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Thrilled to finally reveal the launch of FlexAI, led by the incredible Brijesh Tripathi and Dali Kilani, which just raised a $30M seed round to make AI compute infrastructure more efficient and accessible to everyone. Our investment thesis: 1. Strong macro-tailwinds - Compute for AI is a mature market with sustainable demand growth from new models over the next years - But the compute demand is already exceeding data center capacities and supply of GPUs, creating a supply constraint for Nvidia’s top units - AI model development is attracting large amounts of funding, much of which will be dedicated to computation and costs/performance will matter more and more. 2. The need for a European AI infrastructure - Compute power is high on the geopolitical agenda. Who will control AI will control the world. - European AI model companies rely today on US-based hardware and US-based cloud providers to build "European" AI models - If Data sovereignty and security matter, then there is an urgent need for a European AI compute platform 3. An exceptionally skilled team to build this European AI compute platform - Brijesh has built customized systems and hardware for AI use cases at NVIDIA and Apple before, and designed + scaled compute systems for autonomous driving at Tesla and Zoox, as well as with the Intel super-compute platform - Dali has a demonstrated track record of executing and delivering both hardware and software projects, and leading engineering teams (this is the second time we back him, not a coincidence!) - both have known each other for a long time and worked together at NVIDIA. have built GPUs themselves and were there when Apple and Tesla decided their launch their own chips for the exact same reasons (cost and performance trade-off + reduce dependency on third party suppliers). - They have already demonstrated the strength of their network by signing key partnerships even before product launch and have assembled Tier 1 advisors around FlexAI. Thrilled to be partnering with Alpha Intelligence Capital, Heartcore Capital , Elaia , Frst and Motier Ventures to build the AI compute infrastructure the world needs, made in Paris (with love). https://lnkd.in/e3aXXZSB cc Partech

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YC S24 Summary I think a lot of you have been waiting for this one! YC S24 in numbers: - 256 companies were announced, 243 presented at demo days. - 193 companies in Machine Learning / AI. - 160 companies from the US. - 37 women-founded companies! We started working with the batch well before demo day. We selected 30 companies (which turned out to be the top of the batch), and managed to have calls with 22. In the end, we invested in just 1 company! We wanted to invest in 2, but didn’t have space in the round of the second one. They offered us a spot at a valuation $5M higher than yesterday, so we declined. The alignment between companies' performance and valuations is pure madness. Here are some real examples (revenue - round size and valuation): 1. $870k ARR - $3M at $30M 2. $250k ARR - $1.5M at $25M 3. No revenue - $2M at $25M 4. $700k ARR - $5M at $40M 5. $18k ARR - $2.5M at $25M Honestly, I couldn’t believe it. Most of the calls were before demo day, and in all these cases, 70-80% of the round was already committed! So, this isn’t just the founders' imagination; many investors had already agreed, signed, and transferred money. What do you think of these terms? Share your thoughts in the comments 👇

