Exciting Announcement: Launch of Leverage Fund I??? Today, we are thrilled to step out of stealth mode and officially announce the launch of our inaugural $10M fund. LeverageVC was born from the collective expertise of its founders - Meir Bulua , David Rabinovici and Menashe Kestenbaum Kestenbaum - who are dedicated to leveraging their vast experience to empower startups on their journey to success. In addition to our traditional fund, we're proud to introduce our innovative venture studio model. Our specialty lies in building companies from the ground up, and by engaging with startups from their earliest ideation stage, we can stay true to our entrepreneurial roots. ?We're not just capital investors; we're in the trenches with you. From assisting with hiring?and providing valuable advisory support to streamlining marketing workflows and automation, we are committed to doing whatever it takes to make a meaningful impact on our portfolio companies. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our LP's for transforming our fund from a mere idea into a reality. Their support has been instrumental in this journey. And, of course, a huge shout out to the incredible founders we have partnered with. We look forward to continue working together. ?Our inbox is always open for collaborations, inquiries, or just to connect. Feel free to reach out to us at?[email protected]. #LeverageVC #StartupSupport #VentureStudio #Investment #Innovation? https://lnkd.in/g73DdqCw
LeverageVC
风险投资与私募股权管理人
No fluff. No suits. No ego. In the trenches with our founders leveraging our experience to help them succeed.
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No fluff. No suits. No ego. Leveraging our experience and network to help founders succeed.
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https://www.leverage.vc
LeverageVC的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 风险投资与私募股权管理人
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- 2-10 人
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- 合营企业
- 创立
- 2021
- 领域
- venture capital和vc
LeverageVC员工
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Menashe Kestenbaum
Business Coach & Consultant, Entrepreneur, Founder of $1.4B NASDAQ company, Angel Investor, Venture Capitalist
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David Rabinovici
Founder, Briarcliff Capital | Co-Founder, Leverage VC | Investor | Advisor | Lifetime Learner
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Bryan (Shen-An) Huang
Venture Capital | MSF @UofR
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Siddharth Niel P.
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Always a great listen! Riley Oickle shares insights from his journey from student debt to real estate success! ??
From student debt to real estate success! Riley Oickle shares his journey and tips on breaking into the market. Get inspired by his story. Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.la/Q02Z5Pmj0 #RealEstate #DebtFree #addy #investtogether @rileyoickle
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?? Our Must-Follow X Feed: Where We Get Our Daily Dose of Tech & VC Insights Want to level up your startup knowledge? Here's who we're learning from daily: @ankurnagpal (Ankur Nagpal) - Your go-to for real talk on startup operations and scaling. His insights on company building are gold. @gregisenberg (Greg Isenberg) - Master of connecting dots between personal branding and startup success. Always ahead of the curve on tech trends. @KarthikS2206 (Karthik Sridharan) - Bringing you the unconventional success stories you won't find elsewhere. Perfect for founders seeking inspiration. @shreyas - (Shreyas Doshi) shares deep insights into product management, startup growth, and venture capital. His content often includes lessons learned from his experience at companies like Google, Postmates, and DoorDash, making it highly valuable for tech enthusiasts and budding entrepreneurs. @mattwensing (Matthew Wensing) - Where business strategy meets personal growth. Essential follow for the modern founder. These voices shape our thinking at LeverageVC. Who else should be on our radar? #VentureCapital #StartupGrowth #TechTwitter
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Last decade: Technical founders had the edge. 2024? Storytellers are raising faster than engineers ?? The 2010s were all about technical innovation: - Uber needed complex routing algorithms - Airbnb required robust booking systems - Stripe had to build intricate payment infrastructure But 2024's market is FLOODED with great products. And STARVED for great stories. Look at Mr Beast: Built a $1.7B empire without writing a line of code. Or Stanley/Yeti: Turned water bottles into a cultural phenomenon. What we're seeing from founders closing rounds in <30 days: ? They lead with distribution strategy, not tech specs ? They have audiences ready to buy before building ? Their pitch decks focus on 'why now' instead of 'how it works' The secret? Technical skills can be hired. But authentic storytelling is nearly impossible to replicate. Real example from last week: Founder closed $3M seed with: - 50K person waitlist - No product yet - Clear go-to-market storytelling - Technical development partnership lined up 2024's winning playbook: 1. Master storytelling first 2. Build the community before code 3. Partner with technical talent 4. Execute relentlessly Key insight: The fastest fundraises aren't coming from pitches about "How do we build this?" They're coming from founders who can answer "Why will people line up around the block for this?" Because while code builds products... Stories build empires ?? #StartupStrategy #VentureCapital #FounderInsights
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Tesla's "We, Robot" event just unveiled a $1 trillion market opportunity. Are you ready for the autonomous revolution? As VCs always on the lookout for the next big thing, we're excited about the potential ripple effects across multiple industries: ? Robotaxi: Sub-$30,000 autonomous 4-seaters could disrupt ride-sharing, car ownership, and urban planning. Think beyond Uber - who will build the killer apps for this new platform? ? RoboVan: Autonomous delivery is no longer science fiction. Logistics, e-commerce, and last-mile delivery startups, take note. ? Optimus: A versatile humanoid robot opens doors in home automation, eldercare, and beyond. Which startups will create the must-have skills for Optimus? ? Full Self-Driving: Coming to TX and CA in 2025. This isn't just about cars - it's about freeing up cognitive bandwidth. What will people do with their new-found time? ? Urban Transformation: Parking lots into green spaces? Smart city startups, your time is now. Our analysis: This isn't just about Tesla. It's about the entire ecosystem that will grow around these technologies. We're looking at potential Cambrian explosions in: 1. AI and machine learning 2. Sensor technologies 3. Battery innovations 4. Smart city infrastructure 5. Autonomous vehicle software As VCs, we're not just observers - we're catalysts for this future. We're actively seeking startups that are riding these waves or creating new ones. #VentureCapital #TeslaInnovation #AutonomousFuture #AIRevolution #InvestmentOpportunities
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Blueprint's new AI Assistant for therapists is revolutionizing mental health care. From session prep to follow-up, it's boosting efficiency and quality of care. Exciting progress in #HealthTech!
Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Blueprint 2.0, a first-of-its-kind AI Assistant designed specifically for therapists. Blueprint 2.0 doesn’t just automate documentation—it helps elevate care delivery. With this release, therapists now have AI-powered insights and suggestions to streamline every step of the client journey, from pre-session prep to post-session follow-up. ?? Before sessions: Get reminders and key insights to be fully prepared ?? During sessions: Access assessment results, client details, and worksheets instantly ?? After sessions: Receive AI-powered suggestions to engage clients between sessions ?? Anytime: Explore our full library of assessments and worksheets whenever you need them At Blueprint, we’re committed to empowering therapists to deliver high-quality care—while still going home at 5 PM. It’s been an amazing journey so far, and we can’t wait for therapists to experience the next evolution of our platform! Read the full announcement below. We're excited to hear about how Blueprint 2.0 transforms your practice! https://lnkd.in/gFxdYcPu #MentalHealth #Therapists #AI #Blueprint
Introducing Blueprint 2.0
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Yehuda Atzmon, our Senior Associate, rethinks networking at LA Tech Week: Traditional events vs. genuine connections - what works? #LATechWeek #NetworkingEvolved Read Yehuda's take:
?? LA Tech Week is on the horizon, and it's time to confront the elephant in the room: What's the real point of networking events? I've lost count of how many I've attended, only to find that the only network truly growing is my LinkedIn connections, not my real-life relationships. So why do I keep going? Let's break it down. At these events, I typically encounter: a) Founders pitching startups way outside LeverageVC's thesis b) Vendors trying to sell the next "game-changing" solution in "AI-powered blockchain quantum computing" c) Lukewarm appetizers and watered-down drinks To be fair, I've only been to one event in the last two months. Why? Because none of the above are what I'm looking for. But what am I looking for? A unicorn? My VC soulmate who'll exchange deals with me weekly? Let's be honest - sometimes it's just for the free food. After some introspection (and maybe a few of those watered-down drinks), I had an epiphany. I wasn't there for the "networking" - I was there to build my tolerance for awkwardness! Think about it: What better way to grow than by challenging yourself to join conversations, perfecting the art of the "nod and smile" when you have no idea what someone's talking about? It's like social CrossFit! But now, older and wiser (or at least, that's what I tell myself), I've evolved. My new networking strategy? Seek out smaller, activity-based events. You know, the ones where you might actually make a genuine connection over something other than mutual discomfort. So, will I be at LA Tech Week? Sure, but I'll be more selective. You might find me at a VR ping-pong tournament rather than frantically scanning 100 name tags a minute. Here's to redefining networking! #LATechWeek #NetworkingEvolved #VCLife #StartupWorld
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Stay Wyld Organics is back on FrontFundr! ?? With new launches, a Health Canada license, and organic certification, they're leading the mushroom revolution. $794K already raised towards $1M goal.
Guess who's back for another round? Hint: ?? After having one of the most investors in a 2023 campaign, Stay Wyld Organics has opened another round on FrontFundr! They are raising funds to lead the revolution in health and wellness by producing the highest-quality, Canadian-grown functional and medicinal mushroom products. Here are some highlights: ?? Product Innovation: They've launched four new products this year and have three more planned for the last quarter, targeting emerging and changing markets. ?? They have obtained a license from Health Canada for their Pemberton facility, allowing them to possess, produce, and sell Psilocybin and Psilocin. They are currently working on supply agreements for these products. ???? They are Canada’s first mainstream functional mushroom company to grow their own certified organic mushrooms domestically. ?? They are the first to offer certified organic mushroom powders grown in Canada to other brands, eliminating the need to source from China. Stay Wyld?is raising $1M and has already secured $794K from 488 investors. Check out their campaign @ https://lnkd.in/g4Jn9AVb Peter-Paul Van Hoeken Will Tang Jaden Pereira Trieste Reading Jyoti Mander Chris Brown Andrea Helleman
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Cracking the Attribution Code: Strategies for Agencies and In-House Teams Amidst Privacy Changes ? The eternal CEO question is, “Where did the marketing department’s budget go”? GDPR, CCPA and Google’s decision to phase out cookies has made the process of attribution increasingly more difficult. ? Special guest Ryan Petersen, CMO of Bluechew, joins Abtin Buergari, Blueprint CEO, to share how experts are tackling attribution today and in the future. https://lnkd.in/gijSu6tF
Cracking the Attribution Code: Strategies for Agencies and In-House Teams Amidst Privacy Changes
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