Tiburon

Ich bin zwar eigentlich gerade in Frankreich im Urlaub, aber für den Podcast mit Dr. Hendrik Brandis und Jan Thomas auf Startup Insider nehme ich mir doch immer gerne eine Auszeit von der Auszeit. Heute diskutieren zwei Finanzierungsrunden von sehr zukunftsweisenden Themen: Zuerst geht es um den Einstieg von Sequoia Capital bei Reflection.Ai. Misha Laskin und Ioannis Alexandros Antonoglou haben diese #KI Firma, die sich mit der Entwicklung von “Universal Agents” beschäftigt, erst Anfang des Jahres gegründet und bei dieser ersten Finanzierung wurde sie bereits mit $100 m bewertet! Die beiden haben Google DeepMind verlassen, weil sie davon überzeugt sind, dass es in 3 Jahren bereits die erste digitale #AGI geben wird und dass sie sich voll auf die Entwicklung dieser Agenten konzentrieren wollen. Peter Thiel hat vor zehn Jahren gesagt „They promised us flying cars, instead we got 140 characters“. Jetzt kommen sie, die fliegenden Autos und bei XPENG AEROHT, die gerade eine $ 150 m Series B1 abgeschlossen haben, kann man sie anscheinend ab Q4 vorbestellen. Wer mehr wissen will, hört am besten gleich mal rein!

The strongest signal to display is when your current investors double-down on their investment, oversubscribing the round within weeks! 🧿 We are delighted to announce that we have successfully raised our Bridging Round Investment, which will now elevate us to Series A. 🚀 Within just months of commercialisation, FINVISE has made significant strides, onboarding a range of financial institutions as clients and experiencing rapid growth ever since. 🧿 As a rapidly expanding Regulated, AI FinTech and PropTech company, we're proud of our innovative use of hybrid AI technology, our ability to scale quickly, and our commitment to delivering transparent, efficient, accurate, industry-recognised, regulated and fully insured solutions! Our agility, customer-centric approach, and disruptive impact on traditional processes are driving our ongoing success and positioning us as leaders in the industry! The round was led by our lead investor Acrobator Ventures | Acrobator.vc (Amsterdam) (Mike Reiner, Joachim Laqueur, Bas Godska). This was followed by Atlantis Ventures (Munich) (Finn Wentzler, Tobias Burger), Venista Ventures (Cologne)(Malte von Euen, Christian Teichert). And through Tiburon (Munich) (Maxim Matias, Daniel Wild, Felix Artmann): SAV Group (Alexander Tarlo, London), Crown Mountain (Felix Artmann, Tiburon Partner, Munich), Evgeny Lim (Kyrgyzstan), and Dobbelin und Boeder (Constantin Boeder, Frankfurt). The necessity of a bridging round for FINVISE: 👉 Acceleration of Progress: FINVISE has quickly onboarded a range of financial institutions, demonstrating a proactive market strategy and rapid growth within months of commercialisation. 👉 Validation: High-profile financial institutions onboarded as clients, validating market potential. 👉 Transparency and Communication: Clear communication of AI-powered hybrid solutions and growth strategy. 👉 Achieving Milestones: We’re hitting key milestones, showcasing a focused and strategic approach to growth. 👉 Strategic Partnerships: Early success in forming client relationships can be seen as strategic partnerships that enhance its market positioning. 👉 Positive Market Response: Strong demand and positive feedback from the market. 👉 Flexibility and Adaptability: Quick adaptation to market needs and scalable growth. I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the exceptional FINVISE team, our clients, and current investors for their ongoing support. Onur Demirci, Shuwei Liu, Max Boehnke, Hayley Lemm, David Hunt, Alastair Keatley, Ash Chowdhury CeMAP, Chin Wang Li, Nilufer Serbest, Andy Xitsas FRICS (and our exceptional developers in the background) At FINVISE, we are revolutionising the industry of regulated valuations. Thus, we are grateful for your participation in our journey. Onwards and Upwards! 🚀 Kind Regards, Onur Demirci Founder & CEO #fintech #proptech #venturecapital #bridginground #seriesA #seedround #investment #rics #valuations #technology #unicorn #innovation

Thank you for featuring us Startup Insider! The Tiburon journey started 23 years ago in Sam’s Cafe in Tiburon California with Bill and Tim and went on to include Tatjana, Felix, Maxim, Dr. Alexander Juergens, Johannes, Joyce, Benedict and many more!

Friends often ask me why I am still excited to be actively investing into startups as a venture capitalist (VC) after doing it for 22 years The profit motive is important but while it is necessary to generate nice returns for our shareholders at Mountain Alliance our co-investors at Tiburon and ourselves, the impact of VC goes far beyond financial returns. I constantly think about and observe the various dimensions through which VC exerts its influence on our economy and society. Here is what I have come up with: 1. Job Creation: Venture capital is a formidable engine of employment, fostering both direct and indirect job creation through the enterprises it funds. 2. Innovation and Technological Advancement: The infusion of VC capital is a critical driver of technological breakthroughs and the cultivation of an innovative ecosystem. 3. Economic Growth and Competitiveness: Venture capital significantly contributes to GDP growth, enhances national competitiveness, and nurtures regional innovation clusters. 4. Social Impact and Problem Solving: VC-backed companies are at the forefront of addressing pressing social issues, from healthcare and education to sustainability. 5. Enhancing Market Efficiency: By efficiently allocating resources to high-potential ventures, VC plays a pivotal role in optimizing market performance. 6. Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Venture capital is crucial in the growth trajectory of SMEs, enabling them to scale and invigorate local economies. 7. Encouraging Diversity and Inclusion: The venture capital industry is increasingly supporting diverse founders, fostering innovation and driving inclusive growth. 8. Building Stronger Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Venture capital fosters a robust culture of entrepreneurship, bolstering the overall startup ecosystem. Venture capital is not merely a mechanism for funding; it is an instrument for shaping the future. It propels innovation, creates employment, addresses societal challenges, and constructs more resilient and inclusive economies. Which of 8 factors above do you think is most significant? What have I missed? #VentureCapital #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #JobCreation #SocialImpact #Entrepreneurship #Diversity #Startups #FutureOfWork

