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🔥 We received this heart-warming testimonial from Baltic Business Angels Schleswig-Holstein e.V. Thank you! "We needed a tool to manage members and simplify deal-flow management & communication between members and founders. Dealum helps us intensify direct communication between members, which in turn leads to more and better-syndicated investments. Dealum has streamlined the application process and filing workflow. Communication workflow with the startups (rejection, follow-up questions, acceptance) has also improved. The voting function in Dealum is a great tool that helps our screening committee compare startups and make decisions in a reliable and consensual way. Also, as the startup documents are stored in the database, Dealum works as an archive for all the applications. We were happy to learn about a startup that seamlessly applied to Baltic Business Angels, as they had already put all their information into Dealum through another network, significantly streamlining the new application process." #businessangels #startupinvestors #angelinvestors #euroeapninvestors #investorgroup

🌍 Over 120 funds from around the world will be present at #Latitude59 2024! Among them is 2C Ventures, helping clean tech companies build a better future. Find their booth at the conference site on May 23-24. Or sign up for the workshop: "Are you wondering if venture capital is the right path for your company's growth?" ▶ When: May 23, 14-15:30 ▶ Where: Terassisaal at Kultuurikatel ▶ About the workshop: Join Martin Koppel and Hendrik Reimand from #2CVentures for an insightful event where they will share the pros and cons of seeking #VCfunding. In addition, you will learn how to scale your business with or without VC funding, and gain valuable insights from experienced entrepreneurs and investors. This session helps you to find practical answer to the following questions: ▶ Is venture capital right for my company? ▶ How do VC funds work, why do they ask what they ask and for whom is VC funding the right way to go (and for whom is it not)? ▶ How to expand to foreign markets? ▶ Do’s and Dont’s on how to build sales/commercial teams? ⏰ SIGN UP HERE -   https://lnkd.in/dW9BY7CR

Here are some quick predictions for the Au & NZ #proptech market with Proptech Edge out this morning.

Continuing our series of #proptechpredictions, today we feature Peter Schravemade who is the Managing Partner at REACH Australia and New Zealand. REACH Australia and New Zealand is a venture capital accelerator program responsible for the early identification, investment and growth of the best property technology concepts in Australia and New Zealand. - Achievements in 2023? In 2023 we brought another 8 companies to the forefront of the #property community and we are proud to see the exponential growth they have achieved. - Excited for 2024? This year, we're excited to be working with a REACH global record of 9 companies! (They'll be announced towards the end of January.) - Proptech predictions? I am predicting 2024 to be a year of prosperity and growth amongst nearly all sectors of the #proptech community on the back of unprecedented demand for property across the nation. Fiscally positive companies should do well and accelerate growth. Funding for proptechs will be forthcoming but more problematic the less one can demonstrate ROI against valuation. 2024 looks to be less profitable for some of the Enterprise Property Technology companies as competition heats up for market share ascendency. #proptechaustralia #realestate #venturecapital #technology #propertyinnovation

Exciting news for the capital! Washington D.C. has emerged as the 12th ranked city globally in the latest Venture Capital Ecosystem Rankings from PitchBook. This achievement highlights the area's strong growth and potential as a key player in the innovation and venture capital scene. It's a clear signal that D.C. is not just the nation's political heart but also a burgeoning hub for entrepreneurs and investors looking to make a significant impact. Check out the rest of the list here: https://lnkd.in/exA39bC4 #Innovation #VentureCapital #StartupEcosystem

Join the Conversation on European Venture Sentiment     For several years Venionaire has been conducting the quarterly survey for the European Venture Sentiment Index.    We help investors and startups to adjust their investment behaviour according to the current market trends. 📊 This is your opportunity to shape the future of innovation across Europe! We are calling on 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗤𝟮/𝟮𝟰 to share their insights on the current market sentiment and outlook for the upcoming quarter. Your participation is crucial in understanding the pulse of the European venture landscape. 🤝    Make your voice heard and help us drive the future of European innovation.     Take the survey now and be a part of this transformative journey!     𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://lnkd.in/dEZJpddH    Berthold Baurek-Karlic Julia Gülden-Zeisberger Iman Saïd Philipp Sakuler Denis Voldman Sofiya Lyn Makar Vergovskiy EY Furtherance network Disraptors Business Angels Europe Innovation Starter Orbit Capital DEPO Ventures Czech Founders VC DealMatrix Business Angel Institute European Super Angels Club #VentureCapital #Innovation #Investment #Survey #EuropeanVentureSentiment #VenionaireCapital #BusinessAngels #Investors #MarketTrends #EuropeanInnovation 

