks⁠ 💥 Female Founder Wins⁠ 💥 Exclusive deals for our newsletter subscribers⁠ 💥 And much more!⁠ ⁠ Also get Updates on upcoming Hive Events!⁠ Our next Newsletter will be hitting your inbox this Sunday! 🤩 ⁠ Become a member today and don't miss out on our Founder Secrets!⁠ Sign up ➡️ ⁠ https://bit.ly/448Hew1⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Brought to you by our Co-Founders Andrea Sommer and Caroline Hughes 💪⁠ ⁠ #fundraising #investmenttips #investment #funding #pitching #femalefounders #startupgrowth #womeninbusiness #investmentstrategy #investmentaccelerator #startupsupport

Gearing up to raise your first round of funding? 💪🔑 Keep in mind these key takeaways from our latest Q&A with Ronny Chatterjee, Head of Capital Markets at Companyon: Create a competitive process. Develop relationships early. Understand the funding timeline. Adapt to market changes. Leverage expert support. Get the strategies you need for a successful fundraising round—from that intro conversation to the closing of the deal—with our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gYf-YvPP #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #RelationshipBuilding #CompanyonVentures #FounderTips #TalesFromTheTrenches #StartupSuccess #GrowthStrategies

POV: You're a scaleup competing for investors attention in a landscape experiencing a funding gap and your pitch deck just garnered another 'the idea is there...' response. This morning, our Co-Founders Mike Robb and Nick Ford-Young hosted our breakfast event 'How to influence and optimise a funding round in 2024 through brand, communications and analytics.' revealing the key differentiating factors that scale ups must start implementing if they are to escape the funding gap. Huge thanks to all attendees that joined us, with particular thanks to our panellists Jonathan Keeling and Gillian Gray, who offered some brilliant insights around the investment landscape - past, present and future. If you're looking for advice when it comes to crafting a compelling brand story and reassuring your future investors, then get in touch. We'd love to talk ideas. #Scaleup #Fundraising #Investment #Branding #Communications #Analytics

A difficult truth? Raising capital is an emotional marathon. Sometimes new founders are not emotionally prepared for the intense journey ahead. Mindset and energy management become important considerations - it’s not just about the pitch deck, market analysis, and valuation scenarios. This is why we allocate a meaningful ramp-up time to prepare founders for the emotional and psychological demands of the raise. Thorough preparation will prepare founders to handle the inevitable stress that comes with raising capital. If you’re raising capital - do not rush it. Plan early, prep hard, and take the time to get ready—both mentally and strategically. Founders, what was the toughest part of your last fundraising experience?

🌟 Fundraising Spotlight of the Week! 🌟 We’re excited to showcase this week’s top fundraising achievements from innovative start-ups to established industry pioneers! 🚀 These companies are securing the capital they need to accelerate growth and drive innovation. 💡 Join us in celebrating their success and explore new opportunities for collaboration. 🤝 Discover the latest updates here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3UHYe92 📢 Which fundraising story inspires you the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Together, we’re shaping the future of business! 💪✨ #FundraisingSuccess #StartupGrowth #VentureCapital #InvestmentTrends #Innovation

When raising a round, your mindset matters. The key is to get (and stay) in the driver's seat. Rather than start with, "What will make my business fundable to this investor?" Ask yourself, “Why do I believe my business is massively fundable?” Today on WrapText, Bobby Pinero shares how framing your company's story from within — not based on investor expectations — can make or break your fundraise. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ee2WFmV8

Powered forward and initiated by CEO and Founder Emma Sinclair MBE, the BeMyAngel initiative is looking to tackle the huge gender gap that exists in the investing and fundraising landscape. Angel investing is at a 10-year low - and this has potentially significant consequences for both female investors, and women-led business who need to raise capital. Through Crowdcube, the initiative is empowering individuals to become investors, with contributions of any size, from as little as £10 to over £10,000. To kick start the campaign, Emma’s business EnterpriseAlumni is now live and open for investment on our platform. The B2B SaaS company is the alumni software to some of the world's biggest companies including: ✅LinkedIn ✅Blackrock ✅Wells Fargo They’ve also raised $25m date from notable investors like Backed.VC! 📈 And we were lucky enough to hear Emma pitch in front of a packed crowd at our recent Crowdcube LIVE event - see image below ⬇️ Don’t miss out, click the link here to find out more! https://lnkd.in/e34jFXzj -- Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more: https://bit.ly/3TlfpgO

We’re excited to have Heidi Celeghin back with us tomorrow as we wrap up Week 5 of our Investment Readiness Accelerator Program! Heidi will be leading a session on Sales Strategy, providing invaluable insights to our founders. These expert-led sessions are exclusive to our accelerator and are designed to equip founders with the tools they need to succeed. Think your startup could benefit from our Founder Playbook? Join our next cohort, starting in early October 2024 💪 ➡️ Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/494kmzD #salesstrategy #investmentreadiness #femalefounders #startupgrowth #womeninbusiness #fundraising #investmenttips #investmentaccelerator Andrea Sommer Caroline Hughes Felicia Meyerowitz Singh Emma Bell, Subha Sivaraman Denise Celeghin Erin A. Mariette Ferreira