Daniel Ahmadizadeh

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So great to speak to Mohammed Islam on The Mo Show podcast last week! Watch the full episode here!

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🚀 SOSV Announces $306M Close of SOSV V Fund to Fuel Deep Tech Innovation in Human and Planetary Health 🌍💡 🔬 Led by Sean O'Sullivan, SOSV is a multi-stage deep tech venture investor with a focus on "human and planetary health". 💼💉 🌱 The fund will prioritize investments in deep tech startups contributing to decarbonization and re-industrialization, alongside ongoing support for health-related ventures spanning from therapeutics to medical devices. 🛠️🔍 🌐 Limited partners include corporates, sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, and private family offices globally. 🌎💰 👨‍💼 SOSV operates startup development programs IndieBio and HAX, supporting founders from pre-seed through later stages, resulting in about 200 investments annually. The ecosystem spans 40 countries, with 800+ startups in its portfolio. 🚀🌟 💼 In the past 18 months, the firm has opened two new spaces—IndieBio New York at 7 Penn Plaza and HAX in Newark, NJ—with $25M in grants each from Empire State Development (ESD) and New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), and also relocated and expanded the IndieBio San Francisco location. 💡💼 ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #fund and increase the international pool of your LP #investors?   🤝 Need warm #LP introductions?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   🧐 Looking for co-investments?   ▶ G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks: https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE #VentureCapital #DeepTech #Innovation #HealthTech #PlanetaryHealth #Decarbonization #Startup #Investment #SOSV #TechInnovation #GlobalInvestors #EconomicDevelopment

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2025 is here, and the Middle East’s startup ecosystem continues to hit major milestones. 🌍 Last year, I had the privilege of interviewing the founders behind some of the region’s most innovative companies—eyewa, Lean Technologies, Zid | زد, and Salla E-Commerce Platform. Their insights offer a glimpse into how they’re shaping the future: 👉 eyewa: Gulf-based eyewear disruptor with a vision for growth. ➛ Founders - Mehdi Oudghiri & Anass B. ↳ Surpassed 150 stores. ↳ Secured $100M funding from General Atlantic. ↳ Introduced AI-powered eye exams and virtual try-ons. ↳ 2025 plans: 250 stores and a Riyadh hub delivering custom products in 24 hours. 👉 Lean Technologies: A fintech leader bridging innovation and compliance. ➛ Founders - Hisham Al-Falih & Ashu Gupta & Aditya Sarkar & Mehdi Tazi ↳ $67.5M Series B funding from General Catalyst. ↳ $2B+ transaction volumes in the UAE. ↳ Pioneering Open Banking in Saudi Arabia. ↳ 2025 plans: Expanding Open Banking and Open Finance in Saudi Arabia and the UAE while enhancing financial infrastructure for SMEs and individuals. 👉 Zid | زد: Revolutionizing e-commerce with its Total Commerce ecosystem. ➛ Founders - Sultan H. AlAsmi & Mazen AlDarrab ↳ Merchant base grew by 30%, exceeding 12,000 active users. ↳ Integrated AI-powered tools + partnerships with Amazon, TikTok, and Meta. ↳ Merchants saw 25% GMV growth and 10x revenue increases through Zid’s programs. ↳ 2025 vision: Cross-border commerce and advanced AI solutions for merchants. 👉 Salla E-Commerce Platform: Empowering Saudi merchants with cutting-edge e-commerce tools. ➛ Founders -  Nawaf Hariri & Salman Butt ↳ $130M pre-IPO funding led by Investcorp and Sanabil Investments. ↳ 80,000+ active merchants supported $7B in sales since 2020. ↳ New tech integrations with Adjust and STC Bank. ↳ 2025 focus: Expanding payment solutions and driving Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. Each founder’s vision is a testament to the power of combining regional insight with global ambition. 💡 Who’s a Middle Eastern startup you’re watching in 2025? Share your thoughts below. ⬇️ P.S. If this inspired you, don’t forget to share! ♻️ Articles: ↳ https://lnkd.in/dXha4rg4 ↳ https://lnkd.in/ddbasi24

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Why Buying Your First Business is the hardest & Financing The Fear is Being seen as too risky by lenders and investors. The Solution: Prepare a solid business plan with detailed financial projections. Work with a financial advisor to enhance your credibility. Consider alternative financing options like SBA loans or seller financing.

