Daniel Attallah

🚀 When’s the best time to sell your SaaS company? 🚀 According to Dirk Sahlmer, many SaaS founders are waiting for a better market to sell, hoping for bigger payouts. While patience can be good, many have been chasing this dream too long. Founders have various reasons to sell: liquidity, new projects, health, family... But they fear missing out by selling now. While this is understandable, timing the market usually backfires. A SaaS revenue curve looks like an "S". To maximize enterprise value (EV), Dirk suggests selling during fast growth. Few do this because it's hard to time and tough psychologically. Waiting too long risks stalled growth and declining EV, reducing M&A leverage. Dirk’s advice: ➡️ Prioritize personal reasons over market timing. ➡️ Sell while there's growth potential; don’t wait until it stalls. 🌟 Do you agree/disagree? #saas #founders #exit #timing

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2024's VC navigator for startups is here! Startup Insider's Investor Report covers over 100 of the most engaged and dynamic venture capitalists from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇨🇭 Get a comprehensive overview of each VC, including: - the number of deals from 2022 & 2023 - how many of them were initial and follow-up investments - maximum investment amounts - focus areas and preferred startup stages - exclusive VC interviews, and more! The report features reputable VCs like Creandum, Cavalry Ventures, Lakestar, Cherry Ventures, hubraum and many more. We're delighted to be featured - thank you, Startup Insider! 🚀 Download the report here: https://bit.ly/441FEMl #Investors #VC #Startup

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Attention NRW Tech Startups! 🌟 Want to know what it takes to get the attention of top VCs? Dive into the latest insights from industry giants like Realyze Ventures, coparion, Cusp Capital, Simon Capital , and neoteq ventures. Discover the key ingredients they're looking for in the vibrant NRW startup ecosystem in our latest "One question - five answers" VC edition. These investment experts reveal the unique criteria they consider when evaluating tech startups in our region. From the importance of local talent to embracing the Mittelstand ethos, this is your chance to get an inside look of what makes a NRW startup stand out to investors. Find out what specific criteria they look for when evaluating a NRW tech startup. Kai Panitzki, Realyze Ventures: “When it comes to location, we're open-minded. However, we are very happy to invest in startups from the region and have good experience with investments from local university and research institutions. We also definitely have something in common, if you are a fan of carnival.” Tom Hackenberg, coparion: “NRW offers a unique environment with some of the best universities, medium-sized family businesses and talent we have in Europe. A startup's ability to leverage this environment and collaborate with stakeholders in this ecosystem can be one of its greatest assets. Jan Sessenhausen, Cusp Capital: We invest in companies all over Europe, however, our home turf NRW holds a very special place in our hearts. Therefore, we’re eager to contribute to and further develop the local ecosystem. Jan Leicht, Simon Capital : "As a fund based in NRW, one of the Germany’s key industrial heartlands, we appreciate the region's robust ecosystem and its broad German Mittelstand heritage. When assessing NRW-based startups, we look for their ability to cater, serve and leverage these regional resources by tapping into local talent pools and forging meaningful relationships with the Mittelstand to the benefit of all parties." B.J. Park, neoteq ventures: “Location is not the most important factor for the success of a startup. Nevertheless, there are many good general conditions for young technology companies in NRW.” Stay tuned for more and don’t miss out, when we announce our TOP 24 in 2024 tomorrow. **The OOTB.NRW award was initiated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie des Landes NRW MWIKE) and is proudly hosted by Founders Foundation gGmbH .**  #outoftheboxnrw #whatvcssay #ootbgoeshinterland

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Angel investors are the godmothers (and sometimes gods!) of the startup world. They provide crucial capital at the earliest stages, when a company is just a gleam in the founder's eye. But their impact goes far beyond funding. They offer, 💰Seed money to get things off the ground - product development, marketing, that first office! 📝Mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs who've been there, done that. 🛜Introductions to potential customers, partners, and future investors. Angel investors are powering innovation. Let's celebrate their role in building the future! #entrepreneur #venturecapital

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For startups that are scaling, you are always biting more than you can chew. In that forever trying to catchup mode, often founders don't pay attention to essential advice given to them by their finance heads - Do an annual or quarterly planning exercise. Track budget vs actuals and goals set vs achieved. Large companies do this exercise annually and it's called the act of building AOPs. Many founders feel AOPs are for big companies, not for nimble startups like theirs. But what if we told you a simple AOP, done right, and iterated quarterly can be your secret for sustainable growth. Crafting an AOP for a startup presents unique challenges: ⏰ Upfront time : You need to invest some upfront time of teams to build the first draft. 💪 Flexibility: How do you make a plan that adapts to the fast pace of the startup world? ➕ Supplements: Do you need Quarterly Plans alongside your AOP? 🔀 Tracking Progress: How do you measure success and adjust your plan on the fly? That's why we answered your frequently asked questions on AOPs. Get your copy and answer all your burning questions about crafting a flexible, effective AOP to propel your startup forward: https://lnkd.in/gyipy5k5 Does your startup follow similar planning practices? Do share in comments. #startup #aop #planning

