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✨ Breaking: Halogen Ventures Announces New Fund.- Halogen Ventures Halogen Ventures focuses on early-stage consumer technology startups with at least one woman on the founding team. The fund announced a $10 million investment to support female founders in Alabama. https://halogenvc.com/ Please share to let other #Founders know For the ❤️ of Startups #Fusion42 #Startups #Venturecapital

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The Silver Tsunami is upon us, and it's reshaping the mergers and acquisitions landscape like never before. With an estimated $10 trillion in assets set to change hands over the next decade, driven by baby boomers retiring, the opportunity for savvy investors and entrepreneurs is immense. Currently, around 30,000 businesses sell annually, but with more than 8 million baby boomer-owned businesses expected to transition, the volume of transactions could increase tenfold. This is a monumental shift that smart buyers are already preparing for. You don't need to be a Wall Street titan to benefit from this trend; many of these businesses will transition to local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Are you ready to seize a piece of this $10 trillion wealth transfer? Position yourself strategically to take advantage of this unprecedented wave of opportunities. Engage with fellow professionals and explore how you can be part of this transformation. Not sure how? Let's talk about it! #SilverTsunami #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessOpportunities

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🌟 Join Our Panel Discussion on Licensing vs. Manufacturing: Are you navigating the decision between licensing and manufacturing for your software, hardware, or physical product? I'll be speaking from the US Government Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today at 11 AM virtually: 🔗 Event Link: https://lnkd.in/g3VTnCvq What you'll learn: - Pros and cons of licensing vs. manufacturing - What companies need to see to license your product - What can and cannot be licensed - What you need to know to manufacture Thank you Larry Udell for organizing this wonderful event! #Engineering #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #USPTO #IntellectualProperty

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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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If you're building a fintech startup, you likely know of this investor, but just in case... This week's findfunding.vc spotlight is on Neil Kapur from TTV Capital. He: 🛫 Is based in SF & Atlanta 💲 Has spent time at Google in consumer-facing payments & at two fintech startups  🏔️ Loves alpine mountaineering and has climbed Kilimanjaro, Denali, Rainier, and more!! Amongst founders, Neil and the team at TTV Capital , including Gardiner Garrard, Mark Johnson, Sean Banks, Lizzie Guynn, and Laney Lewis are known for saying “lift, not lean.” They believe that their job as investors is not to create work for founders, but instead ask the right questions and help navigate to the best outcomes. Knowing Neil well personally, he's not only my go-to person for anything related to fintech but I can also highly recommend having him on your cap table - he's the kind of human you want to have in your corner during both good times and bad. Make sure to: ✉️ Pitch him at [email protected] ➡️ Follow TTV Capital on LinkedIn For more, check out our funder spotlight card below along with TTV Capital's profile on findfunding.vc (link in comments).

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🗞️ Breaking News: Red Ventures Selling CNET at a huge Loss❗️ Context: Red Ventures, the privately held digital media and marketing juggernaut based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is selling CNET, one of the largest tech publishers on the web, to Ziff Davis for just $100 million. For context: Red Ventures bought CNET for approximately $500 million. Reason for the Sale: Total traffic to CNET has dropped by a staggering 50% over the last three years. The main driver behind this decline is a 68% drop in organic traffic (loss off Google rankings and traffic). Tables turned: This sale is a stunning turn of events for CNET, which once bought Ziff Davis (then a tech magazine firm) in a deal worth roughly $1.6 billion - more than two decades ago. Catch Up: - Ziff Davis trades publicly with a market value of $1.94 billion. The company lost about half of its marketcap over the course of the last 48 months. Strategic rationale: If Ziff Davis is able to ink a content licencing deal with Google, Bing/Microsoft or ChatGPT (or else e.g. X.AI) - like Reddit did - it might turn out to be a very smart deal …