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👀 HOW DO WE GET DIGITAL HEALTH TO REFOCUS ON PREVENTATIVE CARE?👀 Enter Inbal Tirosh co-founder and CEO of the incredible Livez on this week's episode!! My favorite question to ask founders is what is your founding story? Tune in to hear Inbal explain her founding story, and how they are impacting patients lives and futures! Livez is built to make preventative care easy, convenient, and reduce claims. The Livez screening solution detect 85% of preventable diseases!! Reduces a whopping 75% of healthcare claims. How do they do this? Inbal jumps into it all with me, explaining, "All together if you take every person and they get a plan of what they need to get screened for, based on their individual profile, and their specific data, you can do that with fusion of big data, and you take them on a journey to prevent their predicted risks, based on family history and their own history and so on..." Then you automatically book them with follow up appointments. This is backed by health authorities, and by large insurers! Key Points 🗝 🌐 Livez screening solution covers more than 50 clinical domains and 120 screenings and vaccines, impacting 75% of healthcare claims. Livez is a preventive health platform that focuses on holistic screening and interventions to prevent chronic diseases. 🏥 The platform helps employers and health plans prioritize the health of their population by identifying health risks and guiding individuals towards appropriate interventions. This is an absolutely fascinating conversation about the new frontier of preventative care. Get on board, and tune in to this week's episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast Also- major teaser that their pricing is FULLY at risk. Why NOT? Learn more about preventative care, and how Digital Health is continuing to evolve!

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Machiavellian leaders at the helm, prioritizing self-interest over all else, raise concerns about the true essence of freedom and democracy. Factors like greed, envy, and fear (the toxic triangle) have historically constrained freedoms, making it easier to manipulate the uninformed than the enlightened. Let's heed the warnings against propaganda, cronyism, sexism, nationalism, and the suppression of human rights. Leaders must govern, not just campaign, and uphold the law above all else. In a world where selfishness masquerades as moral superiority, let's reject divisive narratives based on skin color or religious beliefs. After all, we all live in the shelter of each other. Good leaders will guide with positive influence and educational materials; bad leaders will misguide with misinformation and propaganda. “All propaganda has to be popular and has to accommodate itself to the comprehension of the least intelligent of those whom it seeks to reach.” - Adolf Hitler The lessons of history tell us that if we've been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle ‘Machiavellianism’ is a real thing and a major component in the toxic triangle of destructive leadership. As we navigate the complexities of globalization, let wisdom guide us, not misinformation or mystical panaceas. Thomas Jefferson once warned… And the day will come when the mystical generation of Jesus, by the supreme being as his father in the womb of a virgin will be classed with the fable of the generation of Minerva in the brain of Jupiter. But we may hope that the dawn of reason and freedom of thought in these United States will do away all this artificial scaffolding...

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Spotting future unicorns isn’t magic → it’s about seeing potential in people Meeting over 500 founders each year, I’ve learned to recognize those who stand out Here are four founders from the last 60 days 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁: Syed Gilani, CEO at Safr Care: Syed’s venture is revolutionizing healthcare transportation with innovative tech. • Exceptional problem-solution fit • Robust go-to-market strategy • Engaging pitch, felt like a conversation • Bold humility Jim Petzel, CEO at CEND: Jim is transforming the moving industry with a fast-growing SaaS platform. • Fast-growing and profitable • Consistently doubling revenue • Strong, confident team • Brings the receipts Julee Dilley, Founder of PRAYR app: Julee’s app fills a unique niche in the Christian community with a brilliant model. • Powerful mission and belief • Genius business model • Quite the fundraiser • Backed by the right VCs Kevin Jurovich, Co-Founder at Circles: Kevin, an ex-NFL player, is building a unique app that combines the best of TikTok and Yelp, offering real-time video insights into bars and restaurants. • Brilliant app • Instant acquisition target (big exit) • Impressive pitch and cap table care • Kevin inspires and motivates other founders Most of the 38,000 founders who come to our site each month aren’t a fit for our venture studio or startup incubator, none of these fit our model, 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 100%, the market says YES to these four amazing founders and their unforgettable startups. Founders, keep pushing forward; your “yes” is out there. Need help, reach out. Like this? Follow Gerald Duran for daily Startup and VC advice, and sometimes — a kick in the nuts. #startups #founders #venturecapital #entrepreneurship

