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Inspired by the power of legacy, collaboration, and angel investing to scale impact. From this piece, "Gregory Smith was a relentless believer in entrepreneurs and knew that just making the investment often would not cut it." This is such a warm reminder for me of the daily impact that Greg had on the ecosystem in Vancouver and BC. That's why this award is such an important one to acknowledge and amplify. Congratulations Aki and Claudia. I've had the good fortune to what the Save da Sea story from the very early days, and the two of you personify the type of relationship that should exist between investors and founders. I believe this is especially true when we have an opportunity to change how capital is accessed by under-represented founders. What you have accomplished through these past few years is nothing short of amazing, and we all know this is just the beginning. This relationship, and this award, also highlights the power of angel investing to impact the innovation ecosystem. The collaborative approach with founders, fellow angel investors, and early stage VCs is often the difference to unlock early growth, capital and impact. I also want to give a big shout out to Irene Dorsman, Pieter Dorsman, and Angel Forum ™ Vancouver for this annual award to celebrate founders and investors alike, and also for continuing to hold up Greg's legacy. #impactinvesting #angelinvesting #whatinspiresme #bethechange #techforgood #businessforgood #vancouver #victoria #britishcolumbia https://lnkd.in/gq9b5tyu

Check out this ChristchurchNZ's article on one of our Founder Catalyst founders, Monique Lau. Learn how Monique leveraged Christchurch’s community of innovators, advisors and incubators to make Endosoothe a success. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gPkHGexu

Proud to be one of the >>venture>> Startup Competition Jurors 2024, fostering sustainable innovation and supporting the next generation of groundbreaking businesses. This competition is a fantastic platform for entrepreneurs with disruptive ideas to gain valuable exposure and resources. #VentureStartupCompetition #Innovation #Entrepreneur #FutureofBusiness #ProductInnovation #Retail #Sustainability #Diversity

Often the most inspiring and helpful conversations are with people on a similar journey to you but 12-24 months ahead of you. 🤔 That’s probably why one of the most popular sessions of the first Buy and Build Accelerator was with former searchers-turned-CEOs sharing their journey and strategies used around deal flow, fundraising, building credibility, and getting deals over the line. 3 of the panellists for the upcoming Accelerator (on June 7th) are 2+ years into ambitious buy and builds/ rollups in their chosen sector. Between them, they have raised £50m+ in equity from private equity, family offices and private investors, completed dozens of acquisitions, and are still seeking many more. These entrepreneurs tend to keep a low profile but we are thankful they have agreed to share their journey and the strategies that have helped them with the next Accelerator cohort. If you want to learn from acquisition entrepreneurs like this, meet like-minded peers, and hear from exceptional deal professionals. You can learn more about attending here: https://lnkd.in/g9qniv8R We still have 14 seats available.

We're honored to be shortlisted for the Investor of the Year category at the Allstars Awards! Thank you to GP Bullhound for recognizing us among an amazing set of founders, innovators and investors reshaping the future of European tech. View the full list of nominees here: https://lnkd.in/dzY9ScrP    #allstars24 #softwareinvesting #growthinvesting #scaleups

Considering our VC Pitch Day 2024? https://direc.to/kHvV Part3 received three offers and secured funding at last year’s #VCPitchDay; hear what co-founder Jack Sadler has to say: Q. Can you give us your elevator pitch? Jack: Part3 is a platform that simplifies construction administration through automation and intelligence. We are a niche within a niche. Q. How has participating in the event impacted your business? Jack: As a direct result of this event, I received three offers to invest and participate in my seed round. I also had other referrals that led to other opportunities and investment. I met people I never would have met organically, which was fantastic. Q. Can you share your experience participating in last year’s pitch event in Toronto? Jack: The event was great. The evening networking event before the pitch day was a bit of a surprise to me. It was really valuable as we got to mingle with other founders and all the investors and connect with a lot of other members of the ecosystem. I’ve stayed in touch with a lot of people I met at the event. As for the pitch day, it was great - it’s a much more intimate kind of event as opposed to a typical pitch event.   Q. What advice would you give to someone considering applying for this year’s event? Jack: There is nothing to lose and so much to gain. This is not your typical pitch event because it’s not built to be a competition that fuels an audience. It’s a meaningful event conducted with utmost respect for your time. Like the fact that you get 25 minutes with the investors means you can paint the full picture of your business and still get substantial Q&A time with investors. Q. What’s next for Part3? Jack: We’re going to keep growing. We have a big, ambitious mission to become the complete operating system for architects and engineers throughout the construction administration process.   BDO’s #VCPitchDay gets scaling and emerging #tech companies in front of some of the top #VentureCapitalists in the country. Applications close Sep. 12, 2024, for Halifax, Toronto, and Vancouver, and Sep. 26, 2024 for Montreal. Apply now. https://direc.to/kHvV

