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🚀 Attention Startups! Schedule Your 1:1 Meeting with a VC at CREtech New York! 📅 Seize the opportunity to connect with leading real estate investors at our NEW VC Office Hours during #CREtechNewYork2024! Whether you're ready to pitch your company, seek strategic guidance, or validate your product, this is your chance to shine! 🙌 🔑 Why Join? - 1:1 meetings with leading VCs in built world tech - Strategic advice and feedback - Perfect for those raising funds, refining their pitch, or planning future growth 🤝 Participating Investors: - Andrew Peng, Senior Associate, Alpaca VC - Chris Millisits, Senior Associate, Antler - Giulia Martins, Investor, Zigg Capital - Isabelle Granahan-Field, Investor, Camber Creek - John Goettee, Analyst, Outsiders Fund - Julia L., Associate, RET Ventures - Klicia Oliveira Wilson, MSc, Investor, Rock Yard Ventures - Lucas Turner-Owens, Principal, Building Ventures - Matt Boras, Managing Director, RXR ARDEN Digital Ventures (RADV) - Matthew Ohlman, General Partner & CTO, Shadow Ventures - MORE VC'S TO BE ANNOUNCED! 📍Meetings will take place at a dedicated room at CREtech New York. 🎟️ How to Book: Register for CREtech NY, and you'll receive a confirmation email with the booking link. Availability is limited—so hurry! Already registered? Keep an eye out for booking instructions! 👉 Register now and secure your spot! https://bit.ly/3TYRYJI #CREtech #VC #Innovation #BuiltWorld #Tech #Technology #Sustainability #startup #investing #venturecapital #realestate Michael Beckerman Lindsey Imperatore Lauren Leal Kyle Halls Kay Ross-Baker Emily Wright

🍃 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌿 Have you heard about the "CREtech Climate Venture Coalition" Led by our CEO Michael Beckerman? The Coalition consists of a group of the leading and most active venture firms focused on investing in climate tech startups in the Built World. While the Coalition will not be making direct investments, it will serve as a catalyst to drive deal flow for potential investments for each venture firm that is part of the Coalition. See the full list of members and advisors here and learn more about the Coalition ➡️ https://bit.ly/3yuZkND Is your climate tech startup fundraising? Submit your startup’s fundraising plans to get in front of our CREtech Climate Venture Coalition members ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ArGWFX #CREtech #CREtechCoalition #vc #venture #builtworld #innovation #realestate #startup #funding #tech #technology #sustainability #cretechclimate #climatetech Lindsey Imperatore Kyle Halls Kay Ross-Baker Emily Wright Lauren Leal

🍃 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌿 CREtech just launched the NEW "CREtech Climate Venture Coalition" Led by CEO Michael Beckerman We are proud to have Building Ventures join us as a Founding Member of this new initiative! See the full list of members and advisors here and learn more about the Coalition ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cecFsF The Coalition consists of a group of the leading and most active venture firms focused on investing in climate tech startups in the Built World. While the Coalition will not be making direct investments, it will serve as a catalyst to drive deal flow for potential investments for each venture firm that is part of the Coalition. Is your climate tech startup fundraising? Submit your startup’s fundraising plans to get in front of our CREtech Climate Venture Coalition members ➡️ https://bit.ly/49UOI88 #CREtech #CREtechCoalition #vc #venture #builtworld #innovation #realestate #startup #funding #tech #technology #sustainability #cretechclimate #climatetech Lindsey Imperatore Kyle Halls Kay Ross-Baker Ryan Saunders Emily Wright Lauren Leal

🍃 Who is behind the 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌿 Is your climate tech startup fundraising? Submit your startup’s fundraising plans to get in front of our CREtech Climate Venture Coalition members, Led by CREtech CEO Michael Beckerman The Coalition consists of a group of the leading and most active venture firms focused on investing in climate tech startups in the Built World. While the Coalition will not be making direct investments, it will serve as a catalyst to drive deal flow for potential investments for each venture firm that is part of the Coalition. #CREtech #CREtechCoalition #vc #venture #builtworld #innovation #realestate #startup #funding #tech #technology #sustainability #cretechclimate #climatetech Lindsey Imperatore Kyle Halls Kay Ross-Baker Emily Wright Lauren Leal

Venture dollars tend to be the most expensive for startups. Oftentimes, buildings and infrastructure startups have intensive business models that require alternative sources of funding. It's an issue we'll be covering at Venture East next week in Boston. To discuss best practices for startups looking to build the optimal capital structure (and financiers looking to craft them) we've tapped leading professionals from Camber Road, Silicon Valley Bank (a division of First Citizens Bank), and CoFi, a financial solutions company built to serve construction, to share their expertise and provide frank insights with our audience of strategic investors, fund managers, industry professionals, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Register today and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/e7uxP55E Follow us for more updates on venture activity and content in the buildings and infrastructure industries!

