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50x returns to the first investors! 8 startups > 2 exits, 29 investors in a studio, 6 years of operations, 60/40 initial equity split between co-founders & studio, $100K+ to cover validation expenses of a startup – this is a story of Fisher Venture Builder by Carlos Gamboa. From traditional corporate roles and 10 years in VC & PE to launching one of the first venture builders in Brazil, focusing primarily on Fintech. – Roles of partners in the studio – How many co-founders to attract for each startup, and what is the ideal co-founder profile? – How to attract investors into a studio & into its startups? Watch on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/dmYhk7Mn Read on Medium: https://lnkd.in/dJKUGERA Carlos Gamboa, Pietro Bonfiglioli, Daniel Oelsner Lopes, Marcelo Nascimento, Roberto Dagnoni, Maria Cristina (Kika) Ricciardi, Reinaldo Rabelo, Daniel Magalhães, Antonio Eduardo Monteiro de Castro, Sergio KIMIO E., Mauro Negrete

We welcome Wes Lyons and Eagle Venture Fund to the Localvest community! Eagle Venture Fund invests in early-stage, values-based B2B SaaS, FinTech, Tech-Enabled Services, and Healthcare companies. They typically invest in companies led by founders who are at least 2nd-time entrepreneurs, who have proven traction with a couple hundred thousand in revenue, a repeatable and scalable business model, channel partners, or a clear path to scale, large opportunities in their sales pipeline, and deep spiritual integration. They often take a board seat but look more for coachable entrepreneurs in the due diligence process who listen to their advice. Eagle has a deeply Experienced Team – over 44 years of VC experience, dozens of companies founded, more than 100 acquisitions, and they seek to bring value, especially in those moments when their experience in significant strategy shifts, accepting strategic investments, selling companies, and major challenges are most helpful to entrepreneurs. To learn more visit: https://hubs.li/Q024P_f90 #NewOpportunity #StartInvesting

Birdhouse Ventures is thrilled to announce a £650k investment round in Goodnick! Providing funding when it really matters. ✅ Excited that Birdhouse could lead this one, together with various business angels, with many of them residing within our network. This startup of the 13th cohort of our AgeTech accelerator program, focuses on enhancing the well-being of the over-sixties. Harry Edmeades and Robert McAvoy's innovative approach is making aging 'the best experience ever'. Visit the link in the comments to read the full article. 👇  #investment #agetech #venturefund #followoninvestment

🚀 Insightful Read: Peter Livingston of Unpopular Ventures shares a critical perspective on AngelList's market inefficiencies. Highlighting his extensive experience since 2007 in startup and venture ecosystems, Livingston cautions against "Tier 1 VC bridge rounds" on AngelList. He points out that these rounds often involve struggling companies and suggests that they underperform in investment portfolios. A must-read for investors to refine strategies and avoid common pitfalls. #AngelInvesting #VentureCapital #MarketInsights #InvestmentStrategy #StartupEcosystem

How the fundraising process works by Hustle Fund 👇 1. Should you even raise money? 2. Fundraising stages explained 3. Angel investors vs. venture capitalists 4. Incorporate your company in Delaware 5. Breaking down equity, SAFEs, and dilution 6. How to determine a valuation for your startup 7. High valuations aren’t always a good thing 8. How cap tables, shares, and vesting all work together 9. Be aware of the current market conditions 10. Best times of the year to fundraise #greefin GreeFin Ventures

Topic: Navigating LP Archetypes in Venture Capital 🌐 Exploring the diverse world of LP Archetypes in venture capital! From high net worth individuals to institutional players, understanding their preferences is key to successful fundraising. Here's a glimpse into three archetypes and their potential fit: 💰 High Net Worth Individuals: These angel investors seek innovative startups. Reach out to them with a personalized approach showcasing how your fund or idea. 🏢 Family Offices: Preserving and growing generational wealth is their priority. Tailor your pitch to highlight long-term value creation, risk management, and alignment with their family's legacy. 🏦 Pension Funds: Institutional players with a focus on stability and sustainable growth. Showcase your track record in delivering consistent returns and your commitment to prudent risk management. Remember, every LP archetype has distinct goals. Tailoring your strategy is key to building lasting partnerships. Let's connect and share insights! https://fi.co/kampala🤝 #VCStrategy #InvestorRelations #LPArchetypes #startupstrategies Aéko Ongodia Nabifo Wamunga Mwambutsa Edgar Vaolah Amumpaire Daniel Obol Muttu, FCCA, CFA Onzimai Fredrick Daniel PAUL NYANGABYAKI Elijah Kitaka Ainembabazi Cathybert

🚀 Exciting insights from the Venture Intelligence PE-VC Conclave '23! Fariha Ansari Javed, Director of Investor Relations at Stride Ventures , shared invaluable perspectives on the future of Venture Capital. Here are some key takeaways: 🛡️ Startup Governance & Solutions: Addressing lasting solutions for governance challenges is vital for sustainable growth. 💼 Founder-Friendly Funds: Highlighting the importance of funds being founder-friendly. Stride Ventures stands out with its entrepreneur first approach and we recognise its importance and value. 📊 Venture Debt's Prime Time: Venture Debt is gaining traction in today's landscape. It offers capital preservation, extended runway, flexibility, and non-dilutive financing. #PEVCConclave23 #VentureCapital #FounderFriendlyFunds #StartupInsights #StrideVentures

“For all their advantages, SAFEs have been long criticized for several reasons, with a marked increase since the VC market reset in 2022. In my experience, the primary issue with SAFEs lies in the misalignment of interests between SAFE holders (typically, Angel Investors) and Founders. Angel Investors may be inclined to press Founders to halt a fundraising round once the valuation proposed by new round Investors reaches the predefined cap. In contrast, Founders often prefer to explore the market further, seeking better offers that could potentially dilute them less. This misalignment can create tension and conflicts of interest during the fundraising process, potentially impacting the startup’s growth trajectory.” #venturecapital #SAFE https://lnkd.in/eNFxDbdd