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Good day, esteemed partners and future collaborators, A thriving, ever-evolving business depends vigorously on fresh perspectives and offender's thinking grandeur. To stay ahead of the curve, we must challenge the standard modus operandi, provoke thought, and stimulate innovation. ?? Primarily consider this: What happens when we nurture a culture that dares to ask 'Why Not?' about everything we've long accepted as 'The Norm'? Discussion and debate, yes - but out of this comes the sort of innovation and problem-solving that catapults a business from average to exceptional. At Fundwise, we strongly promote this ethos. ? We are not afraid of questioning the status quo. ? We inherently believe in the power of diverse perspectives. ? We embrace change as a precipitant of Growth. Here are few points that touch upon our commitment to fostering an innovative atmosphere: ?? Curiosity is Welcomed: Encouraging curiosity is our MO. We reward the 'question-asker' - those who pose challenging questions that direct us towards more innovative solutions. ?? Dissecting Problems: Do we run away from complications or dissect them? We dissect. We believe challenge is the catalyst to growth and stimulates the best solutions. ?? Diversity is our Asset: We value the myriad perspectives brought in by our team members from diverse backgrounds. We believe these differences often are the key to unlocking a more effective course of action. Now, apply this thought process to your organization or department: What's working well? What could be better? How can we help your firm unlock its unseen potential? If disrupting the norm in order to innovate and grow resonates with you, then we'd love to discuss how Fundwise can develop a tailor-made solution for your growth journey. Together, let's embrace innovation, foster growth, and redefine the path to success. Challenge the 'norm’. Unlock 'extraordinary'. That’s our call for today, for Fundwise, for all of us. Remember, collaborations bring the greatest success. Together, we can elevate. #innovation #businessgrowth #diversity #disruption

Executive teams in portfolio companies should focus less on their personal earning opportunities and potential exit dates, and more on shaping the long-term vision and strategy of the companies they lead. This is a common blind spot that permeates through organisations and often becomes an issue. It's important to remember that companies are made of people, and these people are not connected to the financial gains. Instead, they value the company's purpose, vision, culture, and opportunities for personal development and growth. And, of course, the sustainability and security of their jobs. The earning opportunities typically take care of themselves when the focus is on doing the right things with a long-term perspective. This provides a true north for where the company should go. By following that journey, several exit opportunities will present themselves along the way. Some should be passed up, while the appropriate one should be taken, but you must ensure you are on the right highway, not on a secondary road, if you want to go far. Having a mindset of rolling over your investment with the next owner and committing for the long run is priceless for the new investor, for you, and for the company you lead. #privateequity #strategy

Over the past decade, the fund industry has grown increasingly homogeneous in its product offering while struggling with shrinking fees and rising costs. Continuing with conventional or "group-think" approaches merely manages decline. The industry’s future winners will be those who incentive and cultivate a culture open to exploring and embracing innovative ideas that transform both their practices and their potential for growth. In my next post later this week, I will outline how high-reward innovations can be implemented with minimal risk. #groupthink #innovation #alternativeideas #investmentmanagement

Here’s a remarkable statistic from Leap by McKinsey’s latest report into the growth power of new-venture building. ?? The research has uncovered that investing 20% of growth capital into new ventures is a ‘sweet spot’ for delivering revenue growth. Investing more, or less, doesn’t deliver returns in the same proportion.? Crucially – as Paul Jenkins adds in the article – if “companies approach building a new venture as a bit of a hedge or a side project and don’t invest enough in it. That’s a surefire recipe for failure”.? Many thanks to Paul, Belkis Vasquez-McCall, Daniel Aminetzah, Markus Berger-de León, and Shaun Collins for these insights. #NewVentureBuilding #Growth #GrowthStrategy?

?? Celebrating 2 Years of Impact: Turning Ideas into Waves of Change ?? In just two years, we’ve seen firsthand how one small action, one idea, can set off ripples that extend beyond what we could have ever imagined. Just as a single drop creates waves, each decision and each step we take holds the potential to make a meaningful impact. As we celebrate our second year, we are more committed than ever to our purpose. We’re inspired to keep pushing forward, to continue driving change, and to expand our reach with every new challenge and opportunity. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey—from our clients to our partners—for helping bring our vision to life. Here’s to making even bigger waves together! ???? #impactfulideas #anniversary #purposedriven #growth #innovation #fortune8capital #strategy #alternativeinvestments #managementconsulting #mergersandacquisitions #privateequity #privatecapital #privatemarkets #familyoffice #accreditedinvestors #canada #quebec #montreal

