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New Post: Ex-Brex exec Sam Blond is already leaving Founders Fund just 18 months after he joined - https://lnkd.in/gq93yWEA - Sam Blond is leaving Founders Fund, as well as the profession of venture capitalist, just 18 months after he joined the storied Silicon Valley firm. In a tweet on Monday, Blond expressed his gratitude at the chance to work at Peter Thiel’s VC firm and explained, “Full time investing / being a VC isn’t the © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. - #news #business #world -------------------------------------------------- Download: Stupid Simple CMS - https://lnkd.in/g4y9XFgR -------------------------------------------------- or download at SourceForge - https://lnkd.in/gNqB7dnp

We have a handful of seats remaining for our 2nd biannual "Moves in VC" reception+dinner next week at #SFTechWeek, with 35 venture firms and LPs already confirmed to attend. 👉 If you are a senior VC or LP who has made a move in the last 12 months (new firm/fund launch, changed firms, or promoted), give us a heads up so we can consider you for one of the remaining seats --> https://lu.ma/2i17dp33

Connectd is scaling and how! Kudos to their massive growth in just 3 years - connecting the #startup & #investing ecosystem like no other 🚀 #venturecapital #investment #founders #fintech #seed #seriesA #enterprise #expansion #angelinvesting

Our network has grown to 5200 members (and counting) in just THREE years 🌟 Here’s a breakdown of the numbers 👇 🤝 A community of 2,000 portfolio professionals consisting of mentors, board advisors, fractional executives and non executive directors 👥 Just over 2000 founders across several different industries from AI to consumer goods 🚀 Providing 150+ active roles for portfolio professionals at any given time, with 65% of roles being remunerated 📈 Onboarded 200+ startups in the last 2 months of this year alone 🌐 1200+ investors, split between angel and institutional investors These indicators highlight our commitment to making and managing meaningful connections within the startup world 🌱 Swipe through our carousel for a full breakdown of Connectd ecosystem down below 👇 and follow the link here to explore more ➡️https://lnkd.in/eewt8zjJ #Founders #Investors #Advisors

In climate tech, venture capitalists aren't just investing in ideas; they're investing in people. As Nikhil Choudhary of Nirman Ventures puts it, "I base my conviction completely on the founders and the founding team." Why? Because successful ventures are built on more than just innovative ideas. They require: 👉 Credibility: Founders with a proven track record and deep domain expertise. 👉 Market fit: A founding team that intimately understands the problem they're solving. 👉 Chemistry: Co-founders who collaborate effectively and complement each other's strengths. These human factors determine a startup's ability to navigate the complexities of the climate tech landscape and deliver real impact. For Nikhil, these qualities aren't just a bonus – they're a "clear pass." —— Get a head start on the future of Climate Tech with #ClimateTechSpotlight. Sign up for exclusive bi-weekly content featuring the latest trends, news, and industry leader interviews delivered straight to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/ehykVybJ #ClimateTech #VentureCapital

Having the right team is one of the key factors that can help you reduce risk in your start-up and make you more attractive to VCs, increasing your chances of getting funded in the early stages. 🤝 We are sharing a few insights from a recent lecture with Andrej Petrus, Head of Investment Committe at ZAKA VC, to help participants of the Autumn Accelerator 2024 understand how #venturecapital and #fundraising work. ⚙️ 💡 First of all, tech co-founders are an essential part of the team because they enable you to develop your product in-house rather than outsourcing it. Why is this important? When approaching VCs, it's not ideal to ask for funding just to hire your first tech team. It is your main responsibility as a non-tech founder or founding team to find these people. Showing that you already have the talent to build a product demonstrates credibility and execution capability. ✨ Another important aspect is to share the unique insights your team has. Do you, as a founder, have any distinctive insights based on your previous experience? What sets your perspective apart from other founders, and why are you the one who will win in this market? These are crucial pieces of information for investors. ⏱️ Running a start-up requires a lot of work, and it needs to be done quickly. How fast is your team moving? What progress have you made in the last week or month? Validate, iterate, and pivot quickly. As Andrej Petrus said, "Speed is everything." #aceon #aceonaccelerator #lecture #autumnaccelerator #startupaccelerator #vc #knowhow

