???? Canadian Founders! ?? Let's take a moment to dive into the 2024's "The 50: Fourth Edition" - Explore how Canada’s venture capital ecosystem drives innovation & global leadership across sectors like AI, Cleantech, Life Sciences, and more. The 50, a collaboration between the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) and the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), is an annual online guide to the Canadian venture capital (VC) ecosystem and features 50 of Canada’s VC firms. ?? As part of the ecosystem, Leopard AI is committed to continuously working with significant funding partners to add value to startup founders. ?? ?? Fundraise with Confidence! ?? Source: CVCA The 50 4th edition. https://lnkd.in/eNUzg9_3 #startups #founders #fundraising #investors #VCs #cvca #privateequity #bdc #edc #canada #venturecapital #ai
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Leopard AI is the cutting-edge platform revolutionizing how startups connect with investors, and thrive in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Startups need more than just capital—they need connections, guidance, and a clear path to success. Our app is designed to be the ultimate toolkit for founders, entrepreneurs, and startups seeking venture capital (VC) funding. With AI-powered recommendations, real-time guidance, and an investor matchmaking platform, we help founders efficiently navigate the complex world of fundraising. From pitch preparation to securing funding, our app is the bridge between ambition and achievement. Our Mission: We’re committed to empowering founders to turn their ideas into reality by providing them with the tools, connections, and insights they need to succeed. We believe that every entrepreneur deserves a fair shot at finding the right investor, and we’re here to level the playing field with technology that works for them. The Future of Fundraising: Our vision is to redefine how entrepreneurs raise capital by making the process faster, smarter, and more accessible. We aim to continuously innovate by adding new features, expanding our investor network, and supporting founders at every stage of their journey.
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?? Coming into 2025, surprisingly, global VCs are holding more dry powder than ever before since 2008 financial crisis, based on reliable source of data: ?? Record Highs:?53% of the $677B in global VC dry powder is held by funds aged three to five years. ?? Market Downturn Impact:?The prolonged tech market downturn has left VCs with excess cash and limited deployment opportunities to make fund math work. ?? Alternative Liquidity Options:?Many VCs have explored options like selling extensions, continuation funds, or flipping equity stakes. ?? Strategic Rationing:?VCs are rationing capital due to fewer chances to deploy reserves, with increased time between funding rounds for startups. ?? Cautious Approach:?The perception that there just aren’t tons of large scale, quality deals out there, ?? VCs are now considering options like allocating more funds for follow-on investments or even returning capital commitments. Good luck fellow founders! Time to shine ?? ?? #fundraising #startups #founders #VCs #drypowder #entrepreneurs #techinnovation
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Seven years ago, my wife and kids and I moved from Sonoma California to London England, trading 330 days of annual sunshine ?? for ... checks notes ... not that ???. Despite the clouds, we've loved every moment. The whole family are now British citizens ???? even though we still think tea is gross. We try to take full advantage of everything the continent has to offer ??????? and we are so grateful that Europe has welcomed us. That's why I'm proud to be a (very small) part of Project Europe, a new fund launching today by Harry Stebbings and Kieran Hill that aims to reverse some of the recent negative sentiment around European innovation. Thanks to Tim Bradshaw for the great coverage in the FT this morning https://lnkd.in/ecebcgBe For more information on the fund and its mission, watch the video below or head over to https://lnkd.in/eC6HCvyz
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?? Great observation and wakeup call for founders! there's definitely clear difference between pre-seed and seed investors, despite the fact that they are both often called "early-stage investors". ?? Stop chasing seed VC for pre-seed - wrong! Here is why and how ?? ?? #startups #earlystage #investors #VCs #types #fundraising #funding #angelinvestors #preseedinvestors #founders #fit #traction
Pre-Seed Founders: It’s Okay to Actually Be Pre-Seed. One of the biggest fundraising lessons I’ve learned—from my first venture to my current one—is that there’s a clear difference between pre-seed investors and seed investors. A lot of so-called “early-stage” investors will push you to walk and talk like a seed-stage company when you’re not there yet. Here’s the thing: Yes, at pre-seed, you probably need a working prototype, an MVP, some traction, or beta testers signed on—but you don’t need X amount of MRR or Y specific KPIs for a real pre-seed investor to back you. And you sure as hell don’t need to go raise $500K first just to “earn” their check. That’s not pre-seed investing—that’s just someone who doesn’t want to take early-stage risk. A real pre-seed investor: ? Bets on the team, vision, and market opportunity, not just numbers. ? Understands that revenue is great, but not always realistic this early. ? Has the conviction to invest without waiting for everyone else to go first. What’s not pre-seed investing? ? “Come back when you’ve raised $500K already.” ? “We love what you’re doing, but need six months of steady MRR first.” ? Endless “maybes” that lead nowhere. And look—no is common. Accept it. Respect it. If an investor gives you a clear “no,” that’s fine, move on. But don’t waste your time on people who string you along, set moving goalposts, or pretend they’re pre-seed investors when they’re not. I’ve let people kick me down the road far too long at times because I’m the “rookie founder”. Never tolerate this. Even at pre-seed, stand up for yourself. Not everyone is on your side. And for the ones who are? Work 10x harder to prove them right.