summetix is covered in the BILD I’m pleased to see how the SUMMETIX study together with Eigentümerinitiative-Bahnhofsviertel is getting covered in BILD, Germany´s highest-circulation newspaper. Thank you for printing summetix` name and my statement. Hopeful that our AI solution can contribute to cities better understanding their challenges and improving the environment for everyone. Let me know if you are interested in a demo – we are ready to do a similar study in your city! https://lnkd.in/eHaHuY86 Gunnar Berendson, Johannes Daxenberger, Simon Sundberg, Benjamin Schiller, Bilge Nur Yılmaz, Max Gudzent, Johannes Krausert, John Spindler, Nick Slater, Katie Lockwood, Daniel Wild, Felix Artmann, Tatjana Wild, Dorothee B., Roy Schultheiß, Rainer Hetzer, Maren Frey, Secil Ozgur Mennell, CFA, CAIA, FRM, Ksenia Edsall, MBA, Johannes Kiekhöfer, Fabio Ardossi, Roman Braun, Joachim Reinhart, Karlheinz Blank, hessian.AI, Digitales Gründerzentrum Aschaffenburg - Alte Schlosserei, CDL-Oxford, HESSENMETALL

💼 How does Tiburon manage investment opportunities? 🗂️ 🔍 Our Process in Action We use Airtable's card view to organize and track our investment opportunities. 📊 Stage Categorization We categorize our investment opportunities into stages such as 'In Review', 'First Call', 'Follow Up', 'Due Diligence', 'Negotiating', and 'Invested' or 'Rejected'. 📈 Information at a Glance Each card contains crucial details like product description, source, match score, round size, industry, valuation, and fundraising round. 👥 Team Collaboration Our team members can like and comment on each opportunity on our proprietary Jaws App 🦈 integrated with our Airtable database, ensuring we capture diverse perspectives and make informed decisions. 📅 Status Tracking We track the status and the date of the last change to keep our process transparent and up-to-date to help us stay agile and responsive. Using Airtable in this manner not only keeps us organized but also enhances collaboration and decision-making. For other investors out there, which platform do you use to manage your deal flow and data? We're curious about your ideas.💡 Stay tuned for more insights into our processes and how we’re constantly innovating to support the next wave of groundbreaking startups. #VentureCapital #TransparentVC #InnovativeVC #EuropeanVC #Startups #Airtable

Sadly this story will repeat itself for many startups that raised previously unimaginable sums of money at the peak of the last hypecycle from the summer of 2020 to the summer of 2022. A cautionary tale that should be understood by the driven and resilient cohort of founders that are starting out now and that we Tiburon are investing in. Yes, it‘s a tough fundraising environment right now, but beware of the next hypephase. That might be even more dangerous…. Take money from the right investors and don‘t take way more than you need!

Heute diskutiere ich mal ausnahmsweise ohne Dr. Hendrik Brandis aber mit Jan Thomas auf Startup Insider zu den Finanzierungsrunden von lemon.markets und Captions. Wenn Ihr reinhört erfahrt Ihr warum lemon.markets lemon markets heißt, warum Max Linden und Team € 12 m von CommerzVentures und Heliad AG bekommen haben und warum das die Aussage bestätigt „Banking is necessary, banks are not“. Außerdem sprechen wir über die Video AI Lösungen von Captions, die gerade $ 60 m vom „who is who“ der US Venture Szene bekommen, nämlich Index Ventures, HubSpot Ventures, Sequoia Capital etc.. Am besten gleich mal anhören!

Schon vor 25 Jahren waren Printmedien und der Verlagssektor die ersten, die die Vor- und Nachteile der Digitalisierung zu spüren bekamen. Heute erfasst #GenAI alle Bereiche des Lebens, aber da LLMs nun mal Large Language Modells sind, ist auch heute wieder der Publishing Bereich am stärksten betroffen. Vor 25 Jahren gingen die Kosten der Distribution geschriebenem Content gegen Null. Heute gehen die Kosten der Erstellung von (geschriebenen) Content gegen Null. Wie Verlage diese KI Revolution im Online Publishing nutzen können erfahrt Ihr in der neuesten Ausgabe des NewMindsAI Podcast von Jens Polomski und Maximilian Anzile. Der Interviewpartner und Experte auf diesem Gebiet ist Uli Weißgerber, der schon einigen Verlagen den Sprung in die Ski-zentrierte Zukunft ermöglicht hat. Unbedingt anhören!

✅ Objective, Fast, and Bias-Free Evaluations! 🚀 At Tiburon, our standardized match scorecard helps founders see if their startup aligns with our investment thesis. This list of criteria is also integrated in our proprietary 🦈 JAWS app for consistent, unbiased deal assessments. 📲 For Founders: 🤝 Evaluate Fit: Understand how your startup matches with Tiburon. 📑 Key Areas: Product offering, team experience, funding needs, and more. 🔍 Transparency: Justify and elaborate on your strengths if you think we have misjudged. Our digitized evaluation process with the JAWS app and the match scorecard, allows us to be more efficient, respond quickly, and evaluate more objectively. #VentureCapital #EuropeanVC #Startups #InvestmentThesis #TiburonVC Check out a sample match scorecard image! 📝👇