Michael Cardamone was recently on the HealthTech With Purpose podcast, discussing the potential of AI in healthcare, particularly in early detection and operational efficiencies, and the challenges of navigating the healthcare market. Founders selling into health systems must have: 🔹 A deep market understanding and strong market validation 🔹 Early engagement with key stakeholders like health systems or self-insured employers 🔹 Regulatory knowledge and proven product efficacy Mindbowser Inc Watch the full episode below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gJyzS-mQ
Forum Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
New York, NY 13,187 followers
Investing in and supporting the B2B SaaS journey from Zero to One
About us
Forum Ventures is the leading early-stage fund, program and community for B2B SaaS startups. Founded in 2014 as Acceleprise, we’re on a mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible and successful for early-stage founders, through funding, high touch programming, corporate perks and introductions, and an active SaaS community. Forum For Founders, our pre-seed program, provides founders with $100k in funding and 15 intense weeks of talks, events, mentorship and 1:1 guidance focused on go to market and fundraising. Forum Seed, our seed fund, backs exceptional SaaS startups at the seed-stage both from within and outside of our pre-seed program. With over 400 portfolio companies, Forum founders have gone on to raise ~$1B in follow-on funding from NEA, Andreessen Horowitz, Uncork Capital, 8VC, Founders Fund, Menlo Ventures, Canaan, Bowery Capital, Susa Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, SV Angel, True Ventures and many more. Learn more at www.forumvc.com
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 51-200 employees
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- New York, NY
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- 2014
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- SaaS, Enterprise Software, Incubator, Accelerator, Startups, b2b, fintech, healthtech, FoW, and Vertical AI
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Toronto, Ontario M6J 2R5, CA
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San Francisco, CA 94105, US
Employees at Forum Ventures
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David Lee
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Kathy Leake
Board Member | AI & technology expert | CEO | Entrepreneur | Innovator | M&A | ESG | SaaS
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Jeff Wallace
Keynote Speaker/Startup Advisor/Global Kinetics/Angel Investor/SVIYP/Batchery/Adjunct Instructor @ UC Berkeley Extension
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Karen Page
General Partner at B Capital
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Join us and SSM at #SeattleTechWeek for a panel on "How to Raise your Seed Round" You will hear VC and legal perspectives on how to navigate this process, plus a B2B SaaS founder who has gone through the Seed fundraising process and will share some tips for success. Our speakers: Bocar Dia, Partner Forum Ventures Elvis D. - Founder, symphonie AI Isaiah Deporto-Plick, Senior Counsel at SSM Legal Catherine Williams, Principal at Dundee Venture Capital Moderated by Kelly Lawton-Abbott, JD/MBA, Partner at SSM Legal Register here 👉 https://lu.ma/9g6fh4y6
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Michael Cardamone, recently on the High Voltage Business Builders podcast with ⚡Neil Twa⚡ dives deep into the world of startup investments, sharing invaluable knowledge and expertise that every entrepreneur and investor needs to know. 🎙️ Here are some key takeaways: 🤝 The Importance of Founder-Market Fit: The critical role of aligning a founder's background, skills, and passion with the market they are entering. This alignment significantly increases the chances of startup success. 🕸 Building a Strong Network: A robust network can be a game-changer for startups, providing access to resources, mentorship, and potential investors. He shares tips on how to cultivate and leverage these connections effectively. 💸 Strategic Fundraising: There are nuances of fundraising, from understanding different funding stages to crafting a compelling pitch. Michael offers practical advice on how to navigate the fundraising landscape and secure the right investors. 🧠 Value-Add Investors: The importance of choosing investors who bring more than just capital to the table. Value-add investors can provide strategic guidance, industry insights, and operational support that are crucial for scaling a startup. 💪 Staying Resilient: In the ever-challenging startup ecosystem, resilience is key. Michael shares stories of overcoming obstacles and stresses the importance of staying adaptable and persistent in the face of adversity. Tune in to the full episode here to get a deeper understanding of these insights and more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gANfWAqm #Startups #Investment #Entrepreneurship #B2BSaaS #HighVoltageBusinessBuilders
