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פאונדרים של סטארטאפ בשלבי Early Stage? הנה הזדמנות לקבל כלים פרקטיים, סדר פעולות ותובנות שיעזרו לכם לבנות חברה יציבה ולגייס השקעה אסטרטגית. כל מה שאתם צריכים לדעת במיני-קורס מעשי בן שלושה מפגשים! במפגש הראשון נלמד על עולמות ה Legal & Insurance •    הפסיכולוגיה מאחורי משא ומתן על הערכת שווי החברה – עו"ד נמרוד ורומן- יגאל ארנון תדמור, Consiglieri •   הביטוחים שכל סטארטאפיסט חייב להכיר – עו"ד שי רוזנבלום ומיה ליסיצקי- קבוצת גור המפגשים הבאים יעסקו: מפגש 2 – Finance & Operation מפגש 3 – Fundraising 📅 24.2.25 | 18:00-20:30 📍 The Platform, הגליל 6, תל אביב מספר המקומות מוגבל! אל תפספסו את ההזדמנות לקבל ידע שיכול לשנות את המסלול של הסטארטאפ שלכם. להרשמה >> [https://lnkd.in/dJKCqGU9] EY, Schindler - Your Finance Team , Gur Insurance Group - גור קבוצת ביטוח , TOTAL ADMIN - Financial & HR operations for start ups , Consiglieri Astar Nati Michal Michaeli

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 אם אתם פאונדרים של סטארטאפ בשלבי Early Stage, הנה הזדמנות לקבל כלים פרקטיים, סדר פעולות ותובנות שיעזרו לכם לבנות חברה יציבה ולגייס השקעה אסטרטגית. מה מחכה לכם? מיני-קורס מעשי בן שלושה מפגשים, עם מומחים מהחברות מובילות : EY, Consiglieri, שינדלר פיננסים, קבוצת גור ו-TOTAL ADMIN. בכל מפגש תקבלו שתי הרצאות ממוקדות שיעזרו לכם להצליח בתחומים הכי קריטיים לפאונדרים: Legal, Insurance, Finance, Operation, Fundraising. מבנה המפגשים: מפגש 1 – 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 & 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 📅 24.2.25 | 18:00-20:30 The Platform, הגליל 6, תל אביב •    הפסיכולוגיה מאחורי משא ומתן על הערכת שווי החברה – עו"ד נמרוד ורומן- יגאל ארנון תדמור, Consiglieri •   הביטוחים שכל סטארטאפיסט חייב להכיר – עו"ד שי רוזנבלום ומאיה ליסיצקי- קבוצת גור מפגש 2 – 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 📅 3.3.25 | 18:00-20:30 The Platform, הגליל 6, תל אביב •    לא רק מספרים- איך תוכנית פיננסית טובה בונה אמון עם המשקיעים ומחברת בין החזון למציאות. – ערן שינדלר- מנכ''ל שינדלר פיננסים •     תהליכים פיננסים ומשפטיות שחשוב להכיר ולדעת לתפעל כחלק מאופרציית החברה – שירלי קאץ- מנכ''לית TOTAL ADMIN מפגש 3 – 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 📅 10.3.25 | 18:00-20:30 משרדי EY, מנחם בגין 144, קומה 5, תל אביב •      איך לבנות פיץ' מנצח ולהבין את הזכויות שנותנים למשקיעים- אלעד שטרנליכט- שותף הייטק EY Israel •       האומנות בגיוס כספים, cap table וכל מה שביניהם- אלעד שטרנליכט- שותף הייטק EY Israel מספר המקומות מוגבל! אל תפספסו את ההזדמנות לקבל ידע שיכול לשנות את המסלול של הסטארטאפ שלכם. להרשמה >> [https://lnkd.in/dJKCqGU9] שתפו עם פאונדרים נוספים שצריכים את זה! EY, Schindler - Your Finance Team, Gur Insurance Group - גור קבוצת ביטוח, TOTAL ADMIN - Financial & HR operations for start ups, Consiglieri Astar Nati Michal Michaeli

FOUNDERS: The most successful fundraisers in the world share one crucial skill—storytelling. Yet, many finance-driven minds undervalue it, focusing solely on numbers. If you have traction, storytelling breathes life into your metrics. If you're pre-traction, storytelling is everything. What makes a great story? Look at the best Hollywood films: - A bold mission that inspires people to take risks for something bigger than themselves. - Obstacles that challenge the hero’s journey. - Villains and setbacks that must be conquered. - An unwavering belief that the protagonist will defy the odds. - The entrepreneur’s journey follows the same arc. Don’t just state facts—craft a compelling narrative. Your story should be embedded in every investor conversation, every pitch deck, and even your product itself.