Talking with my friend and consumer/CPG investor Scott Caras this morning. He sees hundreds of pitches from emerging CPG brands every year, and has invested in and sold some awesome brands like Grillo's Pickles and True Botanicals. "The thing that so many companies are missing is an actual strategic plan, backed with numbers, about what the company is going to look like over the next 3-5 years, and the prioritized initiatives that it will take to get there. Having that or not having that is a kind of a game-changer when talking to investors. It shows a level of thoughtfulness about the business that separates certain teams from others and makes an investor a lot more comfortable." My takeaway: Investors are OK with taking some risk - that's literally what they get paid to do. It's your job as a founder/exec to help them understand the risks that you plan on taking, and why those risks will produce an upside outcome for you both. P.S. - We're cooking something up with Olivia Gold aka the OG of strategic planning on this one very soon...stay tuned.

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The Weekender focuses on ideas that could be 'borrowed' for potential value, including encouraging a domestic equity culture through active investing, and innovation as an asset class. https://ow.ly/44Tg50S7bY7 #ASuite

VIDEO 5: PERSUADING INVESTORS TO CARE ENOUGH TO INVEST IN YOUR COMPANY. If you want to persuade investors to care enough to invest so your company will have the resources to deliver value to customers, your company needs compelling answers to what matters to investors. Here is what matters to three top Silicon Valley investors: Peter Thiel?(on solving a unique problem):? “All happy companies are different: Each one earns a monopoly by solving a unique problem. All failed companies are the same: They failed to escape competition.” Mike Maples, Jr?(on correctly defining a market and envisioning how to win in the future): “Great breakthroughs come from insights that defy conventional wisdom. Andy Rachleff referred to this as being non-consensus [in the present] and right [which is only proven in the future]…we call it insight development… “If customer development is about getting out of the building, insight development is about getting out of the present…trying to put yourself into situation where you can live in the future and notice what is missing before other people notice… “Insight is about knowing things that others don’t know yet. Insights are what help a startup get an unfair advantage when they have very few other advantages… “Being non-consensus and right affords the startup the time to survive, adapt and succeed after trial and error, without fatal consequences. No one preys upon them because no one believes their idea is important. This gives the startup time to master differentiable and specific skills. It builds strengths for the inevitable competitive battles that will come in the future…” Andy Rachleff?(on knowing that your customers will buy your product): “To me, product-market fit trumps execution. You may execute really well but if the dogs don’t want to eat the dog food you’re going to fail. Conversely, you may be terrible at execution, but if the customers want to buy your product, you’ll be a great success. And customer development helps you figure out what the dogs want to eat… “When a great team meets a lousy market, market wins. When a lousy team meets a great market, market wins. When a great team meets a great market, something special happens.” Does your company have crisp answers to these 5 statements? If so, you are positioned to offer a compelling future vision that can persuade investors. 1?– We have a clear definition of the market(s) we are addressing. 2?– We have a shared understanding of the profiles of our targeted customer segments within those markets. 3?– We have a shared understanding of each targeted customer segment’s top three unmet needs. 4?– We have a clear definition of how big our market opportunity is, by percent of the population served. 5?– We offer value propositions to each of our targeted customer segments that solve their urgent needs, e.g., needs which are underserved or overserved. #strategy?#ceo?#leadership?#culture?#innovation?#gotomarket https://lnkd.in/eAAAiHUs

At Blue Cap AG M&A is at the core of our business model. But what makes interaction with us attractive? ??♀? ?? We are experts for special situations, and we are prepared to apply our expertise across different industrial segments. Industrial goods and services are our DNA, where we have considerable know-how and a proven track record. ?? We precisely analyse business models with regards to turnaround and sustainable profit potential. For us, a company is more than a spreadsheet. We care about business models and the people who drive them. We always aim for developing the healthy core of a business model, involving and improving the local teams. ?? We aim for an efficient acquisition process, understanding that this benefits all parties involved in a transaction. ?? We maintain utmost transparency regarding our view on an opportunity and we only continue a process if we truly believe in its potential for closure. ?? We are a small, value-driven and entrepreneurial team with each member having the mindset of an investor. When we are convinced about an opportunity, we have the persistence to find solutions even in complex situations. ?? We act swiftly and flexibly, without being confined to a specific sector or fund requirements. That makes us a reliable and efficient partner to team up with, particularly in challenging scenarios. As a stock-listed company we are totally transparent and have an excellent reputation in the industry. ?? We have a track record of 15+ years of successfully transforming businesses and creating sustainable value, proven by successful exit. ?? Interested in how our approach can align with your business objectives? Learn more about our methods and success stories here: https://lnkd.in/eWb5rtaU #finance #management #bluecapag #investorrelations #listedinfrankfurt #investor #investment