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Truly fantastic Notable Capital podcast highlighting the strengths of Nozomi Networks and the "three amigos" Andrea Carcano Edgard Capdevielle Moreno Carullo as they scale to/through $100M ARR Back in 2017 the Energize Capital team was fortunate to partner with Nozomi Networks "three amigos" when we led their $15M Series B after Glenn Solomon and Bilal Zuberi + Lux Capital led the Series A. Now the company is 300+ employees and the leading product in the growing space Highlights of the podcasr: - clear camraderie and deliberate culture alignment required to bring in a nonfounder CEO. Incredibly humility from the cofounders, and leadership from Edgard. (Also bug kudos for making the initial intro) - Massive, and growing, TAM for OT cybersecurity. The intersection of the cyber physical environments are growing in every industry. - running a global firm requires operational expertise and making difficult organizational decisions early on... And culture permeates. You can "feel" the respect and collaboration between Edgard and Andrea here. https://lnkd.in/gDuwMsVg

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Roxom raised $4.3 million in a Pre-Seed funding round led by Draper Associates with participation from top renowned investors.  Led by Borja Martel Seward , co-founder of Lemon—one of Latin America's most popular fintech apps with over 2.5 million users—this platform enables individuals to buy, trade, spend, and sell crypto assets. Roxom is the first exchange to price and denominate #stocks, #commodities, and #futures in #Bitcoin. The platform allows users to view global markets and conduct transactions using #Bitcoin. This innovative approach aims to integrate Bitcoin more deeply into the financial trading ecosystem, providing a unique service for those looking to trade in Bitcoin rather than traditional fiat currencies. #Latin #America founders continue to draw interest from international investors seeking access to a booming crypto region 🚀

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Pitching your GTM strategy to investors? Borja Santos has some tips for you: focus on market demand, show your competitive edge and be clear on use cases. Highlight acquisition costs, sales levers & team KPIs. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/eSTWxTE8

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📢 Boston calling - Oportunidades para startups  📍 Startups from Europe and North America ⏳ Until 15 December They are selecting 40 startups to pitch at HTVD | HIGHTECH VENTURE DAYS in #Boston. The selected startups will be prepared individually for their participation, including a review of their pitch and the preselection of relevant investors to talk to at the event. 📅 7/8 April in #Boston ⏺ High profile meeting for Startups, VCs and Corporates ⏺ Exclusivity: selected Startups and investors only  ⏺  Focus Areas: Cleantech | Electronics | Manufacturing | Materials | Mobility | Space & Defense  ⏺ Industrial high-tech: IP-based technologies, B2B, hardware ⏺ Series A+ +Cultura +Criatividade +Sustentabilidade . . . #empreendedorismo #startup #startuplife #startups #empreendedorismodigital #startupbusiness #empreendedorismojovem #businessstartup #startupcompany

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#Tako Emerges with $13.2M Seed Round Brazilian #fintech startup Tako has emerged from stealth, securing a $13.2 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Ribbit Capital. Founded by Fernando Gadotti, Tako aims to revolutionize payroll management in Brazil by leveraging AI to handle complex labor laws and union regulations. With over 10,000 unions in the country, Tako's innovative platform automates tasks such as payroll and onboarding, offering companies a streamlined solution. #Tako #PayrollInnovation The company's strategy is to focus on mid-market white-collar companies, targeting those with 100 to 500 employees. This approach allows Tako to refine its offerings before expanding into more complex sectors. By providing a centralized employee lifecycle platform, Tako aims to save companies time and improve data transparency. How do you think Tako's localized approach will impact Brazil’s fintech landscape? #Startups #VentureCapital #LatAmInnovation

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In his recent post, our CIO, David Clark, shares an important reflection on what to expect in the VC industry over the next 3-5 years. As we are forecasting to see fewer and larger exits, with the most ones producting even stronger returns, it becomes even more important to have exposure to these winners and their managers. Similarly, looking at 2008/2009 data, we have seen a similar divergence, where VenCap’s Core Managers were the ones that were able to massively outperform the market even in moments of crisis. This was mainly driven by the quality of their portfolio companies, availability of capital and willingness to invest during challenging times. If you want to learn more about how VenCap’s Core Manager strategy and how to access the Core Managers, visit on our website: https://www.vencap.com or get in touch with the team.