Happy Tuesday, Pygmalions! This week, we're exploring the evolving role of Demo Days in LatAm's startup ecosystem, from Wayra’s in-person events to Rockstarts' remote spectacles and the disruptive Stonks platform. 👾 Demo Days Transformation: COVID-19 pushed Demo Days online, democratizing access but also introducing new challenges. 💡 Key Insights: Global Reach: Online platforms opened doors for founders to pitch to a worldwide audience. Stonks Revolution: Created urgency among investors, but can it compromise due diligence? Investor Selectivity: Economic downturns mean investors are pickier. Are Demo Days still valuable? Quality vs. Quantity: Vanity metrics often overshadow the true measure of success—closed checks. Sensitive Information: Publicly sharing your fundraising efforts can have drawbacks. How to handle it strategically? 🚀 Pygma’s Experience: Our journey with Demo Days has been a rollercoaster, from launching on Stonks to creating our own platform. We’ve learned valuable lessons about quality connections and the importance of continuous innovation. 🧐 Industry Perspectives: Claudio Barahona Jacobs: Advocates for returning Demo Days to their core purpose—facilitating meaningful connections. 🧐 Investor Insights: Leandro Pisaroni Gerbaldo Pisaroni: Believes Demo Days should serve as showcases but prefers summaries and 1-on-1 speed dating meetings. Miguel Medina (Mike): Suggests fewer, higher-quality Demo Days to avoid oversaturation. Curious to learn more? Dive into our newsletter for an in-depth look at the future of Demo Days and our insights from the frontlines. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edynrbPK #Fintech #DemoDays #LatAm #Pygma #Entrepreneurship #Startups #VentureCapital

New week new wrap up post for our incredible sessions all over #europe 🌍! The fourth session of baby vc bootcamp was welcomed with great energy last week, spanning five vibrant regions 💛 Huge thanks to our wonderful hosts: Stride.VC 🇬🇧, Partech Shaker 🇫🇷, Inveready 🇪🇸 for providing fantastic in-person sessions. Your hospitality was truly appreciated! We're deeply grateful to our inspiring lineup of #speakers who made the session so impactful, introducing our Fellows to the world of VC due diligence (and screening & sourcing 🇪🇸🇵🇹) : 🇫🇷 Louis Dessal from Partech 🇫🇷 Mari Kameyama from Investir&+ 🇩🇪🇦🇹🇨🇭Michael Jesswein from SevenVentures 🇩🇪🇦🇹🇨🇭Jason Grüninger from Capnamic 🇬🇧 Johnnie Martin from Augmentum Fintech 🇬🇧 Matthew Hennigan from Plug and Play Tech Center 🇮🇹Diyala D'Aveni from Vento 🇮🇹 Luca Saldì from NEVA SGR 🇪🇸🇵🇹Edgar Vicente from Enzo Ventures 🇪🇸🇵🇹Ernest Gassó Gil from Inveready Our Fellows had an exceptional fourth session, leaving with invaluable #insights, including: - The importance of #datadriven sourcing: you should keep an eye out for potential superstars from all channels, leveraging data driven strategy through detailed metrics and smart filtering. - When looking at a #businessplan you should be interested in the reasoning beyond the numbers and not in the number per se. - The #problem of the startup you have under the radar should be either popular, growing, urgent, expensive, mandatory or frequent. #babyvc #diversityinvc

🔊 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟭𝘀𝘁 #TaftieHighPotential 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁!🌟   Are you looking for ClimateTech investors? On July 2, the Taftie High Potential Community invites European ClimateTech startups to a Reverse Pitch session where investors compete for YOUR attention!   They will talk about 1/ their investment thesis 2/ their investment criterias 3/ their on-going supports with founders.   📅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧 Reserve your spot here : https://shorturl.at/1Z9T9 If you are not registered yet on EuroQuity, do not hesitate to join our community: https://shorturl.at/1kjrt ✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: - Exclusive insights from the following investors: Future Energy Venture, Bring Ventures, Elewit, East Hill Equity - Managing Scania Growth Capital, Kiko Ventures and Hitachi Ventures. - Learn about the latest investment trends and opportunities. - Get insights into what investors are looking for right now. - Receive recommendations on pitching your company effectively. - Network with peers and potential collaborators. 🤷♀️ 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? - Companies raising a Seed, Series A, B or Growth stage. - Companies with solutions related to ClimateTech subjects.

So, just came across this on Sifted: Apparently, August was the worst month for European startup funding since April 2017, according to deals tracked by Sifted. Sifted data showing European startup funding hitting a 6-year low in August (€1.8bn across 247 deals) has got me wondering: Is this something more than just the cyclical dip we see in August? [1] US funding, while slowing, is still multiples higher (at least based on Pitchbook info). Is there a uniquely European anxiety at play here, beyond macro headwinds? [2] Seed-stage investments are something that I consider a traditional European VC strength (due to volume + quantum). It's NOT just megarounds drying up. Both deal count and funding are down significantly since May across ALL stages. [3] Is the fear of a frozen IPO market driving deeper anxieties about future exits for European VCs? Yes, August is always quiet. But this year feels different. #europeanstartups #venturecapital #funding #innovation #economicdownturn #opportunity #resilience #adaptation #opendialogue These are just a few observations - what are YOU seeing in the market that confirms or contradicts this?