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#fundingalert 💼Company: Tangent 💰Funding: €1 Million ⚡Round: Pre-Seed  👥Investors: ZINC , The SyndicateRoom, and Google’s Black Founders Fund Andrew Robb , Catherine Lenson, Leonard Picardo , Atomico and Ada Ventures. Tangent is an employee referral tool that enables recommendations to come from ANYONE, not just the wealthy and well-connected elite. Regardless of where they were raised, what school they attended, or what their parents did for a living, they are working to establish a new workplace that benefits everyone. Tangent is a network that links job searchers from poor socioeconomic backgrounds with employees in tech for mentorship and employee referrals. It was founded by LinkedIn and EE alumnus Gary Izunwa and Joe Adams. Gary Izunwa, Ella Goldner (Levy), Aaron Eckelt, Katarina Roberts, Jack Clifton, Ross Heptinstall, Dalia Aga-Shaw, Andrew Durkin, Rohan Shah, Soizic East, Molly McManamon   Read more - https://lnkd.in/gRcMMVUU To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #Tangent #referral #socioeconomic #jobsearch #funding #fundingnews #startupnews #news #startuprise

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🎙️ On the latest episode of Embracing Erosion, Devon was joined by Alex Pattis, General Partner at Riverside Ventures and founding team member of Hampton. Alex is also the co-founder of Last Money In Media, a leading VC newsletter that explores Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) within the Venture Capital ecosystem. As a prominent advocate for the SPV investment format over the traditional VC fund model, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. This episode dives deep into: 🌟 How to scale a company from concept to a 9-figure exit 🔄 Breaking away from the traditional consulting model and applying product approaches ⏩ The importance of iterating quickly and often with messaging 💸📈 Key signals to watch when investing in startups Don't miss this insightful conversation. Listen now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEKv5ghE #VentureCapital #SPVs #StartupInvesting #ProductMarketing

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Drop In Venture Funding To Black-Founded Startups Greatly Outpaces Market Decline Chris MetinkoGené Teare February 27, 2024 Venture funding to Black-founded U.S. startups last year totaled only $705 million — marking the first time since 2016 that the figure failed to even reach $1 billion, Crunchbase data shows. The decline in capital to Black-founded companies greatly outpaces the overall decline in startup funding. While total venture dollars in the U.S. fell 37% last year, funding to Black-founded startups dropped a staggering 71%, according to Crunchbase data. Last year’s total investment in Black-founded startups in the U.S. marks the lowest amount since such startups raised only $582 million in 2016. The drop in total dollars also meant Black-founded startups received their lowest share in the venture market since at least 2016, per Crunchbase. Black-founded startups received less than 0.5% of the $140.4 billion in venture funding all U.S.-based startups received last year. In 2021, Black-founded startups received 1.4% of all U.S. venture funding. In 2022, it was 1.1%.

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What are the key questions entrepreneurs should ask themselves when considering raising outside capital? RAC’s Christian Stein sat down with the Made IT Podcast back in May to share his thoughts: https://lnkd.in/dRwxXeCb #GrowthCapital #Entrepreneurship

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OpenSky Ventures isn't your typical venture capital fund. We are a strategic partnership that combines the expertise of Josh Resnick, founder of Sugarfina USA LLC, and Josh Payne, founder of StackCommerce and Onward. Our $10 million fund is strategically focused on two verticals: 1. E-commerce Infrastructure (⅔ of our current portfolio) 2. Consumer Brands (⅓ of our current portfolio) What differentiates us in the VC landscape? We are not just investors; we're active operators in the industries we invest in. We understand the challenges you face because we have encountered them ourselves. Partnering with OpenSky grants you and your startup access to a robust network of connections, resources, and guidance that can move your business to new heights. As an OpenSky portfolio company, we will connect you with the most suitable SaaS solutions, provide data-driven strategic guidance, and offer unmatched growth support that can only come from fellow entrepreneurs who have walked in your shoes. If you are a founder ready to take your brand to the next level, it's time to connect with us. Let's build something incredible together.

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Venture investing is key to driving widespread adoption of the Tezos ecosystem. Trilitech supports startups building on Tezos at every level: 👉 Incubate 👉 Accelerate 👉 Sustain Listen to VC lead Amar Odedra discuss what’s happening at Trilitech. 👇

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Everywhere Ventures is a global pre-seed venture capital investment firm that it's fund is backed by 500 founders and operators investing across money, health, and work verticals. Lots of people tell them that investing everywhere is crazy, impossible, and way too ambitious for such a small, scrappy team. That doesn't bother them— they embrace the challenge. Because they love being everywhere with founders, all at once. The goal of their Collective is to cultivate and nurture remarkable founders from around the world. Their global Collective also just happens to be from Everywhere. Together, they form a powerful global force field of founders supporting founders. https://everywhere.vc/ #venturecapital #firm #investors #enterprenuers #founders

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📣 Last Call: Our webinar on tech startup fundraising is tomorrow! Tune in to learn how to land your pitch with financials and forecasts. Forecastr's Jeff Erickson will share: ✅ Expert insight on fundraising strategies ✅ How to craft compelling financial projections that resonate with investors ✅ How to navigate investor dialogue and address key concerns 🔗Register for FREE: https://fndrs.net/3UsES83 #venturecapital #startupfunding #tech #startups

