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INVESTOR PITCH DECK WEBINAR 2.0 BBC estimates that small and medium-sized enterprises account for a staggering 90% of businesses worldwide. These essential enterprises often struggle to get the funding they need to grow. One of the business tools entrepreneurs seeking funding need is a Pitch Deck (also known as a start-up or investor pitch deck). Pinaco & Co in collaboration with GoGetta, is pleased to present "Investor Pitch Deck Webinar 2.0". Our special guest is Sthembiso Zwane, who was named the 2023 Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans. Speaking to the BBC, Zwane said, “Raising capital is particularly tough for African entrepreneurs, who [struggle] to get funding from traditional financiers, be it banks, angel networks or venture capital firms". Click on this link https://lnkd.in/giVWEXFx to read more about Sthembiso's entrepreneurial journey and vision for Africa. Make sure not to miss this Webinar, to be moderated by Thembela Msibi and supported by Charlton C. Tsodzo, PhD, ACIArb. WEBINAR DETAILS Topic: Investor Pitch Deck 2.0 Time and date: May 29, 2024 02:00 PM Johannesburg Link: https://lnkd.in/gtSy5Aqt Meeting ID: 890 2901 0109 Passcode: 082908

Companies that scale are the beating heart of the Scottish economy 💙 Scottish Enterprise's range of commercialisation, start-up, and early-stage entrepreneurial growth support could help transform your thinking and accelerate your journey. Alongside training, development support and tips on becoming investor-ready, we can also help showcase your company and connect you to local, national and international investors. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/rETB50SrEuL #BusinessGrowth #Investment #Entrepreneurship

💡 Private investors often do not know what they are investing in and what the corresponding risk. Professional investors know the risks, have their criteria, conditions and therefore it takes a lot of trust, etc. for an investment to take place at all. 👨💻 Stefan Sollberger is the CFO Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) and the CEO of Sollberger KMU Treuhand. He has an extensive number of years of experience and expertise as a Partner, Advisor, Mentor and Investor. 🎧 English Translation: "What is the difference between private investors and professional investors? Private investors often do not know what they are investing in and what the corresponding risk is and are persuaded by so-called equity advisors to make high-risk investments, because they are contacted by phone every week with the statement that this is now the next big thing and that they will go public in two years (of course with a value in the billions). Unfortunately, many of these companies do not go public after two years, but go bankrupt with a total loss, which can have fatal consequences for these people, because surprisingly they did not expect such a failure. All arithmetic or what... Professional investors know the risks, are repeat offenders, i.e. invest again and again, but have their criteria, conditions and therefore it takes a lot of trust, etc. for an investment to take place at all. Many startup entrepreneurs don't understand this. Of course, one could also argue here that people who invest solely on the basis of a phone call are also a bit stupid. " ⬇ Curious about how an investors mind works ? Comment on any question or topic you would like Stefan to write about in his future posts . . Brought to you by The Digital Socialitez - Official digital marketing and social media management partner of Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) . . . . #SwissChamberofCommerceInTheNetherlands #SCCN #BusinessExpansion #EuropeanMarket #MarketAccess #StrategicGrowth #BusinessOpportunities #BusinessGrowth #entrepreneurship #Startups #entrepreneurs #Business #europeanbusiness #Investors #Europeannews #euronews #Europeaninvestment #Europeancountries #Europeaninvestments #Europeanfunding #TechUK #TechGermany #TechFrance #TechNetherlands #TechSweden #Investment #Entrepreneur #InvestorMindset #InvestmentAdvice

The Equity Gap: A Barrier to Growth for UK Businesses Did you know that only a third of equity investment goes into businesses outside of London and the South East? This, alongside the lack of investment in business operating in critical backbone sectors, is the equity gap we’re trying to address at Alderway Partnership Capital. By bridging the equity gap and empowering established businesses across the UK, we hope to contribute to a more balanced and resilient national economy. To read more about The Equity Gap and the Regional Challenge you can visit https://lnkd.in/eAWYwbsq #Entrepreneurship #EquityGap #UKBusiness #FundingChallenges

3 tips for raising funding to support entrepreneurial growth: 👉 Have a clear vision and goals for the future 👉 Know exactly how much funding you need and what you will use it for 👉 Determine the kind of financing that is necessary, whether it involves acquiring debt or issuing equity How should entrepreneurs plan for the future and what tools should entrepreneurs consider in managing financial risk? Katrina Efthim, Head of Consumer, Retail and Healthcare, Capital Markets and Advisory, Citi has the answers. Let us know in the comments what advice you wish someone gave you at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey and stay tuned to find out which one of the 20 incredible entrepreneurs will be crowned Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 Australian winner! #EOY #EOYAustralia #ArtOfEntrepreneurship

