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This week at Evolution Partners, we look at the business process gaining popularity over the last 15 years called 'enshitification'. Yes, that's a real business term, not Brad Giles swearing. We delve into why such venture capitalists have ended the 'Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy' and how businesses can operate in these markets. Read all in our weekly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gePXxsm3 #enshitification #businessstrategy #businessexecution #leadershipcoach

🌟 Last Call for an Inspiring Event! 🌟 Join us tomorrow, Monday, July 8th at 12 PM CT, for a Fireside Chat with Hugo Sunnucks from Edge VC. Edge VC specializes in Seed and Series A investments, focusing on companies that drive creativity and innovation. Learn firsthand about securing investment, building strong teams, and leveraging technology to scale your start-up. Make sure to tune in and take your start-up to the next level! Link In Comments #MeetTheVC #EdgeVC #TechInnovation #RaisingCapital #BuildingTeams

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵?Every founder dreams of finding the right investor who shares their vision. The Draft Experience offers curated meetings with investors eager to back the next big idea. This could be your opportunity to secure that perfect partner. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲. Visit www.Acceleratorcon.com #InvestorMeetings #ScaleFast #AcceleratorCON

🌟 Exciting Event Alert! 🌟 Join us for an exclusive "Meet the VC" Chat with Hugo Sunnucks from Edge VC on Monday, July 8th at 12 PM CT! 🚀 Edge VC specializes in Seed and Series A investments, focusing on exceptional creative teams and emerging technologies. Discover how Edge VC identifies and supports companies that are driving creativity in social and cultural spheres. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights on raising capital, building high-performing teams, and scaling your start-up to new heights. Register in the comments below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #MeetTheVC #EdgeVC #RaisingCapital #BuildingTeams #EmergingTechnologies

“The goal of the pitch deck is not to answer every question than an investor might have, but to quickly make me understand why an opportunity is special,” Ben Hoxie, our Associate, told #FinAccelerate2024, Jones Day’s well-regarded accelerate program for #fintech companies, in October. “Different companies have different super powers, so they should be highlighting different things in their pitch decks,” he added. At the event, Ben shared a wealth of advice on how founders should craft their pitch decks and sharpen their messaging when trying to raise funds from #venturecapital firms. A few takeaways: 💡 Give sufficient context to the problem you are trying to solve 🗃 Be ready to engage in diligence, meaning that you should make sure your data room and documents are in order 📖 Share engaging stories about your journey as a founder because investors prioritize founder-market fit when assessing investment opportunities ⛳ Don’t bury the lead A big thank you to Jones Day for having us as a part of your #accelerator program three years in a row! We are super honored and excited to help grow the #innovation ecosystem across the Bay Area and beyond.   Stay tuned for more #fundraising tips! #pitchdeck #technology #FinAccelerate

🚀 Crafting the ultimate pitch? Use Sequoia Capital's Perfect Pitch Deck Template to captivate investors! 🌟 - Hook: Start with your unique value proposition. - Big Idea: Present your vision & solution. - Problem: Define what you solve. - Why Now: Show market timing. - Market Size: Know your market's worth. - Competition: Highlight your edge. - Product: Detail your offerings. - Business Model: Reveal how you make money. - Team: Introduce your dream team. Get funded with clarity and confidence. #PitchDeck #SequoiaCapital #StartupFunding #TheVCCorner

This looks like a good list every early stage founder should import into their VC database. Good luck with your fundraising! #StartupLeadership #startupadvice #startupfunding  #vcfunding #Startups #StartupEquity #startuptech

Mastering the VC Game: Raising capital from VCs is about more than just money—it’s about finding the right partner. Here’s how to approach it: 1) VCs Look for Big Swings: They invest in transformative ideas that can build large companies, not niche markets. 2) Deep Pockets: VCs provide funding across multiple rounds, supporting your growth through different stages. 3) Value Beyond Capital: VCs bring industry contacts, strategic planning, and experience that can help you avoid common pitfalls. 4) Preparation is Key: Research the firm, get a warm introduction, and be brief—VCs make quick decisions. ----- Follow All Chance to learn from more innovative insights.

Secondaries are the most under-utilized tool in investing. We use them to invest in all Top 20 pre-IPO tech companies in one portfolio 👇 People who don’t know about secondaries cannot understand how we’ve built a portfolio with all of the Top 20 pre-IPO tech companies. In this video, I break it down so everyone can understand. And I explain how our investment strategy works. With secondaries, we can buy low, sell high — and repeat the process again and again. Feel free to share this post with anyone you think should know about this. PS: Subscribe to Stableton’s Navigator newsletter for other insights:  https://lnkd.in/eBE5GxAK #secondaries #investing #preipo #innovation

💡 Unlock Your Start-Up’s Potential! 💡 Don't miss our "Meet the VC" Fireside Chat with Hugo Sunnucks from Edge VC on Monday, July 8th at 12 PM CT. Edge VC is renowned for investing in creative and tech-driven companies at the Seed and Series A stages. Gain valuable insights on attracting investors, assembling high-performing teams, and navigating the tech landscape. Ensure you're part of this insightful discussion! Link In Comments! #MeetTheVC #EdgeVC #CreativeTeams #TechInvestments #RaisingCapital