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🎧 Glad to be interviewed by my new friend Paddy Ramanathan on his Silicon Valley Podcast, where we discussed True Global Ventures and our commitment to backing the best AI founders in the Bay Area for their Series B rounds and supporting their global expansion to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia through our extensive networks. 🌍 Together with my partners Konrad Wawruch Fredrik Adolfsson Dušan Stojanović and Beatrice Lion we dedicate our energy to investing in and supporting the global growth of the best AI founders. Our True Global Ventures Opportunity Fund [160m USD] specializes in Late Stage AI companies with an ARR between $5M to $10M+ and a strong growth trajectory around Series B. Our investment range is from $5M to $30M, and we prefer to lead on deals, offering active support with a board seat. We are committed to helping businesses expand globally. If AI founders would like to discuss how we can support their vision and help accelerate their growth, let's set up a time for a coffee and chat in the coming days in Palo Alto. We also talked about our 4th Global Competition, where we recently gathered 112 VCs and 100+ AI startups and selected 5 winners! You can check my previous LinkedIn post or reach out to me for more details and insightful learnings. From the Bay to the rest of the world, our mission is to foster the growth of revolutionary AI startups.  Together with founders, we are shaping the future of AI and expanding its horizons globally. 🌐 See you in Palo Alto. https://lnkd.in/ezyZnuCC #artificialintelligence #AI #Founders #serieB #globalexpansion #howtoscale #yourVCisyourdistribution #paloalto #Bayaera

You know what's Ycombinator's #1 piece of advice? Build something people want. LLMs and AI are moving so fast, that it can be overwhelming to choose what problems to focus on, especially the non-obvious ones... Requests for startups are a valuable way in which investors communicate to founders (and future founders) what is interesting for them and what they think might work in a particular vertical. In my latest post on VC Cafe I collated interesting requests for startups lists by YC, Andreessen Horowitz, Sarah Guo, ARK Investment Management LLC and others. Link to the post in the first comment 👇 Hope it inspires you!

"Emotion is so important. It's not just the business; it's about the story." Tick J. (VC Catalyst, 2023) is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Wade Institute. She's also an active angel investor, currently building a platform to help investors with data-informed decision-making during the screening process. Tick chatted with Garry Williams 🚜 about her own path to investing and the role of storytelling in deal-making. Read the Q&A here: https://lnkd.in/gZhjs8ws Want to hear more stories from seasoned investors? Join us for 'Vision to Venture: The Power Of Storytelling'. We'll explore the power of narratives in the startup investment landscape. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ge58d_Xy

🚀 Dive into the Heart of Storytelling with Vision to Venture 🚀 Hey everyone, Tick Jiang here, EiR from Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship, riding the wave from entrepreneur to angel investor and now, the brains behind NUVC.ai. I had this enlightening chat with Garry Williams 🚜, which got me thinking about the magic that sets us humans apart in the tech and investment world: our stories, our emotions, our connections. That's the gold! In our world, where #AI and #data reign supreme, it’s easy to forget the #human touch that sparked our paths in the first place. My journey from angel investing to founding NUVC.ai was all about making those connections smarter, yes, but also more heartfelt. Our conversation peeled back the layers on how essential storytelling is in creating genuine bonds. It's not just about the numbers; it's about the narratives that breathe life into them. What makes us different from AI? Our capacity to weave stories that resonate on an emotional level, to feel deeply and connect authentically. This chat reminded me of the unique power we hold in sharing our journeys, the struggles, the triumphs, and everything in between. And that brings me to something I’m super excited about – #Vision to #Venture: The Power Of Storytelling event coming up on Wednesday, 20th March 2024. It’s all about celebrating this art of storytelling in the investment landscape. Trust me, you’ll want to be there. It’s not just another networking event; it’s a space where the magic of human connection takes center stage, where stories transform visions into realities. Join us as we dive into how compelling stories not only bridge the gap between investors and founders but also forge lasting relationships and impactful ventures. It’s going to be an evening where we celebrate the human spirit in business, where we acknowledge that amidst all our advancements, it's our stories that truly connect us. So, mark your calendars, and let’s meet at the crossroads of innovation and emotion. RSVP now to secure your spot. Let’s remember why we started on this path and rekindle the power of storytelling together. Looking forward to sharing this space with you, where our stories light the way forward. https://lnkd.in/gUfgSDiq Catch you there, Tick 🌟 #StorytellingInBusiness #HumanTouch #InvestorLife #TechInnovation #VisionToVenture

The need-to-know on venture capital with Hussein Kanji, Hoxton Ventures! 🎬 Hussein joined us for a conversation at SuperVenture 2024 to share his VC journey, the fusion of technology and humanities, responsible investing, European startup advantages and the future of AI. Access his insights by watching the full interview here: http://spr.ly/6047YjSCc #SuperVenture #VC #technology #investing #AI

SIERRA partner Vignesh Ravikumar is in Pitchbook discussing the current fundraising landscape. Article takeaways: - The venture capital landscape is stabilizing, with more balance between startups and investors, driven by AI investment and falling interest rates. - While it seems VCs still maintain some control, startups are seeing more capital flow, particularly in AI, leading to more even dealmaking. - Despite this, valuations are cautious, and the market is pushing for leaner, disciplined growth focusing on fundamentals.

📣 The Deep Tech Hardware Napkin is out! 🤖 💸 Founders and investors alike wonder what it takes to build a successful hardware company. Until now! Inspired by Point Nine 's famous SaaS Napkin (shoutout to Christoph Janz), the Deep Tech Hardware Napkin provides a clear, data-driven guide to the milestones for each stage, from Pre-Seed to Series B. Read the full report here: bit.ly/3zMnhjm We have collected and analyzed over 100 data points on fundraising rounds from more than 30 VCs across Europe, and the Napkin is its essence. A heartfelt thanks to all the VCs who contributed the data and to Dealroom.co, which provided us with data to cross-check our findings! TechCrunch coverage in the comments 👇 A big 🙏 to Verve Ventures Possible Ventures Extantia Vsquared Ventures Intel Ignite Übermorgen Ventures Speedinvest Nucleus Capital Earlybird Venture Capital Seedcamp Kindred Capital VC Founderful Project A Voima Ventures Supernova Invest IQ Capital World Fund VIGO Ventures Atomico LEA Partners Elaia Matterwave Ventures Seraphim Space Saxovent Creator Fund Freigeist Unruly Capital Runa Capital Positron Ventures XAnge Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company APEX Ventures 7percent Ventures #firstmomentum #deeptech #deeptechnapkin #saasnapkin

This is an extremely useful report for deep tech startup founders. For example, understanding what valuation cap you should focus on in the early stages is essential. In my experience, it is one of the most discussable points. Thank you, First Momentum Ventures, for a good job!

Here's some handy milestone guidance for deep tech hardware founders out there from First Momentum Ventures

Congratulations and many thanks for this work First Momentum Ventures, Dr. Maximilian Ochs, David Meiborg, Lena Späth, Reinhardt Karpenko ! Tach2yone GmbH as a Growth Equity investor in the Green Energy Transition and related areas is looking to invest in more mature Deep Tech companies (Series B and later). One of our most important investment criterion is (positive) EBITDA: we believe, that in industries with high CapEx, EBITDA is useful because it eliminates the distortions caused by significant depreciation and amortization expenses, providing a clearer view of operational profitability. Thus, EBITDA is an essential tool for us to assess a company’s core profitability and financial health. First Momentum Ventures and community: what are your thoughts on this approach and would you consider to take also EBITDA into your napkin for later stage companies?