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The venture capital landscape is undergoing a significant shift as we enter what many are calling the "VC Reset Era." With changing market dynamics and evolving investor expectations, this is a pivotal moment for startups and investors alike. In this new environment, venture capitalists are rethinking their strategies and focusing on sustainable growth rather than chasing rapid, high-risk returns. This reset is driving a more cautious yet strategic approach, emphasizing solid fundamentals and long-term potential. For startups, this means adapting to a more measured investment climate, where demonstrating clear value and resilience is crucial. For investors, it’s an opportunity to refine their criteria and support ventures that align with a more sustainable vision of success. As we navigate these changes, staying informed and agile will be key. How are you adapting to the evolving venture capital landscape? #VC #VentureCapital #InvestmentStrategy #StartupGrowth #MarketTrends #Innovation

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Below is a link to today’s MDB Vested Interests conversation, Traditional Venture vs Public Venture, in case you missed or want to revisit it. MDB Capital President & Chief Market Strategist Lou Basenese sat down with Dave Berkus, TCA Venture Group Chairman Emeritus and Managing Director of TCA ACE Funds, to exchange insights on these approaches to venture-stage investing. Watch video here: https://lnkd.in/gwM3Cwsd

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ISP Strategic Leadership, Engineering, and Operations As an organization scales, there is often a need to separate strategic technology leadership under the CTO from internal execution under engineering and operations management. This allows the CTO to focus on outward-facing duties while enabling streamlined operational efficiency. However, it's crucial to recognize the differing motivations and needs of these distinct technical roles. On one hand, engineers thrive on tackling interesting, challenging projects that push their abilities and knowledge. They value working alongside capable peers, genuine recognition of technical accomplishments, and contributing to products/services that reach the market. In contrast, operations teams should strive for repeatable processes, continual improvement, and driving efficiency at scale. Their priorities revolve around standardizing workflows, minimizing disruptions, and incrementally optimizing existing systems and procedures to maintain consistent service delivery as the company grows. An effective organizational structure acknowledges this dichotomy, fostering an environment that fuels engineering innovation while providing operations with the stability and process-orientation they require. Striking this balance enables the company to stay agile and innovative through its engineering efforts, while simultaneously scaling operational execution in a reliable and repeatable manner. Competitive compensation remains an important motivator across both domains. By properly aligning structural elements, motivational factors, and leadership priorities, a rapidly growing ISP can position itself to attract and retain top talent across engineering and operations, driving sustainable growth and success in the dynamic technology landscape.

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We are thrilled to celebrate Steelhead Technologies’ $12.5M Series B funding milestone. Led by Innovius Capital with participation from Stage 2 Capital, TIA Ventures, C2 Ventures, and Calvary Ventures LLC, this funding highlights Steelhead’s mission to revolutionize job shop manufacturing. By providing next-gen ERP solutions, Steelhead is tackling inefficiencies in contract manufacturing—empowering job shops with real-time tracking, streamlined workflows, and actionable insights. Their transformative platform is a game-changer for the manufacturing sector, addressing critical gaps in an underserved market. We’re proud to support this incredible team as they accelerate innovation, expand their talented workforce, and help modernize U.S. manufacturing for decades to come. Onward and upward, Steelhead! https://lnkd.in/enykJc2U #manufacturing #investing #startups

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I exercised my right to vote and encourage everyone to do the same. In today’s presidential election, we have a unique opportunity to influence both the political landscape and the future of entrepreneurship. Today's decisions will impact policies that affect startups, innovation, and economic growth. The worst outcome is a future shaped without your voice. Every vote counts; together, we can create an environment where entrepreneurs thrive. Join me in making your voice heard—let’s shape a future that supports innovation and growth! #vote #voting #election #politics #votingmatters #Election2024 #Nov5th #GetOutAndVote