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This morning we hosted our first coffee meetup in Toronto, getting outside to enjoy the great Summer weather in Trinity Bellwoods Park ☕ ☀ It was amazing to see so many new and familiar faces and connect the Toronto ecosystem further. Our next one is in August. Will we see you there? 👉 https://lu.ma/92c08o89
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Chicago Founders & Funders - please join us for a F&F breakfast during #TechChicagoWeek ☕ 🥐
I’m thrilled to announce that Forum Ventures is teaming up with LongJump and Capitalize VC for #TechChicagoWeek this July to present a special Founders and Funders breakfast, supported by Cooley LLP. In the midst of the tech buzz, we believe in creating a platform for authentic in-person connections between a variety of founders and investors. Join us for a delicious breakfast to kickstart your week! Check out the registration link in the comments section below. #TechChicagoWeek #FoundersAndFunders #NetworkingEvent
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Congratulations to to Kara LeBlanc and MedReddie for closing its oversubscribed pre-seed round with support from BDC’s #ThriveLab and The Firehood. MedReddie is using AI to transform medical technology procurement and improve health system outcomes. Earlier this year, they were one of only three Canadian startups that earned a spot in Google's North American Women Founders accelerator program. #AI #PortcoRaise #healthtech
Managing Director, Thrive Lab - BDC Capital - Innovation Lab and Investment for Women-led impact-driven businesses
🚀 Exciting News! Thrive Lab is thrilled to announce our investment in MedReddie. Lab Excelles est ravi d’annoncer notre investissement dans MedReddie. Led by the amazing Kara LeBlanc, MedReddie has successfully closed an oversubscribed pre-seed round at an impressive $782,000. We’re so proud to support this venture alongside our co-investment partner, The Firehood (thank you Danielle Brewin Graham and Claudette M. ). 🙌 I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible team members at Thrive Lab who worked tirelessly on this deal, especially Anna Ciprick and Anne-Marie Christoffersen-Deb. Their dedication and expertise made this investment possible! 🙏 Revolutionizing Healthcare Procurement, MedReddie’s innovative platform simplifies the procurement process, saving valuable time and resources. By streamlining operations, they empower healthcare professionals to focus on what truly matters: patient care. 🌟 Earlier this year, MedReddie was one of only three Canadian startups selected for Google’s North American Women Founders accelerator program. Last year, they clinched the prestigious Women+ Pitch Prize at the Elevate Festival. 🏆 https://lnkd.in/eRywvhk8 Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to support MedReddie’s mission! 💪 Sous le leadership de la talentueuse Kara LeBlanc, MedReddie a clôturé avec succès une levée de fonds pré-amorçage sursouscrite à hauteur de 782 000$. Nous sommes fières d’être aux côtés de notre partenaire, The Firehood (Merci chères Danielle Brewin Graham et Claudette M.). 🙌 La plateforme de MedReddie simplifie le processus d’approvisionnement, permettant d’économiser un temps précieux et des ressources. En optimisant les opérations, l'entreprise donne aux professionnels de la santé la possibilité de se concentrer sur l’essentiel : les soins aux patients. 🌟 Plus tôt cette année, MedReddie a été l’une des trois start-ups canadiennes sélectionnées pour le programme d’accélération des femmes fondatrices de Google en Amérique du Nord. L’année dernière, MedReddie a remporté le prestigieux prix Women + Pitch lors du festival Elevate. 🏆 Un immense merci à ma talentueuse équipe pour avoir rendu cet investissement possible! #women #founder #impact #investment #VC #canadianleader #healthtech
