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Venture capital is often seen as just a financial tool—a means to scale businesses by injecting capital into high-risk ventures. But if you’re aiming to build a massively successful company, you know it takes more than just money. It takes a support system, a team that’s in your corner, ready to call BS when needed, help you build the right team, and keep you inspired when times get tough. But with over 48,000 #VCs worldwide, it’s tough to know which ones will truly have your back. That’s why we launched the Founder-First Investor Award—to spotlight those investors who are more than just capital on your cap table. These are the ones who are truly invested in your success, who understand that you can’t do it alone, and who are there to see you and your business thrive long after the check clears. In #NYC, founders named and celebrated Nick Adams as the most supportive investor, with Richard Odior, Lisa Burton O'Toole, PhD, and Lauren Reeves as finalists. Now, we’re taking this award to #Chicago, where we’re on the hunt for the most founder-first investors in the Windy City. #Founders, if you know an investor who has gone above and beyond, this is your chance to help them get the recognition they deserve! #ChicagoTech #VC #Entrepreneurship

Let’s get a deal closed!! Today’s #PayitForwardFriday brings a bevy of brainiacs from the Finance world – each with a different deal dynamic. Brennan Anderson, MBA took some time off from his modeling world tour, to show us all how to stripe it down the middle from each and every tee. Hexagon Capital Alliance LLC has to be pretty happy with their VP of Mergers and Acquisitions. He can source the right targets for his #Clients to acquire – and then just as expertly recommend the perfect The Duckhorn Portfolio wine for the closing dinner. Kevin Chang gave up some time from negotiating net lease investment sales around the country – so he could let me know he’s also better at golf than me. I’ve tried to explain that is NOT exactly a particularly exclusive club… Kevin is finishing up a nice run with JLL and is making the move and taking his talents to Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services to continue knocking it out of the park. Thomas (Tom) Sherlock is the gentleman and scholar of our group. Seriously – when not serving as the Talonvest Capital, Inc. founder and leading expert in Commercial Real Estate Finance (I wanted to say “Advisor to the Stars – but Tom would not let me) – he’s giving back by teaching MBA RE classes at the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business.  I’ve been fortunate enough to be invited as a guest speaker on #acquisitions and how #duediligence applies the last few years. Seeing Tom in action is a true treat – that’s the scholar part. The “gentlemen” part was playing golf at my scorecard level! If I am being honest, I can’t think of a better weekend to post one of these on. #GoodFriday and #Easter to me – are the “reasons for the season” so to speak. We all have birthdays – but without the events of the next few days – Jesus was just another carpenter heretic. If you believe - His resurrection not only inspired an entire religion – it inspires me that my own personal growth and rebirth are well within his abilities to guide. If you are not a Christian – that’s ok too – the love is for everyone and whatever “faith/opiate for the masses” you may choose. Have a great weekend in whatever you celebrate!! #FQFAdvisors #GodisGood #Networking

A compelling conversation featuring private equity CEO, Adam Coffey with AlixPartners’ Connor Lott. Adam's experience speaks for itself – having built 3 national service companies for 9 private equity sponsors. During this period, he completed 58 acquisitions; and on average, the companies he ran delivered a 5x ROIC at exit. An insight-rich discussion on the PE outlook in 2024, the challenges of leadership in the changing PE-world, and how portfolio company management can best partner with their investors and operators. I encourage you to read more below. #pe #privateequity #leadership