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As we enter a period of fewer but larger exits, VenCap International plc's David Clark shares his take on the three 🔑 factors that will contribute to outperformance in VC over the next 3-5 years: 1️⃣ Quality of portfolio companies 2️⃣ Availability of capital 3️⃣ The willingness to keep investing during challenging periods Read more 👇 #VC #LPInsights

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Looking to take your personal brand to the next level? If you want an exceptional, personalized approach, you can’t miss The MW Method Mirna Wetter has completely redefined personal branding by meticulously crafting a tailor-made playbook that align perfectly with who you are and what you want to communicate. I had the privilege of experiencing the MW Method, and it was truly transformative. 🚀 🚀 This process changed how I perceive myself, how I present my image, and how I communicate my message to both my personal and business communities. If you’re ready to elevate your brand, I can’t recommend Mirna enough! 😎 #PersonalBranding #MWMethod #Leadership #Communication #Growth

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In the value of the venture studio model: interesting short article about how a venture studio built up its activities and how they approached financing. https://lnkd.in/e2iWH52K

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Comun secures $21.5M to revolutionize banking for immigrants in the U.S.! Comun has raised an impressive $21.5 million in a Series A round—just nine months after its last raise. Backed by Redpoint Ventures and other leading investors, Comun is breaking barriers in a crowded market by focusing on what truly matters: financial inclusion for underserved communities. Since its launch, Comun has grown revenue 50x in just six months and quadrupled its user base and revenue per user. With its commitment to accessible banking—accepting over 100 types of ID from #LatinAmerica and providing Spanish-speaking support seven days a week—Comun is addressing real needs and winning customer loyalty. The new funds will help expand their reach and launch new products, like a credit offering, to continue empowering immigrant communities across key U.S. states. Check out our USA Regional Report to explore more insights on how companies like #Comun are leading the charge in redefining financial services! 👉🏻 Corporate members can access the report here: https://lnkd.in/d54iD7Um 👉🏻 Non members can buy the report here: https://lnkd.in/dAPNTSa2 #CInnovation #FintechInsights #FintechInnovation #FinanceInsights #BankingRevolution #DigitalTransformation #BankingInnovation #FinancialGrowth #Finance #Banking #NeoBanking #FinancialServices #Fintech #BankingNews #TechInFinance #FinancialNews

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🚀 Exploring Financial Analysis in Venture Capital 🚀 Yesterday, as part of the #supernovas program we hosted an insightful session with Daniela Raffel Torrebiarte on Financial Analysis for VC, focusing on the metrics that drive sustainable growth for Series A and B companies. Daniela sparked thought-provoking discussions with questions like, “What makes a company truly investment-worthy?” and “How do we define good growth?” => Still looking for the answer Our active participants—including Vanda Gaidamovič, Gita Kler, Barbara Cwiklinska, Anđela Martinović, Giulia Tegas, and many others—brought fantastic insights and questions, making for a highly interactive and engaging session. We dived deep into essentials like cohort analysis, revenue concentration, and the “triple-triple-double-double” growth benchmark—a performance metric many VCs strive for. Beyond growth, we examined efficiency metrics, like CAC payback and burn multiple, and explored future indicators such as pipeline health and hiring plans. Wrapping up with a discussion on valuation and exit strategies, we emphasized that true venture success is more than fast growth—it’s about building resilient, sustainable companies. A big thanks to everyone who joined and contributed! Let’s continue driving impactful conversations that fuel the next generation of successful ventures. Thanks Daniela for sharing this time with us! 🌟 #venturecapital #financialanalysis #growthmetrics #startupsuccess #VC

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Founders, it now takes between 24 to 36 months for Seed startups to raise their Series A. (Source: Carta) Don't let it burn 🔥🔥🔥 How to extend your runway? A few options: 1. Reduce operating expenses: cut costs where you can, negotiate better terms with vendors, and delay non-essential hires. 2. Increase revenue: replicate your winning strategies in new states, regions or territories. Increase output from your current teams. 3. Raise additional capital: it's really tough right now without showing steady growth, and you probably cannot increase growth without additional capital. 4. Try showing what growth would look like by running small experiments in narrow segments with high return, and model what the company would like at scale with fresh capital in. Use your accounting software and/or your bookkeeping partner to automate your burn rate and runway calculations. Keep a close eye on these numbers and take action before it's too late. Time your fundraising efforts. Make sure you have at least 9-12 months of runway left. Happy to help, reach out.

