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UPDATE: For those who missed it, grab the list here: https://lnkd.in/dndjE-bA Top 350+ Singapore VCs Raising funding for a startup can be a challenging and time-consuming task You’ve to convince investors to believe in your vision, your team, and your ability to execute your business plan successfully. However, before you can even pitch to investors, you need to find the right ones interested in your industry and stage To save you time, we’ve curated a list of over 350 VCs actively investing in Singapore startups This list includes: - VC Name  - Firm name  - LinkedIn - Job title - Sector  - Stages Want access to the full list? 1. Like this post 2. Comment "VC"

Operating a startup in frontier / emerging markets? You want investors from Singapore and other places Here's 7 things to do today to reduce the risk factor. Here goes 1. Register in an investor friendly location    (Yes spend the money and do it)     2. Partner with similar startups in developed markets    (It indicates you follow similar best practices)     3. Identify who your target acquirers may be    (Yes its premature but do it)     4. Social impact alignment    (increases the probability of grants in the future)     5. Local and foreign advisory board members    (someone outside your market believes in you)     6. Dilute risk by having a distributed team    (various low cost locations)     7. Keep your Dataroom clean and ready    (all your documents readily available) Little things BIG impact. Remember, you're working hard to grow your startup. Make sure all the success indicators are on! As always feel free to add to the content. -------------- I'm a retainer based advisor with many startups. We solve interesting problems together like partnerships, market access and strategy. DM me to see if we're a good match to work together. #startups #growth #scale #advisoryboards

On Wednesday I am hosting the 'Cracking the Code: Determining the Startup Funds needed for Your China Venture' roundtable. 📆 Wednesday 21st February 🔗 https://lnkd.in/emekmriV This roundtable provides essential guidance for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to understand and calculate the startup funds required for launching and sustaining a venture in China. Registrants will gain valuable insight into the financial aspects of establishing and growing a business in the dynamic Chinese market. The key points to be covered are: 📍 Market Analysis and Entry Costs 📍 Operational Expenses and Cultural Nuances 📍 Legal and Compliance Costs 📍 Contingency Planning and Growth Funding The session emphasizes the importance of building a financial buffer through contingency planning, considering unexpected challenges and market fluctuations. Insights will be shared on potential sources of growth funding, including venture capital, angel investors, and government grants, providing participants with a holistic perspective on securing additional funds for expansion. Attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to crack the code of determining startup funds for their China venture. The insights to be provided will empower businesses to make informed financial decisions, ensuring a solid foundation for success and sustainability in the competitive and dynamic Chinese business environment. Every registered participant will receive the recording link post-event, so if you can't attend live you won't miss out on the invaluable insights.

Asia, boasts a rapidly growing start-up ecosystem. This vibrant scene has attracted substantial investments from venture capitalists and angel investors. Fueled by economic growth, technological advancements, and a young, tech-savvy population, Asia's #techstartup scene has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years. As a result, #investors and entrepreneurs are increasingly looking to tap into this lucrative market.   Yet, investing in tech start-ups in #Asean comes with its own set of challenges. Investors need to navigate cultural and regulatory differences, understand local market dynamics, and identify the right partners before they venture into this arena. Ready to navigate the vibrant tech #startups scene in Asia and overcome the unique challenges it presents? Keep reading to guide your investment decisions in this dynamic and fast-growing market. #Seedefy #entrepreneur #funding #investment #mentorship #techindustry #southeastasia #startupculture #startupecosystem #fintech #technology #startupsupport #techentrepreneur #ecommerce #artificialintelligence

🚀 10 Essential Lessons for Aspiring Startups! 🚀 #PUTTRU, born on October 29, 2020, achieved international recognition within three years, being named the 'Leading Capital Investors in the Africa Energy Market 2023' by MEA Markets, all without external venture capital. Wondering how we did it? We've distilled our journey into the top 10 lessons that set us apart from the competition, even those with more resources. We're sharing these insights to help fellow bootstrapped startups make strides without accumulating debt. Check it out! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eGKukkUn #StartupSuccess #LessonsLearned #Bootstrapping

Are you an investor seeking to navigate the exhilarating world of startup investments with finesse and precision? Forming an angel portfolio is not merely about throwing darts at a board and hoping for the best 🎯 It requires strategic thinking, meticulous planning, and a dash of savvy intuition. Here are some expert insights to help you sculpt a winning investment portfolio: 🦄 Diversification is Key: Spread your investments across a diverse range of startups to minimize risk and maximize potential returns. By diversifying your portfolio, you can mitigate the impact of any single investment's failure while increasing your chances of backing a future unicorn. 🔍 Know Your Niche: Identify industries or sectors that align with your interests, expertise, and investment goals. By focusing on areas where you have domain knowledge or a passion for innovation, you can make more informed investment decisions and add greater value to your portfolio. 📊 Due Diligence Matters: Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investment opportunities before committing capital. Scrutinize key metrics, assess market dynamics, and evaluate the founding team's capabilities to ensure you're backing startups with the highest potential for success. ⏳ Long-Term Vision: Adopt a long-term perspective when building your angel portfolio. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither are successful startups. Exercise patience, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to nurturing your investments over the long haul. The most rewarding returns often come to those who play the long game. 🔄 Stay Agile and Adaptive: The startup landscape is dynamic and ever-evolving. Stay agile and adaptive in your investment approach, willing to pivot and recalibrate your portfolio based on changing market conditions and emerging trends. Flexibility is key to staying ahead of the curve. By incorporating these principles into your investment strategy, you can embark on a journey of angel investing with confidence and clarity. Remember, investing in startups is not just about financial returns; it's about championing innovation, supporting visionary founders, and shaping the future of entrepreneurship. #unitedangelnetwork #uan #investmentjourney