Thrilled to host New Mountain Capital & CEO, Steve Klinsky on the Onefinnet / Elevate Platform - alongside the New Mountain Capital's Incredible Private Equity Team. Steve is a legendary Private Equity investor, having also co-founded Goldman Sachs's Private Equity Group prior to founding New Mountain Capital. Registration for this event is now open and already filling up. Use this link to register: https://lnkd.in/gEtM7uzB Session has limited capacity, so make sure to register early! If you're a Student or Professional considering Private Equity careers, you don't want to miss this event! In the coming weeks & months, we'll be hosting the top PE firms across various Zoom & In-Person events. In addition, we'll be joined by incredible private equity investors as panelists: - Tucker Brown - Saahil Katyal - Emily Stotland - Spencer Korek - James Young - Sarah Procida At this session, we're excited to welcome hundreds of attendees from across the Top Universities & Firms for a deep-dive session on Private Equity Careers, What it takes to build a market-leading firm, and Keys to becoming a great Private Equity Investor. Steve Klinsky: Steven Klinsky is the Founder & CEO of New Mountain Capital. He established New Mountain Capital in 1999. Prior to founding NMC, he was co-founder of the Private Equity & Leverage Buyout Group of Goldman Sachs. He is a Harvard Business School MBA & a Harvard Law School JD. New Mountain Capital: New Mountain Capital is a leading Private Equity firm with $40 billion AUM across all investment strategies. New Mountain manages six private equity funds, currently investing out of Fund VI, a $9.6bn fund raised in 2020. New Mountain’s efforts emphasize a focus on growth and business building, rather than reliance on excessive risk, as the best path to high and consistent long-term returns. For more information, please visit www.newmountaincapital.com #privateequity #investing #talent #platform #buyside #careers #finance #business #jobs #leadership #forum #diversity

Every founder should watch this and determine which CEO you are. Self-awareness can make a huge impact (BEFORE you are confronted with it)

Shout out from Gregory Dewerpe to Yaron Valler. A co-investor, mentor, and friend. And the founder of one of Europe's most successful VC firms, Target Global. Yaron is one of the most genuine, direct, and intellectually honest guys. He has always been very supportive. For me. And for others. In an industry where, despite the appearances, there is a lot more cutthroat than people would like the outside world to know. #venturecapital #angelinvesting #europe

1/ Trust yourself. Trust your instincts. Your ideas. Your talent. Especially if they lead you towards something. As VCs, our IP is our judgment in our field of work. If you don't trust yourself, nobody will. 2/ Have a sense of urgency. Most people overestimate what they can do in one year or in 10 years. Take a step back and think carefully about things. Time is flying by. Two pieces of advice from Jonathan Sibilia. Partner at Molten Ventures. Judge at the European VC Awards.

Founders encounter a crucial juncture: choosing between pursuing wealth or retaining control of their company. This decision profoundly influences both the direction of the company and the founder's lasting legacy. https://hubs.la/Q02qPXTn0

We talk to Andrew Wolfson (CEO) and Jamie Kennell (CIO) of Pembroke VCT – a Venture Capital Trust launched in 2013 that has backed and exited Plenish, Pasta Evangelists and ME+EM Ltd. Watch now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/evQBsrE6 We talk about: ‣ What is Pembroke VCT and what does it aim to achieve? ‣ “We’re seeing a very different sort of entrepreneur” – how have founders in general changed since Pembroke was set up? ‣ Is launching a business easier now than 10 years ago? ‣ What traits are important in founders? ‣ How Pembroke has reimagined sectors (e.g. N Family Club) ‣ How early does Pembroke get involved with a business and why? ‣ Why they invested in Seatfrog (rail ticketing app – founders Iain Griffin & Dirk Stewart) and LYMA (supplements and beauty treatments – founders Lucy Goff, Simon Goff) ‣ The story of Secret Food Tours and what founders Nicolas Jacquart, Oliver Mernick-Levene did during the pandemic   Ultimately, why should investors – and founders – consider Pembroke? Watch now: ⏯ https://lnkd.in/evQBsrE6 Or listen later: 🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/eSGcmvQT 🎧 Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/eFaeXrUv 🎧 Google Podcasts https://lnkd.in/eR3GtU_2 For more details on Pembroke VCT, including documents, the risks & how to invest, experienced investors can head to https://lnkd.in/eAtTQtBS.   IMPORTANT The opinions expressed in this video are the interviewee’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Wealth Club Limited. This interview, like our service, is not advice and the products featured are not suitable for everyone. Venture Capital Trusts are higher risk and less liquid than mainstream investments. You could lose your capital. Tax rules can change and tax benefits depend on your circumstances. If you’re unsure an investment is right for you, please seek professional advice. #founders #founderstories #entrepreneurship #investment #venturecapital