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We’ve been tirelessly pushing forward these past few days at our Storm X office in West Palm Beach! Exciting new videos are on the way, featuring insights on the secrets of raising capital and our journey as diverse founders who are redefining the world of investor relations, among other topics. Thank you Ben W. for snapping this picture of us! #founders #vc #vcfunding #startuplife #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #investmenttips #techstartups #innovation #fundinggoals #angelinvestor #scaleup #startupfunding #businessstrategy #growthhacking #mvp #startupadvice

🚀 The Entrepreneur's Journey: Navigating Ups and Downs with Investor Support 🌟 Founding a startup is a rollercoaster: It brings highs and lows, pushing them to grow every day. Investors are more than backers: They provide crucial guidance, industry insights, and unwavering encouragement. Through their support: From seed funding to strategic advice, investors fuel the resilience and amplify the victories. They empower bold innovation: Their belief in the vision of the founders allows them to pivot, innovate, and achieve sustainable growth. To founders: Embrace the journey, learn from every experience, and cherish your support network. Investors are your partners in the journey and take help from them to build something extraordinary. #Entrepreneurship #FoundersJourney #InvestorSupport #Startups #Resilience #Gratitude #Startupecosystem

How to Scale a Startup to $100M ARR🚀 1. ARR (or CARR) is the North Star Work towards high growth rates. Strong net and gross retention can drive growth endurance. 2. Win by Wide Margins Optimize for high gross margins and try to create operating leverage over time, driving towards profitability. 3. Know Your Worth Seek financing knowing the multiple you deserve and use round size and dilution as structuring levers. 4. The TL;DR - Plot Your Way to the Next Milestone Understand what is ahead and always be working towards the next milestone. 5. Run the 'Public Playbook' Eye the public markets at $100MM+ of revenue and when you have sight to profitability. Insightful report by Bessemer Venture Partners Credit Ruben D. for repurposing #Startup #innovation #entrepreneurship #sustainability #investing #networking #venturecapital

There’s one thing I’ve noticed investors always point out: They can get an idea very early on whether a founder is going to be successful or not. Angel Investor & founder Richard Harpin mentions the entrepreneurs he invests in often share SEVEN key traits He shares what they are in his recent interview with Bloomberg News👇🏻 #Founders #Startups 

Maintaining strong connections with partners, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs is the backbone of any thriving business ecosystem. It's not merely about the capital infusion; it's about fostering ongoing support, sharing insights, and propelling collective progress. Dive into the dynamic universe of angel investing and unlock a world of possibilities. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for insights, stories, and strategies that bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and investors: https://lnkd.in/gCZSvwFJ Join a network where growth is a shared journey. Together, let's redefine what it means to succeed. #BuildingNetworks #StartupGrowth #AngelInvestment #EntrepreneurialJourney #StrategicPartnerships #InvestInGrowth #NetworkingSuccess #BusinessDevelopment #Startups #AngelInvestorsNetwork

Founders, what would you want to hear from a VC who loves your idea but is at capacity? It's a good problem to have, but right now at Developer Capital we have a full pipeline to diligence of incredible Founders and innovative ideas. Deal memos take him, talking to customers takes him, helping existing Portco's takes time. Time is our gating factor. But we keep meeting with Founders who's ideas we think are worth doing the work on. My current approach is to meet with these founders, but be transparent about our backlog. If they dont hear back from us for a couple weeks they shouldnt freak out. Is this the right approach? What would you want to hear from the VC in that spot? #VentureCapital #Founders #Startups #VCAdvice #Entrepreneurship #InvestorInsights #StartupJourney #Funding #Transparency #DeveloperCapital

More capital was raised in the UK in 2023 than in the EU’s three biggest economies combined. …and props to Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for being in on a bunch of those deals all across Europe. 👏🏻 #vc #venturecapital #startups #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #tech #technology #innovation #money #business

🌟 Unlock Richard Branson's Investment Secrets! 🚀 Curious about how Richard Branson attracts angel investors and plans successful exits? Tune in to Startup Mantras on August 12th, 2024, to uncover his secrets! Learn how to attract angel investors, craft winning exit strategies, and apply Branson's insights to your startup journey. Don’t miss out on this chance to transform your startup with expert advice and real-world examples! 🌍💼💸 https://lnkd.in/dhY-UrC7 #RichardBranson #AngelInvesting #StartupFunding #ExitStrategies #StartupMantras #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentTips #BusinessGrowth #StartupSuccess #FounderJourney

Bootstrapped founders enjoy an automatic 3x-30x exit multiple compared to their VC-funded peers! "A smaller piece of a bigger pie" is the common refrain convincing founders to take VC money. But how much bigger does the pie really have to be? The answer is astounding. Up to 30x! And that's ignoring typical VC terms like liquidation preferences, participating preferred, and investor anti-dilution. These can result in founders getting literally ZERO even if the pie were infinitely bigger! How is this even possible? The math is simple. Here is a slide from my presentation at the Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso event yesterday explaining this shocking but little known gotcha for founders. #bootstrapping #startups #vc #entrepreneurship

Forget, Pitch, Repeat: The Goldfish Strategy for Pre-Seed Startup Founders💡 As a founder in the pre-seed phase, you quickly realize that pitching to investors is a numbers game, and rejections are a big part of the process. Coming from a successful consulting career where I often received great feedback, this has been a humbling experience. Investors receive countless pitches, select a handful for meetings, and ultimately only make a few investments each year. The odds of getting funding are in the low single digits. In the early days, the feedback from rejections can be valuable—it helps you refine your pitch and strategy. But the more meetings you have, the less informative the feedback becomes, and you quickly realize you often only get one shot. There are times when the feedback suggests something that could have been negotiated, or it becomes clear that the investor didn't fully grasp your vision. Still, once they’ve made their decision, nothing you write back will change their mind. As a founder, resilience is key. You need to be like a goldfish—able to forget the setbacks within seconds and keep swimming towards your goal. It’s the only way to stay focused and keep moving forward without getting discouraged. #PreSeed #StartupLife #FounderJourney #Resilience #Fundraising #Entrepreneurship #InvestorPitch #StartupChallenges #GrowthMindset #NeverGiveUp #StartupGrind #Pitching #Innovation #TechStartups