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Calling all entrepreneurs! Want to learn more about angel investors? Check out this article with 15 eye-opening statistics on angel investing. You don't want to miss this! #startups #investing @pursuitswealth

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Getting into Y Combinator and building a unicorn (not to mention two) is not easy. Tom Blomfield knows more about it than possibly anybody. In his recent appearance on the 20VC podcast, Tom shared his thoughts on how great founders show signs of exceptionalism early on. This perspective strongly resonates with our vision at ETA Technologies. If these signs can be identified and presented in a sophisticated as well as quantified format, it can significantly aid in discovering the next unicorn founders. After all, investors always invest in people. #startups #venturecapital #fundraising https://lnkd.in/gaF-7zed

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5 Red Flags For Angel Investors. 1) Lack of Passion and Commitment: Angel investors want to see founders who are deeply passionate about their business idea and committed to making it a success. Lack of enthusiasm or dedication can raise concerns. 2) Inadequate Industry Knowledge: Investors expect founders to possess a deep understanding of their target industry and market. 3) A lack of industry knowledge can be a red flag, as it may hinder effective decision-making and execution. 4) Financial Disarray: Not having your finances in order is a warning sign. Investors look for well-organized financial records, clear projections, and a solid understanding of the company’s financial health. 5) Lack of Traction: Investors want to see progress. If a startup lacks customer adoption, revenue growth, or any measurable traction, it can be concerning. Bonus 6) Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial. Founders who struggle to articulate their vision, value proposition, or business strategy may raise doubts among investors. #angelinvestor #startupindia #fundraising #founder #investor #nse #bse #venturecapital

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#startups #syndicates | The Syndicates fundraising vehicle allows startups to pool their preferred angel investors under a single line on the cap table. The result?  In plain English >> you raise more money faster, with fewer headaches.  In investment talk >> you streamline your fundraising process and governance. NEW on SeedBlink Syndicates: Rolling Facility What does it do? Rolling Facility enables continuous fundraising  >> taking the pressure off founders and allowing them to engage with potential investors at any time.  Read more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dZnNppXa 

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Learn the difference between angel groups, angel networks, and angel syndicates 👇 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽: A collective of investors pooling resources to fund startups, often with a local focus. Regular meetings and individual deal closures are common. 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Similar to angel groups, these collectives focus on pooling resources for startup investments with regular meetings and individual deal closures. 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲: A group of accredited investors investing together in specific projects. Led by experienced investors, they handle deal flow and due diligence, often accessing a larger pool of deals. ------ 🚀 Sign up to begin your angel investing journey: https://lnkd.in/gnCcZSmG ------ #StartupInvesting #AngelInvestors #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #InvestmentStrategies

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WebStreet uses a Micro-PE-like model to acquire, operate, and scale cash-flowing businesses. Take a listen to this episode of The Ideal Investor Show with Dr. Axel Meierhoefer, CEO to learn about the businesses we acquire and the due diligence we take to give our investors the best ROI! #onlineassets #onlineinvestment #investmentplatform #investmentopportunity #passiveincome #earlyretirement

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Sloyd  💰Funding: €3 Million ⚡Round: Seed 👥Investors: Antler, Skyfall Ventures, A16Z GAMES', SPEEDRUN, have taken part in the investment round. FreshFund, Acecap Finance, Hartmann Capital, and several well-known angel investors are among the other investors. Sloyd is at the vanguard of cutting-edge 3D asset creation, empowering artists to quickly develop, customise, and execute 3D assets with unmatched ease and speed. Sloyd is led by Andreas Edesberg and Avi Latner. Sloyd uses AI to generate "game quality" models in real time with a clean #topology. With Sloyd's innovative method, professionals' creative times should be sped up, and gamers will be able to generate 3D in games and XR experiences instantly. Several of the biggest gaming firms in the world already use it. Read more - https://lnkd.in/gCb8-iME To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #Sloyd #3Dassetcreation #Empowerment #AI #innovative #fundingnews #news #startup #startupnews #startuprise

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