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We have an another lineup of star investors for MELT. Let me introduce 23 amazing VCs and Angels ! ☞ Stedde Capital Sector: Biotech, B2C, B2B ☞ The Collective Sector: Fintech ☞ Muivona Capital Sector: Healthtech, Legaltech, Retailtech, AI, E-commerce, B2B ☞ Touring Capital | AI SaaS Fund Sector: SaaS, B2B, AI ☞ Forum Ventures Sector: Fintech, Climate tech, Govtech, Legaltech, Cybersecurity, AI, B2B, SaaS ☞ Plain Sight Capital Sector: Fintech, Insurtech, Retailtech, Legaltech, Govtech, Adtech ☞ Fantastocker INC Sector: Fintech ☞ Biran Capital Sector: Fintech ☞ Lynx Ventures Sector: Fintech, Proptech, Legaltech, AI ☞ CLNM Capital Sector: Fintech ☞ Brilliant Minds Sector: AI, Fintech, Climate tech, Retailtech, Biotech, Neurotech ☞ Woodside Capital Partners Sector: Adtech, E-commerce, B2B, B2C, SaaS ☞ Generous Ventures Sector: Fintech, Healthtech, Climate tech, Edtech, Insurtech, Proptech, Agtech, Govtech, Legaltech, Retailtech, Biotech, Adtech, Mobility, Cybersecurity, AI, B2C, Gaming, Web3, Robotics, AR/VR, Neurotech, Spacetech, B2B, E-commerce, SaaS ☞ 615.vc Sector: Spacetech ☞ seedlabs co / Harvard Sector: AI ☞ Bullpen Capital Sector: Fintech, Healthtech, Climate tech, Edtech, Proptech, Insurtech, Agtech, Govtech, Legaltech, Retailtech, Adtech, Biotech, Spacetech, Gaming, Web3, Mobility, Robotics, Cybersecurity, AR/VR, Neurotech, AI, B2C, B2B, SaaS, E-commerce ☞ Connecticut Innovations Sector: SaaS, B2C, B2B ☞ Matr (Matter) Ventures Sector: Fintech, Cybersecurity, Healthtech, Climate tech ☞ Sanctor Capital Sector: Web3, AI, AR/VR, Gaming ☞ Clockwork // 171 Ventures Sector: Fintech, AI ☞ W Ventures Sector: Fintech ☞ BASE64 Capital Sector: B2B, SaaS, AI, Cybersecurity, Robotics ☞ Conscience VC Sector: Healthtech, AI, B2C Founders x Investors Dynamic Network 『MELT』 6/3 5pm https://lu.ma/ldbfgkez 【💎VIP Sponsored】 ​Bradley Kam ​・Founded 2 companies Unstoppable Domains & Talkable ・Raised over $70M ・Unstoppable Domains recently raised $65M in a Series A round led by Pantera Capital, reaching a $1B valuation. Aquibur Rahman ​Founder of Mailmodo, has received funding from Sequoia and is an alum of Y Combinator S21 ​Nathan Stevenson ​CEO and Founder of ForwardLane Inc. has been featured by Forbes, the World Economic Forum, and American Banker ​Rene Anziani & Leevar Williams ​Founded by MIT alumni, APrime Technology Technology is an elite team of experienced engineers, product managers, and data experts intent on helping startups build innovative products that matter. Our customers operate in complex, data-driven, highly regulated industries such as quantitative finance, healthtech, fintech, and edtech. We have received 400+ registrations. ​・76 VC and Angel Investors ​・280+ Founders/CEOs ​3 Series D companies ​2 Series C companies ​6 Series B companies ​35 Series A companies ​15 Pre-Series A companies ​106 Seed companies ​146 Pre-Seed companies ​26 Bootstrap companies ​50+ Executives Meet at us MELT!

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What you need to know this week in 🇫🇷 French Tech Updates: 🤦‍♂️ My thoughts on this tweet and the reactions it sparked 🤴 Why San Francisco is the Iron Throne of the startup world 🤖 Mistral reportedly raising again at a $5b valuation 💶 5 French startups who raised €22.75M Get the whole update here! https://lnkd.in/eaYbFT94 #startups #venturecapital #frenchtech #ai

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I’m Djoann Fal. I started my first tech startup at 22, exited when I was 29, and being French, I’m probably the only black guy who’s done that in Asia. But that was just the beginning of something much, much bigger... Since 2021, I’ve been fascinated by our planet, our changing weather, and the possibility of peaceful, green technological utopian cities becoming a reality. This year, through our several Atlas Climate Tech Coalition events, we gathered up more than 300+ family offices, VCs, and conglomerate members, representing $22 billion dollars of committed capital allocated to technologies saving our planet from ourselves. What began as a career as a technology entrepreneur led me to now be on a mission to figure out what resilient technological solutions are out there as we leave this long stable, peaceful, climate period and enter the hockey stick, climate change era. Here is my story.