We talk to Andrew Wolfson (CEO) and Jamie Kennell (CIO) of Pembroke VCT – a Venture Capital Trust launched in 2013 that has backed and exited Plenish, Pasta Evangelists and ME+EM Ltd. Watch now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/evQBsrE6 We talk about: ‣ What is Pembroke VCT and what does it aim to achieve? ‣ “We’re seeing a very different sort of entrepreneur” – how have founders in general changed since Pembroke was set up? ‣ Is launching a business easier now than 10 years ago? ‣ What traits are important in founders? ‣ How Pembroke has reimagined sectors (e.g. N Family Club) ‣ How early does Pembroke get involved with a business and why? ‣ Why they invested in Seatfrog (rail ticketing app – founders Iain Griffin & Dirk Stewart) and LYMA (supplements and beauty treatments – founders Lucy Goff, Simon Goff) ‣ The story of Secret Food Tours and what founders Nicolas Jacquart, Oliver Mernick-Levene did during the pandemic   Ultimately, why should investors – and founders – consider Pembroke? Watch now: ⏯ https://lnkd.in/evQBsrE6 Or listen later: 🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/eSGcmvQT 🎧 Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/eFaeXrUv 🎧 Google Podcasts https://lnkd.in/eR3GtU_2 For more details on Pembroke VCT, including documents, the risks & how to invest, experienced investors can head to https://lnkd.in/eAtTQtBS.   IMPORTANT The opinions expressed in this video are the interviewee’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Wealth Club Limited. This interview, like our service, is not advice and the products featured are not suitable for everyone. Venture Capital Trusts are higher risk and less liquid than mainstream investments. You could lose your capital. Tax rules can change and tax benefits depend on your circumstances. If you’re unsure an investment is right for you, please seek professional advice. #founders #founderstories #entrepreneurship #investment #venturecapital

Our CEO Andrew Wolfson and CIO Jamie Kennell recently featured in Wealth Club's 'Meet the Manager' series. In the interview, Andrew and Jamie offer valuable insights into Pembroke VCT's investment strategy for 2024, the current status of our portfolio, and the VCT's overall performance. Additionally, they provide updates on a few of our portfolios such as LYMA, Seatfrog, N Family Club, and Secret Food Tours. Some key takeaways include: 1. We seek out entrepreneurs who have a thorough understanding of the industry they intend to disrupt and are leveraging technology to create innovative solutions. 2. We place great emphasis on the qualities of the individuals who lead the businesses we invest in, as well as their ability to adapt and grow. 3. We offer our portfolio of founders access to each other, allowing them to share insights and collaborate on building successful businesses. Thank you Wealth Club and Jonathan Moyes for conducting the interview and sharing this insightful discussion. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/evQBsrE6

Come to the career-defining event in Miami on Feb. 23 & 24, 2024! Whether you're aiming to scale your real estate empire, launch a groundbreaking startup, or take your existing business to new heights, this bootcamp is your gateway to success. Learn from industry titans like Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank, who knows the ins and outs of what makes an investor tick. Mingle with the elite at our VIP events, enjoy front-row insights, and make the connections that are going to make you rich.  Master the 14 core lessons of Capital School, from shattering myths to navigating the complexities of securities regulations. Don't just take my word for it. Check out my bootcamp page and take a look at what past attendees have said about my Capital Raising Bootcamp! https://lnkd.in/gpu_8BM2 Time is ticking, and seats are filling fast!   Secure your spot now and take advantage of our special pricing before it's too late. This is your moment to learn from the best, network with the elite, and start your journey to financial freedom. See you in Miami! #CapitalRaisingBootCamp #MiamiEvent #NetworkingOpportunity

If Videesha is leading a panel on #LP investing you must be there. Direct, open and honest with true insights. We need more of these discussions in #European #Venture.