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Pitch the way VCs think by Khosla Ventures 👇 Investors see hundreds of pitches every year. Their job is to say no to most of them. In order for them to say yes, a startup must check all the requirements they are looking for. As a founder you need to understand Venture Capital Dynamics to improve the chances of raising capital 📈

Winning On First Calls 👇 In the world of Venture Capital, first impressions aren't just important—they're often decisive. Many new and junior VCs underestimate the critical nature of their first call with a Founder. But seasoned Investors know that these initial interactions can make or break their chances of being allowed to invest in the best of the best startups. You can read more below👇 https://lnkd.in/e_AAgKE9

Cheers to Gorilla Capital being amongst the top 20 most popular (most clicks and traffic) VC funds on the Gilion VC mapping site. Out of 2500+ firms not bad at all! 💫 #startups #camelcompanies #kamelisijoittaminen #angelinvestor #industrialangel #teollinenenkelisijoittaja

📢 Dispelling the Myth: Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) only invests in what benefits the parent company. At Thomson Reuters Ventures, our investment approach is both strategic and grounded in deep industry expertise. Yes, we invest in what we know, but that knowledge isn't just about potential future acquisitions; it’s about leveraging our expertise to help startups thrive independently. The reality is simple: we invest where we can drive mutual success. This isn't just a standard for CVCs—it’s a principle that all VCs should follow. Curious about how we strike this balance in practice? Let’s chat about how CVC can be a win-win for both corporates and startups! #CVC #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #Investing

If you’re a founding team on a mission, check out these investors: ✨ Agya Ventures - “We work with mission oriented founding teams with ambition and hustle.” ✨ Future Ventures - “Mission-driven founders forge the future” ✨ Revelry Venture Partners - “a seed-stage focused venture capital firm dedicated to fueling mission-driven founders striving to solve global-scale challenges” ✨ Version One Ventures - “Backing mission-driven founders at the earliest stages.” 4 more on today's Seed Investor List: https://lnkd.in/g-JZcyXa #founders #startups #missiondriven #venturecapital #investors #fundraising #pitching

[NEW VENTURES] Comparing Internal Incubation vs. External Engagement. "Driving Growth Through New Ventures and Corporate VC" has an interesting table that compared internally-focused new venture incubation activities vs. more externally-focused startup engagement and investment - with Crystian M.:

We’re back with season 2 of Demystifying Investing, a video series providing insights and advice on achieving startup success! 🎥 Hardik Desai, Managing Partner of JumpStart Ventures will be sharing quick advice clips every other Wednesday. This week, dive into the stages of funding in the Venture Capital world, from Pre-Seed to Series B and beyond. #DemystifyingInvesting #StartupAdvice #PartneringForGrowth #VC

As angel investors, venture capitals and accelerators, navigating industry trends to uncover investment opportunities/startup deals requires a strategic approach and a keen understanding of market dynamics. Not many networks have been able to crack these dynamics like Startupbootcamp AfriTech and ABAN over the years. This is why I’m happy to be having a seat down virtually with Angel investors within these network on the 28th of March 2024. Are you in the startup funding space, a venture capital, angel investor etc and would love to learn about their playbook? Sign up on the link below. https://lu.ma/fiyxztam

Looking to focus on recently active investors during your fundraising round? Here are some with rounds that were just announced: ✨ Gigascale Capital- “investing for massive climate impact” ✨ Maple VC - “Maple backs founders with Canadian roots ...because they build category defining companies.” ✨ Page One Ventures - “an early-stage venture firm centered in Silicon Valley” 7 more on yesterday's list: https://lnkd.in/gDCWBy8F #fundraising #venturecapital #investors #startups #founders

Venture Capital Financing Basics by Harvard Business School: Raising venture capital is a big step for startups. Here's what you need to keep in mind: 1) Fundraising Stages: Pre-seed, seed, Series A, and beyond—each round comes with different expectations and investor types. 2) Investor Mindset: VCs are looking for scalable businesses with large markets and strong teams. 3) Be Prepared: Build relationships early and know your numbers before asking for money. 4) Pitch Smart: Investors make decisions quickly, so make every minute of your pitch count! PS. check out 🔔 for a winning pitch deck the template created by Silicon Valley legend, Peter Thiel https://lnkd.in/ejp-Bhnu