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We are thrilled to announce that Orbiit has been acquired by Hivebrite, the leading online community management platform. 🎉 We are beyond grateful to our team, customers, investors, and community for the support along the way. Together we have pioneered and built something special at Orbiit, and now it’s time to accelerate our work on a greater scale than ever before! This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our journey to revolutionize community engagement through AI-powered matching. What this means for Orbiit: ✨ Broader reach: joining forces with Hivebrite allows us to bring our innovative AI-matching technology to a wider audience. 🚀 Enhanced capabilities: our technology will integrate seamlessly with Hivebrite’s platform, offering even more powerful tools for building vibrant, goal-driven communities. 💡Continued innovation: together, we will drive forward with our mission to create meaningful connections at scale, backed by the robust infrastructure and expertise of Hivebrite. We are incredibly excited about the future and the new possibilities this collaboration brings. Thank you and welcome to an exciting new chapter with Hivebrite! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejcZPCNe #Orbiit #Hivebrite #Acquisition #CommunityEngagement #AI #Innovation
Hivebrite acquires Orbiit
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Funding in education doesn't always fully trickle down to the people who matter the most -- the STUDENTS. The planning and management of educational funding can be time consuming and tedious, resulting in less of that funding making an impact. We are super excited to be building with Jeremy Bhatia and the Eddi team through our Venture Studio, where together, we can ensure that every funding dollar can go towards driving student outcomes. 🎒 📚
I’m thrilled to introduce Eddi!! ⚡ Eddi is an AI-powered platform designed to optimize and maximize education funding, ensuring that every dollar drives student outcomes. Over the past decade, I've worked to deliver impactful learning at scale and have witnessed the challenges of funding high-quality education. States, districts, and organizations heavily rely on supplemental resources such as grants and federal funds to support teachers and help learners thrive. However, applying for and managing these funding resources effectively is incredibly time-consuming and difficult. Eddi aims to streamline this process by: ✅Saving time through AI-assisted data analysis, program generation, and application and report completion ✅ Increasing funding sources based on your organizational profile ✅Improve planning and management of education funding My journey to founding Eddi started serendipitously through my friend Daniela Pico, in the Future of Higher Ed slack group. She connected me with Forum Ventures Studio, and together we founded Eddi! I am grateful to the whole team at Forum, especially Alice Bator Krenitski and Jonah Midanik, who have been the type of supportive leaders I hope to emulate and grow at Eddi. We’re set to launch our first product this fall and are currently onboarding organizations, districts, and state governments. If you’re interested in optimizing your education funding processes or learn more about Eddi, please feel free to reach out directly! #EdTech #AI #EducationFunding #Eddi #Innovation #Education #ForumVenturesStudio
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Congratulations to Deana Anglin, PhD from Talawa.ai for being named on the 2024 100 Most Influential Women in Silicon Valley by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. We'e super proud to be building with you!
Please join us in congratulating 100 of the bay area's most inspiring women. On June 27th, we'll celebrate them in person and you are invited to attend as we honor the following women: Stephanie Adrouny, Sophie Alcorn, Amal Allan, Deana Anglin, PhD, from Talawa.ai, Madhubala Ayyamperumal from @AIA Silicon Valley, Sara Bailey from Moss Adams, Leslie Rodriguez, Shari Begun from Renesas Electronics, Aarthi Belani from Baker McKenzie, and Jessica Bjork Madrigal from Bjork Construction Company, Inc. More honorees to be announced over the next few weeks! Don't miss the event on June 27th : https://lnkd.in/gs72gE4t Thank you to our Title Sponsor Wells Fargo!
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July Coffee meetups coming to a city near you! ☕ Come meet our team and other VCs and Founders in your city to connect over coffee and a sweet treat to chat about all things early-stage B2B SaaS 🥐 NYC with Olivia O'Sullivan: https://lu.ma/pza3dyce Chicago with Neal Sarraf: https://lu.ma/ik283g1n Toronto with Maggie Bolt: https://lu.ma/gjf2vkl5 Boston with Derek Bugley and Glasswing Ventures: https://lu.ma/78bfapaf