Calling all startup founders and employees (past or present)!  How does your startup share funding milestones internally?  ❓ Is it all-hands, champagne, and a party?  ❓ A detailed email from the founders with lots of information about upcoming changes?   ❓ A casual Slack mention with some investor name dropping?   ❓ Or maybe… radio silence? We’re gathering real-world examples to uncover the magic (or madness) behind how these milestones are communicated to employees. Because, let’s be real—how this news is shared can make or break morale and alignment in the team. Your stories matter! Share your experience in a quick survey—it’s anonymous and takes less than 5 minutes. Your insights could help shape better practices for startups everywhere.   https://lnkd.in/dZDiA2Eh

How Many VCs Should Be in Your Funnel to Raise a Successful Round? 💰 Raising investment can feel like a guessing game, but data and strategy are key. One of the most frequent questions founders ask is: “How many VCs should I target to close a successful round?” Based on experience and data, here’s a roadmap to guide your fundraising journey. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 Think of fundraising as a sales funnel. To secure the offers you need, start with a broad outreach: 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡: Begin with 30-50 VCs. Expect about 50% to decline or not respond. 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Roughly 30% will agree to an initial meeting. 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: About 10-15% will move forward to more detailed discussions. 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬: Only 5-10% will offer term sheets. To secure 1-2 strong offers, you’ll need a large initial pool of potential investors. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐢𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞? 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐂 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐭: VCs specialize by sector, stage, or geography. Even a perfect pitch won’t resonate universally. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: Some VCs might be fully allocated or temporarily inactive. 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: Multiple offers create competition, giving you leverage to secure better terms. 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩-𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: The funnel narrows quickly, so starting with a wide net ensures you won’t run out of options. 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Founders who know their numbers, market, and growth story inside out are the most successful. 𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬: Successful fundraisers target 30+ VCs and track every interaction to maintain momentum. 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Founders who focus on VCs aligned with their sector, stage, and vision form stronger partnerships. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 Build a funnel of 30-50 well-researched VCs to maximize your chances. Target relevant stages: If you’re early-stage, focus on pre-seed and seed-stage VCs. Leverage tools: Use LinkedIn, warm introductions, and investor platforms to connect with VCs. Create momentum by engaging multiple VCs simultaneously to build competitive interest. By starting with a data-driven funnel and approaching fundraising with clarity and preparation, you’ll position yourself for a successful round.

In 2025, VC Funding Declines as Bootstrapped Solo Founders Rise A striking trend is emerging in 2025: venture capital funding is losing its luster, while bootstrapped solo founders are gaining momentum. This shift was highlighted by a graphic shared recently by Peter Walker from Carta, sparking discussions about the changing landscape of entrepreneurship. Industry insiders and founders alike confirm the trend. Many entrepreneurs, particularly those with prior experience in raising venture capital, are opting to bootstrap their ventures instead. What’s driving this change? Here are a few key factors: Increased Awareness of VC Trade-offs Founders are becoming more aware of the significant compromises involved in accepting venture capital, such as ceding control, dealing with unrealistic growth expectations, and enduring relentless pressure to scale. For many, these challenges no longer feel worth the trade-off. Technological Advancements Lower Barriers With the rise of AI, no-code tools, and automation platforms, building scalable products has never been easier. Entrepreneurs no longer need a technical co-founder or significant upfront investment to create competitive products. As Sam Altman has predicted, the first one-person startup to reach a $1 billion valuation could be just around the corner. A Shift in Values Founders are increasingly prioritizing flexibility, independence, and freedom—qualities that bootstrapping affords. Growing a business on their own terms, working remotely, and choosing collaborators freely have become more appealing than chasing VC funding. Profitability, once overshadowed by growth-at-all-costs models, is making a comeback as a key metric of success. This shift marks a significant departure from the VC-driven narrative that dominated the last decade. While there are still systemic barriers preventing some groups, such as female founders, from accessing venture capital, the rise of bootstrapping may offer a more equitable and appealing alternative for many. The big question remains: Is this the dawn of the bootstrapped solo founder era? And if so, will this trend reshape the startup ecosystem for the long term?

