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Customers are to businesses/companies, what Oxygen is to you and I. The hallmark of every successful company is the importance they place on their customers. Many startups understand the importance of customers but lack the knowledge of how to retain them. This blog post is for you if you fall in that category - https://lnkd.in/dTCaUD92 Cheers to growth!!! ?? #cltv #customerlifetimevalue #startups #growthhacking #customerretention

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1. Make an imperfect jump! 2.Take a leap of faith. 3.Put yourself out of your comfort zone. Am I reposting this? To live by those three above… Yes I am! I can do two things for you reading this: 1. Investors I can invite you to look at a potential investment in this proper game-changer Purapipe International www.purapipe.com 2. Founders/Entrepreneurs I can help you get through the hurdles in your mind holding you back from success, and share what I have done to succeed in Investor Relations for Purapipe Have a lovely imperfect day outside of your comfortzone?????? Best regards and wishes, Bj?rn Erik Certified Consultant of Proctor Gallagher Institute Investor Relations for Purapipe

Show, Don't Tell! When Bukola and Ada set-up KOADA, a start-up Prosthetics and Orthotics that caters to the need of people who require artificial legs, arms braces and splints, it was a vision driven largely by passion and the need to solve real life issues that enables people with physical impairment or functional limitations stay productive and live independently. With both of them also sharing similar experiences regarding their siblings with limited mobility due to car accidents, it was a social cause with a business intent. Armed with degrees and certifications, an excellent business model, a two-years start-up experience and a business scalability plan, both founders went from fast-burning flames of passion and excitement to the reality of the need to raise capital to expand their operations. It became apparent that attracting investors was not just a one-off go to market approach, but a creative, deliberate and consistent actions of showcasing the progress of the business in its 24 months existence. It was about data as much as curating the stories. After several proposals to venture capitalist, meetings with angel investors and other commercial funders, Bukola and Ada realized that they were amongst the several early-stage start-ups winking in the dark. Prospective investors queried their limited visibility and zero share of voice in the market amongst many other shortfalls. As potential funders turned down their proposals and overtures. KOADA decided to leverage a "pull strategy" by focusing on building credibility where competence and expertise is on display and the overall impact of their performance accessible to stakeholders and everyday people. KOADA hired a PR Agency with the brief to ensure visibility and influence of the brand in the market. The show, don’t tell approach eventually got KOADA their first seed fund – a 5 million dollar investment and an international partnership with the foremost Prosthetics and Orthotics in Europe. The rest they say is history has the business has grown to five Africa countries and two European hubs. If you are a startup looking to attract the right funding partners, here are the five major steps to consider to achieve results. Dayo Oladele-Ilori Lagos 08042024 #BrooksandBlake #weleadnetwork #PublicRelations #Visibility

Enriching discussions between our Chairman Svein-Magnus S?rensen and the startups participating in the Bifrost project on the role of Angel investors from the norwegian perspective and strategies for engaging with them effectively! At NorBAN, we believe in the power of genuine connections and networking bringing the vision from Norway to foster a supportive ecosystem for startups around the globe. Innovation Norway EEA and Norway Grants Startup Greece International Development Norway ?? #NorBAN #AngelInvestors #StartupEcosystem

During this Office Hour, we engaged in a discussion with Svein-Magnus S?rensen about Angel investors, delving into their pivotal role, strategies for approaching them, and additional insights for pre-seed startups. ?? As the Chairman of NorBAN - Norwegian Business Angel Network, he provided valuable insights about the network within Norway and across Europe, including EBAN - European Business Angel Network. ?? He shared insights into the motivations of angel investors and what they typically seek and emphasized the importance of building #relationships with them long before asking for investment. ?? Highlighting the significance of attending #events and genuinely connecting with angel investors to establish a connection well in advance of seeking funding for your venture. ?? ???Do you already have a strategy to approach investors? ??Share your insight or question in the comments Co-organized with: International Development Norway Co-financed with: Innovation Norway EEA and Norway Grants by Innovation Norway #funding #angelinvestor #insight

Nurturing startups and founders - early - before they're able to jump through all the hoops and check all the boxes -> seems to be the best predictor of a region's economic growth ... and prosperity https://lnkd.in/g8zBXgEU #entrepreneurship #startups #venturecapital

Zetland is now ready to establish it’s first news publisher outside Denmark! In January 2025,?Uusi Juttu?will officially launch in Finland after a hugely successful crowdfunding campaign. While Zetland will provide financial and technical support, the local founding team will lead the way in building and running the new news outlet. We – Zetland and Uusi Juttu – are thrilled and can’t wait to see how this exciting collaboration unfolds! But first, let’s explore: What do Finns think about Danes? And vice versa? What are the stereotypes?

Learn more about our investment thesis and approach to value addition , our perspectives on portfolio construction,? and why it is a good time to invest in the African ecosystem our latest interview with TechCabal! Ryosuke (Rio) Yamawaki Ory Okolloh Satoshi Shinada

"?? Breaking Barriers in Venture Capital! ?? Marcelo Claure and Paul Judge are not just talking the talk—they're walking the walk. As diversity in funding dwindles, they're scaling up efforts to ensure Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs get the spotlight they deserve with SoftBank's Open Opportunity Fund. ?? Why is their approach revolutionary, and how are they planning to change the game? Dive into their ambitious plan to prove that diversity isn’t just good ethics—it’s excellent business. ?? #InvestingInDiversity #VentureCapital #startupfunding Marcelo Claure