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Nelly Solutions is shaping the future of healthcare practice management. What’s behind their success? A great team and the right partners - like Adyen and Motive Ventures. Together Nelly Solutions and Adyen are making the digital healthcare of tomorrow possible today! Curious to find out how? Check out this great post! 🚀 #VentureCapital #Startups #HealthTech #FinTech

Speed is everything. 🏎️ One thing we often hear from Sweetspot (YC S23) customers is their appreciation for how quickly we iterate and add new features. As a team of three technical co-founders, we’re uniquely positioned to move fast and stay responsive to user feedback and industry changes. This agility means we can keep Sweetspot at the forefront of technology and user experience. On the other hand, legacy players in the govcon software space are often incentivized to stick to the status quo. Consequently, they prioritize maintaining their existing systems over innovation, which leads to outdated and inefficient user experiences 🤷🏽♂️ At Sweetspot, we see things differently. Our commitment to being tech-forward allows us to deliver faster and more capable solutions that truly meet the needs of our users. By embracing change and constantly pushing the envelope, we’re redefining what’s possible for everyone in this industry — all while making it less cost prohibitive than ever 🫡 What are some things you don’t like about incumbent software in the space? #govcon #government #contracting #federal #sales #rfp #responses #ai #startup #incumbent #software #yc #ycombinator #startup #b2b #saas #business

Hey SaaS Founders, quick question: Would you prefer a discount (vs) something valuable upfront? Most people love getting something valuable upfront. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸—it’s the idea that when you give something first, people naturally want to give back. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘂𝗽𝘀: 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁: Maybe a free tool, a guide, or a quick chat to help with their problems. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁: When you help them first, they start to see you as a friend, not just another company. 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽: After they get the freebie, invite them to join with a clear and simple next step. When you give before asking, people feel like they want to give back. It’s a win-win! Try it out and see more people sign up for your product! Question for you: What’s one valuable thing you could offer upfront to your potential customers to encourage them to sign up? Let’s brainstorm in the comments! 𝗣.𝗦. I’m covering psychological laws and tips that can help SaaS founders boost their website conversion. ---------- I make SaaS and startup website conversions jump 12% in 8 weeks, guaranteed with zero guesswork. | Our fintech client did it: $7.3k to $24k+ monthly!

Hey SaaS Founders, quick question: Would you prefer a discount (vs) something valuable upfront? Most people love getting something valuable upfront. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸—it’s the idea that when you give something first, people naturally want to give back. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘂𝗽𝘀: 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁: Maybe a free tool, a guide, or a quick chat to help with their problems. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁: When you help them first, they start to see you as a friend, not just another company. 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽: After they get the freebie, invite them to join with a clear and simple next step. When you give before asking, people feel like they want to give back. It’s a win-win! Try it out and see more people sign up for your product! Question for you: What’s one valuable thing you could offer upfront to your potential customers to encourage them to sign up? Let’s brainstorm in the comments! 𝗣.𝗦. I’m covering psychological laws and tips that can help SaaS founders boost their website conversion. ---------- I make SaaS and startup website conversions jump 12% in 8 weeks, guaranteed with zero guesswork. | Our fintech client did it: $7.3k to $24k+ monthly!

Private Markets Update 🤝 Trumps position on renewables isn't scaring off Blue Bear Capital or their investors as they secure $160m to back AI founders in the climate & energy space 🟢 Neither are Apollo Global Management, Inc. who acquire a majority stake in The State Group as part of it's Impact & Clean Transition investment strategy ⚡ If you've seen Stephen A. Schwarzman chowing down on a Jersey Mike's Subs then you'll know they have been acquired by Blackstone for c$8bn 🥪 AeroVironment to acquire Arlington Capital Partners space tech asset BlueHalo for a reported $4.1bn deal 🚀 Sentinel Capital Partners acquire NSI Industries ⚙️ Cinven to acquire Grant Thornton UK LLP, assuming GT partners are happy with the terms of the deal... (I'd start spec'ing out the 911 now chaps!) 🚗 Vista Equity Partners sell their stake in LogicMonitor at $2.4b valuation 🔋 BONUS Ali Raza summarises the top take privates from the tech industry this year as PE finds value investment in subdued public markets 📉 https://lnkd.in/eq6VZ-M3 #technology #privateequity #transformation #Mergers #acquisitions

