Newton Venture Program

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCEMENT We'd like to introduce you to some of the Principals joining us on stage at WVC:E Summit 2024. Some exciting names for you to keep your eye on 👀 : Chloe Dagnell works at Isomer Capital where she runs the fund manager selection pipeline and leads its research into climate and ESG. She also comanages a separate fund vehicle for a sole LP. Hanel Baveja is Principal at Creandum. Prior to that, she was on the investment team at Union Square Ventures in NYC. Kirsty Macdonald is a Principal at JamJar Investments. She was previously at Unilever doing marketing and customer analytics for a host of well respected brands. Katharine Spooner is Principal at Speedinvest where she focuses on marketplaces and consumer companies. Mayowa O. is Principal at Form Ventures where she invests at pre seed and seed to help founders move fast in regulated markets.

There are unique challenges Black founders face as they raise funding to scale their startups. At our next event: Blackout Tuesday #18, we’ll focus on equipping founders with insights as they move through the stages of growth—from Pre-seed to Seed to Series A. Our dynamic panel of Black founders will be sharing valuable lessons learned in key areas such as fundraising, talent acquisition, and product leadership. These discussions will provide practical advice on the complexities of startup growth around: • Navigating the path from Seed to Series A • Strategies for building and scaling diverse teams • Product leadership insights to drive growth Please register to attend in person by following the link below: https://lnkd.in/ezH7KgAU

Why do people enjoy Newton Foundations? 🌟 Learn independently at your own pace with up to 12 weeks of access ⌛️ Complete the course online in approximately 3 hours and earn a certificate 🥳 And the best part? It's free! 🔗 Sign up now and start demystifying venture capital today!

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🚀 Finished the Newton Foundations Course by Newton Venture Program! Here are my key takeaways: 1. Gained a solid understanding of what venture capital is, how different types of firms operate, and the overall venture ecosystem. 2. Now fluent in terms and concepts like due diligence, exit pathways, valuation, and more, that are crucial in navigating the VC world. 3. It's fascinating how VCs cater to the needs of entrepreneurs and their portfolio companies, both in funding the company as well as helping with the need in the strategic growth of the company grow creating a balance between the two. 4. Skills like communication and empathy are crucial in building trustful relationships between entrepreneurs and VCs, ensuring a foundation for mutual success. Additionally, when VCs leverage skills like strategic negotiation, proactive mentoring, and strategic planning, they not only support the entrepreneur’s vision but also create a collaborative environment that drives long-term success for both parties. This approach transforms the VC-founder relationship into a powerful partnership that benefits everyone involved. 5. Learned about essential tools like Visible.vc, Affinity.co, Fundwave, VESTBERRY, Crunchbase, DealRoom, and PitchBook—each critical for various aspects of the venture process. The framework used in this course was absolutely a game changer for me and made it really easy to understand and break down each step. The structure of the framework was like this:   1. Required Knowledge     2. Necessary Skills     3. The Right Mindset     4. Best Tools to Use  Thank you Newton Venture Program! This course has truly equipped me with the foundation needed to thrive in the venture space. Highly recommended! 🌟 #NewtonFoundations #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #VC #Startups #Innovation #Investment #Networking #Learning #BusinessGrowth #TechStartups

📰 In the UK, only 9% of people know what venture capital is. If you’re one of the ones who doesn’t know, but you want to, we have a free solution for you! With Newton Foundations, you can learn the basics in just 3 hours ⏱️—online, at your pace 💻 Here are 4 things you may not know about VC 🚀 #VentureCapital #VC

🚀 At Newton, we're all in on making flexible work the norm! Let’s build a workspace that thrives on trust, flexibility, and teamwork.

🤨 It's 2024, why is venture capital not included in the further education curriculum? See what our executive director, Eleanor Kaye, had to say about the topic to FE News 👇

🌍 Join AVCA's growing research team! If you are eager to advance knowledge and contribute to impactful research, we invite you to explore these opportunities and become a key player in our dynamic and innovative team: - Research Analyst: https://lnkd.in/eZ2i8Ths - Research Associate: https://lnkd.in/ewxjhdGk

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