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# Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone ## Act Now and Avoid the Fear of Missing Out! 💪📈 MDB Capital Holdings \(NASDAQ: MDBH\) has recently announced significant updates in their operational growth, successful IPOs, and exciting new partnerships within the realm of deep technology ventures. Led by CEO Christopher Marlett, the company has been actively working to enhance their operations and expand their reach. In the third quarter of 2024, MDB Capital Holdings showcased its commitment to supporting deep technology companies with innovative solutions. Through their venture platform, they have provided operational updates that reflect their progress and ongoing dedication to this sector. Investing is not just about financial gains; it's about securing a better future for yourself, your family, and promoting overall well-being. By leveraging Health Savings Accounts \(HSAs\), investors can align their financial goals with their healthcare needs. Take action now and seize the opportunity to invest in deep technology ventures. Stay ahead of the curve and avoid the Fear of Missing Out \(FOMO\). Empower yourself and your family by making informed investment decisions that contribute to your health and wellness journey. #h1 #hsa #investing #healthcare #health #family #wellness 💰💡💪

THE LONGVITY-FUND-LIST Exploring the world of Venture Capital in the Longevity sector has been an enlightening journey. As an LP and investor, I have compiled a list of funds that are making significant strides in this exciting field. While my list is a good starting point, I am certain there are more innovative funds out there that I may have missed. I am also looking to connect with others who share an interest in longevity and investing. Here are the funds I have identified so far: 1. Apollo Health Ventures 2. Maximon - The Longevity Company Builder 3. LongevityTech.fund 4. Calm/Storm 5. naturalX Health Ventures 6. LongeVC 7. LifeX Ventures 8. Kizoo Ventures 9. age1 10. Korify Capital 11. Healthspan Capital 12. AgeTech Capital 13. Juvenescence® 14. Methuselah Foundation & methuselahfund.com 15. Lifespan Vision Ventures 16. YZR Capital .... If you know of other funds that should be included in this list or if you are interested in discussing investments and opportunities in the longevity sector, please reach out. Let's connect and share insights to advance our understanding and involvement in this transformative area of investment. #VentureCapital #Longevity #Investment #HealthTech #Innovation

🌟 Exploring the Frontier: Mastering Specialist One-off Investments in VC 🌐 Within the vibrant landscape of venture capital, a unique breed of opportunities beckons—the specialist one-off investments. These rarities, hidden within the market’s most unconventional sectors, call for more than just financial commitment; they demand a deep, insightful dive into the essence of niche markets. 🔍 The Essence of Specialist One-off Investments 🎯 Precision Focus: These investments leverage cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking business models to fill unmet needs. 🧠 Depth of Expertise: Success in this arena hinges on an investor’s profound understanding of the sector, enabling navigation through intricacies with precision and foresight. ⚡ Swift Decision-Making: The fleeting nature of these opportunities necessitates quick yet informed decisions, capitalizing on narrow windows that promise high rewards. ⚖️ Risk-Reward Equation: While navigating higher risks, the allure lies in the transformative potential and substantial returns these ventures can unlock. 🚀 Catalysts for Change: Beyond monetary gains, these investments are pivotal in driving innovation, shaping industries, and setting the stage for new market leaders. 🤝 Beyond Investment: The Investor’s Integral Role Venturing into specialist one-off investments transcends traditional investing roles. It’s about embarking alongside these companies, providing strategic counsel, mentorship, and networking support to steer through growth and market challenges. Our engagement is a pledge not just for financial success but for pioneering market innovations and venturing into uncharted territories. 🗺️ Charting Unexplored Territories Specialist one-off investments are the epitome of venture capital’s adventurous spirit. They represent a call to the bold, to those prepared to explore the complexities and uncertainties of backing revolutionary ideas. For investors willing to navigate this intricate landscape, the promise is not just in lucrative returns but in the opportunity to redefine the future. Here’s to the trailblazers shaping tomorrow and the visionary investments that pave the way for unprecedented advancements. #VentureCapital #Innovation #SpecialistInvesting #StrategicPartnership #MarketInnovation

In a recent Sifted article, I share thoughts on emerging managers esp. Solo-GPs, here's what I think 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/eYx7h5Qv I’m a solo-GP building OpenseedVC, here’s what some think this means; 🔻That there is key-person risk 🔻That there is little accountability or governance 🔻That it is a one-person show Here’s what it ACTUALLY often means; 👇🏽 ✅ We've set up governance that foster accountability, not bureaucracy ✅ As a fund, we have a dizzying depth of complementary skillsets ✅ We build conviction and move quickly; critical for early stage ✅ We are process geniuses, automations and efficiency is in our DNA ✅ We have a lean, mean team optimised for high for efficiency There is no "founder-like fund" quite like a Solo-GP emerging manager. For us at OpenseedVC, we invest up to $150k at the angel stage, and are flexible. We can lead your angel round. We can follow if the terms work for us. We don't take board seats. Whatever it is, we are first investors in ambitious and experienced operators just as they start their technology companies! We are founders ourselves, and have parallel experiences to the most ambitious and resilient founders, and this is ultimately superpower 💥 Solo-GPs are outliers, and in the business of #VC #venturecapital, outliers signal potential for outsized opportunity. #operators #openseedvc #europe #africa #soloGPs