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"Agentic AI" is the buzzword in VC. But can AI agents actually plan and act ? 💡 The idea is that AI systems can plan and execute workflows autonomously with goals inputs. Example: "book me a 7 day trip in France that costs no more than X to discover hidden cultural gems". Does it work with the current AI systems? 🙅‍♂️ According to DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis, current AI systems are not good at planning, they can't problem solve, they can't do actions in the world for you. They are "very much passive Q&A systems". However according to Demis, this might be the next era in AI. 👀 By combining the work done with AlphaGo in games (agent players that are very good at planning) with multi-modal "real world" learning (Gemini) and applying this to language and everyday workloads, he believes that we might get there. João Duarte Darko Butina Xavier Mesnier Pepijn Rot

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Principal, analyst, partners, associate, scout, director, LPs, GPs… 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐂 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬: As a startup founder, it’s sometimes hard to understand: - Who’s in charge of what? - Who makes the decisions? - Who should I contact? Let’s break it down into clear, functional categories to simplify your fundraising journey : 𝟏. 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐋𝐏𝐬): 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐂 They provide the capital that VCs invest in startups. It can include pension funds, university endowments, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. LPs are not involved in the decision-making for individual startups, so founders typically don’t need to engage with them. 𝟐. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 / 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐬 / 𝐆𝐏𝐬: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 They have the authority to approve investments. If your startup progresses through the funnel, you’ll pitch to them. - 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: The senior leaders who raise capital from LPs, manage the fund, and decide on investments.   - General Partners (GPs): The key decision-makers at a VC firm.   - Managing Partners: GPs who also oversee firm operations. - 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐬: One level below Partners, Principals evaluate startups and often play a significant role in recommending investments. They are senior enough to champion your case internally and influence final decisions. If you’re in the final stages of pitching, you’ll be engaging with Partners or Principals. 𝟑. 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 / 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 These team members focus on identifying and evaluating startups, often becoming the first point of contact for founders. - 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: Mid-level team members responsible for sourcing deals, building relationships, and conducting due diligence. They’re your main advocates within the firm. - 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬: Junior team members focused on research and initial evaluations. While they don’t have decision-making power, they’re often your first touchpoint and can influence whether your pitch moves forward. Partners and Analysts receive hundreds of pitch decks every week—many of which are out of scope and spammy. That’s why they value collaborating with Awake Partners. We know their investment criteria and bring them opportunities that align perfectly. When we present a startup, they know it’s worth their attention. Understanding this structure of VCs is key to making your pitch count. But above all, don't forget to Stay Awake! 🥱

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French AI startup H raises $220M seed round Paris-based startup H, formerly known as Holistic AI, secures an extraordinary $220 million #seed round shortly after its inception, a rarity in the #startup world. Led by a stellar founding team, including former researchers and employees of Google DeepMind, H focuses on developing #AI agents to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans. Co-founder and CEO Charles A. Kantor, a former #Stanford researcher, leads the team, which includes veterans of DeepMind such as Karl Tuyls, Laurent Sifre, @Daan Wierstra, and Julien Perolat. H aims to revolutionize productivity with its "frontier action models," targeting sectors where #automation can significantly enhance efficiency. Investors comprise a diverse group, including billionaires like Eric Schmidt and Bernard Arnault, VC funds like Accel and FirstMark Capital, and strategic backers like Amazon, Samsung Electronics, and UiPath. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dfMxMvJZ #AI #Startup #SeedRound #Innovation

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How is AI changing the way founders solve problems? Next Monday I will be chatting with superstar guests Gabriel Hubert, co-founder of Dust, Victoire Mine (Goebel), Startup/VC head at Meta, and Yoach Lacombe, ML Research Engineer at Hugging Face, at the HEC Alumni House at an AI Conference on the topic "Building startups in the AI Era". I'm super excited to be moderating such a high-quality panel :) Co-organized by HEC Alumni , Hook, and 42Entrepreneurs, this event is a must for AI enthusiasts and founders looking to harness the power of AI to supercharge their startup growth. 👉Link in the comments to register.

