American Family Ventures的动态

It’s GROW TIME today at The Journey Venture Studio, where Imen Maaroufi Clark and Ekene Nkem-Mmekam are pitching their healthcare concepts to investors (think Shark Tank) and piercing that Venture Capital bubble in which women and people of color receive < 2% of all funding. The biggest lesson I’ve learned about this VC “opportunity gap” is that, if we can close it, it will be an “opportunity accelerator” for us all. Because if we help launch founders that can solve (often overlooked) healthcare disparities in their own communities, it will not only improve lives, it will add trillions - that’s with a T - to our economy. $,$$$,$$$,$$$,$$$ Go get ‘em, Imen and Ekene. We know you’ll crush it!

When fundraising gets compared to kissing frogs, you might wonder if there isn’t a better way. Our panel at #LSIUSA24 will review the different constraints and biases that drive VCs when it comes to fund size. Looking at a fund’s size (and where they are in their fund cycle) can help predict deal alignment and prioritize. Fewer frogs to kiss and more time to do the actual hard work of drug or medtech development. Come hear me try to break up any violent agreements with Dennis McWilliams from SANTé, Owen Willis from Opal Ventures, Amir Soltanianzadeh from Solardis Health Ventures, and Thom Rasche from Earlybird Venture Capital. #panel #venturecapital

Flashaid, a pioneering healthcare and?insurtech?enterprise, has raised $2.5 million in its pre-Series A financing round. The investment?was led?by?Piper Serica?Angel Fund and globally renowned venture capital firm SOSV. Early-stage investors z21 Ventures Fund and ZNL Growth Fund participated in this significant funding round. Co-founded by Manoj Gupta and Gunjali,?FlashAid?offers a comprehensive health solution encompassing proprietary pre-underwritten products, open APIs, and integrated solutions. With an impressive track record, FlashAid boasts partnerships with over 20 platforms, facilitating the distribution of 30,000 health covers in the past year alone. Furthermore, the company has achieved profitability at the EBITDA level. FlashAid boasts an ARR (annual run rate) of $1 million, with projections indicating a substantial growth trajectory to reach $10 million ARR within the next two years. #Startupfunding #venturecapital #Startupcommunity #Startupecosystem #Startupnews

???? Exciting News from Tilia Impact Ventures! We are thrilled to announce that Tilia Impact Ventures has participated in a $3M late seed round for FaceUp Technology, an innovative platform fostering a culture of transparency and accountability in both professional and academic environments. At Tilia Impact Ventures, we believe in investing in ventures that drive meaningful, systemic change. FaceUp embodies this perfectly, having evolved from a not-for-profit anti-bullying initiative for schools into a global SaaS platform promoting ethical reporting and employee wellbeing. Led by Reflex Capital SE, this round is also supported by the European Investment Fund (EIF) as Tilia's anchor investor and Lighthouse Ventures. We're looking forward to seeing FaceUp's continued growth as they lead the way in reshaping speak up culture globally. Congratulations to Jan Slama and the whole FaceUp team your vision and dedication inspire us all! Read more on CzechCrunch (CZ) or The Recursive (ENG) - links in the comments. #impactinvestment #socialimpact #speakupculture #employeewellbeing

The Texas Medical Center (TMC) is a collector of colossal adjectives and accolades. You probably already know it as the largest medical center in the world, also home to the renowned Texas Children's Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center.?TMC?also hosts Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, St. Luke's Health, Memorial Hermann Health System, and more. With an impressive 120,000 employees, 10 million patients a year, and more than 180,000 annual surgeries, it’s no surprise that incredible?#medical breakthroughs?happen at TMC’s academic and research institutions, not to mention its 21 different hospitals. That’s why the impact of its TMC Venture Fund runs the gamut! #VentureCapital is quite a rarity in Houston, in fact. There are only about dozen active venture capital funds based in this city with a metro area of 7.2 million people. While there’s?a ton of wealth?in Houston, it’s mostly in real estate, wealth management, private equity, energy, etc., not so much in venture capital funds for #medtech #startups. That’s why, in 2017, the TMC Corporation launched the?TMC Venture Fund?with a humble $25 million—with the TMC Foundation as the sole investor—and the dream of filling?a much-needed gap in the Houston venture capital ecosystem. Since its inception, TMC Venture Fund has partnered with 24 startups, with a focus on #digitalhealth and #medicaldevice companies. In 2022, it doubled its fund to $50 million! Something that sets the TMC Venture Fund apart is that all the money that’s made goes right back into the next round of companies. By contrast, in most venture funds, partners pocket the profits, then raise more money instead.

Want to make sure you’re focusing on investors who are active and not on vacation? Here are some who participated in rounds announced this week: ??Abstract Ventures?- “We are way pavers for founders, making vital connections for fundraising, talent, customers and advice.” ??Earlybird Venture Capital?- “a venture capital investor focused on European technology innovators.” ??Laton Ventures?- “a gaming-focused venture capital firm backed by gaming industry’s highflyers – over 20 successful gaming industry veterans.” ??Salus Ventures?- “We are a devoted team of investors, founders, and operators dedicated to supporting the global ambitions of trailblazing innovators.” 10 more on today's list: https://lnkd.in/gbhDMP6G #investors #seedround #venturecapital #fundraising #founders

Is allocating into venture capital simply about the numbers? Not according to Nate Leung of Sapphire Ventures. In the latest episode of Swimming with Allocators, Nate takes Alexa Binns and me beyond balance sheets to reveal the core of VC investments: it's a people's business. From building long-lasting relationships to engaging with LPs and navigating secondaries, Nate unpacks the essence of what makes venture capital tick. Discover why Sapphire Ventures places a premium on 'New Elite' managers and how they're shaping the future of technology investments. Join us to explore the human side of venture capital with one of the industry's leading voices. Plus, get exclusive insights from Canopy's CEO, ?????? John Ling, on how technology is simplifying the path to private investments. This episode is not just about understanding the mechanics of VC but appreciating the relationships and trust that fuel its success. #VentureCapital #HumanElementInVC #SapphireVentures #SwimmingWithAllocators #VCInsights #PeopleBusiness

Funding Reasources Great insight from the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer on the story of SpotHero a tech start-up that began like many do, via a solution to a problem. The Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund (IGIF) was focal to their scaling and growth into the over $1 Billion company they are today. There are many resources like IGIF or CASTUS (for underrepresented founders) that are initiatives of the Treasurer's office that can help early or growth-stage companies scale. Today's start-ups are tomorrow's $1B companies. To learn more about IGIF: https://www.ilgif.com/ To learn more about CASTUS: https://lnkd.in/gYfDF-PY #startupfunding #scaleyourcompany https://lnkd.in/gEF8pGKZ

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Ashish Kakran met with innovative startups on Friday at TiE Silicon Valley, offering personalized feedback and valuable advice. His discussions provided deep insights on scaling strategies, funding pathways, and growth opportunities. ?? Founders, don’t miss your chance to participate in future Funding Fridays at TiE Silicon Valley! It’s your opportunity to meet 1:1 with experienced VCs like Ashish to help refine your strategy for growth. ??