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IF you are a #climatetech #startup OR you are an emerging #VC manager raising your first fund, this podcast is for you. Shomik Dutta of Overture VC shares amazing advice for breaking into #venturecapital as well as advice for climate-focused founders. Huge opportunities in this space. Give it a listen, "like" or share! :)

Major Red Flags in VCs 🚩🚩🚩 - Spends more than 1 minute on a Docsend link - Owns only 1 Patagonia vest (3 vest minimum) - Actually replies to investor updates - Used to be an operator - Doesn’t root from the sidelines - Fails to say, "We invest at inception!" - Doesn't drink LaCroix (Pamplemousse) - Wasn’t stuck in mud at Burning Man last year - Doesn’t listen to the "All In" podcast - Uses phrases like "synergy" or "10x" often - Hasn't tweeted about AI in the last 24 hours - Hasn't "been meaning to start a podcast" - Doors don’t open like “this” Founders, if you spot any of these, run for the hills...What else? #venturecapital #startups _____ Enjoy this? Follow Kevin Jurovich for daily startup & VC insights and the occasional meme. ✌️

One of the most common questions I get from founders is what they should pay themselves. Good podcast that explores this issue in the venture capital world for startup founders. #founders #startups #venturecapital https://lnkd.in/gvrTsBR2

Looking for some summer reading, podcast, and video recommendations? We’ve got you covered! Our team has been busy the past few weeks sharing their expertise & knowledge on stages, podcasts & print. 👀 WATCH: Our GP Marie-Helene AMETSREITER joined a panel discussion at Hinterland of Things focused on the 2024 Venture Capital Landscape alongside Carsten Gjoertler Salling, GP at Dreamcraft Ventures & Florian Heinemann, Founding Partner at Project A. Nadine Schimroszik from Handelsblatt moderated. 📖 READ: Our Partner Rick (Jingchun) Hao, who oversees our Deep Tech investment team, shared his thoughts on what VCs and Europe can do to strengthen the continent's spinout ecosystem with TNW. 👂 LISTEN: Our Founding Partner, Daniel Keiper-Knorr, joined TNW Podcast to share his take on the current state of VC and startup funding in Europe. 👀 WATCH: Our Partner Markus Lang, who oversees our SaaS & Infra investment team, hosted a virtual workshop for SaaStr on how founders can scale their startups from Seed to Series A.    Head to the comments section to watch, listen, and read their insights ⬇ #venturecapital #startupfunding #tech #investing

What’s the most counterintuitive thing I’ve learned in venture capital? This intriguing question was posed to me by Andreas Munk Holm during a recent podcast episode. It was great being his guest on The European VC podcast, which has more than 20.000 subscribers. Our conversation delved into my private equity and venture capital journey, what I've learned along the way and the genesis behind Moonfare. I also offered my advice for emerging VCs across Europe. If you would like to watch to the episode, here is a link: https://lnkd.in/e9YmhmuF #VentureCaptial #PrivateMarkets #EUVC #PodcastGuest 

Ever wondered how a marketing exec becomes a venture capital guru? 🤔 Dive into Kirby Winfield's riveting journey from startup exec to the founding general partner of Ascend VC on the latest Ignite podcast episode! 🌟 From the early days at GoToNet to scaling ventures like Marchex and Dwellable, Kirby shares the raw truths of startup life, the sacrifices made, and the lessons learned. His transition into venture capital is not just a career shift but a mission to empower new founders with his vast experience. 💼🔥 Kirby opens up about the challenges, the recalibrations needed for personal and professional growth, and his strategic investment insights. Plus, get an insider's look into the Seattle venture scene and Kirby's approach to work-life balance. 🌲💡 🎧 Ready to get inspired? Listen now to understand the dynamics of building, scaling, and investing in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Don't miss Kirby's invaluable lessons on resilience, passion, and continuous learning in the startup world. https://buff.ly/3vAF6jo #IgnitePodcast #VentureCapital #StartupJourney #TechInnovation #SeattleTech #EntrepreneurLife #InvestmentPhilosophy #WorkLifeBalance #ListenNow

Major Red Flags in VCs 🚩🚩🚩 - Looks at Docsend Link longer than 1 min - Doesn’t own any Patagonia - Replies to investor updates  - Doesn't infrared sauna and talk about it - Doesn’t ask you to “keep in touch for later rounds”  - Doesn't say "We invest at inception!"  - Doesn’t stock the fridge with Lacroix  - Didn’t go to F1 in Miami  - Only been to Burning Man once  - Doesn’t listen to “All in” podcast  - Says Synergy or AI a lot - Works on Monday or Friday What else? #venturecapital #startups #tech

In last weeks episode of Transparent VC podcast we discussed topics such as: - The proposed changes to sophisticated investor rules and how it may change the industry. Spoiler: it won't be good if it goes ahead. - The Startup Daily article by Ben Zyl that local VCs are undermining Australian startups. We give our own perspectives. - Kiki's pivot to a "Girls Club". Next weeks episode will have more to say as we analyse it further, so stay tuned for part 2! Hint: Jack Butler was right on the money as usual. - An article on AI challenging gut feel in VC's making investments in Capital Brief. - Koala's slowing growth and upcoming $48 Million convertible note. - "The riches are in the niches" and if that's true over the long term. - How product market fit is required but not sufficient. Episode link in the comments.

TGIF! Catch our colleague Philippe Klitzing in another episode of Investments & Exits by Startup Insider (German only). Philippe discusses the latest round of xAI! 👇

Fireside with a VC episode #100 speaking with Vibhor Rastogi, Global Head of AI investments at Citi Ventures, discussing how to determine startup valuations and how much capital a startup should raise. How much to raise should be driven by enough time runway to achieve the next key milestone to unlock the next funding round - be that product, revenue, users, or other measurable business milestone KPIs. How the market is changing. Expect to need at least enough time 1) to reach the next business milestone and 2) to raise the next funding round. Expect at least 2 quarters to raise the next funding round in today’s market. How much dilution should a startup expect to take from each funding round ranging from pre-seed to late seed, Series A, B, C, D? How to tie expected exit valuations to today’s valuation? What can a realistic exit be in a good scenario and a bad scenario? What are expected exit multiples and discounted to today’s valuation with the consideration of dilution from future funding rounds? How to calculate future dilution or reserve strategies for various ownership target percentages. Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) best practices at Citi Ventures – Citigroup. How to manage conflicts of interest as a strategic investor compared to a pure financial investor. How Citi Ventures can add value to startups across industry verticals. Find the full episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dAJTChQA. Find this and all full episodes for Fireside with a VC on your favorite podcast platform here: https://lnkd.in/gtzuxjJh https://lnkd.in/dQ5SDcMF https://lnkd.in/dnjwKSVK https://www.7bc.vc/ https://lnkd.in/gFa_AAZ7 Join the conversation, leave comments, and tell us what you think about these topics and this episode.