🍃 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌿 Have you heard about the "CREtech Climate Venture Coalition" Led by our CEO Michael Beckerman? The Coalition consists of a group of the leading and most active venture firms focused on investing in climate tech startups in the Built World. While the Coalition will not be making direct investments, it will serve as a catalyst to drive deal flow for potential investments for each venture firm that is part of the Coalition. See the full list of members and advisors here and learn more about the Coalition ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gr4yuO Is your climate tech startup fundraising? Submit your startup’s fundraising plans to get in front of our CREtech Climate Venture Coalition members ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gpJdlt #CREtech #CREtechCoalition #vc #venture #builtworld #innovation #realestate #startup #funding #tech #technology #sustainability #cretechclimate #climatetech Lindsey Imperatore Kyle Halls Kay Ross-Baker Emily Wright Lauren Leal

We just wrapped up our 3rd installment of the Entrepreneur's Guide to Space Investing webinar series, where industry leaders delved into term sheets, valuations, and growth strategies for space startups. The panelists provided invaluable insights into funding and deal structuring at various stages.🌌 Key Takeaways: Early Stage Funding: SAFEs are preferred over convertible notes, with focus on valuation cap and discount terms. Milestones: Aim for a prototype at seed stage, beta sales at Series A, and commercial revenue by Series B. Government Contracts: Crucial for revenue, with SBIR grants helping build relationships early on. Follow-on Investors: Strategic VCs prioritize alignment with company value over just valuation. Negotiation Strategies: Be transparent, involve investors early, and know your key terms. Pitfalls to Avoid: Don’t give away too much equity early; it sets a precedent for future rounds. Valuation: Early-stage valuations are influenced by founders' track record, market potential, and exit strategy. A special thanks to our three companies who pitched: Legion Space - Marwah Roussi, Nova Solvers- Haytham Elmasri, and our crowd favorite Orbital Outpost X- Negar Feher. Your innovation and passion truly shined! 🌟 A huge thank you to our panelist and moderator for guiding the discussion and ensuring a smooth and insightful session: Sidney Nakahodo (Seldor Capital) - Expert in early-stage space investments John Richmond (Lockheed Martin Ventures) - Growth-stage investment strategist Nick Snoad (Marlinspike) - Experienced in scaling space startups from early to growth stages Moderator: Benjamin Strozier (Ingenuity Venture Fund) - an early-stage space investor in Albuquerque. Your expertise was invaluable! 🎙️ 💥Catch the full webinar on our YouTube channel: https://loom.ly/dcLHEcI #SpaceInvesting #HyperspaceChallenge #Entrepreneurship #Startups

Here are some steps to increase your chances of securing pre-seed investment in your tech(-enabled) business: 1. Refine your pitch: Clearly articulate your product, market, and unique value proposition. 2. Build a prototype: Develop a minimum viable product to demonstrate feasibility. Highly advise you to approach folks like Specno or Skywalk Innovations to help with this stage. 3. Network actively: Attend industry events such as these Startup Club ZA and Innovation City Cape Town, join startup communities, and seek introductions to potential investors. 4. Create a compelling business plan: Highlight your growth strategy, market opportunity, and financial projections. 5. Target angel investors: Seek individuals interested in early-stage ventures who align with your vision. Can’t stress enough how important it is to have these early investors be aligned in both values and vision. A platform like AngelList Raise could help you manage this process. 6. Be prepared to negotiate terms: Understand valuation, equity, and investor expectations. Be fair and be realistic. Anything else you would add? #venturecapital #startups #tech #founders #vc #preseed

🌟 Evolution of VC Financing: Insights from Collision Conf 2024 🌍 VC financing trends are swiftly evolving post the era of zero interest rates and the "flight to quality." At Collision Conf 2024, investors highlighted a shift towards profitability and sustainable growth. Spencer McLeod from G Squared and Magaly Charbonneau from Inovia Capital emphasized the importance for startups to maximize their existing resources following significant workforce reductions in 2023. For SaaS companies, sales cycles are lengthening with a heightened focus on unit economics. Stephanie Choo from Portage noted a pivot towards efficient growth over rapid expansion, underscoring the need for sustainable strategies. Meanwhile, early-stage startups face intense competition for initial funding. In this dynamic environment, Groupe TSS remains committed to supporting our partners and fostering growth opportunities for SaaS ecosystem in Quebec. #VC #SaaS #Tech #Growth #Collision2024 #Investment #Entrepreneurship

We're excited to unveil Opportuna, a venture secondaries fund designed to create new opportunities for founders, early startup employees, and investors. Our team, comprised of seasoned professionals Alban C., Christopher L.R. Chuffart, Jason Tran, and Robin Lauber is committed to delivering innovative solutions and unlocking hidden value in private markets. Opportuna focuses on direct secondaries and late-stage primaries primarily in the tech space, capitalizing on our deep expertise in private and public markets to uncover unique investment opportunities. Our goal is to foster long-term value creation, align incentives, and deliver exceptional returns. Find out more about what we are building here: https://lnkd.in/e_Uj8Qvw #venturecapital #secondaries #venturesecondaries