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How Apollo XXI Utilizes Technology to Solve Problems Discover how Apollo XXI helps companies solve problems and achieve venture-driven growth through technology. Gain insights from Danny, who shares his career journey and the overarching theme that drives Apollo XXI's success. Congratulate Apollo XXI on reaching a significant milestone of 3 years in business! #ApolloXXI #TechnologySolutions #ProblemSolving #VentureGrowth #CareerJourney #BusinessMilestone #TechDrivenSuccess #ApolloXXIInsights #Innovation #BusinessSuccess

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Congratulation to Tyme Group that has successfully raised US$250 million, the largest fintech raise this year in South-East Asia, valuing the business at US$1.5 billion. Having completed its latest investment round, Tyme Group has now also firmly achieved unicorn status after securing a total of US$250 million in funding for a total valuation of US$1.5 billion. Tyme’s oversubscribed series D capital raise was led by Nubank, which invested US$150 million, with M&G’s Catalyst subscribing for US$50 million. Existing shareholders are investing a further US$50 million. Tyme’s investors includes the Founders, African Rainbow Capital, The Ethos AI Fund, Apis Growth Fund II (‘Apis’), Tencent, The Gokongwei Group, British International Investment (BII), Norrsken 22, Blue Earth and Lavender Hill Capital Partners. The Nubank partnership solidifies Tyme's position within digital banking and sets the stage for the latter’s growth in Southeast Asia. This partnership brings significant expertise and resources to Tyme, positioning the company well to expand its market presence.

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Excited to announce ACON Investments, L.L.C. acquisition of Rymel SAS a rapidly expanding company that provides essential components to the energy infrastructure of the Americas.   We look forward to collaborating closely with Rymel’s talented management team as they execute multiple growth initiatives including expanding the Company’s manufacturing capacity and commercial coverage across the region, allowing it to benefit from multiple macroeconomic and industry trends, including the transition towards cleaner energy sources, increased energy demand derived from data centers, an aging power distribution infrastructure across the region, and the continued nearshoring to the United States. https://lnkd.in/gWtaewzv

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Want to move to Spain? 20 well-funded startups from December 2024: • Sateliot (IoT connectivity) raised €30M in debt. • Arbolus (insights platform) raised $20M. • Submer (liquid cooling) raised €20M in debt. • HappyRobot (AI-communication) raised $15.6M. • HEMAV (SaaS) raised €8M. • JOTELULU España (cloud services) raised €6.8M. • Corify (medical tech) raised €6M. • Dcycle (ESG) raised €6M. • BeePlanet Factory (energy storage) raised €5M. • Genomcore (genomic data) raised €5M. • Cafler (vehicle management) raised €3M in debt. • #TesaiCare (medical tech) raised €2.7M. • MOGU (travel tech) raised €2.2M. • honei (restaurant tech) raised €1.45M. • Drimer (travel Creators platform) raised €1.5M. • Cybertix (cybersecurity) raised €1M. • Ziknes (robotics) raised €1M. • Abastores (marketplace) raised €750k. • Calpech (nanotech) secured €600k. • Kloutit (monetisation platform) raised €540k. • Click and Plan (real estate) raised €200k. • naturr (marketplace) raised €162k. Get deal-flow in your inbox monthly, comment "interested" to subscribe with link below 👇 #startups #emprendimiento #spain #tech #founders 📸: original by contxto, modified on ChatGPT o4

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📄 Raising a VC fund successfully in the current tough market: lessons learned and insights - Part 3: crossing the finish line Diego Recondo, on behalf of the Acurio Ventures team, closes with this post the articles on the Acurio III fundraising process. In this part, he tells us about the tools they used to set up the fundraising process and achieve the goals they had set previously. You can read the full article at 👉 https://bit.ly/3UyPC4A #Entrepreneur #VC #Investment

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Diego Recondo, General Partner at Acurio Ventures, tells us what he sees as the main challenge in fundraising today: differentiation. 💬 'It is critical to build a differentiated value proposition that leverages the team's strengths and allows any manager to stand out from the crowd.' #entrepreneurs #investment #venture

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