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How to Attract Angel Investors

PitchBook's VC Dealmaking Indicator shows that while the landscape isn’t as favorable as in 2021/2022... there are early signs of a positive shift. Early-stage and later-stage indexes have seen nuanced positive movements, indicating a few more deals getting done and more capital available. But this continues to be a tough time to raise. Some suggest that 2024 will remain challenging due to the upcoming election and high interest rates, with potential improvements expected in 2025. Do you agree? #StartupFundraising #VentureCapital #AngelInvesting

This data from PitchBook supports what we hear anecdotally from founders we're speaking with. Internal rounds continue to be completed on terms that further dilute founders whether directly (per the report) or unpriced CLN's with hefty discounts and liq prefs. Very often our growth model can support businesses to sustainable growth which allows for more financing options. If you lead a consumer business and want to explore a #differentpath - let's talk. Infuse Capital #founders #funding #VC https://lnkd.in/edJS7k72

Witness the evolving private equity landscape with the resurgence of SPACs. Discover why PE firms, along with accredited investors, are turning to SPACs for a faster and less costly route to make portfolio companies public. #PrivateEquity #SPAC https://lnkd.in/gVxxTYHa

The information gap in VC that a lot of Founders miss is that your VCs are expecting you to fail and fail means in VC language 5x - 7x return 😂 It’s not logical and lacks all business sense This NEGATIVE thought process is not how TOP INVESTORS THINK VCs know most of their portfolio companies are not going to be the golden child. VCs are usually counting on 1 or 2 to return at least 20x plus Why do they settle for this? 3 reasons 1. Early stage is more risky but has much higher returns 2. Lack of network 3. Lack of quality deal flow 4. Rush to deploy; the quicker money deploys the better performance And these are all the problems … I believe many VCs do invest when the business model and market opportunity checks out so why shouldn’t it be a hit right? Because there’s a lack of nurturing from the VCs and intensive listening from the Founders involved and large cap tables with different agendas misaligned where many things get lost leading to failure It’s a cop out to expect failure because you need to deploy capital and hope for the best when the strategy was incorrect in the first place and would have eliminate the hope for the best mindset If you want to win bigger deals in combination with lower loss ratios then the cap table ALL must be on board and ALL in That’s how I see it- So let’s get into understanding loss ratios in VC. You don’t need a lot of muscle or wins to make it in this game, but you do need strategy which is some of what I discussed above In venture capital, loss ratios can be misleading. Here’s why they’re not the full picture: 1. A single big win can overshadow many losses, so focusing on loss ratios can misrepresent a portfolio's true success. 2. Play the game you signed up for. Losses are expected in VC. The key is identifying that one game-changing winner. 3. High loss ratios don’t necessarily mean poor performance. Exceptional returns from a few big wins are what really count. Remember, in VC, it’s the outliers that make all the difference. #VentureCapital #FamilyOffice #LimitedPartners #VCInsights #FundManagement #VentureCapitalist #InvestmentStrategy

Unveiling the Q2 2024 VC landscape: Global dealmaking dips amid inflation and uncertainty, as Latin America marks its lowest activity since 2018, per Pitchbook and @NVCA report. Europe shows unexpected resilience. #VentureCapital #MarketTrends

According to Pitchbook, the worst M&A and IPO environment in over a decade is forcing many VC firms to consider selling their startup stakes to secondary buyers in order to return capital to LPs. While VCs are exploring all flavors of secondary solutions, continuation funds are gaining more momentum. These vehicles allow existing LPs to sell aging assets to new buyers or roll those investments into the new fund. But despite the massive increase in interest, hardly any VCs or crossover funds are ready to pull the trigger on such transactions. That may change as assets are marked down further. Secondary buyers are asking for a much higher discount than most VCs can stomach. Investors don't expect many more of these deals to start taking place until there's a reset in valuations. #privateequity #venturecapital

It's more important than ever to build your early stage business soundly from the bottom up so it can provide a source of revenue to sustain itself even if small as you grow strategically. While dilutive funds are needed often to scale, as the research shows below, VC's are contracting and the returns have been some of the lowest ever. Join us at the Mastering Your Emerging Business Clinic on 10/17 and continue to optimize your growth. Register Here: Https://lu.ma/thefounderverse

🔍 **Insight Alert:** Our Managing Partner, Paul Anthony Claxton, just shared some critical perspectives on the venture capital landscape that every founder and investor should consider. Many VCs expect founders to fail, equating a 5x-7x return with failure. But that’s not how top investors think. Paul breaks down the issues, from early-stage risks to the lack of nurturing, and why strategy—not just hope—should drive the venture game. The goal? Aligning the cap table and aiming for strategic wins, not just settling for “one or two” golden deals. Check out Paul’s post to understand why loss ratios aren’t the full picture and why a single big win can make all the difference. #VentureCapital #FamilyOffice #LimitedPartners #VCInsights #FundManagement #VentureCapitalist #InvestmentStrategy https://lnkd.in/e9Ssq6wd

Hi Guys, Thoughts & Updates of the Day!, Pronoy here, with great news! We’ve just completed the 29th page of our new pitch deck, covering the "MGC Financial Overview," out of a total of 33 pages. We’ve also wrapped up 7 of the 9 sections, with just 4 pages and 2 sections left to go!. In our post-quote context, the answer is yes. Over the past decade, we’ve repeatedly proven that we have what it takes, though the reality of execution is always the toughest challenge. Less than a week ago, we shared an update: On page 28, "MGC Financial Overview," we simplified our financials by focusing on the income statement for clarity, covering both the current status and future projections. Due to limited resources and planning, we haven’t included the balance sheets or cash flow projections yet". On page 29, we’ve added a high-level 2-year post-funding projection, based on the vision of our Founder & CEO. In the 7th section, "MGC Financial Overview," we’ve included 5-year income projections, as well as 2-year balance sheet and cash flow forecasts. Few founders manage to achieve this without a full team or resources, but as a conglomerate startup, we’ve made it possible!. When we approached investors and VCs 1.5–2 years ago, we struggled with preparation and certain sections of our pitch deck. Being self-funded, we lacked a full team and resources. Despite our assurances, many investors doubted our model, seeing high risk. One potential partner showed interest but wasn’t ready to commit, likely due to needing extra validation and funding from other investors to raise our full funds. We nearly onboarded two more VCs, but they passed due to three main reasons: unpreparedness, high risk, and an underdeveloped pitch deck and traction. Had those 3 partners joined, securing the remaining 2 partners would have been easier back then. Anyway, over the last 1.5–2 years, we’ve addressed most of those issues as a self-funded venture, leveraging our capabilities and resourcefulness. As we prepare to approach our 13+ existing and new Indian venture partners, we’re much stronger. We also have interest from FII investors for future rounds, though we’re currently focused on raising funds from DIIs and Indian VCs. With $2.5M–$3M in funding and the right team (70+ members), we’re confident we can achieve our goals within 1–2 years, positioning ourselves for a larger Series A ($10M+) in the near future :). To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/MGCEmpire. Stay tuned and follow me: Pronoy Mohanta for future updates, collaborations, and more. Thanks to all.