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VCs: What is your immediate gut reaction when you see posts like this? Meme posts making fun of VCs show up in my feed every day. Whenever I see one, I go to the comments to see if any VCs have responded, but they almost never do. Is that because you think these posts refer to other VCs but not you? Do you take them personally or laugh them off? It's interesting that I never see VCs posting memes about delusional founders (also, let's be honest, great subjects for parody)--probably because doing so could make it harder to get into deals, but I'm just guessing. Anyone want to weigh in on this? https://lnkd.in/gNNDEUTj

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Choosing the right investor is just as important as a VC choosing the right founder to back! When you're looking for capital think about the skills and capability gaps and choose an investor that will help fill those gaps. Some questions to help with reverse due diligence. 🤔 What is your IIP - Ideal Investor Profile? Define the ideal traits and characteristics you seek in an investor. Consider factors such as industry expertise, network, operational experience, and cultural fit. 🤓 What are your expectations? Clarify your expectations from the investor. Are you seeking access to their expansive network, specific subject matter expertise, or a seasoned generalist to offer diverse industry insights? 👩💻 Do you need a strong product or GTM investor to help with your next phase? Assess whether your next growth phase requires specialised guidance in product development or go-to-market strategy. Look for investors with a track record of success in these areas who can provide invaluable insights and support. 🌏 Is going global the next key milestone in your journey? Consider whether your potential investor has a proven track record of helping launch in international markets. Their firsthand experience can be invaluable in overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities abroad Remember, the right investor isn't just a source of capital but a strategic partner who can help propel your venture to new heights. Join us at OnePitch VC's reverse pitch viewing party: https://lu.ma/77jftdye

For today's EUVC episode I sat down with Daniel Keiper-Knorr, founding partner of Speedinvest for a discussion on what allowed them to raise 500 million during and after the tech reset. What ensued was a conversation revealing how Speedinvest decided to diverge from traditional VC practices by dedicating substantial resources including the full time attention Daniel, one of the founding partners, to fundraising and investor relations. This conversation ONLY focuses on the raise process, dynamics and learnings, and ofc I made a soundtrack for it 💃🪩🕺

12 months ago I knew nothing about investment, term sheets, or dilutive clauses. Today we welcome Loyal VC - our first VC - onto the journey with us. The investment journey has been both an eye-opener and another step on the entrepreneurial journey. It teaches you to get real savvy, real quick about some really important things. Here's to another milestone on the Tuft Global Ltd - B2B2C SaaS platform: Currently raising SEIS/EIS. journey 🥳

It's hard to imagine that we're nearly six months past Groove Capital's Angel Fest! If you attended to learn more about angel investing or checked out resources like the Angel Basecamp https://hubs.li/Q01XFySX0, let us know what you've learned!

talking private companies all week in advance of the webinar on Thursday 4/25. here is a preview from one of the speakers. Vincent Alternative Investments #earnreturn

Big thanks to everyone who joined us for our Capital Raise Sessions 1 & 2! Our third and final event is this Friday, 9/22 at Atlanta Tech Village in the Lenox Boardroom from 10am to 11:30am. Learn about the nuances of Seed-Preferred and Series A funding rounds with David H. Pierce and Jeffrey Bekiares. Key topics will include: Preferred Stock Characteristics: A comprehensive look at the rights, preferences, and protections associated with preferred stock issuance. National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) Mechanics: Exploring the NVCA model legal documents and how they shape investor-founder dynamics. Continued Investor Relations: Strategies for effectively managing investor relationships and maintaining transparency as your startup grows. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/gXCQYtj4

[EVENT]: Kernal Virtual Demo Day Battle Royale Deadline: April 24 Eligibility: Global Description: Are you an angel investor, VC or founder looking to hear some kick-ass pitches? Sign up to watch our 2024 Demo Day Battle Royale Showdown presented virtually on Kernal 🥁 What's a Battle Royale you ask? Great question.  It's a real-time Shark Tank event where 4 Series A founders pitch their startups to 4 legendary VCs. 📝 Here's the ground rules: - Viewers and Founders can be from any region for this virtual event  - Each pitch is under 4 mins  - Every VC gets the chance to ask a follow-up question  - Everyone in the audience can share if they'd use, invest or join the startup venture Sounds like a party, right?  💸 We broke our back to source the best VC panel on the planet: - Andrew Wilkinson from Tiny - Michele Romanow from Clearco - Ryan Holmes from Hootsuite - Peter Pham from Science And it's all going down on April 24th at 12pm PST.  RSVP to watch and vote on who gives the best pitch 💥 https://lnkd.in/gQi8E-kP