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āltitude: 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞-𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 We're excited to learn more about remote work from co-founder Matteo Benedetti from our portfolio company Debtist in our SME Tech Leaders webinar "Scaling your Startup Remotely" 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lu.ma/mqgwi5p0 When Marc, Ingo, and I started āltitude last year, we did it remotely from Berlin, London, and Zurich, meeting monthly in person. Our team has since expanded to include Torge, our Chief of Staff, and Fernanda, our visiting analyst, currently based in Luxembourg and Munich. Post-pandemic, we believed against the consensus that building a firm apart was possible—we just had to prove it. Remote work naturally sharpens our focus on priorities, which is crucial for any business but also comes with challenges. Here’s how we’ve approached remote work: 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: We utilise tools like Notion, Asana, Google Docs, Shared Google Calendars and Folk. We also streamline our financial operations by using our own portfolio company cleverlohn for payroll. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: We hold daily check-ins—morning for strategic decisions and afternoons for operational priorities. If needed, we schedule dedicated calls for deeper discussions on strategic topics. Regular in-person meetings in different cities keep us connected without the overhead of a permanent office. 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀, 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁: Remote work demands trust as you cannot see what people are doing, which we build through clearly defined tasks, deadlines and roles. This clarity ensures that everyone is aligned. 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗣𝗜𝘀: Understanding what outcomes need to be achieved every quarter is key. Especially as we continue fundraising and deploying capital. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Our culture is built on radical candor and transparency, ensuring everyone is working towards the same goals. Open discussions and quick feedback loops allow us to address issues openly. This environment encourages accountability and continuous improvement. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: We meticulously discuss and document our processes via Loom recordings, google docs or notion so everyone understands how things are done. Regular iteration on these processes helps us stay disciplined and efficient. This is particularly important in a remote setup where discipline is key to consistency. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: We anticipate predictable workload:, such as attending events (booking travel/meetings) and LP updates, by planning and working ahead of time. This allows us to be proactive rather than reactive, a necessity in remote work where spontaneous problem-solving isn’t as easy. These strategies have enabled us to build and scale our venture capital firm remotely, proving that it’s possible. #scaleup #venturecapital #remotework

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🚀 Fleet: From Laptop Leasing to Global IT Companion for SMEs 🚀 I’m thrilled to share this great article by Romain Dillet from TechCrunch, which dives deep into Fleet’s evolution and growth journey! 🖥️ Fleet started as a simple laptop leasing service, helping companies rent hardware instead of making large upfront investments. But we quickly realized that SMEs need more than just devices. As businesses face increasing challenges in IT management, cybersecurity, and global logistics, we’ve expanded our offerings to provide a full suite of IT services. Today, we offer much more than laptops. Fleet now provides software solutions, cybersecurity tools, and even insurance services, allowing businesses to manage their IT infrastructure from a single platform. Our partnerships with financial institutions and tech providers have enabled us to create a seamless experience for our clients, allowing them to focus on their growth while we handle the tech. What’s unique about Fleet is our ability to scale globally without raising external capital. We’ve remained bootstrapped and profitable, proving that a solid strategy and operational efficiency can fuel sustainable growth. We now support +100 000 users from +1 500 companies across 120 countries, with July 2024 being our best month ever in terms of revenue. But our growth isn’t just about numbers — it’s about helping SMEs implement IT best practices and strengthen their cybersecurity. Whether it’s equipping teams with the latest devices, managing software solutions like MDM, or offering insurance coverage, Fleet is positioning itself as the one-stop shop for everything IT for SMEs. Our vision is to continue expanding, helping businesses of all sizes streamline their IT operations and focus on what really matters: innovation and growth. 👉 Dive deeper into Fleet’s story by reading the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e4RvjVVh