Is your 𝗖𝗩𝗖 destined for 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 or 𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗗 to fail? Companies launch corporate venture capital (CVC) initiatives to drive open innovation and identify new growth opportunities. However, many CVC units struggle to achieve their objectives or get shuttered prematurely. Subtle choices in designing and operating a CVC can make or break its effectiveness. From setting the right objectives to structuring oversight, there are critical pitfalls to avoid. For example, does your CVC have true autonomy with a long-term horizon? Or is it constrained by short-term corporate thinking? Have you established the right balance between financial and strategic goals for maximum impact? Your investment committee plays a vital role too. Are the members experienced venture investors capable of properly evaluating cutting-edge startups? Do they have misaligned incentives that could derail promising deals? Talent is pivotal as well. World-class venture skills don't come cheap. Is your compensation approach competitive enough to attract and retain top professionals? Are you open to blending internal company experts with outside VC experience? With the proper foresight in setup and governance, a CVC can be a powerful asset for driving long-term innovation. Otherwise, it may devolve into an ineffective cost center. Where does your organization stand on avoiding the major CVC pitfalls? Link in the comments 👇 #ventureCapital #innovation #transformation #strategy #disruption

Being back from the Global Corporate Venturing Symposium last week it is no question that Corporate Venture Capital Units in Europe must foster resilience now. Amid economic challenges, of course this was one of the most discussed topics in London. GCV summarized key trends: 🤝 Focus on Partnerships: Corporates are emphasizing collaborations with portfolio companies to streamline integration and drive innovation. 📈 Big-Company Insights: CVC units provide startups with valuable guidance on scaling and operational efficiency. 🏆CVC-VC Collaborations: Increasing partnerships with VC funds enhance deal access and expand sector reach. 👷🏼♀️Venture Building: Corporates are investing in internal venture creation to foster innovation from within. 🌎 Political Risk Analysis: Heightened geopolitical tensions necessitate robust risk assessment and management strategies. I agree and would add the potential of venture Clienting, either stand alone or combined with CVC. It's still possible to build resilient CVC units to thrive and drive future growth. #CorporateVentureCapital #Resilience #Innovation #CVC #VentureClienting

#venturecapital #startupfunding #italyattractiveness According to VCM ( venture capital monitor ) report, in 1st half of 2024, VC operators have closed 135 operations with Italian start-up and scale-up, for a total amount of 600 Mio€. In the global ranking for venture capital attractiveness on 2023, Italy occupies the 22nd position. It is very interesting to see from the IESE report, how the VC attractiveness changed from 2022 to 2023.

Insider information is the biggest alpha generator in Angel investing. Top ups/Pre-emptive investments in subsequent rounds of well performing investments have a much better probability of giving outsized returns since 1. New incoming investors almost always have information asymmetry and are only revealed selective pieces of information. In contrast, existing investors have a much clearer picture. 2. Most well performing startups have reached a PMF when they’re able to raise the next round at a significantly higher valuation. 3. In fact, many such opportunities are only available to existing angels and often no new individual investors are added to the cap table once VCs are on board. The trick is to increase the weighted percentage of your winners. Instead of selling early at a 2-3x of initial investment, one should be ready with funds for doubling down.

Sideways Saturday: creativity and innovation are happy travellers together but both have a horrible tendency to get squeezed off the path by big business and committees. In the last week I attended Harry Corbett’s Intelligence Forums debate held at Waverton Investment Management . Alina Kessel was one of the speakers and was talking about the power of creativity which has given me food for thought. Just for clarity the deductions are all my own. Committees have a notorious track record of being more interested in the status quo and are typically risk averse. They wonder about all the things that could go wrong with less emphasis on what might go right. But remember this for most organisations and companies standing still is not a risk free option. Remember a standing target is easier to hit than a moving target. Starts ups are scrappy and that’s their magic sauce. Their ability to twist and turn and make lemonade out of their ingredients. It’s bitty and imperfect. If it was easy then bigger businesses would be able to be innovative. But they aren’t and they can’t. The power of “no, but” is intense. Now to prod the bear otherwise known as our friends in venture capital funds. They stand between their LPs and potential investments. Theirs is a middle man/arbitrage role where they invest other peoples capital with a little of their own. They only reckon to do OK in 20% of their investments and super well in 10%. Long established metrics. But they can’t seem to innovate their way to better results and yet they seek to find market disruptors and innovators to invest other people’s capital into. Still seems odd to me that since the first venture funds started in the 1950’s in the post WW11 era they haven’t evolved very far. In tech’ terms they still seem beholden to legacy processes and their performance quotients seem unchanged. My estimate is that this is down to three factors. Firstly they seem to bring little operational experience to make a significant difference to their investee companies. Secondly their portfolios create no flywheel for portfolio effects such as we see in listed market portfolios. Thirdly the average tenure in a VC firm is much, much less than the timeframe for a realisation so they keep changing jockeys. Of course whilst their investment committees are stalling there is a growing trend by others to materially change the odds by doing it differently. Look up venture studios in all their variations. #OriginalContent #MakingTheDifference #GettingStuffDone #FoundersPath Footnote: all my content is written daily by me with no additives or tricks. Never recycled, always fresh. Feel free to connect and follow

📈 Q3 2024 Early-Stage Investment Trends in Europe 📈 Early-stage venture activity in Europe showed resilience in Q3 2024, despite broader market challenges. Here are some highlights: - €4.1 billion in early-stage deal value YTD, reflecting a 17.4% decline year-over-year - AI and life sciences led the charge among early-stage investments, as sectors with strong growth potential and demand for innovation - Focus on responsible growth as investors prioritise scalable and sustainable early-stage ventures These figures highlight a cautious but committed approach to early-stage funding in Europe's evolving venture landscape. More companies have to be creative in the early stages as investors remain risk averse. See Pitchbook report Q3 2024: https://lnkd.in/evtFPkWb