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We partnered with two legends from Central and Eastern Europe—serial entrepreneurs who know how to build companies and excel at angel investing. Bartek Pucek & Zbigniew Sobiecki, Founders, CEO & CTO at Proofs. I had many questions. We did our due diligence and went through the process. Bartek, like no other, optimized for the perfect value-added cap table. When we finally agreed, I asked him, "Will you do this full-time?" He said, "Yes." The rest is history. I couldn’t be prouder to partner with them. Bartek invested in companies like ElevenLabs, Ramp, Kick, Zeta, Wordware, and more. I introduced them to our Venture Partner, Jerome Ternynck, and now Smartrecruiters is a Design Partner. There is much more to come. I am thankful to have been a tiny part of the journey! Read the interview yourself. We hope you like it. We also love great co-investors! Here are some of the standout names we're proud to collaborate with: Jens Lapinski, AngelInvest; Mehmet Selcuk Atici, Earlybird Venture Capital East (Lead Investor); William Lehmann, StepFunction; Gareth Jefferies, RTP Global, whom we introduced to Bartek; Stanisław Kastory; Nick Davidov; Patrick Friday; Filip Rakowski. Their expertise and support are invaluable to our journey.

Allan Lalic CEO of Kebloom was the first guest on my channel ever! Kebloom is an online program for young entrepreneurs—Gen Z—who want to learn how to build a startup from an idea. A unique, exciting company that planning to expose our industry to kids, currently scaling outside of Australia to the US, Asia and the Middle East. Allan is clearly an early adopter and a brave founder for diving into uncharted waters. How else would you explain his willingness to have this filmed discussion on such a beginning channel of one week old only !! Kebloom: https://www.kebloom.com/ I currently have only an initial number of people on my channel but I'm proudly bringing entrepreneurs from many countries together - innovation has no borders, no boundaries and no negative politics - I'm proudly serving a little group of followers from Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Israel, Pakistan, Ukraine, Indonesia, India, Dubai, Russia, Germany, USA and others. If you have an interesting startup and want to have a video chat, write me a private message. https://lnkd.in/dJgbqNip #ctos #startupideas #startup #sydney #cto #technology #techleaders #cofounders #cofounder #australia #startups #startupbusinesses #vc #vcfunding #StartupIdeas #BusinessGrowth #Collaboration #Entrepreneurship #SuccessTips #helsinki #telaviv #uae #startupnation

Explore the power of connection, innovation, and gender lens investing at Catalyst Conversations: WIN-VC Canada Showcase 2024 with SVX. A series of conversations that explores gender lens investing, tips to leverage founder/advisor relationships, and more. This virtual event is a must-attend for all women and non-binary entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors. #futures #transformation #genderlens #Investing #Innovation #ventures #entrpreneurship

SOUTH AFRICAN VENTURE CAPITAL (VC) INDUSTRY IMPRESSIVELY CONTINUES AN UPWARD TRAJECTORY This year marks a series of firsts for democracy, with a new coalition government navigating unprecedented challenges. Amidst these changes, the path to growth VC is clear. Despite global economic pressures, the VC sector continues to be a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship, driving us toward a more competitive and inclusive economy. 📊 Dive into the report to explore how sustained investment in our entrepreneurs is key to leapfrogging SA into a prosperous future. Advocacy for a supportive regulatory environment remains at the forefront of our mission to build a robust ecosystem. 📥 Download the full SAVCA Report now and be part of the change: https://bit.ly/3YcjfLB #SAVCAReport #VentureCapital Southern African Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Matsi Modise Arnold Sigauque Dommisse Attorneys Inc Endeavor Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies Southern African Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Christophe Viarnaud Cleola Kunene JSE Caitlin Nash The Loudhailer Raadhika Sihin Buntu Majaja SA Innovation Summit Sanjay Soni CA(SA) Jozi Angels

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Looking to scale your business but don’t know where to start? We are here to help. Pathways to Funding North of Tyne helps businesses access the exact support and finance they are looking for. We want to shine a spotlight on the wealth of knowledge, innovation and experience North East businesses have, and connect them to the right investment opportunities to help them scale even further. We spoke to attendees and speakers of Innovating for the Future: Making Finance Work for You about why networking events such as this are important for creating connections between business and venture capital in the North East. Are you a North of Tyne business looking to scale? Find out how we could support you: https://lnkd.in/e3mB9E3e North of Tyne Combined Authority North East Enterprise Agency Ltd (NEEAL) North East Growth Hub #pathwaystofundingNT

At Motse, our ultimate goal is collective impact in the South African entrepreneurial ecosystem 🇿🇦 🤔 So how do we achieve this? First off, we need to establish exactly what collective impact is and how it works. ➡️ Collective impact brings people together in a structured way to achieve broad-scale social change. The 'Collective Impact Model' identifies 5 conditions necessary for a group to achieve optimal collective impact: 1️⃣ Have a common agenda and a shared vision 2️⃣ Establish shared measurement for continuous learning and accountability 3️⃣ Foster mutually reinforcing activities 4️⃣ Identify a backbone coordinating organisation 5️⃣ Encourage continuous communication, enabling trust-based philanthropy With collective impact at the core of our mission, this model serves as a set of guiding strategic principles for every project we undertake. #MotseCollectiveImpact #MotseSA #SocialTransformation #ImpactfulEntrepreneurship #EntrepreneurialImpact #CollectiveImpact

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Investing in Social Impact - join the conversation Excited to participate in the panel discussion at #DNBNXT. As investors and corporates increasingly take on social responsibility, this conversation couldn’t be more relevant. Impact investors are now focusing on measurable social results, directing capital towards specific communities and underrepresented groups. In this panel, we’ll dive into topics such as the transformative impact BLING is creating in Swedish suburbs, why Ferd Sosiale Entreprenører has launched a dedicated Oslo initiative to address inequality and what DNB has learned from our efforts to increase female investor participation. The panel features Deqa Abukar (CEO & Founder, BLING), Espen Daae (Investment Manager at Ferd Sosiale Entreprenører), and myself, moderated by Marte Sootholtet (CEO Impact StartUp Norge). Together, we’ll explore the opportunities and challenges that come with this growing focus on social responsibility in business. Join us for the conversation, live at DNB in Bjørvika on Thursday, September 26th, 14:45 - 15:05. This is an open event, relevant to entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation communities. More info on https://lnkd.in/dkWQQkGy #dnb #socialimpactinvesting #sustainability #OsloInnovationWeek #dnbnxt #BLING #ImpactStartUp #Ferd Jonas Green Lian Maja Flaatten Erik Larsen

Today, we're shining the spotlight on the incredible journey of Haqdarshak since their appearance on Shark Tank in January 2023. Witnessing their growth firsthand has been truly inspiring. Their trajectory exemplifies what can happen when innovation meets determination. But what's truly commendable is their impact on female entrepreneurship. Haqdarshak's journey post-Shark Tank has seen a substantial increase in outreach and the number of female entrepreneurs they've empowered. With just 1000 women initially, they've now surpassed the 6000 mark, underscoring their commitment to community outreach, providing opportunities and breaking barriers in the process! Haqdarshak's success post-Shark Tank is a testament to their vision, dedication, and the transformative power of the platform. We're proud to witness their journey and excited to see how they continue to revolutionise welfare delivery services, one milestone at a time. Congratulations, Haqdarshak, on your remarkable achievements!  #SharkTankSuccess #EmpoweringCommunities #HaqdarshakJourney #Entrepreneurship #Growth #Culture Cap