Startup Genome Hypergrowth

?? Exciting News from IVANO Bioscience! We're delighted to announce a significant milestone as our founder, Juliette Champeil, Ph.D., successfully completed Québec Tech's "Preparation for the US Market" program. This journey culminated in a compelling pitch to a panel of over 15 investors, marking a pivotal moment as we leverage the program's insights to drive our expansion into the US market. ?? During the program, we delved into key areas of product development, market positioning, management strategies, commercialization tactics, strategic planning, and organizational structure. The collaborative atmosphere fostered by the program allowed us to navigate both familiar and novel concepts alongside an exceptional cohort, enriching our perspective and honing our strategic approach. A special thank you to Québec Tech, Dr. Bassam El-Fahmawi, Liam Ward, Joanne Fedeyko, Albin Poignot, and Valentine Hoyet for curating such a transformative program. Your unwavering support will undoubtedly be instrumental in IVANO's continuous growth and prosperity. Onwards and upwards! #Expansion #Innovation

Last week, we wrapped up the #Startup Pitch Sessions for our Quebec companies, and it was a tremendous success! With 8 innovative startups spanning #Health & #LifeSciences, #B2B, Retail, and Hospitality, and over 35 #investors in attendance, the energy and engagement were incredible. A fantastic way to kick off the month!

Honoring the Remarkable Women in Our Network ??? Today, and every day, we celebrate the incredible women who inspire, innovate, and lead with impact. From our brilliant experts, advisors, mentors, cohort founders, and team members, your contributions to Startup Genome Hypergrowth have been invaluable. Your vision, dedication, and leadership make the world a better place, and we are truly grateful to have you in our community. May you always feel empowered, appreciated, and celebrated, not just today, but every single day! #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInLeadership #StartupSuccess #IWD #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction Lydia Daniel Michelle Avary Yi Yumi Valerie St-Jean Samantha Evans Amélie Paquette, Ph.D, MBA Kris (Cordle) Goodsall Nardin Nakhla Funmbi Adegbola Michele Perras NITANI MIKI Sharmila Ravula Lina Sakai Watanabe Joanne Fedeyko Naseem Sayani Carolyn Pollock Juliette Champeil, Ph.D. Smita M. Suzanne Scott Adéla?de Favé Chuzen Kin Jennifer Apy Annie Martineau

?? Expert Spotlight: Driving Scaleup Success in Karnataka ?? We’re proud to spotlight two outstanding experts who are making a significant impact on our scaleup companies, helping them accelerate growth and achieve new milestones: ?? Kunal K. – GTM, Growth & Customer Success Advisor at IGNITION VENTURE PARTNERS III LP. With 20+ years of expertise in capital-efficient growth, Kunal has driven industry-leading revenue retention, scaled a pre-revenue business to $150M ARR through acquisitions, and contributed to a multi-billion dollar #IPO. Every organization he has led has achieved profitability, substantial growth, and successful exits. He is currently mentoring DAC in our program. ??David Fox – Founder, AscendRevenue LLC | Scaling SaaS from SMB to Enterprise. He is an Upmarket SaaS expert with senior revenue roles at Siemens, Oracle, and NetSuite. With 20+ years in SaaS, David helps startups and scale-ups move beyond SMB and unlock larger, high-value deals for profitable, efficient growth. His methodology has grown enterprise deal size by 653%, built high-performing teams, and led GTM strategy transformations across global organizations. As an executive member and mentor at Pavilion, he specializes in scalable revenue models, long-term value creation, and customer impact. He is currently mentoring E42.ai in our program. Excited for the continued impact of their mentorship and future collaborations! ????

What an incredible session it was hosting our second Startup Pitch Session for our 2(two) Hypergrowth Quebec B2B companies and with about 19 investors in the room, definitely one for the books!

The UAE has made remarkable strides in innovation, but what policies drive this progress? Our MENA Managing Director, Samantha Evans, tackled these questions and more with UAE's Minister of Entrepreneurship, Alia Abdulla AlMazrouei and Serbia’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Jelena Begovic at the recently concluded Investopia in Abu Dhabi. Exciting insights from a dynamic discussion!

Well done to Simmunome Inc., Neuro Solutions Group and IVANO Bioscience for delivering stellar pitches to our panel of investors! These companies, from our Quebec Hypergrowth cohort, are tackling major challenges in biotech, digital therapeutics and AI-driven drug development - each with the potential to reshape their industry.

Quebec’s Trailblazers: Meet Happly Ai, 4elements & IVANO Bioscience! ?? Our Hypergrowth Quebec program is proud to support groundbreaking companies pushing the limits of #innovation. Here are three in our cohort that are making waves: ?? Happly.Ai – This award-winning platform democratizes access to #funding as a fractional funding solution, empowering users to match, apply, and qualify for grants, #procurements, tax credits, and tailored economic opportunities designed to meet their unique needs. ?? 4elements – Revolutionizing location-based entertainment with an innovative no-code platform. 4elements makes it easy to create gamified experiences that increase engagement, drive #revenue, and provide valuable insights. ?? IVANO Bioscience – Advancing #biotech, IVANO Bioscience develops cutting-edge biological reagents and analytical kits to accelerate vaccine, antiviral, and gene therapy research. ?? Meet the visionaries behind these companies: ?? Happly AI: Co-Founder & CEO Thierry Lindor | Co-Founder & CPO Sean Anthony Muir | Co-Founder & CTO Dinesh Pushparajah ?? 4elements: CEO Valerie St-Jean | CTO Simon Coulombe | Unity Developer (Tomas) Clark Dumoulin ?? IVANO Bioscience: CEO Juliette Champeil, Ph.D. | CTO Mathias Mangion ?? Discover their impact: ??https://happly.ai ??https://www.4elements.media ??https://lnkd.in/e4Tztrbu Stay tuned as we continue spotlighting the bold innovators shaping the future! ???

?? Save this post for tips to help you fundraise faster, smarter, and more effectively! A big thank you to Ajit Singh, Managing Partner at Artiman Ventures, for hosting a fireside chat with our Tokyo cohort. Ajit is responsible for over $1B in asset management, and shared key insights on navigating fundraising and the venture capital landscape. So how can startups cut through the noise and connect with the right investors? ?? Key Takeaways: ?? Venture capital isn’t a one-size-fits-all process – networking and tailored approaches are key. ?? Ask direct questions to quickly gauge investor interest and avoid wasted time. ?? Adaptability is critical, especially in deep-tech and healthcare, where development cycles stretch 15+ years. ?? Leverage smart tools like ChatGPT by OpenAI, Crunchbase, and Tracxn to efficiently research and target investors. ?? Investor Mindset & Strategy: ?? Do your homework – understand a fund’s vintage, thesis, and partner interests. ?? Make warm introductions count – accelerators and strategic networking events can open doors. ?? Decipher investor responses – vague rejections often hide real concerns about market fit, founder capabilities, or competition. ?? Fine-tune investor outreach with highly targeted prospect lists. The journey to securing capital isn’t easy, but with the right approach, you can turn investor interactions into real opportunities! #VentureCapital #VC #Startups #Fundraising #InvestorInsights #DeepTech #HealthcareInnovation #Tech #HealthTech

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