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Led by Anduril, defense tech funding sets a new record this year | TechCrunch https://buff.ly/4129kts Anduril, a leader in defense technology, has driven defense tech funding to an unprecedented high this year. Investments in this sector have surged, reflecting a growing interest in advanced military solutions and cutting-edge innovations. This milestone underscores the increasing importance of tech-driven defense initiatives in modern security strategies. As global tensions rise, there's a notable shift towards integrating AI, robotics, and autonomous systems into defense operations. The record-breaking funding highlights the critical role technology plays in national and international security landscapes. #DefenseTech #InnovationInSecurity

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🚀 Healthcare investing: Not for the faint of heart, but for the visionaries who dare to change the world! 💡 Why it's unique: 🔄 Pivoting isn't just costly—it's potentially catastrophic 📊 Metrics as complex and sub-sector specific 🌐 A delicate ecosystem of stakeholders tugging in different directions 😃 But get it right, and you might just revolutionize healthcare while reaping substantial returns. 💰🏥

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Create Health Ventures Launches Inaugural $21M Fund for Early-Stage Digital Health Startups  Create Health Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage digital health companies, has closed its debut fund, raising $21 million, surpassing its initial target. Launched in 2024, Create Health Ventures is based in Austin, TX, and Chicago, IL. The firm focuses on technologies that enhance healthcare access, improve patient experiences, and deliver value across payers, providers, and pharmaceutical companies. *Its primary focus includes:   1. Payer-Facing Technologies: Solutions that improve member experiences, enable seamless data and workflow integration, and scale technology across geographies.   2. Clinical Trial Enablement: Tools to help pharmaceutical companies recruit and retain participants for late-stage clinical trials as demand increases. *Founders and Approach:   Create Health Ventures was co-founded by Emma Cartmell and Amit Aysola, healthcare veterans with over 45 years of combined experience. They bring operational expertise, regulatory insight, and an extensive network to portfolio companies. The firm exclusively invests in startups led by healthcare industry founders, leveraging its unique value-added platform for scaling businesses.  *The platform includes: - Business development support   - Access to executive coaches   - Connections to healthcare leaders   - Cross-selling opportunities among portfolio companies  *Key Quotes by GPs:  - Emma Cartmell: “Founders from the healthcare industry understand the challenges and opportunities to improve patient outcomes. Supporting them is the most impactful way we can positively transform healthcare.”   - Amit Aysola: “Payers and pharmaceutical companies are driving demand for connected, scalable solutions, and we are investing in companies to meet these needs.”  *Investments and Impact:  The firm has made five investments so far and partners with foundations, impact investors, and strategic healthcare veterans to mentor portfolio companies.  *Portfolio CEO Feedback:   - Dr. Chip Grant (Watershed Health): “Create Health Ventures has been invaluable in scaling operations and fundraising.”   - Shara Cohen (Carallel): “They are the most collaborative and active investor team I’ve worked with.”   - Neil Batlivala (Pair Team): “They’ve helped us manage growth and reach underserved communities.” If you are experiencing difficulties in raising fresh capital and would require warm introductions to new LPs, contact G+QUANT     ▶ Please use G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks, or send your inquiry directly to [email protected] #VentureCapital #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Startups #ClinicalTrials #PatientCare #HealthTech #HealthEquity #CreateHealthVentures

