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#fundingalert 💼Company: TechGrid 💰Funding: $9.2Million  ⚡Round: Series A  👥Investors: Bellini Capital TechGrid is a tech services platform that links companies with a network of accredited Tech Service Providers (TSPs) and partners. Businesses propel communities’ growth and economic prosperity. They manage their enterprises with the use of technology. The money will be used by the business to expand and enhance the platform. TechGrid is a software company led by founder and CEO Philip Wegner that streamlines workflows for selling, fulfilling, and managing IT solutions provided to businesses. Philip Wegner Ryan Cave Horea Hosu Nick Maglosky Vlad Pop Read more - https://lnkd.in/gAnCnDkb To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #TechGrid #techservice #platform #economic #technology #software #IT #business #funding #eustartup #startupnews #fundingnews #news #startuprise

🚀 🚀 Join Us for a New Chapter – the new and improved WOWS Investment Portal Awaits You! 🚀 🚀 We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of the new and improved WOWS Investment Portal, the ultimate platform for connecting startups and SMEs with investors. Our enhanced features and fully integrated tools are set to revolutionize how you engage with potential business opportunities and growth capital. For Investors: 🔹 Comprehensive Company Profiles: Discover detailed profiles of hundreds of high-potential startups and SMEs, showcasing their potential and funding goals. 🔹 No Investor Fees: Explore and engage with investment opportunities without any financial commitment. 🔹 All-in-One Portfolio Management: Manage your investment portfolio seamlessly with personalized dashboards. For Startups and SMEs: 🔹 Create a Compelling Company Profile: Showcase your company’s potential to a global network of discerning investors. 🔹 Strategic Fundraising Management: Utilize our comprehensive tools to manage your fundraising process, from initial contact to final deal closure. 🔹 Exclusive Pre-Launch Offer: Join now and enjoy a 1-month free trial of our 'Pitch Ready' plan, valued at $249. Plus, gain the chance to be selected as a WOWS Endorsed Company, with a full feature 3-month access and a dedicated investment manager, a $2,997 value. Why WOWS Global? WOWS Global is more than just a platform; it’s a community dedicated to fostering innovation and growth. Our enhanced features provide unparalleled opportunities for both investors and businesses to discover, connect, and succeed. Since our soft launch, WOWS Global has built a vibrant ecosystem, connecting 150+ innovative startups and SMEs with 252 seasoned investors, and managing over $300 million in equity. 🔗 Ready to Experience the New WOWS Global? Join the Waitlist! 📝 Join Investor Waitlist https://lnkd.in/gF2k8FDk 📝 Join Company Waitlist https://lnkd.in/g96DnPTY Join WOWS GLOBAL and be part of the revolution in startup investment and business growth! Gagan Singh | Mike Cappelle | Tharin Sethi | Kingsen Yan #WOWSGlobal #InvestmentPlatform #StartupSuccess #Innovation #GrowthCapital #InvestorMatchmaking #BusinessGrowth

Anyone part of, or interested in, the European startup scene should have a read of Sifted’s new ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the #Nordic and #Benelux regions. #Fintech makes a strong showing, with the top-ranked company being Danish bank kompasbank, which provides loans and other services to SMEs and is enjoying a CAGR of 1149.7%. #Climatetech has also built up a head of steam, with second and third places on the list being respectively taken by Danish startup Klimate.co (carbon asset management) and Swedish firm Flower (battery energy storage infrastructure). Full list here 👇

Exciting news from our partner InvestEngine, which has grown by an impressive 117.6% this year! 📈 In Q2, InvestEngine climbed into the top 10 investment platforms by asset growth, landing 8th out of 21, according to new data from Fundscape. 🎉 With a 53% rise in assets in Q2 alone, InvestEngine now manages £674m — adding £233.5m in just three months. 💥 We can’t wait to see what more Tom Winterton, Adam Lees, Veronica Borisova, Hamish Popplestone and the team will achieve in 2025 and beyond! 🤩 👉 Read more about InvestEngine’s growth: https://lnkd.in/exehk87f #fintech #investing #startups #growth #techrecruitment #assetmanagement #investments #celebratesuccess #finance #HR #talent #techtalent #startuprecruitment