Last week I concluded a 30-day VC "build in public" challenge. Here the results: £1m committed from operator LPs already subscribed or onboaridng now (read angels and exited founders 😇) £3,740,000 in potential investment from conversations still ongoing. 😰 £2,300,000 of potential investment that became a NO when push came to shove (or a "ghost", yup VCs get ghosted too!). 😓 24k impressions on the most-viewed post. 2k impressions on the least-viewed. 1 Article released where we "stripped naked" our LP updates and got one grilled live by Ertan Can from Multiple Capital. 🎁 Great feedback received for our transparency, especially when talking about Family Office investment approaches and when sharing our templates. 💸 What had started as a tour to meet 40 LPs, thanks to referrals and some inbound from the campaign itself, ended up being 60 LP pitches exactly. 👩⚖️ The jury is still out on the verdict and I'm now in full "cat herding mode" to leave fundraising behind for a while and re-shift to deployment. I'll keep you posted on any news when ready of course! 🤗 Meanwhile, I'm still reflecting on all the lessons learned and what else I could do next to bring more transparency to the industry. Both Deeptech and VC. So here is the question for you all: ❓❓❓ What's your suggestion? ❓❓❓ 🔥 🔥 🔥 Fire away! 🔥 🔥 🔥 I want to hear from #LP investors, #VC folks and #Startup founders alike! Remember that my goal is to build and pay-it-forward to the leading #Deeptech fund and community in Europe. So keep it on theme if you can :D Ciao!! #deeptech #familyoffices #limitedpartners #venturecapital #angelinvesting - - - I'm a soloVC building my fund & community in public. 📢 On a mission to build a new kind of tech-driven VC firm at the intersection of Venture, Science and Community 👩🔬 👨💻 👫 💹 ❤️ & Follow+ to keep up with the journey 🛣️

Think only the daring take big risks? It's time to rethink. Imagine investments with massive upside and almost no downside. Ready to unlock the secrets of asymmetric risk? ↓ Here’s a sneak peek of what I'll be sharing in my newsletter tomorrow: - Matching conservative risk with high potential returns. - Why venture capital bets on tech startups. - Two systems to use in your investment decisions. Tomorrow, I'll show thousands of subscribers how to leverage asymmetric risk for maximum returns. Want to join us? Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/g23ysFrH

Finding someone labeled as an "angel" on LinkedIn doesn't necessarily mean they are an angel investor. This term can be used by anyone. I've met people who had an "angel" sign, but they were merely advisers to startups and didn't invest their own money. If you're a founder seeking an angel who can add value to your company, it would be great to verify their track record - number of investments, exits, etc. Does this sound complicated? Check the newly launched 2024 Arete Index aims to gather the world's most value-creating angel investors. We carefully select the angel investors on this list based on the total value they have added to the world economy. A combination of the number of successful exits, the total valuation of their investment portfolios and how appreciated they are by the founders they enable, their exact value is priceless. Link in the comments.

Over the years in the startup ecosystem, I've found that the reasons for seeking venture capital broadly fall into two categories: 1️⃣ Intensity of the Need for Capital: Sometimes, the need for capital is driven by urgency: 1. Survival Mode: Ensuring the company can continue operations. 2. Critical Milestones: Reaching pivotal growth stages. 3. Strategic Shifts: Adapting or pivoting the business model. 2️⃣ Strategic Scaling and Investor Partnerships: Other times, it's about scaling and strategic growth: 1. Accelerating Growth: Expanding operations and market reach. 2. Leveraging Networks: Tapping into the investor's expertise and connections. 3. Enhancing Valuation: Improving metrics for future funding or exits. Looking forward to connecting with more VCs to understand the landscape better.