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Watch the AMA session with Angel Investors on Startup Pulse. This interactive video provides a unique opportunity to ask questions and gain insights from experienced angel investors. Discover what angel investors look for in startups, how to secure funding, and valuable advice for entrepreneurial success. Whether you're an aspiring founder or an established startup, this AMA session is a must-attend. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from industry experts and take your startup to new heights.  Watch now: https://lnkd.in/du45Apf2 #AMAwithAngels #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship Anshuman Sinha Dhaval Kapadia Raji Akileh, DO Ola Okunrinboye Satya Tadimeti

Really interesting read by Andrew Chen (Andreessen Horowitz ) about the difference in how founders think and pitch in the Bay area compared to Europe. Would love to hear some thoughts on this from European founders & VC’s.

#NewYearGoals   A new year means the chance to set new #goals and explore new opportunities but also to double down on what is working well.   As 2024 is here, we want to ignite the spark that can support talented #Founders from diverse backgrounds to turn their dream into a reality.   Check out team BKR Capital’s top goals for the year to make that happen; swipe to see.   Lise Birikundavyi, Rebecca Johnson, Isaac Olowolafe   #BKRCapital #VentureCapital #HappyNewYear #BlackEntrepreneurs

Amongst the most successful VCs in consumer in the past decade has been Kirsten Green at Forerunner So I asked her all about how startups can navigate the 70% reduction in consumer investing & why now might be the best time for VCs to look harder at the category. I loved this discussion. I always learn something from Kirsten. Click below to watch / listen https://lnkd.in/g3kiMPD5

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

Securing an investment is a unicorn many young startupers chase. Our client, Floret, went from an MVP to 2.3 million dollars in just two months. What got them there? Good design. Today, I'll walk you through our client's success story. 2 months, many iterations, one design, 2.3 million. Who knows, maybe that's the inspiration you need to get your product launched. Let's go! #eleken #elekenyoutube #startupfundraising #effectivepitching #mvp #mvpdesign #productdevelopment

Interested in this 40 minute informational video? Neither am I. Instead of spending more time on due diligence, let us help. Our clients are spending more time developing relationships with founders and less time staring painfully at a screen. If your time is better spent getting your portcos to their next round of funding, let us deploy our rapid, discreet, low-cost solution that identifies heightened risk factors before you get too invested in the next startup. If your entire network is using the same due diligence process as you, wouldn’t that make it easy for bad apples to slip through the cracks? DM me for more info, or to hear about our killer referral program.

Imagine you are an angel investor, excited at the opportunity to attend a demo day and hear talented founders pitch their vision for a chance to win $000 in prize money One after the other, they paint a picture of the future that could be and how their products will disrupt industries from healthcare to finance. There is a founder with an idea close to your heart who has pitched impressively but light on financials so you ask: ❓ "what are your gross profit margins?" To which he responds 🔊 "we are not profitable yet."   The conversation goes on for a few minutes after which you switch off, realising this founder has no idea about financials and doesn't know the difference between the different type of margins As a judge on the panel, what are the chances this startup gets top votes from you?

🌟 From Vision to Victory: The Cateye Growth Story 🚀 What began as a ₹19.20 Cr startup in 2018-19 has transformed into a financial powerhouse, with our latest achievement at ₹2753 Cr in 2022-23 and an ambitious target of ₹7500 Cr by 2024-25. Our journey is a testament to relentless innovation, strategic partnerships, and an unyielding commitment to our clients. We’re excited to introduce Catfin by Cateye, our latest venture that’s set to redefine what’s possible in financial services. Whether it’s innovative solutions, reliable support, or services tailored to your needs, Catfin is here to power your financial journey. Join us as we continue to break barriers, reach new heights, and make financial possibilities a reality. Your success is our mission. #CatEyeSuccess #CatfinLaunch #FromVisionToVictory #FinancialEmpowerment #InnovativeFinance #BusinessTransformation #CorporateExcellence #LeadershipInFinance #CustomerCommitment #GrowthJourney #FutureForward #EmpowerYourSuccess #foundationday

If you’re looking for an empathetic investor, there’s no better choice than a former founder. Here are some to look into: ✨ Mätch VC - “a team of entrepreneurs, family businesses and investment professionals.” ✨ Quona Capital - “Our partners are experienced financial services and tech investors, entrepreneurs and operators in emerging and developed markets.” ✨ Struck Capital - “As former founders and operators, company building is in our DNA.” 4 more on today's list: https://lnkd.in/gyGAYtBX