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Analyzing startup founding teams (Follow me on Youtube) A few things to consider when screening an early stage founding team - Years of experience in the field - Years of RELEVANT experience (software engineering to B2B startup etc.) - Prior blend of startup leadership with bigger organization and more follow me on youtube (bio) #venturecapital #vc #venture #tech #VC #startups

Summary: Regard, a digital health startup, raised $61 million in funding and is now valued at $350 million for its software that uses AI to analyze patient data and help physicians make more accurate diagnoses. The company has seen rapid growth and expects to reach profitability in the next two years. Key takeaways: Regard's software helps doctors save time and catch potentially missed health conditions in the data. Hospital financial administrators also find Regard valuable as it creates new billing opportunities. The company's competitors include products by large conglomerates, but investors see Regard as the leader in this space. Counter arguments: Some may argue that relying on AI for medical diagnoses may lead to errors or overlook important details. Others may question the ethics of using patient data for profit and potential privacy concerns. #venturecapital #venture #vc #startups

Setting up Standard Operating Procedures for Emerging VC Funds. As the Senior Associate Musa Capital Currently setting up the Standard Operating Procedure for deal flow for capturing flagship investments here are some best practices I recommend 1) A quality CRM (Should be common sense) 2) Currently using the GoingVC scorecard for initial screening 2) Utilizing platforms like Notion to capture trends and insert our market mapping and research efforts. 3) Collaborating in meetings on the startup's ability to penetrate larger markets, sound revenue streams, and macro-level drivers #fundoperations #venturecapital #vc #duediligence

Summary: Alpine Space Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Germany, has closed its first $184 million fund dedicated to space. They are focused on investing in European companies involved in the growing space industry, with the belief that a supply chain similar to that in the automotive industry will emerge. Key takeaways: Alpine Space Ventures' capital is earmarked for no more than 10-15 investments, with significant reserved for follow-on rounds. Their LPs include early SpaceX employees and major institutions, and the firm is interested in both European and American companies. The firm sees telecommunications and Earth observation as two markets that will drive demand for satellite components and buses in a supply chain. Counter arguments: Investing in the space industry can be challenging due to long investment cycles and high upfront capital requirements. Geopolitical events and shifts in interest rates can impact the success of space venture investments. #venturecapital #vc #tech #startups

Summary: The article discusses the growing trend of using data in the healthcare industry, particularly in the form of digital health startup Regard. Regard uses AI to analyze patient data and help doctors make more accurate diagnoses and save time. The company has seen rapid growth and has attracted significant investment. Key takeaways: Data is becoming increasingly valuable in the healthcare industry, with only 3%of patient data currently being utilized by physicians. Regard analyzes patient data using AI to help doctors make more accurate diagnoses and save time. The company has experienced significant growth and has attracted investors due to its potential for improving efficiency and outcomes in healthcare. Counter arguments: Critics may argue that relying on AI to analyze patient data could overlook important subtleties and nuances that only a human could pick up on. Others may argue that using data in this way could potentially pose privacy concerns for patients. #venturecapital #vc #startups #tech

Summary: Early-stage VC firm Kearny Jackson has secured $65 million in capital commitments for its third fund. The bi-coastal firm primarily invests in B2B SaaS and fintech infrastructure. Key takeaways: Kearny Jackson emphasizes time to value for its portfolio companies and has a mix of LPs from various backgrounds including Sequoia and Marc Andreessen. The larger fund size gives the duo more leverage to execute their strategy of gaining more ownership in their portfolio companies. The firm has made notable investments in companies like Motherduck, Cortex, and Comulate with its first two funds. Counter arguments: Some may argue that the smaller ownership stake targeted by Kearny Jackson may not be as favorable to founders. The firm's reliance on LPs for funding may limit their ability to make riskier investments.

Summary: The article discusses the recent trends in startup valuations and fundraising in the venture capital world. The author argues that while the past couple of years have been difficult for many startups, there are signs of improvement and optimism for the future. Key takeaways: The venture slump that began in 2022 may be coming to an end, with some investors believing the worst is behind us and startups should focus on growth rather than cash preservation. While valuations did drop in 2023, they have since recovered and reached an all-time high for median early- and late-stage deals in 2024. Stronger companies with potential for growth, particularly those in the AI sector, are seeing higher valuations and fundraising success. Counter arguments: The data on valuations may not accurately represent the full scope of the market, as many struggling startups may have taken unpriced rounds or delayed raising capital. While there is optimism for certain companies, the overall market remains challenging for those struggling to hit growth targets set before the pandemic.

In this video, Ill be sharing some key focus areas on evaluating an early-stage startup to include - Team assessment - Product/Technology - Revenue - Financials - Use of Funds and more Please consider subscribing If you learned something #finance #tech #startups #startup #innovation

LPs in my #network Come Learn and Collaborate with us at Musa Capital See how we de-risk diverse founder returns and provide an opportunity for the best enterprise value in the market. We look to invest in underrepresented minority technology founders with a focus on Healthcare, Fintech, Edtech, and Sustainability. Musa at NY Tech Week: https://lnkd.in/gXCKfsVS Musa Capital is a venture platform designed to increase access to venture for both underrepresented founders and minority technology workers alike. Musa is unique in that by leveraging a never-before-seen operating model structure and incentive alignment, we have been able to build a robust network that optimizes unique and high-quality deal flow while at the same time accelerating access to capital for underrepresented founders. Shoot me an email: chris@musa.capital Musa Capital #venturecapital #dei #diversity #tech #startups hashtag

The VC/Private Equity Market makes a big leap in April 2024 The total value of these deals soared to $65.06 billion, reflecting a substantial 64.6% in April and 54% in May increase from the $39.53 billion recorded in the same month last year. Reasons for this activity - TMT (The technology, media, and telecom ) was a hotbed for investing activity as a sector in April - North America led the way in investing by showing increasing investor confidence quantified by a $47 Billion deal volume which was an increase from $12 Billion in April 2023 - Improving macroeconomic factors like lower inflation rates is leading to higher consumer purchasing power. #venturecapital #vc #venture #startups #tech #investing #news