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🌱 Scaling Your Startup with Insight and Innovation 🌱 Attention startups and small business owners! 🚀 Are you keeping tabs on the pace of technology and innovation in your industry? If not, you might be missing out on transformative opportunities and growth strategies. A recent development in the plant-based food tech sector demonstrates how incorporating advanced technology can propel a business into new markets and opportunities. 📈 Case Study: Tender Food Inc. 📈 - Innovation: Using fiber-spinning techniques, similar to how cotton candy is made, to create realistic plant-based meats. - Growth: Secured a prominent contract and expanded into multiple venues, demonstrating practical market adoption. - Investment: Recently bolstered by an $11M funding round to increase product development and scale operations. 👁️ Why It Matters 👁️ This narrative isn’t just about a company growing; it's a playbook on how adapting new technologies can meet escalating market demands efficiently. Startups, especially in tech, can glean that: - Innovating processes can carve out significant competitive edges. - Early and strategic investments in technology can lead to rapid scale and adoption. - Diverse product applications can open multiple revenue streams. For deeper insights into how Tender Food Inc. is leveraging technological innovation to disrupt the food industry, their full journey is detailed at https://lnkd.in/eE2vPC9f. #TechInnovation #Startups #GrowthStrategy This post was generated by an AI. Please contact us for more information.

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Is your startup is considering a Series A round? Our founder Jeff Burkland explores the 7️⃣ critical factors to consider to ensure the best possible outcome. Burkland helps startups navigate critical fundraising milestones with expert guidance and strategic financial planning. Get in touch to learn more about how we can support your startup’s next investment round. https://lnkd.in/gQnCTaf3 #startups #venturecapital #seriesA #startupfinance

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What are the critical challenges of a venture-funded early-stage board? When considering potential board members, how do you prioritize different professions and experiences? How should founders run a board meeting? To watch our fireside chat with Roble's board experts or read our recap of how they answered these critical BoD questions, check out our May newsletter live on our site ↗ https://lnkd.in/eUhztrU7

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Benefits of investing in a venture studio: 1. Be an early investor before the space becomes overcrowded. 2. Invest in an efficient model that economizes resources, talent, tools, customer lists, and investor and partner connections to create winning ventures. 3. Have a partner who works actively and closely with founders, delivering next-level value as a co-founder, not just a financial investor. Where else can you find all this?

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Late-stage VC is on fire… And we at 28 Ventures couldn't be happier. According to Pitchbook, late-stage VC backed companies saw pre-money valuations increase in Q1 vs all of 2023… by over 40%! With valuations skyrocketing, have a look at the 28 Ventures late-stage portfolio, see which of our companies are preparing for an IPO… And see how you could become a valued LP at www.28.Ventures https://shorturl.at/dqLP6 . #investing #privateequity #gopublic #venturecapital #publicventure #publicventurecapital #limitedpartnerships #acquisitions #Mergers #LPs #valueinvesting #exitstrategy #ipo #preipo #seedfunding #familyoffice #latestagevc #IPO #preIPO #IPOseason

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Angel Investing is about backing early-stage startups. While it comes with some form of risks, the potential rewards and impact can be significant. Key tips for getting started include thorough vetting, diversification, and building a strong network. Read this article to find out more: https://lnkd.in/e6FPGUSp At #Findicate, we're focused on investing in women-led or women-focused startups. Note that you don't need to be high net worth to join us—our platform is beginner-friendly with low entry barriers. We have some exciting deals in the pipeline that might interest aspiring angels. We welcome all to join us on this journey! #InvestWithFindicate #AngelInvestors #WomenInTech https://www.findicate.co/

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13% of Venture GP's don't plan to raise another fund due to LP pullbacks and a tough fundraising environment. In 2024, Weraise Ventures is redefining how founders and GP's raise capital - if you're apart of the 87% of GP's actively fundraising, let's chat! #venture #capital #markets #vc #gp #lp #fundraising #business #crypto #fund #founder #startup

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Superpower 💰Funding: $4Million ⚡Round: Pre-Seed  👥Investors:  Long Journey Ventures,Family Fund, Atman VC, 24 Carrot VC, Focalpoint Partners, Seaside Ventures, and angel investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Balaji Srinivasan, Scott and Cyan Bannister, and Evan Charles Moore participated in the lead round, which was led by Susa Ventures. Superpower was established in early 2023. Since then, the company has developed a nationwide healthcare platform, incorporated hundreds of testing and treatment partners, and implemented a beta membership model. The funds will be allocated to the company’s operations and development initiatives. Kevin Unkrich, Max Marchione, and Jacob Peters founded Superpower, which has developed tools that facilitate the annual testing of the entire body, with results being monitored throughout one’s lifetime. Jonah Salita ,Jonathan Richina, MD, Julija Rabcuka   Read more - https://lnkd.in/gTN7D7NR To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #Superpower #healthcare #healthcarestartup #development #funding #fundingnews #news #startup #startupnews #startuprise

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Ask any successful founder what they wish they’d learned sooner and you’ll hear a familiar theme. Having a strategy to manage your cash flow is as important as having a strategy to drive demand for your product or service. Check out our Startup Funding Playbook and learn how to raise capital the right way, at the right time ➡ https://lnkd.in/geVkYvyT

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