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If you didn’t manage to secure a spot to meet Seb at my recent regional events this is definitely worth a watch! I love hearing about our innovative investee companies🚀 #ventureinvesting #VCT #meetthemanager #venturecapital #seedinvestment

To kick off our 2023/24 Meet the Manager interviews, we sat down with Seb Wallace of Triple Point to talk about the Triple Point Venture VCT. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/evGdhUh5 Launched in 2018 as a share class of an existing Venture Capital Trust, the fund seeks to back business-to-business software and services companies, focusing on seed stage to Series A. We cover:   ‣ Which four sectors does the VCT focus on? ‣ Why do they invest at seed stage? ‣ What’s the number one thing they look for in a management team? ‣ Recent investments in Modo Energy (battery infrastructure data provider), AeroCloud (airport management software) and PetsApp (customer management for vets) ‣ Maturing investments trumpet 🎺 (interactive sales software), Ably (API solutions) and Pelago (formerly Quit Genius) ‣ What is the current economic environment like for founders and investors? ‣ Why does the overall calibre of founders seem to have increased? ‣ Is there now less pressure on tech talent? ‣ How risky is the Venture Capital Trust? How many investments fail? ‣ Exits, recent performance of the VCT and dividends ‣ Why should VCT investors consider Triple Point Venture VCT?   Watch now to learn more: https://lnkd.in/evGdhUh5 For more details on Triple Point Venture VCT, experienced investors can head to https://lnkd.in/e8JbWRHq.   IMPORTANT: The opinions expressed in this video are the interviewee’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Wealth Club Limited. This interview, like our service, is not advice and the products featured are not suitable for everyone. VCTs are higher risk and less liquid than mainstream investments. You could lose your capital. If you’re unsure an investment is right for you, please seek professional advice.

Mind blown. This is impressive and expansive watching. I would love to know what my LI friends think of this. Watch, take notes 📝 and tell me your take outs - we can compare notes! 1. A model for thinking about the high level phases we must move through and some of the conceptual barriers we must break through to get to net generative, positive impact to nature 2. A nice simple economic reasoning to propel the effectiveness of disruption (productivity leverage) - using the energy of capitalism to move past it 3. A ‘tech bro’ describing the challenge of shifting a western worldview of valuing things as nouns (inputs - entirely currently created from mined or grown compounds) to verbs (ecological systems that generate everything we need) - and giving a great example of how indigenous worldviews inherently operate in the ‘verb’ modality - and the wisdom and opportunity ahead if we only honoured indigenous traditions and practices. Absolute stonker this interview - get comfy and dive in, you won’t regret it…

#Berlin-based CEEZER Secures €10.3 Million Series A Round #Funding. This round was led by HV Capital, who lead the round with the participation from existing investors: Norrsken VC, Picus Capital, and Carbon Removal Partners. With the new funding, they will establish their presence in the US, grow their team, and introduce additional carbon portfolio #financing solutions to their leading platform for #corporate carbon buyers and project developers. Included, our existing investors, Picus Capital, Norrsken VC, and Carbon Removal Partners, equally #doubled down on their #commitment and participated in the round. With CEEZER, organisations can easily acquire #premium carbon removal services and support global climate action at the same time. CEEZER is the premier platform for screening, purchasing, and #managing negative emissions for quality. CEEZER HV Capital Norrsken VC Picus Capital Carbon Removal Partners To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #ceezer #funding #eustartup

In this segment from our Executive Director Sarah Kearney’s conversation with Laurie Lane-Zucker from Impact Entrepreneur, she talks about Prime’s venture capital practice, which is guided by the impact-first underwriting criteria that help address the “valleys of death” inhibiting the deployment of climate innovation. Listen in to learn more about some of the metrics that Prime tracks related to our catalytic capital programs and the solutions they enable. https://lnkd.in/eH5DyX4y #CatalyticCapital #ClimateFinance #ClimateTech

“We are not just looking for companies that ‘do no harm’ or ‘have no negative impact’, or those that occasionally influence some sector of life or challenge. We value those that drive lasting and positive societal changes through innovative projects and decisive actions. Hence, our collaboration with Plan Be Eco is a crucial step, enabling us not only to measure our carbon footprint but also to develop a CO₂ emission reduction strategy in the upcoming years. It aligns perfectly with our deeply-rooted ‘deep green’ approach and investment philosophy, pointing towards a more sustainable future,” explains Krzysztof Grochowski, Managing Partner of Simpact Ventures. You can read about our partnership with Simpact Ventures below ;)

In the Spotlight: QuickShipper's Success Story - Dutch VC Recognition, Touch Platform Summit Win, and a Global Vision Unleashed! 🚀 Read more about the importance of this particular win in the article by Caucasus Business Week

🚀 Mark Pearson founded Fuel Ventures 🚀 after achieving success as an entrepreneur. Taking a hands-on approach to mentoring as well as investing in UK startups, Fuel manages a seed fund (SEIS), scale-up and follow-on funds (EIS), and has recently launched a Venture Capital Trust (VCT). We talk to Mark about their investment approach – link and contents below…   Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest.   Watch now ⏯ https://lnkd.in/gDHXH6DG In this interview: ‣ What do the Fuel EIS and SEIS funds aim to do for investors? ‣ What does it take to be a high-growth founder? ‣ Investing in Volt.io (open banking digital payments), Shift (digital platform for logistics) and OnBuy (e-commerce marketplace) ‣ Recent investments: Correcto (Spanish grammar software) and Peckwater Brands (food delivery tech) ‣ Exits from ContentCal (acq. Adobe) and Capdesk from Carta ‣ Risks and failure rates ‣ How does Fuel practically support the companies it backs? ‣ Example of a pivot – Feel - Wellness, Reimagined ( supplements) ‣ Ultimately, why should investors choose Fuel Ventures?   Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gDHXH6DG Experienced investors can find out more at Wealth Club’s website: https://lnkd.in/gUAzkzQ   IMPORTANT The opinions expressed in this video are the interviewee’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Wealth Club Limited. This interview, like our service, is not advice and the products featured are not suitable for everyone. EIS/SEIS investments and VCTs are high risk and illiquid compared to mainstream investments. You could lose your capital. Tax rules can change and tax benefits depend on your circumstances. If you’re unsure an investment is right for you, please seek professional advice. #earlystage #founders #seedstage #investing #scaleup

Mastering the art of deep due diligence is vital for the success of a venture studio such as ours. We have achieved this through a combination of excellent methodology and expertise. This is why our portfolio companies excel. Along with our ongoing support and mentoring, it is also why we are able to create high IRRs, and cut the average time it takes for seed stage start-ups to receive Series A. If you would like to know more about our work, do send us a message. Refael (Rafi) Chen  | Liat Mazor #art #duediligence #climatech #impactinvesting #venturestudio #venturecapital #Sustainability

Last April, USV joined the Venture Climate Alliance (VCA), a group of venture capital firms committed to achieving a rapid transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions. We have worked with the VCA to develop a framework that startups in our portfolios may use to begin working toward that goal. We are acutely aware of the many challenges that face young companies. We are committed to reducing that burden wherever we can. That said, we believe it is important to do what we can as a firm to move toward net zero, and to help those portfolio companies that share that belief to develop a plan, identify easy wins, and start down that road. We hope the Venture Climate Alliance can be a clearinghouse for ideas and a resource for venture firms and their portfolio companies that are committed to putting their shoulder to the wheel to address the climate crisis. See our post: