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Exited Founders - >1000 In recent times, we have successfully facilitated over 50+ off-market deals. Our Operator Network not only connected the dots between companies and M&A advisors but also introduced board advisors to ensure seamless transactions and strategic guidance. Using the VNXD Operator Network gives our VC, PE and Family Office clients access to thousands of exited founders. This extensive access allows us to provide unique insights and opportunities, making each connection within our ecosystem even more valuable. The power and speed of the ecosystem have proven phenomenal. Our platform is designed to maximize opportunities for founders and investors alike and just this week we have seen 10+ exited founders introduced to a varied mix of investors from EIS Funds to significant PE firms. That great blend of online AND offline facilitation that only Virtualnonexecs offers. This commitment to enhancing the deal-making process with precision and speed is growing at pace and our new module (set to be released in May) will take it to a whole new level. We help businesses to connect, negotiate, and grow. If you're looking to explore off-market opportunities or need strategic board-level advice, there's no better time to join us. Visit https://lnkd.in/e6NUmwbX to learn how we can accelerate your business journey. #Virtualnonexecs #MergersAndAcquisitions #OffMarketDeals #BusinessGrowth #StrategicAdvisory #InnovationInDealmaking #ExitedFounders

🚀 Demystifying IPOs: A Gateway to Growth for Companies 🚀 Are you curious about how companies transition from private to public ownership? At Capraise, we specialize in guiding businesses through the transformative journey of an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Here's why IPOs are a game-changer for companies: 💡 Capital Infusion: IPOs provide a substantial capital boost, enabling companies to fund new projects, expand operations, and innovate. 🌐 Market Presence: Going public elevates a company’s profile, attracting more customers, partners, and top talent. 💰 Liquidity: IPOs offer liquidity for early investors and employees, allowing them to realize the value of their shares. 📊 Valuation and Perception: The IPO process ensures a thorough valuation, helping the market understand the true worth of a company. 🔍 Transparency: Public companies adhere to stringent regulatory requirements, fostering transparency and investor trust. At Capraise Advisors, we pride ourselves on our expertise in navigating the complexities of IPOs. Whether you’re a startup looking to scale or an established business ready to take the next big step, our team is here to support your journey. Ready to explore the IPO process? Write to us: contact@capraiseadvisors.com #IPO #InvestmentBanking #CapitalMarkets #CompanyGrowth #MarketExpansion #Capraiseadvisors

If you are contemplating selling your #PropTech business, or raising growth capital, in 2025, get in touch with us at Lerner Associates now, and let's open up the disucssion. One of the trends of the past couple of years is transactions taking longer from start to finish. Whether due to buyer cautiousness, more in depth pre-offer diligence, or simply a matter of timing/resource, deals have taken longer in 2023/4 than previously. A good advisory firm (that's us folks!) will also want to take the time to do full Discovery and learn the business as in depth as we can, before taking it to market. That takes time! Get in touch as early as you can and we can advise on the timelines. An end-to-end process generally needs a good six months. That's aside from generally keeping in contact with each other, over a longer period of time, whereby we can advise on how you can run, make changes to, or apply focus to the business, in certain areas, to maximise your valuation, prior to beginning a sale process. Let us help you, but for sure let's talk soon if you are thinking of selling, or of raising growth capital from private equity, in 2025. We primarily serve sellers, founders, executive management teams and VC's, in the UK, US and Europe. Michael Damelin Joseph Black Lerner Associates #proptech #realestatetech #buildingstech #cretech #fmtech #contech #mergersandacquisitions #growthcapital #privateequity

As far as Sri Lankan tech exits go, WSO2’s announcement of its impending acquisition by EQT, a leading private equity firm, is the stuff of dreams. The acquisition is also a vindication of a vision that mission-critical software can be open source, and that world-class software can be built out of Sri Lanka. Read Here for More: https://lnkd.in/g_N7S2S4

Check out this fantastic interview with Sanjiva Weerawarana by Echelon! If you haven't heard of WSO2, this is your chance to get inspired. Sanjiva dives into everything from challenging stereotypes to achieving the impossible. As a former adidas employee and lifelong fan, the tagline 'Impossible is Nothing' resonates deeply with me. WSO2 embodies this philosophy in every way. Here's to shattering more stereotypes and leading the charge in digital transformation!

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#founders- Having an updated cap table is a clear signal to #investors that you’re ready for serious growth. Companies with clean cap tables typically raise 2-3x more in #funding, and it shows you understand equity, dilution, and stakeholder value. Pros: ➡️Investor confidence: Transparency builds trust and speeds up fundraising. ➡️Strategic readiness: You’re prepared for raising capital, acquisitions, or exit. ➡️Reduced risk: Legal issues and over-dilution are minimized. Cons of not having one: ⛔️Investor hesitation: Lack of clarity can turn investors away. ⛔️Risk of over-dilution: Without accurate tracking, you might give up more equity than intended. ⛔️Slow fundraising: Confusion can delay deals. Ready to take your startup to the next level? Book a free consultation to ensure your cap table is investor-ready and set up for scalable growth. Let’s position your company for success and build investor trust from the start! #StartupSuccess #InvestmentReady #CapTableConsultation #FounderFocus #VentureCapital #ScaleWithConfidence #InvestorTrust #FreeConsultation

Funding...not everyone's favorite topic, but necessary for IT acquisitions. Two funds I highlight in this video are available for Public Sector orgs in NC and SC. If you haven't applied yet, now is the time. Secure your funding asap, there's money on the table. #funding #SLEDtech #Govtech

Listing your business? It's incredible the number of opportunities our members have access to. This week I've spoken to two founders who are heading towards IPO, each now utilising the Virtualnonexecs Operator Network to solve their human capital requirements. But it isn't just pre-IPO opportunities. Obviously. We interact with a huge number of private equity firms, vc and family offices whom we give access to our Operator Network (See https://lnkd.in/d3na7CEC) to solve their non-executive and chair requirements (many times faster and many times less impactful on the 💰 than using search firms). We also allow members to bring their clients' businesses (anonymously) to a select audience of potential buyers and funders (this is free to Virtualnonexecs NED/Chair members). If you are an M&A Adviser, Legal firm or other sell-side adviser, you may wish to take a look at how you can build a pipeline of off-market opportunity, here: https://lnkd.in/eha-9Zxq Anyway - that's all for today. Off to throw myself off a bridge in Nesso on glorious Lake Como. #IPO #Virtualnonexecs #NED #PE #VC #Founder

We tracked 38 funding rounds in April totaling $999 Million. **Full list of transactions in comments**. Below are select companies that seem to be gaining traction in their respective segments and lifecycles. VulnCheck -US HQ -Vulnerability -$8M Seed -Lead investor Sorenson Capital Vorlon -US HQ -API -$15.7M Series-A -Lead Investor Accel Elisity -US HQ -Segmentation -$37M Series-B -Lead Investor Insight Partners Island -US HQ -Browser -$175M Series-D -Lead Investor Coatue