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🤨 What do I look for in co-founders ? 🤨 This is the question I get asked the most often, and I (finally) have a good answer! At Hexa, I partner with entrepreneurs ~3x/year, a CEO and CTO for each project— essentially “marrying” 6x/year to build the best partnerships. I look for 4 key traits in my co-founders ⤵️ ⚡️ Energy booster Building and growing a company is about convincing people to follow you—investors, clients, team members—and the person’s natural energy is a key factor in achieving this. I call these people exothermic: they move things around them simply by the energy they exude. How do I test this? I need to feel more energized at the end of a meeting with them than I did at the start. ⏰ Sense of urgency The higher the velocity in a startup, the faster it will grow. Having a deep need to act and get things done sets the fast-paced tempo I’m looking for. 🧑‍🏫 Thirst for self-improvement Founders who are constantly looking to improve by proactively seeking feedback and showing vulnerability have an endless strength to overcome the (inevitable) challenges of entrepreneurship. 🏋️‍♀️ Commitment Being a founder means making your company part of your top priorities, it’s a journey that’s all-consuming. If you believe you embody these traits and are ready to build a transformative company, let’s connect!

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The Venture market is very weird right now and it sometimes feels like we are in the hottest and coldest fundraising market ever at the same time. Time to invest or time to wait? I’ve tried to summarize my understanding of what’s happening in a blogpost. 

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🚀 Why Deep Tech Startups Need to Master Storytelling 🚀 If you're building a deep tech product or conducting scientific research, you might wonder — why is it so important to focus on your story? In our book "Innovate, Fund, Thrive", published by Taylor & Francis Group, Jean-François Denault and I emphasize storytelling as the central link between the pillars of a successful company: Customers, Capital, Talent, and Employees. And here's why that matters: 🔬 Simplify the Complex Your cutting-edge tech or research is brilliant—but it can be complex. A clear narrative breaks down these complexities, making your innovation accessible to investors, customers, and partners. 💡 Connect on an Emotional Level Data informs, but stories inspire. Investors, talent, and clients want to feel connected to your why—the deeper mission behind your product or service. ✨ Stand Out in a Crowded Market In the competitive world of startups, your story is what sets you apart. It’s how you show your uniqueness, your passion, and your vision for the future. 🤝 Build Trust and Credibility A well-crafted narrative shows that you understand your market and your solution’s potential impact. This builds the confidence investors need to back your journey. 🎯 Attract Talent and Customers The best people and customers aren’t just drawn to innovative products—they’re drawn to inspiring missions. Share your vision and you'll bring in those who believe in it, too. So, whether you're seeking funding, hiring top talent, or attracting customers, mastering storytelling is key. Let your story build the bridge between your innovation and the people you need to succeed. 🌉 📖https://lnkd.in/ec5V6xbz 📚https://lnkd.in/eksmdXG4 #startups #storytelling #deeptech #innovation #leadership #investors #entrepreneurship #fundraising #InnovatFundThrive Harvard University London Business School Stanford University Graduate School of Business University of Oxford University of Pennsylvania University of Cambridge Università Bocconi National University of Singapore HEC Paris University of California, Berkeley Nanyang Technological University Singapore New York University Copenhagen Business School Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management Universitat Ramon Llull Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad University of Toronto Imperial College London ESSEC Business School UCLA McGill University ESCP Business School ETH Zürich emlyon business school IAE Paris - Sorbonne Business School William Sahlman Josh Lerner Noam Wasserman Steve Blank Kathleen Eisenhardt Tom Byers Bill Aulet Fiona Murray Scott Stern Ethan Mollick Karl Ulrich Howard Stevenson Henning Piezunka

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https://lnkd.in/epFgH79T You’ve probably read tons of articles about the different rounds of VC funding and all the associated terms, but how often do you come across something that really breaks down the numbers? Ever wondered how to keep track of your startup’s equity as you grow? Dive into our hands-on guide to cap tables, where I break down everything from your first seed round to that exciting exit moment.  By walking you through various scenarios and terms with comprehensive examples and visual aids, I offer a solid foundation for managing equity financing in startups. While real-world cap tables can be intricate, this primer ensures fair ownership and proceeds distribution, helping you maintain investor confidence and support your startup’s long-term growth.Let’s get your cap table game on point!