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?? Investors often book follow-up calls with founders when they're interested in the opportunity, but not sold quite yet. #investorfollowup #followupcall #fundraising #funding #startups #founders #venturecapital #VCs #scaleup
Investors often book follow-up calls with founders when they're interested in the opportunity, but not sold quite yet. At this stage, they know a bit about your market, your problem, and maybe even you. But they’ve still got questions. Your job? Turn that “hmm, maybe” into a “heck yes! take my money." So… how do you do that? Think like an investor. They’re looking at five key things: 1?? ?????????????? ?????????????????? – Can this thing actually solve a real problem? Show them proof. 2?? ???????????? ???????????? – Are customers ready to throw money at this? Even early traction counts. 3?? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? – How will you find and keep customers without burning all your cash? 4?? ?????????????????????? ?????????????????? – Why you and not the other 50 startups in your space? 5?? ???????? ???????????????????? – Can your team execute? Investors bet on people, not just ideas. ?? Bonus tip: Don’t ignore risks. Investors know the road ahead is bumpy. Show them you’ve thought about the potholes and have a plan to navigate them. And maybe most important of all... build trust. You'll be in a relationship with your investors for years, so show them you're someone they want to grow old with. That means being transparent, communicating, and for the love of cookies, know your metrics. No one expects you to predict the future. But they do expect you to be prepared. You got this. ?? What’s the toughest investor question you’ve ever had to answer? Drop it in the comments! ?? Investor calls got you sweating? This article’s got your back. Read it here! https://lnkd.in/g7YFS-zB
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Great move Project Europe! ?? ?? Let's go! #startups #europestartups #20vc #projecteurope #founders #vc #venturecapital #fundraising #funding #growth #scaleup
Europe can't build great companies ?? European talent is mediocre ?? Europe is only good for bottle cap regulation ?? We say f*ck that and f*ck this narrative. Enter Project Europe ?? ?? 125+ of Europes best Founders investing ?? Project Europe Partners = Mati Staniszewski, Victor Riparbelli, Rina Onur Sirinoglu, Steffen Tjerrild, Din Bisevac, Max Linden, Ferdinand Dabitz, Fabian Kamberi & Joel Hellermark ?? The holy trinity of Point Nine , 20VC & Adjacent We need a new European narrative - one that funds and celebrates ambition and invention instead of stifling it. LFG ??
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?? VC Funds Backing Female Founders? ?? ?? WXR Fund, San Francisco, California ?? Investment Thesis: Invests in gender-diverse early-stage companies that are transforming business and human interaction. ??♀? While historically many VCs have overlooked female founders, women-led startups turn out to be substantially sustainable and profitable, beating the benchmark. ?? Check Size: $0 - $1M ?? Sectors: Under-represented founders, AI, Gaming/VR ?? Rounds: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A ?? Geo covered: USA ?? Web: https://www.wxrfund.com/ #startups #venturecapital #VCs #innovation #founders #GPs #LPs #earlystage #fundraising #investors #seedfunding #preseed #seriesA #funding #AI #iot #cybersecurity #fintech #healthtech #saas #seriesB #lifesciences #consumers #prerevenue #pretraction #preproduct #femalefounders #womenledbusiness #femaleentrepreneurs #femaleledstartups
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?? VC Funds Backing Female Founders? ?? ?? XFactor Ventures, Boston, Massachusetts ?? Investment Thesis: supports ambitious female founders with the "X Factor" the insight and drive to build the next billion-dollar company. ??♀? While historically many VCs have overlooked female founders, women-led startups turn out to be substantially sustainable and profitable, beating the benchmark. ?? Check Size: $0 - $500K ?? Sectors: Under-represented founders ?? Rounds: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A ?? Geo covered: USA ?? Web: https://lnkd.in/guk3yG5J #startups #venturecapital #VCs #innovation #founders #GPs #LPs #earlystage #fundraising #investors #seedfunding #preseed #seriesA #funding #AI #iot #cybersecurity #fintech #healthtech #saas #seriesB #lifesciences #consumers #prerevenue #pretraction #preproduct #femalefounders #womenledbusiness #femaleentrepreneurs #femaleledstartups
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?? VC Funds Backing Female Founders? ?? ?? The Artemis Fund , Houston, Texas ?? Investment Thesis: Venture capital firm on a mission to diversify the face of wealth. They believe the future of financial services and commerce will be written by diverse entrepreneurs. ??♀? While historically many VCs have overlooked female founders, women-led startups turn out to be substantially sustainable and profitable, beating the benchmark. ?? Check Size: $1M - $3M ?? Sectors: Under-represented founders, Consumer, Fintech, eCommerce ?? Rounds: Seed ?? Geo covered: USA ?? Web: https://lnkd.in/gr6Gw8E #startups #venturecapital #VCs #innovation #founders #GPs #LPs #earlystage #fundraising #investors #seedfunding #preseed #seriesA #funding #AI #iot #cybersecurity #fintech #healthtech #saas #seriesB #lifesciences #consumers #prerevenue #pretraction #preproduct #femalefounders #womenledbusiness #femaleentrepreneurs #femaleledstartups
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?? VC Funds Backing Female Founders? ?? ?? Female Founders Fund, New York ?? Investment Thesis: Investing in the exponential power of exceptional female talent. ??♀? While historically many VCs have overlooked female founders, women-led startups turn out to be substantially sustainable and profitable, beating the benchmark. ?? Check Size: $100K - $1M ?? Sectors: Under-represented founders, Consumer, Fintech, Health, Enterprise ?? Rounds: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A ?? Geo covered: USA ?? Web: https://lnkd.in/dKrTVsy #startups #venturecapital #VCs #innovation #founders #GPs #LPs #earlystage #fundraising #investors #seedfunding #preseed #seriesA #funding #AI #iot #cybersecurity #fintech #healthtech #saas #seriesB #lifesciences #consumers #prerevenue #pretraction #preproduct #femalefounders #womenledbusiness #femaleentrepreneurs #femaleledstartups