Startups are rushing ahead with GenAI—but are they doing enough to prepare their teams? Our latest report, Beyond the Buzz, highlighted that the majority of startups are choosing to hire external talent with GenAI expertise instead of investing in upskilling their current teams. This raises an important question: should startups prioritize training their employees, or is the solution to hire talent that already has AI ingrained in their skill set? I spoke to Tzahi (Zack) Weisfeld to better understand the data. He explains, “In the future, upskilling will become less of an issue as younger generations enter the workforce with AI skills already ingrained. Startups have the opportunity to hire ‘born-to-GenAI talent,’ who see AI as core to their work. They aren’t just using these tools to cut corners but to innovate and build entirely new solutions.” While hiring “born-to-GenAI” talent has its advantages, we can’t overlook the potential of developing internal capabilities. Whether through hiring or upskilling, the real challenge for startups will be building teams that can fully leverage GenAI’s transformative potential. Curious about how GenAI is reshaping startup building? Check out the full report—link in the comments! Intel Ignite, Intel Corporation, GenAI.Works, The Zell Entrepreneurship Program at Reichman University, Consiglieri

Calling Future DeepTech Leaders! 🌟 This industry-led, exclusive program empowers current and aspiring CEOs to lead and scale DeepTech startups successfully. The program features enriching sessions with VCs, corporates, and DeepTech experts, mentorship from industry leaders, and placement support to secure CEO roles in DeepTech startups or partner with CTOs to launch new ventures. Why should you apply? ✔️ Step into a CEO role leading innovative DeepTech startups ✔️ Sharpen management skills to lead DeepTech companies ✔️ Access a top-tier network of VCs, tech leaders, and fellow CEOs Spots are limited—apply now to secure yours! Details & Application → https://lnkd.in/d2brgSYi Earth & Beyond Ventures | SPIRE Management | Intel Ignite | Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות | Consiglieri | ARNON | Cooley LLP | UMTB USA

"Our local angel/pre-seed investors don't use SAFEs, so founders shouldn't ask for them" Well, maybe—but the data tells a different story. Carta dropped State of Pre-Seed Q3 2024 Report, packed with the latest market insights: valuation caps, discounts, fundraising tools, dilution trends, angel check sizes—you name it. A top question I hear when we share pre-seed data: Is all this SAFE talk just a Silicon Valley thing? Or are investors nationwide embracing them? Here’s what the data says: From analysed 55,000+ SAFEs and Convertible Notes signed between January 2022 and August 2024, all from pre-seed startups using Carta (most through our free Carta Launch tier). 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝘆? It’s true that SAFEs are most popular in mature ecosystems like Silicon Valley and NYC, but they’ve become the default pre-seed funding tool across nearly every major U.S. metro area. And in 2024, their usage has grown even further. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮? Not always. There are valid concerns: - Limited investor protections if the company never raises a priced round. - Minimal rights upfront (though side letters can address this). - Overuse by founders raising multiple rounds via SAFEs instead of transitioning to priced equity. - That said, SAFEs are overall a net positive for early-stage ecosystems. Quick 2024 SAFE stats: -58% valuation cap only, 34% cap + discount, 8% discount only. -88% post-money SAFEs, 12% pre-money. -Median post-money valuation cap: $10M for a $1M raise. -Median discount: 20% (when applicable). -AI startups? Higher caps and larger rounds. -Convertible notes? Still not making a comeback. If you're a pre-seed founder—or know one—this data is for you. Share it! #startups #preseed #SAFEs #founders #fundraising

𝗜𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽? Before diving into VC, ask yourself: is your market “winner-takes-most”? If the top player can capture 50-80% of a $10B+ market—and you believe you could be that #1—then VC might be the way to go. Aggressively pursuing market share makes sense, as only the top spot will matter in the end. However, if your market is fragmented (where the leader might only hold 5-10% share), VC funding can be a double-edged sword. In these markets, sustainable growth and early profitability are smarter goals. Industries like SaaS, CPG, tech-enabled services, and some fintech often don’t operate on power laws, making heavy VC funding a risk. For early-stage founders: be strategic. Understand whether your market truly fits the VC model or if a more sustainable growth path is a better fit. Choose the right capital for your business’s long-term success.