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We are pleased to announce that YPOG has successfully advised Fly Ventures on the closing of its third fund with a volume of €80 million. Existing institutional investors as well as numerous company founders, who were previously supported by Fly Ventures, participated significantly. Our heartfelt congratulations to our client Fly Ventures! It's been a privilege to advise you on previous fund generations, including most recently in 2020 on Fly Ventures Funds II, which raised €53 million. The YPOG team was led by Jens Kretzschmann and included Robert Schramm and Johannes Gehring. ➡️Find the link to the press release in the comments below.   #PartnersOfGamechangers #Funds #VentureCapital #Growth

▶️ Homversity has secured $1 million in a pre-Series A round from Shuru-Up, IPV (Inflection Point Ventures), Value Angels, Vinners Group, TAS, Pro-Growth Ventures, Growth 91, and other investors. ▶️ Homversity had previously raised $378K from Shuru-Up and other investors. #Homversity #PreSeriesA #FundingRound #ShuruUp #Recuby

The Power of Persistence and the Importance of Early Backers. The journey of Kevin Gosschalk - founder of Arkose Labs, is a remarkable example of perseverance and the crucial role early investors play in the growth of innovative ventures. Ranked 30 on the Young Rich List, Kevin has raised over $US106 million for his bot detection company, largely from offshore investors. However, it was Richard Moore, a Brisbane-based investor and member of Brisbane Angels, who was the first to believe in Gosschalk’s vision. This underscores the importance of local capital ecosystems in fostering innovation. Despite the difficulties in raising capital in Australia, Richard’s support, along with Brisbane Angels as the company’s first backers gave Arkose Labs the initial momentum it needed to scale globally. This story highlights not only the value of early-stage investment but also the resilience required to navigate the often challenging path to securing capital. It’s a reminder to investors and founders alike: belief in an idea, coupled with persistence, can lead to extraordinary success. Well done Richard Moore and Kevin Gosschalk on the journey to date, we are expecting even further growth from this tech company, founded here in Brisbane. #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #startups #innovation #leadership #ArkoseLabs #angelinvesting

💡 Have you ever wondered how a VC really spends their time? ⚡️We’re seeing a surge in funds being raised this year, but what exactly do VCs do with their days? 🤔 It's a question on everyone's mind: What do VCs actually spend their time on? Nichole Wischoff sheds some light by breaking down how she manages her day-to-day. ❤️ If we could ask Nichole Wischoff one thing at TableCrowd Talent it would be: How do you navigate the challenge of managing different founder personalities when speaking to them? Wischoff Ventures #fund #VC

An interesting parallel: Houses with "For Sale" signs typically sell for less. Credit to Rebecca Lynn and Canvas Ventures. The same principle applies in VC — desperation diminishes value. Pro tip for founders? Try focusing on building, not raising. Don't "need" capital; leverage it to accelerate existing business models. Thank you to Joe Davis for the insight. #VentureCapital #StartupAdvice #Fundraising

I am honored to be featured in Venture Forward’s "Hispanic Heritage Month: 11 VC Investors to Watch" alongside incredible leaders in venture capital. It’s inspiring to see diversity and representation in the industry as we continue to support innovative companies driving meaningful change.   Check out the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/ddH2Qg44   #HispanicHeritageMonth #VentureCapital #DiversityInVC #StrayDogCapital #ImpactInvesting

Hey guys, happy April Fools' Day! I've got some news to share with you today. So check out 3 facts about me: 1. I'm pumped to announce that I became the CCO of Catapulta. It is all about making smart contract deployment super easy through automation, so we're really shaking things up and officially starting the FUNDRAISING activities today! 2. I've also jumped on board as an investor & Web 3 mentor with the Future laboratory Georgian Fund. This fund focuses on supporting Georgian startups right from the idea stage. 3. Finally, I'm currently en route to Angkor Wat to meet the Buddhist monks to receive blessings for all my activities. It's going to be wild, but worth it! So, guess which of these stories is the real deal? Drop your guesses in the comments below! #FUNDRAISING #fund #VC #investor #Web3

Thank you for all kind words following the press release about our recent funding round. We have been utterly privileged to have some incredible investors join our board this year. Shout out to SuperSeed, Emerge, Haatch, Ventures Together, Techstars and our great roster of angels for believing in us. I don't envy your jobs - taking bets so early is no joke, but you've invested in a team with the chutzpah to believe that we will return your fund. Let's pause for a moment, because I want to get real. Founders on their own early fundraising journey may look at this post with some degree of despair - not a while ago, I was there too. For what it's worth, I want you to know that money is just a tool. You can work with bad tools, and if you generate some value then perhaps you can acquire better tools. Don't let it hold you back. Focus on generating value for somebody, however little, and the ball will slowly begin to roll and grow and gain inertia. Right now, our team has arrived at base camp. We're not acclimatised. We're huddled around a fire, bare feet, planning, thinking and building. It's day zero, and the climb starts now. LFG 🧗♀️ Link to the press release in the comments 👇 #fundraise #seed #venture

🌟 Huge thank you to Angels Den Funding for inviting our CEO, Soma Pirityi, to speak as part of your Academy! In his session, Soma Pirityi shared invaluable insights from his #journey — from his career in #venturecapital to founding ETA Technologies. He delved into: 💡 How to break into the world of #venturecapital. 💡 What makes a truly successful investor. 💡 How to work effectively with founders who are laser-focused on #fundraising. We hope his experiences inspired the next generation of venture capitalists and provided practical steps to help them land their dream roles in this competitive space.

Startup should always vet their VCs and angels.😇 At the end of the day, you are the founder and have to follow your North Star, but a bad investor can take you off that track. Ask if you can speak to other founders the person has invested in. Ask what they have done for their portcos. Thank you Nick Adams, Lauren Reeves, Richard Odior and most especially Paulina Szegda for organizing a great panel on what it means to be founder first. #founderfirst Forum Ventures #venturecapital #vc #fundraising