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Are you interested in learning how angel investing actually works? Or maybe you're looking to expand your investment portfolio in the high-risk/high-yield end? Traditionally angel investing is only achievable for HNW individuals, but this programme teaches how to do it even if you're not a millionaire, and shows how to develop your investment thesis and how to manage the associated risks. Learning startup investing ropes with a group of other investors and curated startups with experienced instructors is the best way to get started. Highly recommended! #angelinvesting

#Exciting news! Our caesar. partner Sebastian Büchte is participating in the session "Round Table - Founder-friendly VC feedback" of the MAXIMIZE incubator for Max Planck startups 💬 💡 The format is designed to familiarize founders with the topic of pitching and prepare them for possible financing rounds. Sebastian is looking forward to the pitches and is happy to share his constructive feedback, as he is not only an investor but also a founder himself and therefore very familiar with the other side of the table! 🙌 Take a look below to see what he had to say in advance about sustainability and values when evaluating start-ups at caesar. 👇 🔎

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲! 🪑 Today we are going to launch the “Round Table – Founder-Friendly VC Feedback”. 🚀 This format will take place on the first day of the check-in event alongside two workshops on the topics of “Pitch Founder Personality” and “Start-up Valuation Methods”. What exactly is this “Round Table”, how does it work, who is involved, and what is the point of it? 🟠 Who? We will be welcoming four venture capitalists and seven teams from Phase 1 to the round table. The format will be moderated by Kathrin Schelbaum. 🟠 What? After an introduction and conversation with the representatives of the VCs, all start-ups will pitch for 3 minutes and then receive feedback from them. 🟠 Why? The aim of the format is to familiarise the start-ups with the topic of pitching and to prepare them for potential financing rounds in a fun way. They achieve this by receiving valuable feedback from the VCs on what they can improve regarding content and how they can communicate better in order to be more convincing verbally, for example. The primary aim is therefore not securing funding, but learning from representatives of real VCs and practising their pitches. And who knows, maybe there will be one or two opportunities after all ... 😉 We are very happy and grateful to have venture capitalists Dr. Maximilian Ochs, Emilie Cousin, Varun Gupta and Sebastian Büchte on board this time and therefore took the chance to dive deeper into the world of VCs. Swipe to the left to take a look behind the scenes of the VCs and read extracts from our #interview with them. 🙌 ➡️ Would you have expected these answers? #maximizeincubator is the official start-up incubation program for the Max Planck Society by Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH.

How clear, concise, and intentional is your pitch? 🧐 If the investor can't clearly understand these three topics by the end of your pitch, you still have some work to do to refine your messaging. ▶️ WHY is this problem worth solving? How big (and urgent) is it?  ▶️ WHAT are you building that will solve this problem? How what you are building is different from whatever exists today?  ▶️ HOW are you going to solve this problem/deliver this solution? What is your roadmap, milestones, revenue model and go-to-market strategy? gBETA is a network-driven pre-accelerator program of gener8tor designed to set a path for startups to participate in equity-based accelerator programs and investment opportunities. One of the key parts of the gBETA program is a shark tank-like style pitch event where 25 investors meet individually with each of the startups in a speed-dating introduction format event, spending 15 minutes with each of the five companies in the current gBETA program. Allowing the companies to practice their pitch and receive questions and feedback from investors at this early stage is fundamental to refining their messaging and improving their fundraising strategy. 🙋♀️ Are you interested in participating and providing feedback, too? Please send me a message! I'd love to connect with you! ⚡

The greatest variable in the success or failure of a startup is the founder, especially at the earliest stages. Still, most investors and accelerators rely on old-fashioned interviews and 'gut feeling' to judge founders. At this live event, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder and CEO of Founder Institute) shared the insights from FI's Entrepreneur DNA Assessment, leveraging 14+ years of data and research of top-tier Founders. #fiworldwide #startupChennai #startupIndia #fichennai #founders #entrepreneurs #startups #entrepreneurship #investors

Howdy - Tuesday, September 26, here's some Euro startup intel for your morning coffee. 🇪🇸 Bloome, running five aesthetic medicine centers in Spain, raised €1 million in a seed round backed by Dozen Investments and Scale Lab Andorra. 🇬🇧 Renew Risk, doing B2B SAAS solutions for improving the financial lifecycle of large renewable energy assets, raised £1.7 million in seed funding led by Insurtech Gateway, joined by One Planet Capital, the University of Surrey, and angel investors. 🇸🇪 Fibbl, developing an end-to-end solution for 3D and AR models used for visual marketing for e-commerce, raised $4.3 million in a round led by Industrifonden, joined by angel investors. 🇬🇧 Mintago, operating a financial wellbeing platform that helps employers and employees become financially healthier, raised $4.75 million in a seed round led by BlackLion Group, joined by Love Ventures and Cur8 Capital. 🇩🇪 traceless materials, which produces a natural biomaterial as an alternative to plastic, raised €36.6 million Series A funding round co-led by United Bankers and SWEN Capital Partners, joined by GLS Bank, Planet A Ventures, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds and b.value AG Also notable: 🇬🇧 Dawn Capital announced closing commitments of $700 million for two new funds - a $620 million focused on early-stage B2B software startups (its fifth) and a $80 million opportunities fund, its third of this kind. ++ Mountside Ventures released a Venture Capital Fund-of-Funds Report, which provides insights from 100+ Limited Partners across 50 data points - drop Jonathan Hollis a note if you're willing to have a look. #vc #venturecapital #startups #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #funding #tech #technology #innovation #money #business

