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We invested in 2021. We invested in 2022. And now, in 2024, we’re proud to triple down on our support for 9fin by investing in their $50M Series B! The round was led by Highland Europe, with support from Spark Capital, Seedcamp, 500 Startups and Ilavska Vuillermoz Capital. 9fin's pioneering platform is revolutionizing debt capital markets, using next-generation technology to unlock economic potential in one of the world’s largest asset classes worth $135 trillion. Nearly 200 of the largest firms in the industry now rely on 9fin’s cutting-edge tools, including its industry-first integration of generative AI. By providing faster, easier access to critical credit information and real-time market updates - from high-yield bonds to distressed debt and CLOs - 9fin gives its users a true competitive edge, helping them navigate complex financial markets with ease and speed. With this new funding, 9fin will continue to innovate and invest further in AI, growing its analytics team, and accelerating its expansion in the US. #empoweringGameChangers - Since leading their Series A, we’ve worked alongside 9fin as the team has driven impressive growth. With support from Harald and Marc, they have reached major milestones, including: - Growing ARR by 400% in just two years - Doubling their customer base, now including asset managers overseeing a combined AUM of over $17 trillion - Launching 9fin AI, the first generative AI tool for credit markets Congratulations Steven Hunter, Huss E., and the rest of the team - we couldn't be prouder to be on this journey with you! 👏 Read more in Financial Times: https://lnkd.in/dENn9SZB

Private equity is evolving fast, and staying ahead of key trends is crucial! From the rise of GenAI to the growing role of private credit, our latest AlphaSense blog breaks down the top trends shaping the industry in 2024 and beyond. Don’t miss out on how to stay competitive in this changing landscape!

Private equity is evolving fast, and staying ahead of key trends is crucial! From the rise of GenAI to the growing role of private credit, our latest AlphaSense blog breaks down the top trends shaping the industry in 2024 and beyond. Don’t miss out on how to stay competitive in this changing landscape!

Private equity is evolving fast, and staying ahead of key trends is crucial! From the rise of GenAI to the growing role of private credit, our latest AlphaSense blog breaks down the top trends shaping the industry in 2024 and beyond. Don’t miss out on how to stay competitive in this changing landscape!

Private equity is evolving fast, and staying ahead of key trends is crucial! From the rise of GenAI to the growing role of private credit, our latest AlphaSense blog breaks down the top trends shaping the industry in 2024 and beyond. Don’t miss out on how to stay competitive in this changing landscape!

Private equity is evolving fast, and staying ahead of key trends is crucial! From the rise of GenAI to the growing role of private credit, our latest AlphaSense blog breaks down the top trends shaping the industry in 2024 and beyond. Don’t miss out on how to stay competitive in this changing landscape!

💳 #Fintech has historically been one of the main investment sectors for Angeles Investors and #AngelesVentures. In fact, it accounts for half of the portfolio companies of #AngelesVentures.   📚 Please read and follow the thoughtful #FintechSeries by our investor @Francisco Mariscal, where he shares an investment thesis on #CFOStack, an estimated addressable market of $9.6B with potential grow up to $20B, where Latino ventures such as Lazo, Propio, Trez (Techstars ‘23), and KredFeed, among many others, are disrupting the market. 💬 In case of any comments or questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Francisco Mariscal.   #CFO #Finance #Fintech #Innovation #DataDriven #Leadership #TechStack #Investment #AngelesInvestors #AngelesVentures #MarketTrends #Innovation #InvestmentCriteria #InvestmentThesis #InvestorInsights   David Olivencia Adela Cepeda Manuel Rivera Eduardo Castro Amenabar Sofia Ochoa Mora The Alumni Society Hispanic Executive Latino Leaders Magazine Negocios Now

