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Fundraising Wave of the last 3 months has been extremely interesting. Players like Team8, Ubiquity Ventures, Black Tech Nation Ventures, Inspired Capital, and Dawn Capital over in Europe and others from various regions and sectors and gearing up for our new world we are stepping into. Growth Capital firms like Summit Partners, Thoma Bravo, TPG are extending their reach and establishing their power of influence in areas they haven't tapped into as much before. Deployment of some serious capital into Glean, Overjet, Bugcrowd, Clumio, Figure, Kore.ai in both new and revamped getting a piece of the pie... #investing #vcfunding #privateequity #growthcapital #tech #techcommunity #techinnovation #ai

Behind the scenes at #Elevate2024 - speaking at the biggest tech conference in Canada re: #VentureCapital investing in deep-tech. Joined by Janet Bannister (Staircase Ventures), Eva Lau (Two Small Fish Ventures), Chris Neumann (Panache Ventures), we covered: - what types of companies are exciting to VCs (hint: moonshots), - specialist vs. generalist VC funds (founders: while it’s wonderful to meet a specialist VC that knows your domain really well, that is currently the exception, not the norm - so the art of telling your story to a broader investor base is crucial) - how VCs construct their portfolio to meet LP expectations (as a founder, you need to understand what motivates the investors you’re interacting with) Glad Creative Destruction Lab assembled this epic panel on the Moonshots stage ! Elevate Sonia Sennik #FutureTech #Innovation #IOV

Pre-seed is so vital for the whole ecosystem and in recent years we’ve seen a steep decline in funding at this stage. The emergence of soloGPs, sitting between angels and VC firms, is a great development and we see firsthand the positive impact on companies coming through to seed stage. I wanted to shine a light on this category of investor and celebrate some of the top ones we see emerging in Europe. Carmen Alfonso Rico 🍫 , Gloria Baeuerlein, Pietro Invernizzi, Finn Murphy, Annelie Ajami, Sam Cash, Felix Plapperer, Sarah Drinkwater, Anke Huiskes and Declan Kelly. Article here: https://lnkd.in/d69S8aBx

Desia, co-founded by Raffaele Terrone, Alessandro Amaro, and Mehmet Öner Y., raises $3.3M to revolutionize financial data analysis. Desia offers an AI-driven system designed to streamline productivity for investment professionals by automating data analysis. This $3.3 million pre-seed funding round was led by Dig Ventures , with participation from 2100 Ventures, Vento by Exor Ventures, Octopus Ventures, Foreword, Plug and Play Tech Center, and Launchbay Capital. A group of angel investors joined the round, including Niccolo Maisto, Founder of FaceIT, Mark Ransford, Senior Advisor at CVC Capital Partners, and Massimo Della Ragione, former Partner at Goldman Sachs. The funding will support Desia's mission to enhance its platform and expand access to its innovative solutions. By utilizing AI, Desia aims to alleviate the burdens of data processing, enabling investment professionals to focus on strategic decision-making and improving overall productivity.

In a recent episode of Tech Salescraft, Yoad Fekete, Co-Founder and CEO at Myrror Security, elaborates on the rigorous journey through the ups and downs of the market. 📈 With a rich background in consulting and a keen eye for potential, this expert outlines how top-tier venture firms like StageOne Ventures steer through the sectors of emerging technologies and start-ups with precision and foresight. Explore our latest blog for a comprehensive look at how enduring partnerships and precise fund selection are crucial in fueling the growth and resilience of promising ventures.👇 https://lnkd.in/eCDaJaEg #HiringStratergies #TechSalesRecruitment #TechSalescraft #TechSales #TechSalesBlog

Competition in the current investment landscape has left scale-ups in the ‘funding gap’. If scale-ups are to succeed in 2024, it’s critical they access and excite groups of Angel investors, as well as gaining the early attention of VCs. For post-Seed and pre-Series A brands, how you manage your brand has never been more important. Insights from Sonal Lakhani, ex-Head of Global Ventures at Barclays, Boldspace Founders Nick and Mike + yours truly! We'll be discussing: ◾ How to ensure brand strategy lives up to business strategy ◾How to leverage investor psychology within a funding strategy ◾How to create and maintain buzz and momentum optically ◾How to use data and analytics to craft the best case To RSVP, get in touch with our events team at events@boldspace.com Thanks to Nick Ford-Young and the Boldspace | B Corp team for pulling this one together. We'll hopefully see you there! #SeriesA #Funding #ScaleUps

VisionTech Angels is hosting two pitch events with two presenting companies in late May. Session 1 is Wednesday, May 29 at 12 noon and is virtual. Session 2 is Thursday, May 30 at 6 pm. Format - live or virtual - to be determined. Mark your calendar and watch for registration links coming soon! VisionTech Partners | VisionTech Angels TechPoint Elevate Ventures Indiana Economic Development Corporation Angel Capital Association #IndianaAngelInvesting #MidwestAngelInvesting

FNDX is pleased to announce that Glaut has successfully secured $1.4 million in pre-seed funding. Founded at the end of 2023 by Matteo Cera and Giovanni Del Gallo, Glaut is pioneering the use of AI-driven conversational surveys to help B2C brands gain deeper customer insights. This capital injection will be pivotal for enhancing their product development, expanding the team, and scaling their innovative platform to new heights. Glaut's unique approach enables businesses to conduct qualitative market research on a large scale, facilitating more empathetic and engaging customer interactions. The funding round saw contributions from X-Equity Venture Club, under the strategic advisory of FNDX, alongside other key players such as Italian Founders Fund, Brainstorm Ventures, Alecla7, Ithaca, B Heroes , Club degli Investitori, Eden Ventures, and Delirus Capital. Congratulations to Matteo, Giovanni, and the entire Glaut team on this remarkable achievement in transforming market research through digital innovation. #CustomerInsights #StartupFunding #venturecapital

As concerns about inflated valuations and a potential market correction loom, many VC firms are embracing a more patient approach. Aventurine Capital Group, as a forward-thinking investor, foresaw this shift and meticulously built an investment model to withstand market fluctuations. By prioritizing sustainable growth and conducting thorough due diligence, we position ourselves as a strategic, patient, and adaptable investor in the deep tech world. Our unique return model, rooted in intellectual property development, demonstrates a commitment to long-term vision and adaptability in the ever-changing market. https://lnkd.in/g4c64WYv #VC #DeepTech #Tech #IP #Patents #Investing #Capital

The magic of startups: Getting to watch young, ambitious founders accelerate our progression into space. When the tech industry is at its best, it lets ideas and execution win out over legacy and preconceived notions. WATCH: founder Muhammad Hunain tells venture investors Sherveen Mashayekhi and Mike Ma about new materials he's building for space craft, devices, satellites, uniforms, and more.