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#Portfolio | April has set a strong pace for our Portfolio companies, and we're excited to share their latest milestones. Here’s a snapshot of the achievements and future visions from the startups we've proudly backed. #SeedBlink #PortfolioCompanies #StartupInvesting

The Capital Suite newsletter talks about startups, capital flow and the global economy. Founder by Wasim Uz Zaman, it aims to provide noise-free information for early-stage founders and business enthusiasts who often struggle to separate reality from media hype. Subscribe in the comment below.

Nearly a year ago, we launched our Pre-seed to Succeed program in partnership with AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks!, Smart Partnership Capital and I2BF Global Ventures. The program is designed to help early-stage founders build and scale their companies by providing financial support and connecting them with experienced mentors and experts. Since then, we've received over 1,700 applications, reviewed hundreds of projects, and invested in 6 promising startups. And we're excited to meet new founders who could become part of the P2S portfolio family at our upcoming speed-dating event during TechCrunch Disrupt on October 28th! You'll have up to 3 minutes to deliver your pitch directly to investors. After the pitch, there will be a 6-7 minute Q&A session with investors. After 10 minutes, the gong sounds and the founders change their place. Don't miss this opportunity to pitch your startup and get real-time feedback from investors. Some of the investors who will be reviewing pitches include Dmitry Firskin, Partner at AltaIR, Nikolay Kirpichnikov, Managing Partner at Smart Partnership Capital, along with other top VCs. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/d-6qwCah #techcrunchdisrupt #techcrunchdisrupt2024

Tickets for the Investor Day have officially sold out! For those who missed out on the opportunity to meet the deep tech startups we selected this year and/or other investors, don't worry! You can still attend the Hello Tomorrow Summit on March 21st and 22nd where most of them will be present. #HelloTomorrowSummit #InvestorDay #DeepTechStartups

The VC4A Deal Rooms are back, and we're more excited than ever to bring together passionate investors and the most promising startups in the market! 🤝 Each month, we unveil a fresh selection of high-potential startups across diverse sectors, ensuring there's always a new opportunity new to explore. This is a chance for investors to go beyond their profiles and connect directly with the innovators building a better world. 🌍 For more information about the VC4A Deal Rooms and to be a part of the next edition, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/d92zbtta #VC4A #DealRooms #DealFlow #Startupopportunities

"Tell your story backwards," Judah Taub's biggest advice for startup founders, as shared on IsraelTech. Watch 👇 Judah and Yoel Israel build a fake company to tell its story backwards in order to display big vision when pitching VCs. There's a lot more, including alternatives to ARR when evaluating startup investments, why founder tension is important, leveraging different (and often disadvantaged) communities across Israel for better high tech, and some science and Torah (why not?). Watch the whole interview: https://lnkd.in/dnJ3aRr4

Meet Slush Online 🌐 —a year-round platform connecting investors with the world’s most promising startup founders. 🚀 For VC and CVC investors, Slush Online offers: 1️⃣ Access to a growing database of 1,500+ self-submitted startups, with over 100 new teams joining each week. 2️⃣ Tailored email updates of startups that match your investment criteria. 3️⃣ Monthly matchmaking, with 8 personalised intro calls to relevant founders scheduled for you. Built on the foundation of Node by Slush (launched in 2020), Slush Online extends the Slush experience beyond the main event, helping startups and investors connect anytime, anywhere. Join the platform and start browsing startups here: https://lnkd.in/gY2N3W2q ⚡️ A few Investor Passes to Slush 2024 are still available. Access to the Startup Database is included with every investor ticket, so be sure to secure yours before they’re gone.

Accelerators are now nearly ubiquitous in the startup ecosystem, with over 3,000 programs operating worldwide. Most offer funding in exchange for equity, along with mentorship to guide startups through their development. But not all accelerators are created equal, and Techstars has continued to stand out as one of the most prominent and prolific among them. A few weeks ago I spoke with Christine Lu Hong, Investment Manager at Techstars NYC for insight into how the Techstars programs work, how the application and selection process works and what else founders should know. https://lnkd.in/e7y4uTqb

Modern #problems require modern #solutions...a standing ovation 👏🌟. Congratulations to the #startup companies and their visionary #leaders for the deserved achievement. This is also a commendable initiative from Safaricom PLC in a bid to stimulate growth and #competitiveness in the #tech industry. The mentioned companies have developed #innovative ideas and processes which have #streamlined modern business operations. Chumz.io _ A #savings and #investment app that enables the users to save and earn a return on their invested #funds. nobuk_ A secure and user-friendly tool to help individuals and organizations collect, #reconcile and #track money for the various #groups they represent. chpter. _an #AI-powered conversational commerce platform that enhances #socialmedia conversions on Whatsapp and Instagram by automating conversations, marketing and sales all in one place. FaidiHR (Safaricom Spark 24) _An award-winning #people operations Platform that makes it easy to manage your #employee documents, #HR, benefits, payroll, time and attendance. HealthX Africa _makes high quality #primary #health care 24/7 accessible, affordable, convenient and equal through video & voice consultations,live chats and in-person care. Churpy Inc. _a fintech offering an integrated #receivables management product to support #account #reconciliation (for multiple ERPs). BlackRhino VR_ allows organizations to conduct #ethnography remotely in #distant locations through strong local collaborations and 360 Videos to empower African #youths. Twiva _an #influencer-powered social #commerce platform where MSMEs market and sell goods and services through social media influencers/resellers. VunaPay _a platform for #Agricultural Cooperatives that facilitates #instant payment to smallholder #farmers for produce delivered to the cooperatives. I highly applaud the #diversity in #shortlisting, various industries have been prioritized. Cheers to #growth 📈.

Delighted to see nobuk Africa among the nine selected startups for the Spark Accelerator program! 🎉 Nobuk Africa is a verified member of the Fintech Association of Kenya. 💡 This is a fintech platform that simplifies collections and payments management for various groups, such as support/welfare groups, investment groups, and fundraising groups. 💡 Their solution provides a unified platform that enables efficient group payment collections, automated reconciliation, and easy sharing and access to automated reports. 💡The platform is designed to help groups manage their finances with less hassle, allowing them to collect payments three times faster without the typical challenges associated with group collections such as Fragmented Payment Systems, High Transaction Costs, Data Management and Reporting and Cash Dependency. The Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program aims to identify, grow, and scale commercially viable Kenyan startups. The program focuses on sectors such as Embedded Finance, SME Productivity Tools, Future Fintech, and Content. It provides selected startups with access to product and technology support, capital, and market opportunities. Onwards and Upwards, nobuk! 🌟👏 #Fintech #Innovation #SafaricomSpark #NobukAfrica #Africa #Innovation #Kenya