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Starting something new soon - "Southwest Enterprises" Here’s my story: A couple of months ago, I was on the brink of starting something new. The feelings were all too familiar - a mix of nervousness, excitement, and uncertainty. It reminded me of when I started IGC, and I realized that these feelings are universal, especially among entrepreneurs. My wife’s , Adriana De La Fuente, constant support has helped me stay strong throughout my journey. Fast forward to today, my new venture is taking shape.  We’re focusing on supplying CO2 to businesses, a niche yet essential market. Our launch is slated for the next 2 weeks. If you’re reading this and know someone who constantly runs out of CO2 or needs it, I’d appreciate it if you could let me know through the form below. We are starting our focus in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. I’m committed to keeping my network updated about this new venture. Should you need more details, feel free to DM me. CO2 supply link: https://lnkd.in/d8XB42WQ PS. I’m curious, what’s something that made you nervous when you started?

Milton Keynes has always been the birth place of new businesses, start ups and scale ups. It's really important that those businesses get the support that they need. 🫶 We couldn't have said it better ourselves, Nicholas. Creating a welcoming space in Milton Keynes where businesses can support each other is so important. 📹 Clearhead #PictureThis #MiltonKeynes #LocalBusinesses #BusinessNetworking #MiltonKeynesBusiness

Last Wednesday I had a fantastic evening at an Evelyn Partners (one of London’s leading providers of legal support to scaling businesses) Entrepreneurial Minds event. Dominic Joseph talked us through his incredible journey from rock-stardom, touring with The Killers among others, through the challenges of start-up founding to his nine-digit exit from Captify®. Dominic’s humble, honest reflections were super insightful and genuinely helpful. Here are some of the key things we learned:   - Drive hard for radical candour, even from people you trust; everyone glosses over the cracks sometimes. - Go large on your series A negotiations, sell the dream. - Go warts and all on your series B, tell potential investors what their money will fix and what that might mean for growth.  - And hold a little back on your exit, let you buyers find something great about your potential that you haven’t told them 😉   And on top of Dominic’s fantastic story, there was more learning to be had from the stellar audience of investors and entrepreneurs that Evelyn had managed to assemble.  I met people that have built and sold household brands, that book our train journeys and capture our special memories, even someone that grows brains (no, seriously).     Congratulations and thank you to Nick Travis and all at Evelyn Partners for setting up a fantastic evening that exemplified the excitement, talent and diversity of the London Tech scene, bravo!    #Innovation #Investemnt #scaleups #exitstrategy #businessgrowth #tech #M&A Form1 Partners

We're thrilled to announce that Beauhurst and ScaleUp Group are collaborating to help high-growth B2B SaaS businesses raise funding and achieve their growth goals. Check out the full announcement below, plus some thoughts from ScaleUp Founder John O'Connell. #B2B #SaaS #Growth #Startups

Access to capital is the biggest obstacle for heartland business owners. Imaginative entrepreneurship is alive and well in the heartland, yet 68% of venture capital funding in the US is sent to the coasts. How can we work to secure crucial funding for businesses in the “Silicon Prairie”? We brought together stakeholders to understand the impacts of access to capital on business development. Watch our Entrepreneurial Policy Recommendation for improving the access to capital for heartland entrepreneurs here: https://lnkd.in/eHCzG739

"We Needed an Uplift" – How Till Augner and I Came Together Seven years ago, I tried to invest in Till’s first company. His response? ‘No thanks.’ 😀 That super quick ‘no’ still makes us laugh. A surprising start to something far greater. Months later, we met again in the Entrepreneurs Organization, sharing the rollercoaster of founder life. Our connection deepened beyond business. Since then, Till’s been my first call when things go off track, and I need an Uplift. While traveling together in Cape Town in 2021, it was Till who faced a tough decision. Reflecting on all we’d been through, we realized how rare this bond is. And assumed - this probably is something most founders miss. Someone you can truly trust and call when things get rough. That's when the idea for Uplift Founders was born. A platform to help more founders grow trough uncertainty and maximize their impact. Today, we’re supporting 9 founders on their journey. Our mission? To be the first person a founder calls when it matters most.

Crain’s Detroit Business has released its 2023 Fast 50 list, which details Southeast Michigan’s fastest growing companies.   Crain's Detroit Business has just released its 2023 Fast 50 list, spotlighting the incredible growth of companies in Southeast Michigan. As someone deeply involved in advising startups and scaling businesses, it's always inspiring to see organizations achieving such rapid expansion. These companies embody what it takes to scale effectively—strategic vision, relentless execution, and the ability to adapt in a competitive landscape.   For those of you in the early stages or looking to accelerate growth, there’s a lot to learn from these success stories. Whether you're refining your strategy, building your team, or securing the right partnerships, now is the perfect time to focus on scaling smart. https://lnkd.in/gvkxCbx8   PaletzAdvisor.com is led by attorney and business owner Matthew Paletz, Esq. We specialize in helping small and medium-sized businesses with practical, no-nonsense advice that’s been time-tested.     #Newbusiness #EntrepreneurialSpirit #PaletzAdvisor #BusinessGrowth #detroit  Paletz Advisor

James Fuller and Claire Fuller and the team at Hnry have built such an iconic business in Australia and New Zealand. It was fun sitting down with James to discuss their journey to date. A link to the episode in the comments below. #tax #soletraders #startup #contracting #founders

What year saw the highest number of new businesses formed in the UK? If you said 2023, you’d be right. Last year, just over 900,000 new companies were incorporated all across the UK. However, starting a new business can bring complications – cashflow projections, accessing funding, preparing management accounts, the list goes on. Here at Richardsons, we can support you through these crucial early phases, helping you develop the firm foundation you need for continued business success. To learn more about how our experienced team can help you take these vital first steps, get in touch with our team by following the link in the comments below. #startup #smallbusiness #accounting

Announcement – Ashish and I are not the founders of ZOFF anymore! We’re just managing partners. Because raising private equity is a different kind of ball game. When we started ZOFF, it was all about dreams and passion—just a couple of crazy ideas we believed in. But now, things are different. We’ve got investors on board, people who believe in ZOFF and our mission. And honestly, this belief brings a whole new kind of responsibility. I still remember the day we closed the deal. There was excitement, sure—but also that feeling deep down: “Now I really can’t afford to fail.” It’s not just about me or my team anymore. It’s about delivering on the promises we’ve made. The stakes are higher, and the room for mistakes has gotten smaller. I’m constantly thinking, “How do we scale faster? How do we make sure we’re doing justice to the capital we’ve raised?” So yeah, the pressure is real, but it’s a privilege too. It’s what pushes me to work harder, think smarter, and find solutions faster. And at the end of the day, that’s what entrepreneurship is all about, right? No backing down now. Time to make sure Zoff doesn’t just survive, but thrives.❤ #growth #business #india #entrepreneurship