Almost half of the financing rounds within our #TechAngels community last year were follow on rounds. This is always a challenging decision, for investors and founders being a possible important turning point. Our #FridayReco is an informative text about the context of these decisions, food for thought for #angel investors and #startups alike. ➡️To decide regarding the follow on rounds one can engage offensive and defensive strategies. Offensive moves aim to maintain or increase ownership, while defensive maneuvers protect existing investments in struggling but promising ventures. Evaluating upside potential, downside risks, and opportunity costs forms the crux of this decision-making framework. ➡️Upside potential assessment involves scrutinizing valuations, exit prospects, and deal particulars. Drawing from experience and industry knowledge, investors gauge whether the new valuation justifies the risk-adjusted return. Moreover, insights gleaned from the company's operational history shed light on its trajectory, informing decisions about continued investment. ➡️The emotional aspect is also in play as the excitement of the early stage investments wanes with successive rounds. Seasoned investors weigh in the financial merits against the emotional appeal. ➡️The follow on decision embodies the essence of angel investing, a delicate interplay of risk and reward, strategy and emotion. More below. #growingtogether #growsmart #smartgrowth

Down rounds are up in Venture Capital, as expected after the 2021 frenzy, but few people seem concerned about their little brother/sister: the anti-dilution ratchet. My latest analysis tackles why I believe VCs should waive ratchets more than they enforce them. Three main reasons: 1/ Ratchets Demotivate Founders At The Worst Time Down rounds are psychologically difficult for Founders. The extra dilution from ratchets is further demoralizing, especially when they realize what that ratchet clause meant at that moment. 2/ Ratchets Lead To Incentive Asymmetries & Moral Hazard Founders who are too diluted are more likely to keep the business funded to save their status and perks. 3/ Ratchets Don’t Make VC-Level Returns Gaining a few points in ownership in a potentially struggling business will not help VCs reach 10x-100x returns. 💡 Head over to The VC Factory for the full article! I included detailed calculations on full and weighted-average ratchets. I've also shared links on down round data by Carta's Peter Walker, featured in this week's quote. *** I have two requests for the community here: - Please check my calculations. I struggled to find reliable sources. - Please share examples of happy endings despite ratchets being enforced. I've never seen one.

💼Company: Nected 💰Funding: $1.5 Million ⚡Round: Seed Round 👥Investors: Three State Ventures , Endurance Capital, Relentless VC, Climber Capital, Lykke Capital and Forward Slash Capital. Nected, which was founded by Prabhat Gupta and Mukul Bhati, assists companies in overcoming the delays and #inefficiencies that come with traditional software development. It functions as a toolkit that offers pre-built tech building blocks, saving businesses time and money by eliminating the need for additional technical skills. Examples of these building blocks include rule engines, #workflow automation, and A/B testing tools. Prabhat Gupta 💻, Mansi Koul ,Mukul­ Bhati Read more - https://lnkd.in/eExn7dry To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.org #FundingNews #India #Investment #Nected #TechnicalSkills

Calculate ROI for your Angel Portfolio - Spreadsheet Included by Daniel Faloppa, founder & CEO of Equidam 👇 Why it matters 👇 Angel investing involves supporting startups at their earliest stages, often before venture capital firms are willing to engage due to the heightened risk. Monitoring portfolio valuation and ROI is essential for angel investors to align their financial goals and refine their investment strategies. This post breaks down the logic of portfolio valuation, explains its significance, and shares a practical spreadsheet tool developed in collaboration with Dealum to calculate portfolio ROI. Valuation efforts, even for pre-seed startups, are valuable for understanding opportunities and market conditions. On a portfolio level, valuations can help investors identify biases or errors in their investment approach and assess market trends to make informed decisions about capital deployment. Read the full article or report on EUVC Insights! 🔽 https://lnkd.in/dWjdKVD6 #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

🌟 New Article Alert! 🌟 I just published an in-depth piece on “A Comprehensive Guide to Public Comparables Analysis for Evaluating a Startup’s Exit Potential” on Medium! 🚀 In this article, I break down the methodology behind public comparables analysis—a crucial tool for assessing a startup’s potential valuation during an exit. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or just curious about startup valuations, this guide provides actionable insights to enhance your understanding. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eStnGNAB I’d love to hear your thoughts—let’s discuss! #StartupValuation #PublicComparables #MediumArticle #FinanceInsights