Momo VC的动态

Powerful words from Joanna Griffiths! "live in the chaos, but strive for peace & calm" Her insights about VC, vanity metrics of valuation, partnerships and having a good exit really resonates with many entrepreneurs. Her honestly in her journey helps many strat-ups to reviist their plans specially in their seed to Series A stage funding. Virtual event host: StrikeUP Canada #fundraising #venturecapital #businessgrowthstrategy

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of leading the Cresco masterclass on "How to Raise Funding" at La Grand Poste. It was great to connect with so many passionate entrepreneurs as we explored key strategies to help secure the right investment, including: ? Navigating negotiations with business angels and VCs ? Mapping out the fundraising journey ? Ensuring founders and investors are on the same page with governance and exit strategies A big thank you to Charles Groffils and Leen LIMBOURG for the support! Looking forward to seeing these founders apply what they’ve learned and succeed. ?? #cresco #masterclass #fundraising #entrepreneurship

I've witnessed quite a massive shift in the founder-raising duality. At least in the European entrepreneurial landscape. 4-5 years ago the majority of founders at fundraising events: "We've now finalized the idea by talking to a few customers, we are ready for a €1M VC check" Now? The idea stage is mostly gone. The founders changed into "We've now dozens of customers, grew from €7k MRR to €10k MRR into X months, and we raise a €3M check from that specific VC firm that focuses on A/B/C" Great news for founders that can push that threshold a bit higher and sustain +1/2 years of risk on them. More money, harder to get, but more specialized (smarter money).

??Raising Capital in 2024 Yesterday, Serg Rodenzuela and I led a discussion on which strategies stand out in today’s (still) tough fundraising environment. Our ?? takeaways: - The crucial components for fundraising success: Numbers—Network—Narrative? - Traction speaks volumes. Ensure you showcase it effectively and upfront in your pitch. - Fund 1 GPs, identifying your unique value proposition is paramount. Without a true differentiator, you probably won’t get funded in 2024. Huge thanks to the 150+ founders, fund managers and capital raisers who joined us. Let's keep innovating, collaborating, and driving growth! ?? Playback ?? in comments in case you missed it! #venturecapital #Entrepreneurship #fundraising

Raising capital for a fund is like... planning a party. You've got your inner circle - friends and family, and the seasoned party-goers (aka accredited investors). But wait, with the right paperwork (via an Offering Memorandum), you can extend the invite to others! Confused? Don't worry, Alex Morsink, our Equivesto co-founder, is here to simplify it all in this clip. Get ready to navigate the party of fund setup in this Co-Founder Chats episode: https://ow.ly/M6cX50RsUZE #Entrepreneurship #Founders #CoFounderChats #Funds

?? Pitch Clinic Today! ?? Want to perfect your pitch deck and stand out in front of potential investors? Join us to practice your pitch and receive invaluable expert feedback. Whether you're ready to pitch or just want to learn by observing, this clinic offers a fantastic opportunity to sharpen your skills and enhance your pitch deck. Our Pitch Clinic provides a supportive, friendly environment to help you refine your investment pitch. ?? Remember: You don’t have to be 100% ready to pitch! There's still time to secure your spot for today's clinic! ?? Date: Tuesday, August 13 ?? Time: 6 PM UK / 10 AM PST ?? Get Your Ticket Now: https://lnkd.in/dwSMnCNQ Can't join us today? Don't worry! Our next Pitch Clinic is coming up on: ?? Date: Thursday, August 29 ?? Time: 5 PM UK / 9 AM PST #startup #pitchclinic #fundraising #investmenttips #investment #funding #pitching #femalefounders #startupgrowth #womeninbusiness #investmentstrategy #investmentaccelerator #startupsupport Andrea Sommer Felicia Meyerowitz Singh Caroline Hughes Subha Sivaraman Mariette Ferreira Denise Celeghin Erin A.

Time is the best due diligence. I often get contacted by first time founders sharing they are fundraising and asking for intros to VCs. From experience, except if you are the next slack or huggingface, no VC will invest in you within a couple of weeks of getting introduced to you. Business plans are useless to assess a business opportunity, and ideas are free. What really matters down the line is team and execution. And - except if you already have a track record - time is the best way to judge that. What also matters is the relationship you build with investors, and here again time is your friend. I met Balderton Capital in February 2012 (thanks Harry!) but Bernard Liautaud and James Wise only invested in December 2013, almost 2 years later. I met FirstMark in April 2013, and Matt Turck invested in May 2015, 2 years later. Ideally, you want to meet investors when you don't need them. And you should always be fundraising, as someone you meet today might end up investing 2 years from now. #fundraising #Entrepreneurship

What I would do differently if I knew then what I know now. I started a company, raised funds, scaled up and exited. It took me 15 years. If I could go back what would I do differently? -> Have somebody on board to hold my hand through the trials and tribulations on my journey to exit. Somebody who has completed that journey. 15 years will be halved and doubled my valuation. Often, founders are overprotective about their business. And they should be. I was the same. BUT, you can not know everything. Having the right advice and a clear direction is smart. Do not be stubborn. -> Make fewer mistakes -> Less stress -> Have a clear vision of the final destination Priceless!!! ——————————————————————— I’m Edin. In real life, I am an entrepreneur like you. With the experience of starting and exiting my businesses. DM me to get the ball rolling

When we started the company, we were a bunch of middle class people, with constraints that our middle class families face when are first generation entrepreneurs. Raising capital 20 years ago was not as easy as it is today. We raised money to survive and in hindsight gave away too much of the company. Also we were not seasoned negotiators. Others who took a bet on us made handsome returns over the years. In twenty years, we multiplied invested capital several times in each round, and every investor made handsome returns with us in the rounds that followed. I always tell people who are starting out to bet on themselves and back themselves fully before they let others into the cap table. Being an entrepreneur is truly a full scale contact sport. You are the horse running the race. If you win that race make sure you backed yourself more than the people sitting in those stands. But once the deal is done, focus on performance and don’t look back, build value and valuation will follow. #LearningMate

Build value and valuation will follow... simple and powerful thought #learningmate