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🚀 BIG NEWS: 120 Ventures - the new corporate venture studio of ÖAMTC has been launched 🚀 We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with ÖAMTC in launching 120 Ventures, its new corporate venture studio. 120 Ventures combines ÖAMTC's expertise and resources with an entrepreneurial approach to tackle societal challenges. The aim is to identify and implement innovative ideas outside of ÖAMTC’s core business. The ventures target challenges arising from the demographic shift in society, ranging from smart solutions for the home to innovative products and services for our ageing society. 💡 Why a venture studio? In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, innovation is more important than ever. Companies must continually adapt and evolve to stay ahead of the competition and remain relevant in the market. One way to drive innovation and stay ahead of the curve is through corporate venturing. By establishing a corporate venture studio, organizations can ensure ongoing exploration and scaling of new ventures. Pioneers is excited to embark on this adventure with ÖAMTC and the new Managing Director of 120 Ventures, Philipp Maul, and we look forward to the incredible innovations that lie ahead! Anton Schilling Sophia Kuther Jonathan Zilberberg Christina Senft Franz Zöchbauer Markus Lang Hannah Wundsam Christian Huter Lena Gansterer

Discover the highlights of DOMiNO Ventures - 2023 Fund and Portfolio 👇   Reflecting on an incredible journey, we are thrilled to share our accomplishments from 2023 - a year of resilience and growth! 🌱   2023 has started with many challenges across the globe yet it has been an exciting and productive year for DOMiNO Ventures. We are grateful to everyone who has supported us with a dedication to help us achieve our goals. Our commitment to innovation and strategic investments allowed us to build on the success of the previous year.   Looking back at Q2 & Q3, productive quarters for strengthening our presence in Central Asia as part of our global investment strategy!   Closing the year with 11 investments! DOMiNO Ventures Portfolio Companies: Hirize, Atlas Space, njoyKidz, Artifica.io, iftrue, Cineshort, Co-one, Ginoa.io, Cognitiwe, Gamer Arena, Lumian Energy, and igor    📊 Screened 8.6 K, identifying promising startups 🔍 First Meetings with 1627 startups in 12 months 🔬 Deep Dived into due diligence on 144 startups 🏆 Successfully completed 11 Investments Excitingly, we joined forces with partners & co-investors, expanding our network and reinforcing our commitment to collective success 🌐🤜🤛   Due to our Eastern Europe and Central Asia commitment, we explored 8 countries and strengthened bonds with 50 influential ecosystem players! 🌏💪⚡   None of this would be possible without our incredible team, supportive partners, and insightful advisory board members! 🙌💙    DOMiNO Ventures is not just growing; it's evolving, and embracing the challenges of 2024 with more confidence! 🌟💼   Here's to another year of innovation, collaboration, and success! 🥂🚀    #DOMiNOVentures #YearInReview #InnovationJourney #2024Outlook #DOMiNO2023

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Family offices investing in early startups in the US. Family offices are very diverse in their investment strategies, and many of them don’t make direct investments in early stage startups. Here are a few of them that do. Charterhouse Strategic Partners 2M Companies Carica Sustainable Investments CEAS Investments CGT Capital Group Declaration Partners EPIQ Capital Group Geolo Capital Gray's Creek Capital Partners Helios Capital J. Hunt Holdings Kapital Partners Knudsen Capital Labora Group Holding M2O, Inc. MSD Capital Holdings Orchard Ventures Pritzker Vlock Family Office Proficio Capital Partners, LLC Sachse Family Fund Sassoon Investment Corporation (SassCorp) Simon Equity Partners Spark Digital Capital Trog Hawley Capital Workplay Ventures YYM Ventures Anyone I should add to this list? Tag them (or yourself) in a comment. 📌 For a more detailed list of these family offices with their websites, locations,  and descriptions +  150 US-based VCs actively investing in seed-stage startups, just comment “FO” on this post. We will reply with a link to get the list (requires subscribing to our newsletter.) This free offer will remain open till Sunday, December 10th. ❤️ Help spread the word by giving this post a❤️ Like and reposting it. ❤️❤️ I will be doing more of these posts, and sharing various valuable guides, lists, and tools for startups raising capital. Send me a connect or follow me, and press the 🔔 on my profile to get notified when I make my next post. ❤️❤️❤️ We recently launched a new podcast for startups - check out our website to listen, or find us on Spotify. * You can build your own investor lists, tailored to your needs. We teach how to do that and more at Meet.Capital. ** Please check the first comment for some advice on how to make good use of an investor list (TLDR - look into each one carefully before deciding to reach out). #startups #startupinvesting #seedstartups #vc #meetcapital #nativelead #familyoffice

