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🎙️Join our hosts Alexa Mangeant and Hetty Lowther on Conversations in Cleantech for an in-depth exploration of venture capital's role in driving sustainable innovation. In this episode, Andrew Beebe, Managing Director at Obvious Ventures, delves into his unique approach to investing in founders - from seasoned entrepreneurs with proven track records to driven first-time visionaries. Obvious Ventures' diverse portfolio includes companies like Senken, a platform revolutionising carbon markets. Explore how these investments are shaping a sustainable future, driving long-term success, and making a meaningful impact in the cleantech sector 🌍💡 Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that charts the course for tomorrow's green leaders! 🎧Listen now: https://lnkd.in/d9VeknCM #CleanTechInvesting #VentureCapital #SustainableInnovation #GreenTechLeaders #ConversationsInCleantech

🚀 Excited to launch our very first episode with Gurdeep Prewal as we dive deep into the world of "Better for You Investment" with Rocana Venture Partners Ventures. 🌱 In this groundbreaking episode, Gurdeep shares invaluable insights on Rocana's journey into the investment space dedicated to fostering healthier, sustainable, and ethical ventures. 🔍 Key Highlights: 00:32 How did you and Rocana get into the “better for you” investment space? 03:15 From an investor's point of view, what do you and your team look for when identifying a compelling investment? 05:05 How Rocana Ventures help founders drive growth and positive impacts on their stakeholders? Don't miss this opportunity to gain insider perspectives on making investments that matter. Tune in to discover how you can be part of the change! Connect with Gurdeep Prewal and Rocana Venture Partners to stay updated: https://lnkd.in/dymC7Rtx https://lnkd.in/dKbkrQjH #investment #growth #impact #Lightwheeladvisors #RocanaVentures #esg #climatechange #climateaction #sustainabledevelopment #linkedin Shaun Smithson

It's not just an event; it's crafting tomorrow's future. 🌐 Witness the power of connections, as investors, startup founders and thought leaders rub shoulders, fostering interesting collaborations that transcend boundaries at the Future Disrupted Investment Showcase. 🤝 Steve Torso Paul Geason Amit Verma Dan Coughlan #FutureDisrupted #InnovationHub #InvestmentShowcase 

Reminiscing on the moments of knowledge exchange and networking at the angels network of Rising Tide Africa. As business owners and investors in early stage startups and growing companies, what are the top of mind issues and questions that will shape your investing decisions in these uncertain times and where do you think the opportunities for value creation are? Looking forward to your insights, let's learn together. PS: I'll be starting a thoughtleadership series on #WomenandWealth from next week. Look out for it. #angelinvestors #womeninvestors #economicempowerment

Video below of my South Summit talk with José Salgado from BIZAY - how to go from 0 to over 50 million euros in revenue, lessons learned!

At BlueTreeVC, we say we are a "Rational Capital" VC fund, and we often get asked what that means. For me, that starts with investing in the right management team. And for our fund, that means focusing on gritty, diverse founders who make strategic rather than tactical decisions. Gritty because our geographic focus is in the Rust Belt, which has a plethora of entrepreneurial talent but limited available funds. Without predictable access to growth capital, successful founders in this region need to build a fundamentally strong business first, before focusing on explosive growth. Thus, we need to invest in founders who understand the limitations of this region and make strategic decisions based on these limitations. We invest in diversity because everyone had blind spots. The more diversity within the leadership team, paired with strong, mutual respect, the fewer blind spots the team as a whole has. The successful entrepreneurs we invest in are attacking known problems in a novel way by breaking assumptions of the status quo. Diverse perspectives allow leadership teams to identify and challenge assumptions while also better addressing the unintended consequences of breaking these assumptions. To learn more, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eYxzM9ZF #RationalCapital #BlueTreeVC #BTVC #leadership

After this interview, my new learning is: From real data, AI-focused companies may be able to rapidly gain traction and generate millions in revenue within their first few months of operations, if they create solutions that meet real market needs. This emerging landscape could potentially enable nimble startups with skilled AI teams to pursue unicorn valuations more efficiently. However, significant risk and uncertainty remain. Overall, the application of AI does seem to be reshaping dynamics in the early funding world from seed to series A. Series A would be much more expensive but with more revenue too! #AI #GenAI #revenue #seed #seriesA

Sequoia capital on sustainable companies and business plan: Their document on the elements of sustainable companies and effective business planning provides invaluable guidance for startups aiming for longevity and impact. 🌟 Here are some key elements that Sequoia believes contribute to building enduring companies: 1) Clarity of Purpose: Can your company's essence be summarized on the back of a business card? 2) Large Markets: Focus on markets with the potential to reach $1B, allowing room for error and significant margins. 3) Rich Customers: Target customers who demand rapid innovation and are willing to pay a premium. 4) Pain Killers: Identify and solve a critical, burning issue for your customers with a compelling solution. PS. check out 🔔 for a winning pitch deck the template created by Silicon Valley legend, Peter Thiel https://lnkd.in/ejp-Bhnu

Three-quarters of the largest U.S. companies founded in the past 50 years would not have existed or achieved their current scale without VC support. What makes VCs effective is the venture mindset, which is characterized by several key principles: the individual over the group, disagreement over consensus, exceptions over dogma, and agility over bureaucracy. Guided by these principles, VCs speed up decision-making and prevent groupthink from torpedoing unconventional opportunities. Ultimately, VCs don’t worry about protecting capital from failures and losses. They fear missing out on an opportunity that might change the destiny of a company or an entire sector. #investing #venturecapital #vcs #strategy #business #leadership #technology #innovation #culture #marketing #sales

Seen the latest on VC trends? Money is flowing, but not where you'd expect! Beyond looking for the next unicorn, investors are increasingly valuing sustainability and impact alongside profitability. It's no longer just about what you're building but how you're building it - ethically, sustainably, with an eye towards long-term value. As an investor myself, this shift excites me. It challenges startups to think bigger - beyond profits to their broader impact on society and the environment. Let's be part of building businesses that matter - for today and tomorrow. #VCTrends #SustainableInvesting #ImpactFirst