Anna Slemmings’ Post

VC’s are looking for the responsible face of the business (and it isn’t necessarily the CEO).  -Do I have confidence this organisation will deploy capital in smart ways? -Do I believe this company can scale in the right way? The COO’s role in fundraising for a Series A/B business is to demonstrate a pragmatic mastery of how everything ties together – the opportunity, the forecast, the underlying commercial metrics and the org that will get them there.  A VC should leave a meeting with the COO feeling that this person can cut through the noise, align the organisation and act as a solid, dependable backstop. Operations Room Episode 60: The State of the European Venture Market Simon Menashy is a Partner at MMC Ventures and joins Bethany Ayers and I to discuss the following: -Why we should be optimistic about market conditions -The Role of the COO in fundraising -Challenges in exits and strategies for companies seeking to sell Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eg-MBx3h Apple: https://lnkd.in/efqtQ7VH

📣#IPO Stories Episode 22: The IPOs of iZettle and Readly, with Maria Hedengren📣 Not all #IPO processes end up with an IPO. The path is filled with twists and turns, in some cases cancellations, postponements, or even a strategic sale before reaching the stock market. In this episode, we sit down with Maria Hedengren, who led the IPO processes of both iZettle (bought out by Paypal in the final stages) and Readly (listed in Stockholm in 2020). Through Maria's lens, we explore the critical moments, strategic decisions, and leadership challenges encountered when steering a company towards an IPO. From the decision of listing location to the intricacies of board composition and investor relations, Maria sheds light on the essentials of IPO readiness, the importance of strategic exits, and the impact of these decisions on a company's trajectory  🎧 Listen here:  ▶️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eHaQqgPy  ▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eACcAd9H    🗨️ Some of my favourite quotes from our discussion: "IPO readiness is not just about ticking boxes; it's a transformation of the company in preparation for the public eye." "It's about being able to look a little bit around the corner, consequences of different paths and decisions. (...) And it's hard to do that if you've never been around that corner before." “Each IPO has its defining moments, those you remember very vividly. You recall what you were wearing, the weather, where you were sitting, what the room around you looked like, what you were thinking exactly, the critical moments where you can see the air vibrating and you are not sure if things will go south or north from there.” "I think few companies are IPO ready. (...) It was a very sort of entrepreneurial driven company, very agile and well-managed. But when you are going to IPO, there's just so much more, from the composition of the board - that you need a number of independent board members, for example, you can't just have owner representatives." Disclaimer: this discussion is not financial advice, nor an investment recommendation, nor a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments, or an offer for financial services or any other transaction. The information contained in the recording have no contractual value and are destined for an informational purpose only. Amundsen Investment Management and the participants on this podcast may have holdings in the companies being discussed.

The number one question first-time founders ask about how to raise VC is HOW DO I DO IT? They say, if I’m a first time founder with no contacts, and no one in my network knows any VCs How do I raise VC? If you want this question and more answered, check out the new SaaS Buyers’ Club episode with Morgan Polotan. In episode 49 of SaaS Buyers’ Club, where I interview the brightest minds in SaaS with a mission to help SaaS founders increase their exit value Morgan and I discuss: - How Morgan went from being an actor to becoming a self taught software engineer to becoming a VC - How Morgan worked in VC with Bloomberg Beta and Monashee - How founders know whether they’re a venture back-able business - The difference between private equity and VC - Effective fundraising strategies - Understanding term sheets The episode is now live on YouTube, Spotify, and iTunes.