Analysis on YC's first-ever fall batch? - Record-breaking growth: First batch in YC history to achieve 3X revenue growth during the program - Strong returns: Previous batches show impressive multiples (15.7X top decile, 8.9X top quartile) - AI revolution in full force: 80 out of 93 companies building with AI/ML - B2B dominance: 74 companies focused on business solutions - Developer-first: 24 companies building developer tools Key insight from YC President Garry Tan: "We're in the middle of the Revolution... we haven't seen years at YC like 2024 before with this kind of Revenue growth." I'm going to be sharing more insights in my newsletter, if you want to be added, reply and I'll message you :)

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It's already hard to get into the top-tier YC world. It's 10x times harder if you're in Europe. Even if you're in Silicon valley, it's still hard to get into the YC ecosystem. Why? Because YC is tightly closed and protected environment. An exclusive world where demo day access is invite-only for the insiders. In the world there are only 400 handpicked guests attended the last in-person event. It was purely an insider event. You have to be an insider to get access to the best deals. And I'm on of the 400 investors who's on that list. This is why I love YC so much: Statistically 6% of these startups will become unicorns. Making them the best asset class you could ever invest your money into. But, it's almost impossible to gain access to them…. You can get access through me, and that's as close to those YC start-ups as you could ever get.

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Seed VC 2024 and beyond…. Thesis for the Bold, the Visionary, and the Builders ! We partner with the audacious—the creators, the challengers, and the independent thinkers. The determined fighters who see the impossible as an opportunity. The who dare to rewrite the rules. The true believers who refuse to quit. These are the founders who rare, exceptional, and transformative. When we find them, we don’t just invest—we align ourselves with their vision, sharing their passion and drive. We partner at early stage— These moments demand not just belief but precision, insight, and courage. Our approach is not for everyone. We challenge founders when we see untapped potential. We are candid, direct, and unrelenting in our pursuit of excellence. Some may resist our intensity, but those who embrace it value us as true partners. Our team is quite small but a mix of relentless achievers, self-starters, and builders. Many of us come from modest beginnings, felt the sting of setbacks, and tasted the thrill of success. We understand what it takes because we’ve been there. Collaboration defines us: We value teamwork over personal glory. Contributions to our portfolio companies come not from one individual but from the collective strength of diverse team. Recognition and headlines are not our goals; building enduring legacies is. We remain deliberately small, selective, and focused. Our energy is channelled into a few, high-potential partnerships, ensuring depth over breadth. Decades of venture capital history and lessons inspire us, sharpen our instincts, and guide our decisions. Our network is an extension of our ethos—a community of pioneering founders helping each other scale new heights. At our core:  we believe in purpose. Our partnerships are backed by purpose, bringing profound meaning to our work and deep accountability to our mission. This responsibility drives us to deliver impact beyond returns. We choose our words and actions carefully. Terms like “Negotiation” and “Stake sale“ have no place in our vocabulary. We are not merely investors—we are lifelong partners. From seed to scale, from inception to IPO and beyond, we stand beside the fearless founders who dream big and act bigger. At Seed VC Innovation (CEIC) Fund, we empower the daring to build the extraordinary. Together, we create enduring legacies that transcend time. GS Periwal Skye Nguyen Priyanka Pandya Sofia Kostiunina Jaap Bastiaansen Sangwook Lee Nandini Rastogi Safiya Rishabh Singh #Founders #visionary #builders

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