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What are Angel Platforms? 🤔 They provide a platform for accredited investors and startups to meet up and raise funds. This sort of instrument is often catered to early stage startups and provide a diversified portfolio for investors to reduce their risk and pick the startup specializing in their industry. These platforms are like a dating platform for Angel Investors and Founders. 😁 Enabling the both of them to find the perfect match. 🤝 Cheers! [Day 4/100] {💸100 Days, 100 VC Terms💸} #100days100vcterms #privateequity #venturecapital #investmentbanking #StartupFunding #VC #Investors #AngelInvestors #Entrepreneurship #innovation #TechStartups #VCCommunity #EarlyStageInvestment #BusinessGrowth #Founders #startups #microvc #exit #fund #accreditedinvestors #portfolio

🚀 Insights from the London Venture Capital Summit: Trends in Fintech 2024 🚀 A big thanks to Dan Pandeni Idhenga of 1818 Venture Capital and the team for this incredible event! Key Takeaways: Chenelle Ansah - LightPace VC: 10 years ago, nobody thought about challenger banks. Today they’re second nature. Neobanks weren't set up to eradicate traditional banks but have pushed these incumbents to improve their customer experience, accessibility, and inclusiveness. The winners in fintech will be those solving very specific problems. With AI, there's increasing pressure on fintech players to protect their systems and ensure customer safety. Financial inclusion remains a critical issue, with a significant number of people in the EU (the size of the population in Portugal 🇵🇹 ) still needing access to financial services. 🏦 Gbite Oduneye - ODBA: The growth in fintech is expected to continue, with McKinsey predicting fintechs will grow almost 3x faster traditional banks. Fintechs and banks are moving towards partnerships rather than competition. However, the same technologies that propelled neobanks might also be a challenge to them as newer, niche-focused players enter the market. AI's benefits, particularly in personalizing consumer experiences, far outweigh its downsides. Shawn Du - Revenir: AI has significantly reduced scaling costs; removing friction for consumers at every step will boost adoption rates. Traditional banks aren't disappearing; their extensive infrastructure ensures and guarantees their longevity. Many of these banks are investing in or acquiring neobanks to enhance their services. Kyle Masterson - SHIFT Open Finance Community: Banks enjoy higher trust despite their slow pace. A crucial vertical that needs disruption is transitioning building societies to the cloud and using open finance systems. Sthembile Nkabinde moderated the panel, emphasizing the importance of investment in driving innovation. Met some fantastic people: 🌟 Shuyu Lin & Ronald Clark from Coco Factory - which can generate 3D models from just a photo by leveraging AI! Check it out here: cocofactory.xyz 🌟 Mike Adams - building introstars where people get paid for business intros. More here: introstars.com 🌟 Jen Lothian: Using MyArk to help consumers build financial fitness through GDPR-compliant data sharing. Get early access here: myark.io Also connected with Emem Rita Usanga, Josh Pistorius, Dr Elizabeth Shaw, Tandadzo (Tando) Matanda, Matthew Konneh, PhD MBA, Kenneth Kashif Thomas, Dec McLaughlin, Dr Maureen Emeagi MBBS BSc (hons) DRCOG MRCGP, and Rory Mason. This summit highlighted the dynamic fintech industry, emphasizing innovation, AI integration, and financial inclusion. 💷 Will you invest in a neobank in the Global North or the Global South? Join the 2025 London VC Summit here: lnkd.in/dwSZKcQU #Fintech2024 #VentureCapital #Innovation #AI #FinancialInclusion #Neobanks #OpenFinance #SummitInsights

🚀 The latest data from CB Insights shows a promising performance in the European VC landscape, bucking the global trend with an 8% increase in Q4 2024. While CVCs may be facing challenges elsewhere, Europe’s resilience is a good proxy to its robust startup ecosystem. Read the full report for deeper insights: https://lnkd.in/dqVdmMMv #fundraising #founders #startups #innovation #venturecapital

Applications for the upcoming Fall 2024 Eugene M. Lang Entrepreneurial Initiative Fund ("The Lang Fund") will open on Thursday, August 15 for early-stage, Columbia Business School alumni-founded startups. Winning companies typically receive $50k-$100k investments. Have questions about our investment process or how to submit a strong application? Join us on Friday, Aug 23, at 12:00pm ET for a virtual information session that will cover: •History of the Lang Fund •How the Lang Fund makes investments •What types of startups should apply •The application process Register here https://lnkd.in/etHfPTng #WhyCBS #entrepreneurship #startups #founders #funding

Diversify your portfolio for a brighter future. Invest in startups with Zero To One Fund. #StrategicInvestments #FinancialSecurity #WealthManagement #SustainableReturns #Funding #Startups #SeedCapital #Innovation #EarlyStageInvestment

Did you know that we have our own #blog where we post articles 📝 about our #Portfolio companies, our #investments or #events? Check it out 🔭 . Go to medium. com and put JOIN CAPITAL into the search bar 🔎 🤞 ↪ ↪ ↪ This is one of our recent articles: A nice report about our last #portfolioday in Berlin 🎙 📚 Read it now: https://lnkd.in/eGRY3hHK #joincapital #vc #europe #startups

Startups may have to pitch their company to multiple investors, so it can be important to communicate effectively. Learn more about effectively communicating the vision in this week’s blog: https://mv1.vc/ecv3 #newblogpost #blog #invest #investing #privateequity #startups #MicroVentures #startuppitching

Hear that? It's the sound of success ringing at Angel School. Don't miss your last chance to join us and uncover angel investing secrets. Reserve your seat with Venture Catalysts++ by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/4bGHJRq #VentureCatalysts #VCats #AngelSchool #Investors #Investments #Startups #AngelInvesting

Which are the countries with the highest proportion of businesses looking at UK expansion? Based on data from our users. Each point on the map represents a business/cluster of businesses targeting expanding to the UK market. (Testing out a new infographic creation feature we've launched at shipshape.vc) #inwardinvestment #capitalraising #startups #fundraising #founders #venturecapital #investors #vc #vcfunding #technology #startup #tech 

Step into a journey of innovation at our #EastBay Roadshow! Discover groundbreaking innovations and meet the most promising startups from across the US. Secure your spot today and be part of shaping the future: https://lnkd.in/db3YDY_Y #Startups #Presentations #Dealflow #Fundings #Investment #Fundings #Entrepreneurs #EastBay