Fintech is a dynamic space, but with that dynamism comes the need for laser-sharp measurement. To optimize the product, target the right audience, and achieve sustainable growth, tracking key metrics is crucial. As we work closely with our portfolio founders at Trihill Capital, here is a glimpse of a few metrics we typically track with them, and why: 1️⃣ User Activation 🔴 Metric #1: Conversion Rate (Installed-to-Registered-to-Active) Tracking conversion rates (installed-to-registered-to-active) is crucial for fintech companies, it acts as a diagnostic tool, pinpointing leaks within the acquisition funnel. Providing insights on where potential customers drop off, fixing those issues, and ultimately converting more users into active customers. 🔴 Metric #2: Average Time to First Transaction While conversion rates track the effectiveness of customer acquisition, the average time to the first transaction sheds light on potential friction points within the user journey, particularly during onboarding. By tracking these metrics in tandem, a comprehensive understanding of both acquisition and activation effectiveness is gained. This data-driven approach allows for targeted optimization, enabling founders to build a robust user journey that fosters user engagement, retention, and ultimately, sustainable growth for fintech businesses. 2️⃣ Customer Retention 🔴 Metric: (Well defined) Retention rate While user retention is a widely tracked metric, a precise definition tailored to each business is essential.  The meaning of "active user" can vary significantly across companies and industries.  For instance, "active" might signify simply opening the app for some, while for others it could indicate actively transacting on the platform. This distinction is crucial, and establishing a clear definition fosters clearer communication and data interpretation. A data-centric approach is paramount for fintech startups. By meticulously tracking these core metrics and taking a step back to understand their deeper implications, invaluable insights are generated, enabling informed decision-making, operational optimization, and ultimately, the achievement of sustainable growth. Want to learn more? Join our upcoming conference on the state of fintech on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. Network with leading Southeast Asian fintech VCs Trihill Capital and 1982 Ventures RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gPm5W3Ki

STONEHAVEN, LLC is excited to announce that Neil Cohn at SuperCombinator LLC has joined our Affiliate Platform! Mr. Neil Cohn is the Managing Partner of SuperCombinator LLC. As a seasoned sustainable finance expert, Mr. Cohn drives investment and innovation at the intersection of technology and environmental impact. At SuperCombinator LLC, he connects sustainable startups and green infrastructure initiatives with capital and expertise, leveraging a vast network of private investors and industry leaders to scale a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient future. Mr. Cohn’s pioneering work in carbon and renewable energy markets has been instrumental in shaping the sustainable finance landscape. His collaborations with the World Bank and IFC have established foundational digital infrastructure for climate finance, accelerating the transition to a more equitable global economy. At Code Green Labs, Mr. Cohn leads a multidisciplinary team harnessing AI and decentralized data systems to enable collaborative trust and address the friction between transparency and privacy. Current initiatives include a decentralized supply chain data reporting platform and software that accelerates lifesaving cures while protecting patient privacy. Mr. Cohn’s mission is to create better systems and channel investments that enable authentic, profitable solutions that can address global challenges and deliver global prosperity. Mr. Cohn currently holds Series 7 and 63 registrations with FINRA. #capitalraising #placementagent #fintech #fintechfinance #fintechnews #directdeals #privateequity #privatecredit #venturecredit #hedgefunds #infrastructurefunds #realestate

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗖 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁⁉️ 👉I recently led the fundraising process for a German B2B SaaS AI infrastructure company, with A+ background from the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM). We talked to *all* German Tier 1 VCs, and many European Tier 1 VCs. 💥 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿: Out of nearly 200 funds, only 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 (❗️) were capable of conducting a proper technical due diligence (DD). This means they could actually use the product themselves, assess how clients would use it, and determine whether it’s truly valuable or not: 1. Freigeist. Big kudos to Marcel Vogler & Paul Herrmann. This is esp. positively surprising, since many of the tier 1 VCs are shitting on Frank Thelen as a 'celebrity VC'. After their investment in RobCo and Xentral ERP Software together with Sequoia, this is yet another proof point for me that they're *actually* Tier 1, esp. given their small fund size. 2. Rodrigo Martinez (Solo GP/Helloworld), who had in-depth knowledge about the ‘building blocks’ and could follow immediately. Thanks for the intro Moritz Arndt & Nicolas Debock. 3. Balderton Capital, kudos to Jacob Lehmkühler for grasping the product immediatley, CC colin daymond hanna 👉 What does this tell us about the current state of in-house AI assessment capabilities among VCs? 👉 How can VCs even invest if they don't understand what the heck the founder is building in the first place?