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Calling all tech enthusiasts and startup founders! VentureCrush is back, and this time it's happening both in-person and via Zoom on March 21. Mark your calendars and be part of the conversation. #venturecrush #startups #techcompanies #venturecapital #growthcompanies #founders

The timeline for raising capital varies. Whether it takes 6 months or 3 years, each startup's journey is unique. At InvestRoster, we understand that timing is everything, and we're here to connect you with the right investors to make your funding process smoother. 🚀 Explore the funding timelines of some of the most successful startups and start your own journey with the right partner by your side!

📅 Save the date: Webinar 𝐕𝐂 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 on the 20th of August 2024, 9:00am–10:00am PDT Gain valuable insights from global early-stage VCs on the trends and strategies shaping this year’s venture fundraising landscape. Join us as 500 Global’s Partners from the US, MENA, LatAm, and Eurasia come together to share their perspectives on the venture landscape of 2024. Delve into the key trends, sector hotspots, and venture community discussions shaping the global startup ecosystem.  Register now 👉

Inovexus in Forbes ! For the past 2 years, I've been working with the Inovexus team to support early-stage start-ups across Europe. With the creation of our Inovexus Deal Club, we've focused on democratizing investment in start-ups. In a few months we have gathered a community of +500 business angels - smart investors 🧠 But Inovexus is not just about financial backing; we're committed to providing operational support to early-stage startups, ensuring their growth and success via our Acceleration Program. 👋🏼 Investors, interested in investing and mentoring some of the best European startups? Join our Inovexus Deal Club. 👋🏼 Founders, interested in raising funds and getting support from a community of mentors with a strong American DNA ? Join our Acceleration Program. Link to the article (and video of Stanislas de Villelongue 🎬) in the 1st comment 👇

Why are we creating Open Angel? When we started Angel Investing School four years ago, our goal was to develop the next generation of angel investors through our public and corporate courses. Why? because we believed that angel investors were so much more than financial backers; but the catalysts for change, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise to the table. Without them many of the products and services we use today would not exist. After successfully training 600+ angel investors around the world, we are launching Open Angel to share the best of what we have learned from seasoned investors and operators in an easy and accessible way. Open Angel is an open sourced educational platform, where experienced professionals can learn how to invest in early stage startups.

In just 12 months of expanding into the US, we’ve contributed to Connectd reaching $8 million ARR while launching initiatives that empower founders, advisors and investors like never before. Key milestones include: ⏺️ Our 'Connectd for Startups' accelerator programme: Strengthening investor relations, simplifying reporting, and centralising key insights for founders to share with the right investors. ⏺️ Enhanced placement searches: Making transitions seamless for members of our portfolio community. It’s not always easy, but these are the foundations we’re committed to supporting for every founder, investor and advisor in our network. #Startups #Founders #AdvisoryBoard

When I invest in a startup as an angel investor, I don't just provide capital and step back. Recently, founders I've backed told me they needed introductions to key stakeholders in companies they were targeting with their SaaS product. So, I tapped into my network and made those connections. The result? They started generating sales. In this video, I share the story of how leveraging an investor's network can jumpstart a startups sales efforts. Good angel investors are not just about the funding—it's about the doors that can open when an angel investor is actively involved.

Did you know that a financial model can help you tremendously when raising capital? If you’re an early-stage startup, this will set you apart from the rest because it affects how investors view you as a founder. 👀 Find out which stats you should know before entering a VC meeting at this event on August 6th at 2pm ET. Thanks to Forecastr for partnering with Flowlie Technologies and Hate Your Deck! Register: https://lnkd.in/eH9GG48b #startups #founders #funding #financialmodel

🚀 Exciting News: Introducing Backable Ventures! 🚀 Excited to announce the official launch of Backable Ventures - a game-changing community for underestimated founders who are ready to secure the bag! 💼💰 Why Backable Ventures? We're not your average accelerator or incubator We've cracked the code on what makes founders irresistible to investors Our founders have already raised over $5 million in funding Our mission? To help diverse, early-stage founders become so backable that investors can't help but reach for their checkbooks. If you're: ✅ A founder ready to hustle for that fundraising gold ✅ Open to a fresh, contrarian approach to fundraising & scaling your startup ✅ Eager to join a community more valuable than a black book of VC contacts Then it's time to hop on the Backable express! We want to flip the script on traditional fundraising and show the world what happens when underestimated founders become unstoppable. Hop on the Backable Express & Join the Fam: https://lnkd.in/eQNqNT99

Robby & Co.'s commitment to empowering neurodivergent initiatives is not only timely but vital. The challenges and strengths unique our work often require flexible resources, empathetic guidance, and, perhaps most importantly, a nuanced understanding of diverse work and learning styles. As the co-founder of Cognition Labs, which develops tools for dyslexic and neurodiverse readers, I've seen how transformative personalized support can be. Empowering founders through such an approach can spark new levels of innovation and resilience within this community. One of the biggest impacts could come from integrating mentorship programs and expanding access to capital in ways that accommodate diverse cognitive profiles. We’d value this immensely as I know others in the space would. From intuitive tech tools to adaptive funding and guidance models, Robby & Co. can lead by example. I'm eager to see how your venture reshapes the landscape for the neurodivergent!