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One of my proudest moments as an investor occurred today as Alaffia Health announced its series A because it shows how the Aperture® Venture Capital vision of multi-level, multi-generational #impactinvesting is succeeding in the marketplace. Here’s the model in its most basic form : ✅As diverse fund managers with meaningful capital to allocate, we are changing the VC landscape every day just by doing our day jobs. ✅As Black/Brown investors with ~40 years experience collectively, Aperture GPs have access to talent /excellence that others do not, so our portfolio *organically* is more inclusive by race, gender and geography even while optimizing for financial outcomes (all about the alpha). ✅Our most successful portco’s are using financial #innovation to solve market problems that impact underrepresented demographics and underserved communities. Alaffia Health is a shining example of the impact portion of our overall fund thesis, and we couldn’t be prouder of TJ Ademiluyi and Adun Akanni, MPH, PMP - the dynamic brother-sister founder duo whose vision we have steadfastly supported on their journey. Congratulations to TJ and Adun from William Crowder and myself, as well as the whole Aperture team- Marjorie King Philip McKenzie Yves Louis-Jacques Tanvi Lal Michelle Dhansinghani Lisha Bell Katie Kelly Amy Chung Cindy Chong, CFA Brian Fernandes-Halloran Monroe France Jayden Pantel Darren Herman Evan Wladis Neal Triplett Thomas Scriven Peter Ammon Irina Bit-Babik Tim Milanich Rob Rahbari

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✨ Breaking: Humba Ventures Announces New Fund.- Humba Ventures Humba Ventures, the sister firm to Susa Ventures, has raised a $40 million fund to invest in deep tech and defense tech startups. The fund targets companies often working with the U.S. government and accepts funding primarily from countries such as the U.S., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. Humba Ventures supports startups at various stages, focusing on technological viability and team capability to drive innovation in critical sectors. https://humbaventures.com/ Please share to let other #Founders know For the ❤️ of Startups #Fusion42 #Startups #Venturecapital

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last train to nyc, all aboard! if you are a founder struggling with your first tech startup, this is ideal for you! join a group of 10 founders co-working for 10 days alongside our team in workshops and mentoring sessions you'll get to talk in private sessions with great founders and investors to get feedback and insights on how to tackle the obstacles ahead

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One of our main goals at Novel is to help tech founders access the capital they need to scale their businesses sustainably.    That’s why we’re excited to be teaming up with Husch Blackwell to co-host Venture Connect, an exclusive part of Startland News’s Startup Crawl that brings together VC investors and founders for a night of networking, connections, and drinks on the house!    It’ll all be going down right here in Kansas City on June 14, so RVSP today.    Just click the link in the comments below. Can’t wait!   #VentureConnect #StartupCrawl #Startland #StartlandStartupCrawl #TechFounders #VC #VentureCapital #networking #startups #entrepreneurship #tech #KCTech #KansasCity 

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What's been happening in mental health? ⏺ Vitalic Health raised a $4M seed round for its geriatric behavioural health care platform. ⏺ Kooth Digital Health landed a $1.45 million pilot contract to provide their Soluna platform to over 50,000 students across New Jersey. ⏺ Peer support startup Fello , led by former Uber Eats executive Alyssa Pollack, raised $10.4M for virtual, app-based peer support designed to combat the loneliness epidemic. ⏺ Oceans Healthcare acquired Haven Behavioral Healthcare , expanding to 5 new U.S. states and adding 7 new locations. ⏺ Mabel raised a €600K pre-seed round to help improve women's mental health through microdosing programs and mushroom-based supplements ⏺ Wysa published a paper on the impact of their early stage digital mental health interventions for Singaporeans. ⏺ Applications for the KHP Ventures Mental Health immersion programme close tomorrow (Jan 7th) (All links below) __ If you liked this and want insights on the mental health industry in your inbox every week, subscribe to The Hemingway Report newsletter and follow me Steve Duke 📩 #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth

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A mentor's guidance can make all the difference in a founder's journey. 💡 Their ability to help you sidestep pitfalls and accelerate growth is invaluable. If you’re looking to amplify your success, connecting with a seasoned mentor is a smart move.

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