In a roundtable survey of Next Coast Ventures portfolio founders at its inaugural Founder and CEO Summit, 9 in 10 respondents reported positive feelings about founding a company in Austin. Roland Peña, our SVP of Global Technology & Innovation states “Our intentional focus on strategic industries has not just diversified our economy but fortified it against turbulence. With 816 corporate announcements and over 94,000 jobs announced, Austin's steady diversification in OA 4.0 has propelled us forward. The $73 billion in VC and PE funding underscores our emergence as a top destination for innovation.” Explore how Central Texas’ startup community remains optimistic in this insightful report: https://lnkd.in/gJTrdhJ7

We've had quite a few shake-ups lately. First, Roosh has transformed into an investment group specializing in developing and scaling technology businesses globally. Second, we've split our focus: Roosh Ventures will handle venture capital, investing in businesses focused on capitalization, while Roosh X will handle Investing in businesses focused on profitability. Roosh X is especially keen on collaborations, like our recent partnership with TinyStudio. TinyStudio, a Canadian venture studio and part of the Tiny holding company, is known for building and developing profitable companies worldwide. Together, we're aiming to shake up the dominance of European private equity by offering flexible capital and collaborative support for business growth. What we bring to the table for businesses includes capital growth, talent acquisition, access to R&D infrastructure for research, testing, and product development, diversification of revenue streams, and strategic guidance for founders and core teams. Crucially, our approach empowers entrepreneurs to steer their company's path while ensuring its sustainable growth. Not all founders are aiming for early exits; many are seeking alternatives to traditional fundraising models and want to ease the pressure to achieve unicorn status. Announcements like these, and partnerships like the one with TinyStudio, inspire entrepreneurs to aim higher, work harder, and achieve even greater success. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dh32vjEb 🌐https://lnkd.in/d8Jqi4DM

🌟In the vibrant ecosystem of venture capital, these trailblazers are not just investing in ideas but are committed to nurturing black-owned businesses. Here are the venture capitalists making significant strides: - Monique Woodard 🌟: A venture partner at 500 Global with notable investments in Blavity, Roho, and Win-Win. Woodard is dedicated to supporting black and Latino entrepreneurs, navigating through challenges with resilience and vision. - Marlon C. Nichols 🚀: General partner at Cross Culture Ventures, investing in LISNR, Hingeto, and Mayvenn. Nichols, alongside legends like Troy Carter and Suzy Woo, is shaping the future of diverse entrepreneurship. - Laurence Toney 💼: Partner at GV, with impactful investments in Walker and Co., AirTime, and LendUp. Toney's journey from Comcast Ventures to GV underscores his commitment to entrepreneurs of color. - Michael Seibel 💡: Partner at Y Combinator and CEO of its accelerator program. Seibel's portfolio includes Jopwell, Walker and Company, and Flip. From co-founding Justin.tv to guiding Twitch Interactive to success, Seibel's journey is inspirational. - Erik Moore ✨: Founder and managing director at Base Ventures, backing Pigeonly, Blavity, and Flip. Alongside Kirby Harris and with Michael Seibel as a venture partner, Moore is making significant contributions to the startup world. - Arlan Hamilton 🚀: Founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, with investments in ShearShare, Blendoor, and On Second Thought. Hamilton's dedication to underrepresented founders is changing the investment landscape, with over $2M invested in 50+ companies. - Mitch Kapor 🌍: Founder of Kapor Capital and the Kapor Center for Social Impact, investing in Hingeto, Kairos, and Uncharted Play alongside Freada Kapor Klein. Their commitment to diversity is unwavering, choosing to invest in founders who prioritize it as well. These venture capitalists are not just funding businesses; they're fueling dreams. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/d4Dycpt5 #DiversityInTech #VentureCapital #InclusiveInvestment #Entrepreneurship #innovation

