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Sie Ventures received the 2024 Angel Group of the Year at the UKABAA Investment Award which recognises the most active and #impactful angel investors group in the UK, making not only a significant number of investments in the companies during the past year, but bringing strong #valueadd to support the #growth and success of the companies. Above all else, they seek to support and back exceptional #femalefounders by changing the face of the #tech ecosystem and reducing the gender #fundinggap. Here's your chance to get to know their Catalyst Program and apply: #redefiningVC #femalefounders #womeninVC

Another edition of VCs Doing Work: Slauson & Co. 🎉Congrats to raising $100M for your second fund continuing your mission to make a difference!🎉 Wait... What and who is Slauson and Co? Slauson & Co. is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments, founded by Austin Clements and Ajay Relan. The firm's mission centers on economic inclusion and democratizing access to entrepreneurship for underrepresented founders. Slauson & Co. primarily invests in: Preseed and seed SMB Tech (tools supporting small and medium businesses) Consumer technology The firm typically writes checks between $500,000 and $2 million, aiming to lead most rounds. Since its launch in 2020, Slauson & Co. has made significant strides: Raised a $75 million Fund I, exceeding its initial $50 million target Backed 38 companies, with a majority led by people of color and at least half by women Recently closed a $100 million Fund II, demonstrating continued investor interest in their inclusive approach The firm has garnered support from prominent investors and organizations, including: PayPal Ron Conway (veteran technology investor) Ashton Kutcher will.i.am True Capital Management Alpaca VC Slauson & Co. is just getting started! If you think you have a startup that fits their thesis and stage, reach out! #diversity #inclusion #venturecapital #consumer #smb Brittany Crockett #longla #losangeles #celebration #vcsdoingwork

Creating a compelling pitch deck is more than just a formality; it's your opportunity to captivate investors and pave the way for your startup’s growth. 📈 As Cohort #1 of the #ClimateXAccelerator slowly comes to an end, we got Christoph Rohde to share some gold nuggets on what you should include in your pitch deck when approaching investors. As the Transaction Manager at FASE, Christoph is well-aware that investors say “no” more times than they say “yes”. However, don’t be discouraged… Since 2021, Christoph has supported pre-seed and seed impact ventures in raising over 15 million Euros in funding. So it’s safe to say, he knows how to sway investors! ✨ ✔️ Make use of these insights to enhance your pitch deck with elements that will convince investors to say "yes" to joining your startup’s journey. 🚀

Every founder wants that big investment from that big-name investor, but are they ready for the true cost? I had the privilege of hosting a long-time friend of VSC, Eric Rosenblum from Foothill Ventures, who before becoming an investor, was an experienced operator building companies in both China and Silicon Valley. Eric highlighted in our chat a lesser-seen side of VC funding: the heavy emotional burden of being a founder. Taking venture capital isn't just about getting money to extend your runway. It's a commitment to massively scale up faster than you can imagine, push harder across all areas, and build a strong team culture around speed of execution. Do enough founders realize what it truly takes? Are they ready to triple their traction before the next round of funding? This isn't just food for thought; it's a wake-up call for founders to really think if they're cut out for the relentless demands of the VC-Founder relationship in 2024.

Got funding goals? One of the most important things you can do is develop meaningful relationships with a wide array of VCs early on in the process. 🤝 “Spend the time developing relationships so you can get a feel for their investment style as people, and determine whether or not they have the right expertise for you. By taking the time to be methodical and thoughtful about developing relationships ahead of time, you actually can end up shortening the timeline.” Read our latest Q&A with Ronny Chatterjee, Head of Capital Markets at Companyon, to get expert insights and strategies for raising VC funding as an early-stage founder: https://lnkd.in/gYf-YvPP #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #RelationshipBuilding #CompanyonVentures #FounderTips #TalesFromTheTrenches #StartupSuccess #GrowthStrategies

The single biggest factor in start-up success and failure is the founder. Before becoming a founder, most people have no idea what it takes. Not just emotionally, but the concrete milestones that will have to be achieved at each stage. Before raising money from a VC, this may be a good snippet of a longer conversation (with our Managing Partner Eric Rosenblum) to watch

Do you want to increase your post views by 97% and connect with new investors in CrowdWorks? 🌟 Founders can now share public updates and let the entire investor community in CrowdWorks get to know them better! Focusing efforts on public updates is a long-term investment in building relationships with investors. Just like in day-to-day life, familiarity fosters trust. As Knut Bertil Steen from our sales team puts it: "If a random person on the street comes and asks money from you, you would decline. You don't know them! But if a person you know well asks for help, you are instantly more open to listening to their case and helping them out." Keep investors returning to your profile by sharing public updates regularly and convert them into shareholders in your next capital raise! https://crowdworks.it/ #networking #investorrelations #startupecosystem #startups

Good news to share!! If you read the headlines these days, it feels like we're going backwards. Finally some news of progress. I'm beyond jazzed that StandUp Ventures is part of the exceptional roster of VCs to receive VCCI funding. When Michelle McBane founded StandUp in 2017, she envisioned a different approach to VC. We set out to prove that investing in women-led tech companies could yield top-tier returns while expanding the innovation landscape. Our track record speaks volumes: 💸 Nearly $57M managed across two funds 💃🏻 49 founders across 28 portfolio companies 📈 Fund I now boasts a collective valuation of ~$1.2 billion - a 4.3x increase 🚀Our companies have raised 50x our initial investments in follow-on capital Every dollar invested is a vote for the future we want to see. By backing diverse founders, we're not just changing the face of tech - we're expanding its possibilities. Thank you to VCCI for recognizing the merit of our work with an early commitment to our next fund. We're excited to continue proving that when you invest in the very best founders, your portfolio should be filled with women - end of story. #WomenInTech #VentureCapital #DiversityInTech #Innovation

🚀 Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Puzzle: Discover the personal journey that led to the creation of #SSPVCapital. From solving complex puzzles to bringing innovative ideas to life, our Founding Partner, Oliver Kirchner, shares why becoming a venture capitalist was the natural next step.    🌐 Join us on this unique venture and let's build a transformative future together!    Read more: https://lnkd.in/djwpkcDu  #SSPVUnBlock