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Is Venture Capital Right for Your Business?
- Access to substantial funds: Venture capitalists often provide large amounts of capital that can accelerate product development, expand operations, and enable rapid scaling.
- Credibility and validation: Having a well-known VC on board brings instant credibility and opens doors to influential networks and valuable advice.
- Strategic guidance and expertise: VCs bring industry knowledge, strategic advice, and operational expertise to support the success of the business.
- Accelerated growth potential: Venture capital funding allows businesses to skip the slow organic growth phase and dive into scaling and market penetration.
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Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn: 2025 Strategy Guide
- LinkedIn has transformed from a job seeking platform to a space for professionals to develop their reputation and expand their network.
- Key trends shaping LinkedIn in 2025 include having a professional photo, optimizing the banner image, and using a headline formula that resonates with the target audience.
- Live streaming is a gamechanger on LinkedIn, with weekly live sessions boosting profile views by 85%.
- The shift towards authentic storytelling and adding value to people's networks is driving engagement on LinkedIn in 2025.
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Profitable Investments in Underperforming Companies and Distressed Real Estate
- Investing in startups at their inception is like planting seeds in fertile soil, with the potential for growth and success.
- Underperforming companies and distressed real estate present opportunities for innovation and transformation.
- Tactical Management excels at identifying underperforming companies and developing strategies to rejuvenate them.
- Distressed real estate can be revitalized through strategic intervention, creating profitable ventures and positive impact on communities.
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London startup Agemo has exited stealth. Now, it's building AI reasoning for software to take on Poolside and Magic.
- Agemo has come out of stealth with $4m for building AI-driven software to Poolside and Magic.
- Its founders, Aymeric Zhuo and Osman Ramadan, want to tackle the problem of LLMs plateauing.
- Agemo wants to build a platform that aims to allow non-developers to autonomously develop software from text prompts.
- The funding was led by Firstminute Capital and Fly Ventures, and capital from DeepMind executive Mehdi Ghissassi and Datadog CEO Olivier Pomel.
- Agemo also differentiates itself from competitors by developing a neurosymbolic AI system for software reasoning.
- While current incumbents in the space deploy AI to help developers build code, Agemo wants to build a platform that actually understands software.
- Agemo is based in London, which it sees as a hotbed for AI talent.
- The company is currently preparing to release a platform called CodeWords.
- The next step is to go to market with a focus on building their software incrementally so that it can be enterprise-ready.
- Agemo raised modest sums from European investors (compared to OpenAI and Meta who raised a huge amount) has enabled Agemo to build a sustainable business.
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Helsinki-based Maki.vc launches a €100 million fund for deep tech and brand-driven startups
- Helsinki-based venture capital firm Maki.vc has launched a €100 million fund to support deep tech and brand-driven startups in the Nordics and Northern Europe.
- The fund aims to invest in projects that align with environmental and social objectives, marking it as an Article 8 fund under EU sustainability regulations.
- Maki.vc has already made seven investments, including companies such as Distance Technologies, QMill, and Ever Cars.
- The fund benefits from a network of experienced advisors and has a focus on consumer and enterprise startups driven by scientific advances and deep customer understanding.
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Dear SaaStr: What Are the Most Important SaaS Metrics in the Early Days?
- In the early days of a SaaS company, there are 5 key metrics that matter the most.
- These metrics include ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue), ARR Growth Rate, Burn Rate, True Customer Happiness (measured by NPS), and Net Revenue Retention / Churn.
- Other metrics like CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost), CLTV (Customer Lifetime Value), and Burn Multiple are important, but not as critical in the early stages.
- The primary focus should be on achieving product-market fit, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing cash burn effectively.
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From Idea to Investment: An Investor’s Take on Personal Branding
- Investors in startups look for founders who demonstrate congruency between vision, values, and execution.
- Trust and integrity are crucial in venture capital, making personal branding important for founders seeking funding.
- Mozper, supported by DUX Capital, exemplifies how a well-defined purpose can attract investors.
- Crafting a personal brand that showcases purpose and authenticity is essential for entrepreneurs.
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Last Week in ConTech — 11 November 2024
- AEC Tech Jobs is a job board for the construction technology industry
- Ideal Customer Persona for the job board is two-fold: The construction industry personnel, such as people in sales and customer support roles who can speak the language of construction and empathize with the end user and experienced talent choosing ConTech over sectors such as FinTech or Healthtech.
