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I just listened to this for the first time tonight and I must admit that I impressed myself! I am not usually great at interviews but this one flowed well. I also think there was some fantastic editing behind the success of this video clip! Amongst other things, I am talking about why getting more women investing is critical for the success of #womentrepreneurs.

Building Sustainable Gender Focused Angel Investment Across Europe: the Role of ESIL Next Gen Angels Are you an investor? Join the first online workshop that includes four panel discussions! 11 July 2024, from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm Secure your spot: https://buff.ly/3VvI4PD Your participation is highly valued to shape the future of gender-focused angel investing in Europe.

Ever wondered what trends you should be paying attention to as a VC or founder interested in Africa? Here are the three megatrends Norrsken22 is investing in: 1. A young demographic 2. Digital infrastructure 3. Urbanization Watch the full episode with Natalie, Ngetha and Lexi, partners of the $205 million growth fund Norrsken22, here: https://lnkd.in/d2GZeiJN

#ThrowbackTuesday to our insightful Venture Sidechat with Muchiru Mark Kuria , Partner at Plesion Capital 🚀 In the session led by Florent Nduwayezu, Mark shared his thoughts on the state of African VC and building a thriving ecosystem. Key takeaways included: 💰 Funding sources: Private capital + DFIs drive most investments 🌍 Impact meets ROI: Beyond financial returns, climate tech and job creation are top priorities 📈 Steps for growth: Commit, learn from global markets, and make it authentically African Exciting days ahead for VC in Africa! #AfricaVC #ImpactInvestment #VC

🎯 Female Founders in the European VC Ecosystem: Breaking Barriers and Setting Records Europe's venture capital (VC) landscape has long been challenging, particularly for female founders. However, recent trends indicate a significant shift, with female entrepreneurs making remarkable strides despite various economic and market headwinds. In this article, we explore the latest data and celebrate the achievements of female founders in the European VC ecosystem, underscored by three compelling infographics highlighting their progress in 2023. https://lnkd.in/d-JUDBKN

👩🏽🎤 LAST CALL! If you are an accredited female investor, you should join us tomorrow for our iconic Pachamama Ventures Q3 Female LPs Brunch. Our official sponsor Revere is treating us to a beautiful meal and also providing key insights on the current state of early stage venture. Register below: #PachamamaVentures #FemaleLPs #Brunch

Osborne Clarke has advised the new investors NordicNinja VC and DTCF | DeepTech & Climate Fonds as well as the existing investor Segenia Capital on the Series B financing round of the earth observation start-up LiveEO, totalling EUR 25 million. Osborne Clarke advised DTCF and NordicNinja under the lead of Fenja Striesow, LL.M. and Dr Benjamin Monheim (Partner responsibility) and Segenia Capital under the lead of Robin Eyben and Dr Paul Rhode (all Corporate / VC). The link to the full article is in the comments!

Is angel investing REALLY for you? Join us for our webinar in collaboration with Female Invest on the 15th of April from 5 PM BST, where we'll delve into all aspects of Angel Investing Here's what you can expect 👇 🌟 What is angel investing? 🌟 How much capital is required for investment? 🌟 Practical steps to initiate your journey 🌟 Guidelines for evaluating a pitch deck 🌟 Key insights for identifying promising investment opportunities Hosted by Lisa Meller DipFA, you’ll hear insights from expert guest speakers in the field of Angel Investing 👇 💫 Samira Ann Qassim, Co-Founder of Pink Salt Ventures, the UK's first VC firm exclusively dedicated to female founders 💫 Natalia Kovalenko, an Early Stage VC Investor at Triple Point This event is exclusive to those who are part of the Connectd Investor Community - join here for FREE if you'd like to attend the webinar 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXKDaXrJ #FemaleInvestors #AngelInvesting #Investors

📣 Discover Poland's Angel Investing Landscape with Jacek Blonski from Aper Angels. #Poland shines on #ESIL's map with a vibrant angel investing scene! 🚀 With 680 angel investors and 20% being women, Poland is setting a standard for diversity in early-stage investing. 🎥 Watch Jacek Blonski, Managing Partner at Aper Ventures, dive into the crucial role Aper Angels plays in ESIL's mission and why now is the golden era for angel investing in Poland. 👉 Don't miss out, these interesting insights and explore the rich opportunities awaiting in Poland's investment landscape! #InvestInPoland #BusinessAngels #StartupEcosystem #FemaleInvestors #Innovation #ESIL

📢 Agenda confirmed for our 'Becoming an Angel Investor' session 📢 This is part of our 'Focus on Females' series and we invite women who are interested in finding out more about angel investing to join us on 27th September at The EpiCentre at Haverhill Agenda: - Angel investing overview - Hannah Smith, ACG Managing Director – Tax considerations - RSM UK – Structuring a deal - Birketts LLP – Fireside chat – Angel Journeys – Hannah Smith & ACG Members – Q&A Lunch & networking After the morning event, attendees are welcome to join the ACG Pitching event where they will be able to meet other ACG angel investor members and watch pitches from 4 companies who will be pitching for investment. This is a special ACG pitching event where we will be focussing on female founded businesses. Attendees will need to self-certify as HNW or Sophisticated Investor. Capital at risk, and this communication is directed exclusively to professional investors only. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more- https://lnkd.in/eM9Qfixh #WomenInInvesting #AngelInvestors #FemaleFounders Hannah Smith Laura Hood British Business Bank Paul Sullivan