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I chatted with Daniel Shellard, Partner at Breega, towards the end of 2023 for our VC spotlight series. We discussed their new fund, the value-add they provide to founders, what he looks for in a startup beyond just thesis alignment, the firm's fundraising experience and much more! Article link in the comments below 👇

Understanding the investors help you sharply focus depending on your size, stage, industry, growth metric, market momentum, competition and their backers. It’s relevance vs quantity

1947 VC ✨ The long-term vision of Stride Ventures 👇🏼 It's about creating a long-lasting institution. From day one, our focus has been on creating a partner ecosystem that stands the test of time. It's about creating lasting partnerships with founders. Ishpreet Singh Gandhi Full conversation: https://bit.ly/3MXPMyC #InstitutionBuilding #TeamWork #LongTermSuccess

Pitching to a VC as an early-stage founder can be stressful and ill-defined. Here's a quick post talking about what we look for at Moxxie Ventures. If this sounds like you, please reach out! https://lnkd.in/eny6QVVe

The Ultimate #VC list... a useful list to screen which investors can be a fit for your company!

Embarking on the fundraising journey involves strategic precision. Anshu Sharma recall's a seed-stage encounter where a top-tier fund gave a verbal offer but retracted at the partnership level. The feedback hinted at an age bias and a preference for "startup people" from larger firms. Despite the setback, the lesson learned was profound. Now, Anshu Sharma seek's investors aligned with values, understanding that mutual affinity is crucial. Every rejection brings clarity, steering founders closer to the right match. 🚀 #StartupJourney #FounderInsights

Understanding what 'Growth stage' 😇you are in will help you pitch the right VC. 🎯 Investors look at 'stage growth' 📈 fact! 'First time' founders raising for the 1st time 👶 'Emerging' founders raising their 2nd and 3rd finds 🚀 'Established' founders looking 🔎 at their 4th + funds 💼. Understanding where you are can save you ⏰ time and effort💡

Looking forward to #Transform2024 next week in Las Vegas. Be sure to check out my panel on "Funding the Future: Investor Predictions for Workforce Evolution"  #WorkTech #HumanResources #conference #innovation #FutureofWork

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Raising capital is one of the most challenging things any start-up founder will ever have to do. Connecting with VCs and programs that can get you access to capital is becoming more and more daunting for many, until now. With Raiz, we match start-ups to VCs, Accelerators, Angels, and Family Offices based on their investment thesis and Raiz Score, derisking the start-up for the VC and giving the founder access to funds they would never know existed. Use the link below to sign up for our growing waitlist for our September BETA launch. As a founder, can you imagine being funded by a fund in Europe that loves what you are building? As a VC, can you imagine increasing your deal flow by 1,000% with ONLY start-ups that fit your investment thesis? https://www.raizcap.com/