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🌟 Had an amazing time connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs! The highlight of the event was chatting about TechAthletic™ and exchanging valuable tips and tricks. It’s so inspiring to share insights and learn from each other! 💡🤝📈 🏈 #Networking #Entrepreneurship #TechAthletic

And here we are, the seed round! Between January and now, we've learned a ton of new things about the attack vector at hand and how the ecosystem needs disruption. The fact of the matter is: we only know the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the client-side attacks happening around us every day. The way we attempt to detect these attacks today is easy to circumvent and error prone, in fact most companies do not know what is happening in their users browsers at all. There is a lot we have to uncover. And to that, we have a few new stories to tell you soon! I'm excited share that we have partnered up with some of the most thoughtful innovators and funders of innovators in the valley. Welcoming our lead, Andy McLoughlin from Uncork Capital and joining the round are also Saveena Mandadi from Mantis Venture Capital, founded by Alex Pall and Drew from the Chainsmokers. We’ve also gotten the support from some incredible industry experts like Edith Harbaugh John Britton Feross Aboukhadijeh Evan J Johnson Dan Scheinman David Mytton Babak Hamadani Jason Chan Nick Gianos Tim Sadler Edward Bishop Kathy K. Jamie Cuffe Ian Livingstone Ben Shanken Edward Thomson Ting Ting Liu Vishal Kumar Kevin Van Gundy and more! Also shoutout to our angels that joined in the very early days, you made it possible for us to get here, and Scribble Ventures and Roar Ventures for their continued support. Jonathan Ehrlich Kevin Weil Elizabeth Weil John Smothers Christen O'Brien The past few months have been life changing for the entire team. Bringing together a team of great ex-colleagues, friends and new friends to build a new refreshing wave of solutions for web security. Much more to come! 💕 Much love for the team: Maitane Zotes Carlo D'Agnolo Himanshu Anand Cody Miller Craig B Conrad Crawford Ewan Crowle and more to join soon :)

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Interesting discussion with Dave McClure, Jason Calacanis, Jordan Stein & David Weisburd with useful perspectives on #portfolioconstruction, #followons, #secondaries, etc for #emergingfundmanagers in #vc

Join the True Ventures team for an IRL talk on the ups, downs, twists, and turns of the entrepreneurial journey. Moneta Founder Paul A. Campbell and LoanSnap’s Founder Karl Jacob and I will share our experiences in raising venture capital, selling our stories to investors, the power of asking the right questions, what VCs look for in pitches, and more. Bites and bevs will be served following the conversation. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ggJNQN3i

Choosing the right investor is just as important as a VC choosing the right founder to back! When you're looking for capital think about the skills and capability gaps and choose an investor that will help fill those gaps. Some questions to help with reverse due diligence. 🤔 What is your IIP - Ideal Investor Profile? Define the ideal traits and characteristics you seek in an investor. Consider factors such as industry expertise, network, operational experience, and cultural fit. 🤓 What are your expectations? Clarify your expectations from the investor. Are you seeking access to their expansive network, specific subject matter expertise, or a seasoned generalist to offer diverse industry insights? 👩💻 Do you need a strong product or GTM investor to help with your next phase? Assess whether your next growth phase requires specialised guidance in product development or go-to-market strategy. Look for investors with a track record of success in these areas who can provide invaluable insights and support. 🌏 Is going global the next key milestone in your journey? Consider whether your potential investor has a proven track record of helping launch in international markets. Their firsthand experience can be invaluable in overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities abroad Remember, the right investor isn't just a source of capital but a strategic partner who can help propel your venture to new heights. Join us at OnePitch VC's reverse pitch viewing party: https://lu.ma/77jftdye

The Ultimate #VC list... a useful list to screen which investors can be a fit for your company!

Getting investors to travel is hard. When it comes to Demo Day, regional UK and European accelerators based outside the principal pools of venture capital (London, Berlin, Paris....) are at a disadvantage. So, accelerators: here's a radical solution: Take your cohort showcase to where the money is! Bring your cohort to London, and we do the rest with a fully managed Demo Day program. Pitchflix is the company that brings you rev, the VC reverse pitch series for pre-seed to series A founders; warp, the accelerator reverse pitch series for the earliest-stage founders; and now DDHQ so that at the end of the accelerator program, the cohort has an opportunity to engage with genuine investors.

Getting investors to travel is hard. When it comes to Demo Day, regional UK and European accelerators based outside the principal pools of venture capital (London, Berlin, Paris....) are at a disadvantage. So, accelerators: here's a radical solution: Take your cohort showcase to where the money is! Bring your cohort to London, and we do the rest with a fully managed Demo Day program. Pitchflix is the company that brings you rev, the VC reverse pitch series for pre-seed to series A founders; warp, the accelerator reverse pitch series for the earliest-stage founders; and now DDHQ so that at the end of the accelerator program, the cohort has an opportunity to engage with genuine investors.

Big News from Benjamin HQ! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Benjamin has closed its seed funding round, securing a whopping $5.5 million to revolutionize the cash rewards industry! 📈 Celebrating Key Metrics: Reaching over 300,000 users who consistently earn through our platform underscores our commitment to transforming everyday activities into rewarding opportunities. I want to especially celebrate the founding team and leadership, it is truly a pleasure building along-side you everyday...and night: Erno, Benjamin’s visionary founder, has been the driving force behind our success. When we first met, we instantly hit it off and look where that got us! He says: "From day one, my dream was to create a platform where every action is rewarding, transforming the traditional advertising and gaming experience into something meaningful for our users," even though its in the article below he literally told me this years back. Lon Otremba, our CEO with a plethora of experience in the advertising industry and building billion dollar companies: “Our mission is simple yet profound - enabling users to earn a Benjamin a month, and this funding is a giant leap towards that goal.” Jaakko, the Cofounder the myth the absolute legend, he is the mastermind behind our unmatched user acquisition and marketing strategies, propelling our explosive growth. Kari, our security and compliance guardian, ensures that our operations are seamless and secure. 🙏 A Huge Thank You to Our Investors: Endless gratitude to Play Ventures, our lead investor, and the stellar lineup of backers including F4 Fund, Anton Gauffin, Shane Happach, and Ilkka Teppo. Your belief in our vision has been instrumental in our journey thus far. And a special thank you to our early investors Antler Jeff Becker and Roslyn Jin they are the reason why Erno and I ever crossed paths. 🚀 Looking Ahead: Now that we've built this launch pad, its t-minus liftoff. We're not here to just take part; we're here to take over. #Benjamin #MoMo #SeedFunding #Innovation #TechStartup #ThankYouTeam #ChangingTheGame Press release and article in the comments