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Meet Stacy—a seasoned in-house fund marketer at the top of her game, yet yearning for more. For over a decade, Stacy has excelled as an internal marketer for several alternative investment managers, raising substantial capital and mastering the intricacies of the process. Despite her success and solid income, Stacy is frustrated by her lack of visibility into the relationship between the amount of money she raises, the performance of her manager and her economics.  Further, she wants to engage with investors across a wider range of investment opportunities, have more control over her efforts and build her own brand. Longing to expand her horizons and directly influence her outcomes, Stacy is drawn to the idea of launching her own placement agent business. However, the path to independence is strewn with challenges—finding a strategic broker-dealer with robust infrastructure, sourcing/onboarding clients, finding collaboration partners and ramping up a full tech stack. Each hurdle requires careful consideration and strategy. Fortunately, Stacy finds STONEHAVEN, LLC. She sees that the firm’s a vertically integrated capital markets operating system (broker dealer infrastructure + technology + data) and collaboration network (origination + distribution synergies) that can help her transition smoothly from employee to entrepreneur to build a robust business. Does Stacy’s story resonate with you? Whether you’re considering starting your entrepreneurial journey or already running a thriving business, reach out to us. Let Stonehaven help you launch, build and scale your placement agent or investment banking business on our cutting-edge platform. #capitalraising #placementagent #investmentbanking #fintech #fintechnews #privateequity #venturecapital #venturefinancing #fintechfinance #hedgefunds #realestatefinance #infrastructureinvestment #capitalmarkets #entrepreneurship

I’ve heard this so many times: “Aren’t investment syndicates just like angel investing?” Not exactly. Angel Investing: It’s you, your capital, and your gut instinct. You're hands-on, guiding the startup and making decisions. Investment Syndicates: A group of investors pool money together, but the lead investor calls the shots. You’re relying on them to do the heavy lifting (due diligence, decisions) while you provide the cash. In syndicates, you're betting on the lead’s expertise, not just the startup’s potential. The lead handles all due diligence, vetting founders, analyzing the market, and assessing risks. You invest based on their research, not yours. They also negotiate terms and decide when to invest or exit. From a legal perspective, the lead often structures the deal through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), which holds the investment on behalf of all backers. This means you won’t be directly involved with the company, but you will be bound by the legal terms set by the lead, such as voting rights, exits, and profit distribution. A skilled lead can spot risks and opportunities, increasing your chances of success, but if they miss something, everyone is exposed to legal and financial risks. #AngelInvesting #InvestmentSyndicates #StartupInvesting #VentureCapital #DueDiligence #LeadInvestor #InvestorTips #SPV #LegalInsights #InvestmentRisks #StartupEcosystem #InvestSmart #SyndicateInvesting #FinancialAdvice #TechInvesting #Entrepreneurship

📽️ Introducing “We are Financial Explorers”    We are excited to share our new corporate video, featuring our co-founders Antoine Flamarion and Mathieu Chabran, along with some of our valued portfolio companies and employees from our offices across the globe.     The video highlights how, for the past 20 years, our entrepreneurial mindset has driven us to constantly level up, embrace new opportunities, create sustainable value, and support positive change across industries through our expertise in Private Debt, Real Assets, Private Equity, and Capital Markets Strategies.     At Tikehau Capital, we manage investments with a focus on #growth and #innovation. This mindset pushes us to stay ambitious, innovative and ready to tackle today’s challenges with humility and excellence, always pushing boundaries. 🚀    #LevelUp #Entrepreneurship #investment #Sustainability #PrivateDebt #RealAssets #PrivateEquity #CapitalMarkets #corporatemovie   

Ever wondered how businesses grow? Imagine you have a lemonade stand that's doing well, but you want to expand and sell cookies too! Private equity is like giving your lemonade stand a super cool investor who helps you grow and become even better! Sounds easy? This post dives into Private Equity and the Success story of Blackstone in a fun and easy way. No need for a 100-page deep dive! Proud to share our insights and research. #equity #finance #investment #PrivateEquity #analysis #blackstone #entrepreneurship #EquityStructures #Financialanalysis #Strategy #Industryinsights #Leadership #Casestudy #DTU #Usme

Entrepreneurialism has always mattered: the intuitiveness and courage to develop new things and to do it differently and better. The recent equation of entrepreneurialism with the ability to raise funding (and comply with old metrics and existing ideas and achieve return for investors as a primary goal) does a disservice to many creative and innovators. In that gap...between what the world needs and what attracts PE or VC bucks...is a world of opportunity.

Financing Stage Nuances: Navigating Issues at Different Junctures Financing Stages and Key Issues 💡 Seed Deals: - Favorable terms can lead to problems if performance isn't met in later rounds, potentially diluting early investors. - Careful investor selection can impact long-term success. 💡 Early Stage: - Precedents set in VC rounds carry through to future financings. - Liquidation preference and protective provisions should be closely examined. - Synchronizing terms across preferred stock classes simplifies future negotiations. 💡 Mid and Late Stages: - Board composition becomes crucial as investors seek seats. - Balancing valuation and deal structure is essential. - Beware of overly ambitious valuations that limit exit options. - Later-stage investors may have additional approval steps that can unexpectedly kill a deal. #StartupJourney #VentureInsights #Entrepreneurship #TermSheets #TohundGuide

Financing Stage Nuances: Navigating Issues at Different Junctures Financing Stages and Key Issues 💡 Seed Deals: - Favorable terms can lead to problems if performance isn't met in later rounds, potentially diluting early investors. - Careful investor selection can impact long-term success. 💡 Early Stage: - Precedents set in VC rounds carry through to future financings. - Liquidation preference and protective provisions should be closely examined. - Synchronizing terms across preferred stock classes simplifies future negotiations. 💡 Mid and Late Stages: - Board composition becomes crucial as investors seek seats. - Balancing valuation and deal structure is essential. - Beware of overly ambitious valuations that limit exit options. - Later-stage investors may have additional approval steps that can unexpectedly kill a deal. #StartupJourney #VentureInsights #Entrepreneurship #TermSheets #TohundGuide

Are you wanting to unleash the power of investment to drive innovation and return? Venture Atlanta 2024 is the Southeast's pre-eminent coming together of investors, founders, and finance professionals and allied supporters to take things to the next level. It's a gorgeous morning in Atlanta as we move into Q4. What's on your calendar? #ventureatlanta2024 #venture #investor #founder #capital

Are you a #York-based business seeking investment? Unleash the power of your pitch deck and secure the funding you need. Join NatWest and City of York Council on Tuesday, July 2nd at Spark York for: What to Include in an Investment Pitch Deck event. Discover the secrets to crafting a winning pitch with Jess Grocutt, Enterprise Acceleration Manager at NatWest. Jess will guide you through: - the essential elements of a compelling pitch deck - how to structure your pitch for maximum impact - what to prioritise and what to leave out - practical tips for delivering a confident and engaging pitch. Gain valuable insights from Sam H., representing the newly-formed York Angels investor network. Learn first-hand how they evaluate investment opportunities and support start-ups in the York community. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your pitch deck, gain expert advice, and connect with potential investors. Find out more and book your FREE place 👇

VC associates can be vital to firms and founders—when they’re empowered to be #VC #VentureCapital #Finance #Investing