As a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years in startups, I help founders with investment-readiness. This is part 2 of my definitive guide on how NOT to get investors to drool over you - Enjoy! 😊 👉 Tell investors that others are already in. Get that FOMO war started! 👉 Explain that you will not leave your comfy 9-5 job in the City until an investment is in and you have reached £10k MRR. It's the investor's job to take risks, not yours 👉 Do not be shy about salaries. Deutsche Bank paid you £150k/yr and that is damn well what you are worth. So yes, half the investment is for your salary 👉 Investors love a party. Ensure you invite them to the "We got our seed round" bash in Ibiza. The party pad sleeps 20, and is funded by the company 👉 Explain that you will be working six months a year from Cambodia. Zoom is perfect for sales calls with CEOs of your target enterprise clients back in London 👉 Refuse a vesting schedule, point blank. A promise never to leave should be sufficient 👉 As soon as the pre-seed funding is in, call a recruitment consultant and take on a sales director. You always hated sales, and it will be so good to pass that role on 👉 Ditto a CTO. Those damn offshore developers are weird and just don't get your explanation of what you want built. A CTO will be the perfect go-between 👉 Even at the pre-seed stage, investors need to know you are going places, so always use the CEO title in every communication 👉 Investors want to know how soon you are looking to get out. Explain your plan to exit within 18-24 months, with a huge 100x return for them #InvestmentReadiness 🚀 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭+𝐃𝐌 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🚀 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥/𝐇𝐍𝐖𝐬: 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭+𝐃𝐌 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 🚀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬? 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 ---------------------------- 😊 𝐌𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞: 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐥2𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 📌 Daily posts to support angels and early-stage founders 📌 Seasoned entrepreneur, building tech startups since 1996 #startups #fundraising #founders #pitching #pitchdeck

A ray of sunshine in the startup investment realm comes from various voices in the industry and from our #TechAngels members estimates. Liviu Sima is optimistic that we will see a recovery of the investment levels this year and even bigger in the next one. (more ) ⬇️ A moderate optimism can be seen also in the voices of our constant partners in the ecosystem GapMinder VC and @Early Games Venture representatives mentioning that investors are attracted by strong teams, globally scalable ideas and working, if incomplete, products. Key selection criteria include team quality, commercial validation and ownership structure. Marius Istrate our #TechAngels Chairman of the Board also adds some optimism showing that, while growing, Romanian founders will understand better the language of investment and will be able to attract significant funding. (more⬇️ ) We are 140+ angel investors covering experience in almost all sectors, industries and companies’ functions at C suite level and entrepreneurial. We act individually when deciding to invest and also in a group when one idea coagulates interest from more of one our members. We contributed with over 43 million euro in the past 11 years, supporting the development of the local startups and ecosystem. Join us if you want to pass forward your knowledge and consider investing. #growingtogether #trends #optimism #growsmart #smartgrowth #angelinvestors #startups

🚀 Equity in Startups: What You Should Know Got stock options in a startup? Here's the lowdown. It's not just about potential cash. It’s about knowing what you've got and what it's worth, especially in Europe. 1️⃣ Know Your Share: Many don't know what their startup is valued at. That's the key to understanding your equity. Get the facts straight. 2️⃣ Tax Stuff: How taxes work on your equity changes from place to place. In the US, it's pretty set in stone. In Europe? Not so much. For example, in France and Germany, what you pay for your shares is tied to how much the company's worth when they raise money. 3️⃣ Talking It Out: Founders, be open about how much your company's worth. It helps everyone. In Europe, this chat doesn't happen as much as it should. But it's crucial for pulling in great people. 4️⃣ Different Approaches: Across the ocean, in the US, they often point out how cheap employees can get shares compared to investors. Not always the story in Europe. 5️⃣ Big Picture: If folks in European startups really push for their options, everyone wins. More money floating around means more chances to invest in cool new ideas. 🌟 Quick Tip: Equity's more than just numbers on a sheet. It's a chance for both cash and opportunity. Whether you're starting out or part of the team, get to grips with your options. Understand them, talk about them, and use them to make a difference. #startups #equity