Had the privilege of speaking at IBA’s #entrepreneurconnect on the role of angel investors in cultivating entrepreneurship among students. The discussion was thought-provoking, and I shared a few points I believe are vital for both aspiring entrepreneurs and angel investors: - Angel investment is more than just a check. True angel investors commit their time, energy, and effort to help entrepreneurs transform ideas into opportunities and, eventually, into sustainable enterprises. - Entrepreneurs must have skin in the game and a deep passion for the problems they aim to solve. Entrepreneurship demands grit and unwavering belief. Angel investors play a crucial role in ensuring founders don’t give up, especially during the toughest times. - There’s a fine line between being an angel investor and a predator. It’s a boundary that should never be crossed. The panel discussion was animated yet engaging, thanks to my fellow panelists Nadeem Shaikh, Darakhshan Sheikh Vohra, Amin 🚀, Sennen Desouza and our moderator Mohammad Sohaib Saleem who asked some intriguing and thought provoking questions. Special thanks to Dr Lalarukh Ejaz, Nimra Kamran, Jawwad Farid and dr. S Akbar Zaidi. #angelinvestors #entrepreneurshipisforeveryone, Institute of Business Administration, IBA - CED (Center for Entrepreneurial Development)

💡 The idea of investment diversification: you don't put all your money into one investment, so as to minimize your losses when they do occur. 👨💻 Stefan Sollberger is the CFO Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) and the CEO of Sollberger KMU Treuhand. He has an extensive number of years of experience and expertise as a Partner, Advisor, Mentor and Investor. 🎧 English Translation: "Not all the eggs in one basket and the clucking chickens! If you want to transport eggs, never put all the eggs in one basket – if it falls down, all the eggs are gone (all fried eggs or whatever). That's the idea of diversification: you don't put all your money into one investment, only to see all your money lost when that investment goes down the drain. So you should distribute the money in such a way that the risks to which the funds are exposed have as little to do with each other as possible. For example, if you put half of your money into an umbrella factory and the other half into a sunscreen manufacturer, then half of your money is always safe – rain or shine, including a rainbow. " ⬇ Curious about how an investors mind works ? Comment on any question or topic you would like Stefan Sollberger to write about in his future posts . . Brought to you by The Digital Socialitez - Official digital marketing and social media management partner of Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) . . . . #SwissChamberofCommerceInTheNetherlands #SCCN #BusinessExpansion #EuropeanMarket #MarketAccess #StrategicGrowth #BusinessOpportunities #BusinessGrowth #entrepreneurship #Startups #entrepreneurs #Business #europeanbusiness #Investors #Europeannews #euronews #Europeaninvestment #Europeancountries #Europeaninvestments #Europeanfunding #TechUK #TechGermany #TechFrance #TechNetherlands #TechSweden #Investment #Entrepreneur #InvestorMindset #InvestmentAdvice  #InvestorMindset #DeriskStartup #InvestmentRisk #StartupDeRisking  #InvestorThoughts #InvestorMindset #InvestorThoughtoftheDay

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📢 Wondering how to improve your investment decisions as an entrepreneur? 🚀 As the only network of private investors in Luxembourg, the LBAN - Luxembourg Business Angel Network provides crucial tools, resources and opportunities to support early-stage investment scene in Luxembourg and beyond. 💼 Their business angels provide more than just capital.💰 They share deep industry knowledge and connections as well as business advice on growing and scaling ventures, which are rooted in their own experience as entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professional investors. 💡 🔎Discover now the actors’ supporting entrepreneurs in #Luxembourg: https://lnkd.in/e_uq2CQB 👐🏼 #MeetTheCommunity #investment #entrepreneurs

3 tips for raising funding to support entrepreneurial growth: 👉 Have a clear vision and goals for the future 👉 Know exactly how much funding you need and what you will use it for 👉 Determine the kind of financing that is necessary, whether it involves acquiring debt or issuing equity How should entrepreneurs plan for the future and what tools should entrepreneurs consider in managing financial risk? Katrina Efthim, Head of Consumer, Retail and Healthcare, Capital Markets and Advisory, Citi has the answers. Let us know in the comments what advice you wish someone gave you at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey and stay tuned to find out which one of the 20 incredible entrepreneurs will be crowned Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 Australian winner! #EOY #EOYAustralia #ArtOfEntrepreneurship