🚀 Introducing VE2 Ventures: Your Gateway to the Future of Digital Innovation We're thrilled to unveil a sneak peek into the world of VE2 Ventures - where vision meets execution in the realm of tech innovation. Our unique venture studio model, dedicated to ideating, designing, developing, and scaling digital products is set to redefine the landscapes of sports, media, and entertainment. 👥 Why VE2 Ventures? A proven team with over 50 years of combined expertise. A track record of transforming visionary ideas into market-leading companies. An integrated approach to ideation, design, development, and strategic growth. A commitment to creating user-centric digital products that not only meet but exceed market demands. 💡 What Sets Us Apart? Our venture studio model is crafted for investors seeking to diversify their portfolio with high-potential tech ventures, promising a higher ROI and lower risks compared to traditional investment channels. 🌟 Join Us on This Journey Whether you're an emerging entrepreneur, an experienced investor, or just have a keen interest in technology and innovation, we warmly welcome you to explore how VE2 Ventures is leading the charge from Amsterdam to the worldwide market. Join us for an introductory chat and discover our journey of pioneering progress. Let's build the future together. Discover more about our ventures and how you can be part of this exciting journey. www.ve2.ventures #VE2Ventures #TechInnovation #VentureStudio #DigitalTransformation #StartupInvesting

🌟 Introducing our Moderator for the Start-up Pitch Stage at CIRCULAZE Summit on November 8th in Munich! 🌟 📣 We are excited to reveal another key figure in our upcoming CIRCULAZE Summit – Jörg Binnenbrücker, an expert in venture capital, innovation, and the digital media realm. 🚀 Jörg Binnenbrücker, the Founding Partner of Capnamic Ventures, is a driving force behind disruptive startups and scalable business models in the digital media sector. With over a decade of experience, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry. Capnamic Ventures, the independent multi-corporate Venture Capital fund, is backed by well-known investors and provides an ideal foundation for early-stage investments. 📈 Jörg's journey in the world of entrepreneurship doesn't stop here. He has also served as Managing Director at DuMont Venture Holding and as a Senior Investment Manager at High-Tech Gründerfonds. His rich background encompasses operations management at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he gained insights into various aspects of business. 💡 With his extensive knowledge, Jörg will guide the Start-up Pitch Session at CIRCULAZE Summit, providing invaluable insights and support the entrepreneurs who are ready to revolutionize industries through circularity. 🔗 For event details and ticket information, visit https://lnkd.in/gRnYCrkb 📢 Join us on November 8th for this high-energy event, where innovation and sustainability converge to shape the future. Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with the best in the business! #CIRCULAZESummit #StartupPitch #VentureCapital #DigitalMedia #Innovation

Some investors only want to put in capital. These early-stage investors want to help in any way they can: ✨ .406 Ventures - “We know we are doing our jobs correctly when you think of us as an extension of your team.” ✨ Acequia Capital - “We provide more than initial risk capital: We are deeply experienced industry operators who offer trusted advice on product roadmap & technology strategy as well as business model & GTM execution” ✨ Cathay Capital - “We put in hard work every day believing that determination can move mountains.” ✨ Kindred Ventures - “We strive to be a true coach, mentor, and guide to these driven entrepreneurs as they navigate their startup’s journey. “ ✨ Ludlow Ventures - “VC is a customer service business. Whether it's testing product, pushing pixels, leveraging our network, or forcing people to download your app, we're here to help.” ✨ Menlo Ventures - “As investors, we don’t just sit on the sidelines but do whatever it takes to help our teams win.” ✨ Reach Capital - “We are doers biased towards action. We’ll always be here, ready to help with whatever you need.” ✨ Seaside Ventures - “works hand-in-hand with our founders, imparting our knowledge and operational assistance within the health & wellness ecosystem to help our portfolio bridge the gap between an idea and a go-to-market-ready product or service.” ✨ Trajectory Ventures - “We run parallel every step of the way, funding, biz dev, organic & acquisition growth strategies.” ✨ Uncork Capital - “a seed-stage venture firm that commits early, helps with the hard stuff, and sticks around” I publish daily lists of active investors on my Substack, Seed Investor List (link in comments) - subscribe to get them in your inbox! #investors #venturecapital #fundraising #startups #founders #pitching #investment