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Founder-led companies have a long history of partnering with investment firms to drive growth. Inc. Magazine has compiled a list of PE, VC, and debt firms recommended by founders for their commitment to supporting founder-led companies. Discover the firms with a track record of backing founders: [Link to the list](https://lnkd.in/gzX5QKAC)

Why do I love building Friends & Family Capital? It starts with what we aren't - traditional investors. As seasoned operators, we've built and scaled companies ourselves. We understand the challenges Founders face because we've lived them. That's why they call us at 3 a.m. when plans go sideways, or when tackling the complex decisions that come with scaling a business. Being named a Founder-Friendly Investor by Inc. Magazine is an honor, but our greatest validation comes from the Founders who've long known what's in our DNA: true partnership. https://lnkd.in/gJbkJWG5

A VC firm's job is to find winners early. That means making big bets on high-potential founders, technologies, business models, and industries. Funding rounds from VCs help other investors and corporates value companies based on their potential rather than their current financials. If you’re a growth equity investor pitching a VC-backed company, or a corporate investor/acquirer trying to work with a VC-backed company, understanding the relevant VC comps is critical for your decision making. Grata COO Nevin Raj breaks down the best ways for investors to use VC and growth comps to value private companies here: https://hubs.la/Q02RTDf30 #privatemarkets #privatecompanies #venturecapital #growthequity #valuation

As a VC, I recognize how hard it is to build companies in the environment we’re in now. We need to acknowledge that. In the past few months, I’ve been talking to a lot of investors to put together some thoughts for you on how to navigate today's market & landscape. Hope it's helpful! And happy to answer any fundraising-related questions, as always. Drop me a comment or DM me. https://lnkd.in/gxhpyUgm

The unicorn-driven VC model is evolving. Investors are now prioritizing businesses with immediate profitability—it's a unique shift toward a private equity/venture capital hybrid. ???? Expect more sustainable growth and value-driven investments! Listen here: https://bit.ly/48zdtXk #InvestmentStrategy #GrowthMindset #PrivateEquity

There is something powerful that happens while early-stage investing which accelerates innovation and solutions to solving some of the biggest problems in the world. I want to talk to you privately about how to get started. Angel investors can be anyone. I can show you how it's done.

What a private equity firm is particularly good at is identifying companies that have reached an inflection point in terms of scalability. If a firm can spot a company with a proven thesis, they can invest behind that knowing it's a lower risk to them and their returns. So for founders who have turned a corner towards scalability, PE investment is great because that added capital can be used to accelerate areas like sales & marketing and thereby generate a lot of enterprise value. #founders #pathtoexit

Is the VC industry facing a hard truth? I've been thinking about why many VCs aren't returning money to investors. Here's my take: The main issue isn't complex - it's the quality of companies they invest in. And that's okay. Investing is risky. What bothers me is that I rarely hear VCs discuss this openly. Instead, there's a growing trend to blame regulations for the lack of exits and IPOs. While regulations play a role, shouldn't we also look at the fundamentals? Are they funding truly valuable, sustainable businesses? Or are they chasing trends and inflated valuations?

Oftentimes as your company grows, you either outgrow your investor or they've passed their investment horizon and are looking to exit. For example, you may have a smaller fund invest early on, but then your company does well and you outgrow their ability to fund future growth. In these cases, we often help founders run a recapitalization transaction, which is a great way to swap out investors that are more appropriate for your stage. That way, you can bring on an investor who has the capital to help fuel the next stage of growth. #founders #pathtoexit

Wondering how to choose between approaching angel investors, VCs, or private equity for your Private Limited Company? Join our webinar to explore the best investors to pitch based on your growth stage. Register Now - https://zurl.co/Dzcl ?? Who do you think would be the best to approach for funding? Share your insights in the comments! #WebinarAlert #InvestorPitching #RaisingFunds #PrivateLimitedCompanies #TheStartupZone