🔈 Attention, attention! It’s your last chance to shine at the Latitude59 Pitch Competition! We've got a whopping €1,000,000 up for grabs, to be invested in the most promising teams out there. So, are you ready to take your startup to the next level? This time, our investment syndicate is combined by Specialist VC and Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN) angels, having amazing Heidi Kakko, Riivo Anton and myself as investment leads. We're looking for bold and promising startups that are shifting paradigms and changing the world for the better. Here's the deal: ▶ €1M in total is going to be invested in one or more companies, depending on the capital need, valuation, and investment purpose. ▶ Specialist VC and EstBAN angels are screening and deciding about the investment target(s) jointly. ▶ Time is limited, so be prepared for intensive screening and meetings in late April, beginning of May. Be prepared for a preliminary DD process. The application deadline for L59 Pitch Competition 2024 is April 1.  Do you have what it takes to pitch for one million euros? Apply now and find out! 

A startup's earliest investors are more than funding sources; they are mentors, champions and sounding boards. But how can you tell if an investor will be there for you when you need them? And what traits should you be seeking to have on your cap table? Join this webinar to find out: https://lnkd.in/g2ciDXeU

Every company is different and there is no playbook for success. Approx. 50 days left in the Included VC fellowship: Extreme valuable network and insights. During our recent Included VC Masterclass on value addition and platform, we had the privilege of gleaning insights from industry luminaries: 🌟 Stephen Millard, Operating Partner at Notion Capital and Co-founder of Included VC 🌟 Olivia O'Sullivan, Head of Platform at Forum Ventures 🌟 Doug Landis, Growth Partner at Emergence Capital I would like to share some valuable takeaways from the session: ➡️ Listen attentively to founders; your role is to assist, not dictate. They hold the vision and knowledge. ➡️ Founders make the final call on advice. VCs offer expertise, but the founder knows their business best. ➡️ Building a lasting relationship is key; investments are long-term partnerships. ➡️ Effective platform support requires hyper-focus on invested companies and the value you can provide. 🌐 Each company is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all playbook for success. Yet, certain principles and pitfalls apply: *Start, build, and scale is different* - Starting involves assessing problem magnitude and initial sales efforts. - Building centers on process, workflow, and repeatability. - Scaling introduces new products, sales channels, and managerial challenges. 💡 The session's golden nugget: VCs excel by offering unique value propositions and, crucially, delivering on them. Many funds fall short in this regard, making follow-through a standout trait. ⚡️ A universal piece of wisdom: Keep your promises; it's astounding how few do! #IncludedVCInsights #IncludedVC #VCInsights #VentureCapital #TechEntrepreneur #InvestmentCommitteeSimulation #ValueAddition #FollowThrough #StandOutInVC

🚀 Exciting News! Accelerator Insider Website Update 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gt8UpVpd Hello, LinkedIn community, You may have seen my Accelerator Insider podcast over the past months. Today, I'm thrilled to announce a significant expansion of this initiative – the launch of the Accelerator Insider website. This platform is designed to provide even more data and insights about the ever-evolving innovation ecosystem. Our site currently hosts data for ~ 800 accelerators, and we add new ones weekly. We are EARLY in the journey and aim to track over 4,000 accelerators and be a key source of innovation data for the ecosystem. Accelerator Insider has given me unprecedented access to high-quality deal flow and an in-depth comprehension of market dynamics spanning various sectors. It's akin to holding a backstage pass to the world of startups and innovation. I understand that being a VC goes beyond mere investment; it's a continuous learning journey that requires staying ahead of market trends. With Accelerator Insider, I've become better equipped to make informed decisions and identify opportunities in the dynamic startup landscape. Working within the venture capital industry is undoubtedly a journey filled with challenges, learning curves, and moments of uncertainty. That's precisely why I'm extending an open invitation to all of you. If you're an ecosystem leader, a representative from a local, state, or federal/country government, a foundation senior leader,  a fellow investor- VC, family office, private equity, institutional, or HNWI interested in collaborating on research initiatives, exploring groundbreaking projects, or engaging in insightful discussions about your ecosystem, I'm here for you. Let's connect and unite forces along this exciting journey together. 🤝 I believe in the power of collaboration and the immense potential of the startup and investment community. We can fortify and energize this ecosystem by sharing our knowledge, experiences, and ideas. Please assist me in spreading the word by sharing this post far and wide. Together, we can cultivate a more robust and dynamic startup community. 💪 Thank you for being an integral part of my journey, and I eagerly anticipate connecting with each of you! 🚀 Thank you, Renew Venture Capital, for your support on the visual design that became the brand ID for the site, Francis Odeyemi & Nnana George for designing the front end of the site, and a BIG SHOUT OUT Shaikh Sameer, my fullstack developer, for bringing this project to fruition. #ShareIt #JoinUs #ItTakesAVillage #SmallWins #BigImpact #VentureCapital #StartupEcosystem #AcceleratorInsider #Collaboration #Innovation #Networking acceleratorinsider.com