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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

[Published in February 2024] 💼 Ever wondered about the hidden alliances among Southeast Asia's VCs? 🌐 🤝 Dive into our visualization of the intricate web of relationships among these firms based on deal data from the past two years. 📊 Check out the table below highlighting the top 20 VCs by the number of co-investors and how many times they've collaborated with each firm. 🚀 Startup founders, understanding these alliances could be key to navigating the fundraising landscape. 💰

How did you manage to IPO on the Nasdaq as a European unicorn founder? "Because they said we couldn't do it". 🦄💥 Always so grateful to hear our LP and superstar founder Claudio Erba share gold nuggets on his founder journey. More than half a decade to hit that first million and then taking off to HUNDREDS of millions in revenue. Unicorn valuation. IPO in Canada and on the Nasdaq. 🔔 And all this without ever uprooting Docebo from its Italian 🇪🇺 origins. Loads of lessons for both entrepreneurs and investors, which 30 LPs and Super Angels in Turin got the chance to hear live at the Italian Tech Week official invite-only LP side event. Co-hosted by Exceptional Ventures with the very exceptional Paolo Pio showing some insightful data on the future of health and longevity in tech, and Silicon Roundabout Ventures where I talked, of course, about Deeptech. It was great to finally catch up in person with some of our backers and celebrate after the final closing of our 1st fund. And to discover that 1) Italy is finally stepping into venture capital, and 2) that LPs and Family Offices from all over Europe are keen to learn about new trends from both new managers and tech entrepreneurs. Also thanks to our friend Simon Menashy for joining us and helping us with the dinner :) ... til the next one! Needless to say, if you're a Family Office or HNW LP and would like to be invited to upcoming events like these: drop me a DM here! #deeptech #venturecapital #limitedpartners #familyoffices #angelinvesting

🚀 Secure Your Spot at VC Weekend with Early-Bird Tickets! 🚀 Time is ticking! Don't miss your chance to grab Early-Bird Tickets for VC Weekend before they're gone. In just two days, this exclusive offer will expire. 🌟 What is VC Weekend? VC Weekend isn't just an event; it's a platform for building a vibrant community, exchanging experiences, and shining a spotlight on the most promising tech investment trends in the region. Now in its third edition, this annual gathering promises to be bigger and better than ever. Join us to hear from leading VCs such as Antler, Shorooq Partners, and Middle East Venture Partners. Our program will delve into the hottest industries, including generative AI, cleantech, fintech, and retailtech, with keynotes on venture debt and an exclusive VC market overview from Magnitt. Don't wait any longer—secure your spot now and be part of this exciting event! vcweekend.com

Where did all the good projects go? Blame the info spread! 📚🤔 Back in the day, even a so-so VC could snag 2-3 stellar projects under killer terms because founders were clueless about all the VC lingo—SAFES, CLAs, YCs, option pools, Series XYZ, you name it! 🤷♂️ These were savvy biz folks or tech wizards who just didn’t get the real value of their company/product or speak 'Sequoia' fluently. That’s one reason European unicorns were scattered like stars across cities. 🦄✨ Nowadays? This stuff isn’t rocket science anymore! Spend a week devouring all things YC and voilà—you're fluent in Sequoia-speak. 💬🚀 This shift means average funds are finding it tougher to land deals with top founders who now often opt for funds that aren't just prestigious but also pleasant to work with. 😎👋 #VCWorld #StartupLife #TechTalk

[Published in March 2024] 💡 Dive into the hidden world of VC partnerships. We've uncovered the intricate web of alliances among Southeast Asia's top investors. 🤝 📈 Startup founders, this is your roadmap to understanding the dynamics of VC funding. Knowing which VCs move together could be the key to unlocking your next round of investment. 🚀 Check out the top 20 VCs and their co-investor connections in this article: https://lnkd.in/gji-d2Js -- Don't miss out on this insider insight!

You are doing it wrong! Most founders I speak with send me a list of 30-40 VCs when raising their round. That’s a good start, but it’s far from enough. Here’s why: To walk away with 2+ term sheets, you need a methodical approach and volume. Here’s the math that works: 📌Research and identify 150 VCs who actively invest in your stage/sector. 📌Use mutual connections to secure warm intros for each one. 📌Schedule 100 research calls (expect 50 no-shows or non-responses). 📌Out of those, 50 will fit your round’s criteria, discard the rest. 📌Book 50 intro calls to present your deck. 📌20 will ask for data room access after the first meeting. 📌10 will request follow-up calls post-review. 📌5 will proceed to full due diligence. 📌2 will present term sheets. Getting to 150 is a grind, it requires preparation, outreach, and leveraging your network for introductions. But this systematic approach dramatically increases your chances of closing a successful round. At Qubit Capital, we’ve perfected this process, helping startup founders in the US, UK and Europe raise over $215M in funding. If you’re ready to secure your next round with the right investors, let’s connect. We’ll ensure that we end up connecting you with the right investors with our AI-powered matchmaking tool. #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #FoundersJourney #QubitCapital

Venture capital firms were once dominated by former founders and financiers. Today, it's the community builders — people creating founder networks, running accelerators and the super-connected — who are increasingly likely to discover the next unicorn or cut a check. Learn more about this new crop of dealmakers, who they invest in and why partners collaborate with them, from VC-turned-VC builder Myrto Lalacos. Read her full post here: https://lnkd.in/eWkWjXnT. What's your take on this shift in the VC industry? Could it lead to a broader range of deals or more diversity in tech? Share your thoughts in the comments below. ✍🏻: Iris Mansour

🗽 Founders N' Funders is coming to New York City on July 10th ..... and we have one last spot open for a VC investor to present at our inaugural NYC VC Reverse Pitch Event. So, please share with me who your favorite VCs are in NYC! These are such fun events for everyone, where we turn the tables and have the investors pitch to the founders. This particular event is for Seed and Series A tech startup founders and will provide founders a unique opportunity to see first-hand that not all investors are the same. Investors can have different qualifications they look for in terms of industry, investment amounts, company stages, business models, geography, etc. If you are a tech founder and interested in attending, simply comment with the "🗽 " emoji below and we'll send you a link where you can apply to attend. Capacity is limited and filling up fast, so register asap. Special thanks to Dylan Scott at Techstars for helping organize this event and also to our awesome sponsor partners for making this event possible! 🙌 Carta (Will Buckstaff) Capchase (Ian Garrett) Kintsugi (Ryan Connell / David Lorenzo Lopez) CAVU Securities, LLC (Chris McMillan) Optimist Legal (Omeed Tabiei, Esq.) Forecastr See you in NYC on July 10th!!! #FoundersNFunders #startups #founders