- Ampd, a Singaporean startup, has developed battery energy storage systems which replace diesel generators in construction sites
- Corudulus, a Danish startup, provides hyperlocal weather forecasts powered by AI which helps construction companies track on-site weather conditions, predict upcoming rain days and document local weather to provide to insurance companies or developers
- Workorb, a Canadian startup, is building AI-powered solutions for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industries which streamline and automate the business development process
- Cloverleaf AI, a Colorado startup, has developed a solution which alerts government contractors the moment the project is under discussion such as a new stadium or road allowing them to build relationships with decision makers early
- Derq, a Detroit startup, has developed an AI-powered real-time intelligent transportation system which includes solutions such as adaptive traffic management, smart pedestrian crosswalks and real-time identification of safety near misses and collisions for root cause identification and countermeasure development
- FBR, an Australian company, has developed the world’s first fully automated end-to-end robotic bricklayer
- Vamo, a German startup, provides heat pump installation and maintenance services managing the process from lead to delivery and installation via their own trained installers
- Glint Solar, a Norwegian startup, provides a platform for solar developers using country-specific GIS data and topographic analysis. It enables them to evaluate a site quickly for feasibility undertaking pre-design and analysis with engineering approved settings
- The current newsletter includes information about CBAM rollout in 2027 by the UK Government, rejection of tax on natural gas use in buildings by Berkeley Voters, and the Swedish Court’s permit to build Nuclear Waste Burial Site, among other news
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Deborah Choi: Building Inclusive Spaces for Women of Color Entrepreneurs.
- Deborah Choi is a serial entrepreneur and advocate for women of color in entrepreneurship.
- She is the co-founder of Founderland, Europe's largest network for women of color founders.
- Founderland empowers founders through initiatives like the Compass Accelerator and PAM (Pitch AI Mentor).
- Deborah's commitment to inclusion is evident in her work to close the equity gap in Europe's startup ecosystem.
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The Fastest Way to Predict a Startup Wipeout Is to See Who’s Raising All the Money
- Startups that raise significant amounts of capital fall into the trap of scaling too quickly, which can be a death sentence.
- Founders can lose sight of their core mission when they're flush with cash leading to futile spending.
- Overfunding can give rise to superficial growth without actually solving real problems for customers, making the growth hollow and unsustainable.
- Need to justify valuations and meet aggressive growth targets often forces startups into high-risk gambles leading to catastrophes.
- Research shows that startups that raise large rounds early on are more likely to fail than those that gradually approach fundraising.
- Startups that are forced to be lean and scrappy often develop a stronger understanding of their market, a more focused approach to solving problems.
- Mailchimp successfully avoided the pitfalls of overfunding and built a billion-dollar business with sustainable growth.
- Startups that succeed are the ones with the most discipline, focus, and customer insight, not with the most money.
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Backing Northflank: Empowering developers and SRE teams with a modern PaaS built for flexibility
- Vertex Ventures US announces Series A investment in Northflank, a modern PaaS empowering developers and SRE teams.
- Northflank bridges the gap between rapid development and operational autonomy, offering comprehensive control over cloud infrastructure and networks.
- Northflank's founders, Will Stewart and Frederik Brix, combine technical expertise with effective communication and have secured enterprise contracts.
- The platform balances developer agility with infrastructure configuration for SRE teams, supporting various cloud environments and delivering flexibility.
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Joyce Shen’s picks: musings and readings in AI/ML, November 11, 2024
- MIT introduces a causal theory for studying gene cause-and-effect relationships.
- OpenAI is reportedly developing new strategies to overcome AI improvement slowdown.
- OpenAI wins against news outlets' copyright lawsuit over AI training.
- A tech ethicist suggests that AI's dominance is not inevitable.
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Open Banking: Unlocking the Next Wave of FinTech Innovation
- Open banking has the potential to improve financial inclusion by providing new ways to demonstrate creditworthiness through alternative data.
- Lenders can access real-time financial data to assess credit risk more accurately, enabling faster loan approvals and fairer rates for consumers.
- The regulatory environment for open banking varies by region, with Europe's PSD2 directive leading the way.
- Startups focusing on using alternative data sources to offer credit and financial services to underserved populations have growth potential and positive social impact.
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Crowdfunding in Nigeria: Empowering Dreams!
- Crowdfunding is emerging as a popular way of raising capital for businesses and entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
- This article discusses the different types of crowdfunding available and how they work.
- Reward-based crowdfunding is a popular type that offers backers rewards for their support.
- Equity-based crowdfunding allows backers to acquire a financial interest in the company they invest in.
- Debt-based crowdfunding involves Start-ups connecting with lenders and promising to repay with interest within a specific timeframe.
- Donation-based crowdfunding involves donations from a community of supporters, with donors not expecting any financial returns or rewards.
- Examples of crowdfunding platforms in Nigeria include Farmcrowdy, Chaka, and Borno Flooding Trust Fund.
- Smartphones and social media have made it easier for entrepreneurs to access vast networks of potential investors and expand the pool of investors beyond the traditional circle.
- Crowdfunding helps foster a culture of networks, innovation and business-oriented guidance between investors and start-up businesses.
- Overall, crowdfunding has become an essential tool for early-cycle businesses looking to raise capital and expand their network of investors.
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If You Fall Off the Venture Track, At Least Stay on The PE Track
- Many scale-ups and startups struggle to maintain venture-scale growth.
- When unable to achieve venture-scale growth, it is advisable to aim for Private Equity (PE) levels of growth.
- PE track involves reaching $20m or more in ARR, maintaining 100% or higher Net Revenue Retention (NRR), achieving 30% or higher revenue growth, and being profitable, break-even, or close.
- At this level, many PE firms may be interested in acquiring the company, providing an alternative exit opportunity.
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