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In conjunction with Cooley's Q1 2024 Venture Financing Report, we sat down with Chris Ahn of Haun Ventures to get his take on the state of venture capital investing, including insights on: 💥 The significance of up rounds representing 65% of deals. 💥 His approach to risk management and mitigation strategies when investing. 💥 The most effective monetization models for community-based ventures. Read the full conversation on #CooleyGO with the link below. #CooleyGO #venturecapital #VC #investing

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As startups face higher interest rates and fundraising hurdles, venture debt remains a flexible, non-dilutive option for maintaining growth momentum. PitchBook’s Q3 2024 Venture Monitor shows that venture debt continues to play a vital role for startups navigating today’s challenging market conditions. Deal activity in venture debt is on track for a stronger performance this year, with total deal value reaching $34.7 billion so far. Late-stage and venture-growth companies account for nearly 75% of all debt raised, but we continue to see a need for the strategic use of debt by capital-intensive ventures at all stages. Download the full report from PitchBook here: https://lnkd.in/g-bEHTqC

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From $0 rev Easily monetize SaaS payments with Tilled Founder & CEO, Caleb Avery Are you leaving money on the table with your SaaS payments? Tilled Founder & CEO, Caleb Avery, shares how his company helps businesses monetize their payments in the latest episode of Fintech Confidential's 1:1 interview series. He, discusses with host Tedd Huff how his company helps businesses monetize their SaaS payments. Tilled offers a turnkey solution for embedded payments and also provides a more comprehensive offering, including integrated lending. Caleb Avery shares how Tilled has helped businesses who were previously making $0 in revenue on their payments generate more income, and explains how his company can assist in the sales and go-to-market aspects of the payment process. Don't miss this informative interview! #FintechConfidential #Tilled #SaaSpayments #embeddedpayments #integratedlending #monetization #revenue #paymentsprocessing #paymenttechnology #paymentprocessing #paymentsolutions #businessgrowth #gotomarket #interviewseries #entrepreneurship #FintechPodcast #startupadvice #innovation #techindustry #businessstrategies #financialtechnology #podcastinterview #saas

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From $0 rev Easily monetize SaaS payments with Tilled Founder & CEO, Caleb Avery Are you leaving money on the table with your SaaS payments? Tilled Founder & CEO, Caleb Avery, shares how his company helps businesses monetize their payments in the latest episode of Fintech Confidential's 1:1 interview series. He, discusses with host Tedd Huff how his company helps businesses monetize their SaaS payments. Tilled offers a turnkey solution for embedded payments and also provides a more comprehensive offering, including integrated lending. Caleb Avery shares how Tilled has helped businesses who were previously making $0 in revenue on their payments generate more income, and explains how his company can assist in the sales and go-to-market aspects of the payment process. Don't miss this informative interview! #FintechConfidential #Tilled #SaaSpayments #embeddedpayments #integratedlending #monetization #revenue #paymentsprocessing #paymenttechnology #paymentprocessing #paymentsolutions #businessgrowth #gotomarket #interviewseries #entrepreneurship #FintechPodcast #startupadvice #innovation #techindustry #businessstrategies #financialtechnology #podcastinterview #saas

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OpenSky Ventures isn't your typical venture capital fund. We are a strategic partnership that combines the expertise of Josh Resnick, founder of Sugarfina USA LLC, and Josh Payne, founder of StackCommerce and Onward. Our $10 million fund is strategically focused on two verticals: 1. E-commerce Infrastructure (⅔ of our current portfolio) 2. Consumer Brands (⅓ of our current portfolio) What differentiates us in the VC landscape? We are not just investors; we're active operators in the industries we invest in. We understand the challenges you face because we have encountered them ourselves. Partnering with OpenSky grants you and your startup access to a robust network of connections, resources, and guidance that can move your business to new heights. As an OpenSky portfolio company, we will connect you with the most suitable SaaS solutions, provide data-driven strategic guidance, and offer unmatched growth support that can only come from fellow entrepreneurs who have walked in your shoes. If you are a founder ready to take your brand to the next level, it's time to connect with us. Let's build something incredible together.

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🚀 Check out this week's venture capital investment summary (15 featured companies!) spanning early & growth-stage US based Environmental Technology & Enterprise Software startups! 🎯 Every Monday, the team here at Bearhug Recruiting aggregates, researches, and publishes a recap of the prior week's fundraising activity within the early and growth-stage Environmental Technology & Enterprise Software startup ecosystem. 🌎 This research not only allows us to keep our finger on the pulse of the type of startups we serve, but also benefits others who, like us, enjoy analyzing the latest trends that signal investor confidence AND startup growth within what we believe are the most exciting and impactful market segments. ❤️ We also hope the people and companies we feature enjoy both a virtual fist bump from the team at Bearhug, plus benefit from some additional free market exposure to amplify their mission. Click the link below to get caught up, and make sure you reach out to any that are interesting/relevant that you might be able to help! 💥 Link: https://lnkd.in/ejHWSUVD 👈 #subeca #ketos #xgsenergy #280earth #witnessai #simr #coactive #infinitform #aerominetechnologies #aerodome #patronusai #verse #socradar #thinklabsai #tractionag #environmentaltechnology #enterprisesoftware #startupfunding #startup #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #startups #funding #startupnews #venturecapital #technology #vc #investing #entrepreneurs

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In our newest blog post, Nine Four Ventures General Partner Kurt Ramirez shares some of his thoughts on the current environment of startup shutdowns and valuation resets, and if these are natural consequences of an earlier period of frothy investment and easy money. Some key points are around how:  ·        Startup failures are common and expected, especially after a period of high funding.  ·        The recent increase in shutdowns should be viewed relative to the outsized number of startups funded in the boom years of 2020 and 2021 and reaching their make-or-break moment now.  ·        Some of these startups may have been funded based on unrealistic expectations of future growth, leading to valuation drops. Read the full post on our site, Substack, or by clicking below to learn more. Please reach out with any questions or comments on trends, companies, or anything else. https://lnkd.in/dZm6vfis Cc Jeffrey Elowe, Kurt Ramirez, Paul La Londe, Sophia Ghadamian Kier, Avi Pradhan #VentureCapital #Startup #Valuation #Tech

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YC SAFE Overview – Is It Right For Your Startup? YC SAFEs offer simplicity, flexibility, and protection, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on growth without the complexity of traditional equity financing. Learn how with YC's reputable network and resources, startups gain not just funding, but also invaluable support, mentorship, and connections to propel your growth journey. Read Now: https://lnkd.in/eU5EFE5u #ycsafe #startuplaw #startupblog #startupsupport #startupinvestment #mystartuplawyer

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Want to know what metrics venture capitalists really care about? Aumni's latest analysis dives into 10,000+ data points from portfolio companies at all stages. Here's what we uncovered: 1️⃣ Revenue, net burn rate, FT headcount, and gross margin are the hottest metrics. 2️⃣ Most VCs request 6-9 specific metrics per quarter from each portfolio company. 3️⃣ Cash is king in the early stages but loses its throne as companies grow. 4️⃣ Operational metrics dominate at Series D+, taking up half of the top ten. Key insights: - Cash-on-hand and cash runway plummet in importance from a combined ranking of 3.5 in the seed stage to barely making the top ten by Series D+. - Metrics spotlighting operational efficiency, like gross margin, total OpEx, EBIT, bookings, and debt balance, become crucial as startups scale. ----- Follow All Chance to learn from more innovative insights.

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Chargezoom Announces $11.5M Series A - https://lnkd.in/g9VDQW5f Founder - Matt Dubois Funders - Kickstart Fund, Motley Fool Ventures, Early Light Ventures, Frazier Group VC, adly, SaaS Ventures, Stout Street Capital, and Okapi Venture Capital. #SiliconSlopes #UtahVC #UtahBusiness #VentureCapital

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8 templates for founders looking to fundraise. See below. Also, if you have any that you’ve found valuable, please share them in the comments. 1️⃣YC’s SAFE Financing Documents: https://lnkd.in/eUjN6gZn 2️⃣Lenny R’s Fundraise Timeline Spreadsheet: https://lnkd.in/eSgGdHj5 3️⃣Lenny R’s Investor Outreach List Spreadsheet: https://lnkd.in/ek2sJeGG 4️⃣Wing’s Top 100 Angel Investors: https://lnkd.in/esgWa-Nh 5️⃣Ramp’s VC & Angel Investor Database: https://lnkd.in/ehzzA-H9 6️⃣Foresight’s Financial Modeling and Forecasting Spreadsheets: https://lnkd.in/e-Gd5XPX 7️⃣Bplans’ Business Plan Template: https://lnkd.in/ePhj6ErR 8️⃣Notion’s Top Fundraising Templates: https://lnkd.in/e9EW5Cki ----- ♻️Like, Comment, Share Follow Startup Vencha for more, Stop Thinking & Start Doing

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📝 Fundraising Playbook for 2024: The fundraising landscape has shifted. Here's what's working now: Key metrics investors are scrutinizing: Burn multiple (revenue growth/cash burn) Gross margins Customer acquisition costs Net dollar retention Growth must be strong (but that is assumed if you are raising from venture capital) Preparation essentials: Have 18-24 months runway before starting the process Build relationships early - start warm intros 3 months before raising Know your unit economics cold Understand how you differentiate from competitors What fundraising trends are you seeing? #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship

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Visualize your live deal opportunities and drive fundraising faster with SmartCharts 📊 Adding easily digestible charts and graphs within SmartLists, SmartCharts create real-time, actionable views of your deal data. By condensing complex investment data, you can quickly assess your opportunity pipeline volume and better support your fundraising objectives. SmartCharts update automatically, providing you with live and up-to-date reporting and analytics across all teams and strategies instantly. Learn more about the latest InvestorFlow updates here: https://lnkd.in/exPiE6Kh #WhatsNewWednesday #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #Fundraising #Investment #PrivateMarkets

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