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"𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲" 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐬 Our mission is to have Founders realize their vision. Our services include business plan research and preparation, guidance in MVP development, as well as securing early adopters and funding. We have recently been receiving a number of inquiries regarding a form of collateral-based Bridge Funds referred to as "Hard Money". Hard Money collateral-based option due to that these loans can range from six figures to millions of dollars. Properly managed, fast approval is nearly guaranteed and funds can be posted to your account within ten business days. ** When using Investment Property collateral, you may expect a 65% Loan To Value,or LTV, at an interest rate of ten and a half to thirteen percent. ** Similar to banks, there are Lending and Funds Management fees as well as third-party Title Report and Insurance as well as Escrow and Recording costs. I ** Interest-only payments will begin 30 days after closing. Our experience is that fees are deducted from the gross loan amount. However, other options may be considered. Hard Money Bridge loans are typically for 1 to 2 years and may be repaid early, typically without penalty. Although, some private funds may request a "Fixed Yield". This form of Bridge Loan may be worth considering if it allows you to capitalize on near-term opportunities. In any event, all loan details are spelled out before closing. If you wish to learn more about a Hard Money Bridge Loan, please schedule a free consultation, there is no obligation and all loan fees are based on funds posted to your account. Please schedule a Zoom Meeting at a time and day of your convenience by clicking this link: https://lnkd.in/gHXjXwtr We look forward to talking with you! Thank you for your time. https://lnkd.in/g_x55WqP? #innovation #technology #entrepreneur #venturecapital #startup #digitalmarketing #management #vc #venturecapital #startups #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #tech #deeptech #ai #artificialintelligence #future #money #business

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"𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲" 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐬 Our mission is to have Founders realize their vision. Our services include business plan research and preparation, guidance in MVP development, as well as securing early adopters and funding. We have recently been receiving a number of inquiries regarding a form of collateral-based Bridge Funds referred to as "Hard Money". Hard Money collateral-based option due to that these loans can range from six figures to millions of dollars. Properly managed, fast approval is nearly guaranteed and funds can be posted to your account within ten business days. ** When using Investment Property collateral, you may expect a 65% Loan To Value,or LTV, at an interest rate of ten and a half to thirteen percent. ** Similar to banks, there are Lending and Funds Management fees as well as third-party Title Report and Insurance as well as Escrow and Recording costs. I ** Interest-only payments will begin 30 days after closing. Our experience is that fees are deducted from the gross loan amount. However, other options may be considered. Hard Money Bridge loans are typically for 1 to 2 years and may be repaid early, typically without penalty. Although, some private funds may request a "Fixed Yield". This form of Bridge Loan may be worth considering if it allows you to capitalize on near-term opportunities. In any event, all loan details are spelled out before closing. If you wish to learn more about a Hard Money Bridge Loan, please schedule a free consultation, there is no obligation and all loan fees are based on funds posted to your account. Please schedule a Zoom Meeting at a time and day of your convenience by clicking this link: https://lnkd.in/gHXjXwtr We look forward to talking with you! Thank you for your time. https://lnkd.in/g_x55WqP?

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As the Shasta Ventures approval deadline approaches, we're presented with a unique opportunity to observe the complexities and inherent conflicts in GP-led secondary transactions. This scenario sheds light on the considerable leverage GPs hold within the private equity infrastructure. According to the article, proposed continuation fund requires LPs to approve the transaction if they wish to roll their interests into the new structure—a stipulation that could be seen as putting undue pressure on LPs. This raises critical questions about the balance of power in private equity deals and the alignment of interests between GPs and LPs. What are your thoughts? Is it appropriate for GPs to demand such conditions for LPs to participate in a continuation fund? How do you see this impacting the broader private equity landscape and the perception of GP-led secondary transactions? Looking forward to hearing your insights and perspectives on this pivotal issue. #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #InvestmentTrends #ShastaVentures #GPledSecondaries

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"According to Pitchbook, while overall venture capital deals have slowed over the past year, the defense tech sector has weathered the storm better than most others. So far in 2024, private investors have bet $9.1 billion on defense tech startups across 228 investments, Pitchbook research shows." -MARK SULLIVAN-Fast Company Patient capital will win this fight, both in a literal military campaign sense and the private capital competition for the best deals. Will this be a four year ramp to a huge exit? Likely no. Could private capital help provide a balance to the current military industrial complex processes/thinking. I am optimistic.

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