As big firms dominate the market with greater capital and resources, it may seem daunting for individual investors to find their niche. However, with the right approach, you can outmaneuver these giants and carve out profitable opportunities. In this episode of Scaling Up Apartment Investments 👇 - How to identify overlooked market opportunities - The power of networking and partnerships in leveling the playing field - The importance of local expertise Apple: https://lnkd.in/e9mhj-kj Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e8tAWB6F #realestateinvesting #apartmentinvestor #multifamilyinvesting #realestateforbeginners Questor Media

Is talent the most important factor when building ventures? NOPE! Even the best talent with the wrong incentives will fail. They'll lose to average talent with the right incentives every day of the week. What are the basic ingredients and processes needed to win in corporate venture building? Listen to this episode with Kilian Karrasch - I had a blast and promise you will too... or get your money back. ☺️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/emCy-iXq Apple: https://lnkd.in/eMg5Qnw8

New Year, New Money: How can content creators secure funding in a market defined by tight budgets and fierce competition? In this, our final episode of the year, we sit down with Luke Hyams—the creative powerhouse behind The Sidemen Story on Netflix and former Head of Originals at YouTube—to give you practical insights for navigating shrinking budgets, rising competition, and digital disruption. Hear from John Glencross, CEO and Co-Founder of Calculus Capital—one of the UK’s leading independent venture capital and private equity firms. This episode offers expert advice on tapping into private equity, negotiating innovative funding deals, and unlocking capital to get your projects made in 2025. 🎥 Plus, discover how you can secure up to £6,000 through the British Council Film Team’s Travel Grant Fund to showcase your work internationally. If you’re ready to step into the new year and use new ways to secure new money, this is the episode for you 🙌🏾 Listen to the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/ewZDgWMq #TheTVCollective #ContentCreators #NewYearNewMoney #CreativeFunding #FilmGrants #PrivateEquity #Netflix #TheSidemenStory #DigitalMedia #Podcasts #FundingTips #2025Goals #TheTVCollectivePodcast #GoldCircleMedia

Seed Deck template is a tool for your own business as startup for Taiwan and Global market. #startup AWS Startups Startup Island TAIWAN STARTUP101-Fundraising & Investment Matchmaking Platform

When was the last time you heard a founder be this refreshingly honest about their journey? Most founders only share their wins - Matthew Kelly shares it all. From hard-earned lessons on raising angel money to his unfiltered views on new sales channels and the challenges of working with VCs, he doesn’t shy away from the realities of building a £10M+ brand with ambitions of hitting £100M. Matt dives into the experiences that have shaped his journey, including how failure taught him the lessons that success never could. Catch the teaser now and get ready for the full episode coming to D2C Diaries tomorrow (available on Spotify and YouTube).

Are founders brave enough for this? I wanted to see if any founders in the network would be interested in doing an episode of VC Unfiltered, in which you pitch and we give you real feedback on the direction you're taking, the different assumptions you've made, etc. Our Scouts and LPs have loved the stream of thought while reviewing decks and thought that it could be useful to do it in the context of a founder. I don't know if an early-stage founder (pre-seed or below with a little traction) would be good with filming something like this. Comment below if you would be brave enough to do it or if you know of a good founder who is receptive to feedback!

New Year, New Money: How can content creators secure funding in a market defined by tight budgets and fierce competition? In this, our final episode of the year, we sit down with Luke Hyams—the creative powerhouse behind The Sidemen Story on Netflix and former Head of Originals at YouTube—to give you practical insights for navigating shrinking budgets, rising competition, and digital disruption. Hear from John Glencross, CEO and Co-Founder of Calculus Capital—one of the UK’s leading independent venture capital and private equity firms. This episode offers expert advice on tapping into private equity, negotiating innovative funding deals, and unlocking capital to get your projects made in 2025. 🎥 Plus, discover how you can secure up to £6,000 through the British Council Film Team’s Travel Grant Fund to showcase your work internationally. If you’re ready to step into the new year and use new ways to secure new money, this is the episode for you 🙌🏾 Listen to the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/e7fQautC #TheTVCollective #ContentCreators #NewYearNewMoney #CreativeFunding #FilmGrants #PrivateEquity #Netflix #TheSidemenStory #DigitalMedia #Podcasts #FundingTips #2025Goals #TheTVCollectivePodcast #GoldCircleMedia