🚀 How Flexible Payment Solutions Can Propel Your Startup's Growth 🚀 👋 Hey Startups and Small Business Owners, Are you exploring ways to boost your sales and expand your business operations effectively? Well, let’s take a quick dive into how Aplazo, a Mexico City-based omni-channel payment platform, is reshaping commerce with their innovative approach to flexible payment solutions! 🌟 Aplazo’s Recent Milestones: - 💰 Secured a whopping $70M in a Series B funding round - 🤝 Collaborations include QED Investors, Volpe Capital (new investor), and others. - 🚀 Total equity surpassing $100M and $75M in committed debt funding 🛠️ What Does Aplazo Offer? - ⚙️ Merchants can offer installment payment plans to those without credit card access. - 📈 AI and marketing tech stacks to minimize drop-offs and optimize business operations. Why is this Relevant to YOU? ----------------------------------------- 🔍 Boosting Sales & Brand Growth: - Offering installment payment plans can hugely incentivize purchases, especially in regions with limited credit access. - Leveraging AI to understand consumer behaviors and assess risks better. 📊 Enhancing Customer Experience: - Simplified payment processes mean happier customers and potentially more referrals. - Real-time adjustments with AI insights help in addressing customer needs swiftly. 💡 Strategic Financial Management: - Using flexible payment options can be crucial for cash flow management during early-stage growth. - Access to these tools could mean the difference between a sale or a missed opportunity. 📝 Keep this in Mind: - Flexible financial solutions like Aplazo are not just tools but essentials in ensuring your business thrives in competitive and dynamic markets. 📊 Interested in more incredible insights like these? Dive deeper into Aplazo’s strategy and future prospects here: 🔗 Full Article: 💡 Remember, adapting innovative financial tools in your arsenal can significantly impact your business growth and customer satisfaction. Don’t miss out on opportunities to grow! #Startups #SmallBusiness #FintechInnovation

🚀 Embracing Innovation with Payzli 🚀 In today's lightning-fast business landscape, it's crystal clear: innovation isn't just nice-to-have, it's a must. The Strawhecker Group’s recent insights are a wake-up call - with 58% of integrated software vendors (ISVs) feeling left in the dust by their payment processors' reluctance to innovate. Enter stage right: Payzli. We're not just a payment solution; we're a revolution. 💡 Pioneering Change We break free from the shackles of yesterday's tech. Payzli is all about harnessing the power of groundbreaking technology to not only streamline transactions but to make them an integral part of your business ecosystem. Our mantra? Innovate today for tomorrow’s triumph. 🤑 Turning Payments into Revenue Imagine this: your revenue shoots through the roof, up to ten times what you'd earn from traditional software licenses, simply by monetizing your payment processing. Sounds like a dream? With Payzli, it's your new reality. We're here to unlock that massive revenue potential, transforming payments from a service into a cornerstone of your business growth. 🌐 More Than Just Payments We see the bigger picture. Payment processing is just the beginning. Our toolkit includes cutting-edge web and mobile solutions and streamlined operational tools, all designed to keep you leaps and bounds ahead of the competition. Because with Payzli, it's not just about surviving the digital age—it's about thriving in it. In sum, the digital transformation journey requires a partner who’s not just along for the ride but leading the charge. That's where Payzli comes in. Break away from the traditional, tap into new revenue streams, and let's redefine what success looks like together. Dive into the Payzli experience and watch as your business evolves into its most formidable version yet. 🚀✨ DM me to create a mutually beneficial relationship. #payments #ISV #merchantservices #paymentsolutions

"Surprise medical bills from healthcare"  "Complex interest rate structures from fin-tech"  "Bundling hidden costs from e-commerce" Yes, they're complaints from customers you've been hearing about for ages. Unfortunately, they're ALSO the primary sources of profit-making that many companies in health tech, fin-tech and SaaS employ today. How does it look for them in the short term?  Sure, they make small bursts of profit on their account…. But long term? They suffer a loss of the MOST valuable asset: *customer trust*. The takeaway? ALWAYS be transparent with your product's pricing.  If customers see you put a blindfold on them, how will they trust you enough to do business with you? #startup #innovation #entrepreneur #customercare #transperency #growth #pricing #healthcare #medicalbilling #medicalcoding

🚀 Hyperline Receives $10 Million for Its Automated Billing Platform 🚀 French startup Hyperline, led by Founder & CEO Lucas Bédout, and their latest $10 million round from Index Ventures, co-founded by Neil Rimer. Hyperline previously secured €4 million (around $4.1 million) from Index Ventures in 2023, and they’re now doubling down on this innovative platform. What’s the Buzz? Striving to Be the Next Chargebee: Hyperline openly aims to follow in the footsteps of ChargeBee—founded by Krish Subramanian—by offering best-in-class billing automation for subscription and usage-based models. Robust Automation: From daily invoice checks to reminders, partial reimbursements, and failed payments, Hyperline cuts through tedious tasks so teams can focus on growth. Payment Orchestration: Forget juggling Stripe, GoCardless, Airwallex, or other processors in separate tabs—Hyperline unites them under one intuitive interface. Seamless Integrations: Sync CRMs, accounting platforms, and even data warehouses to accommodate flexible usage-based billing in real time. Prominent Clients: Companies like Lokki, Malou, ScorePlay, Gladia, and Formance already rely on Hyperline’s solution. Hyperline is securing further backing to transform recurring and usage-based billing. In my experience connecting founders, private equity firms, and buy-side initiatives, this kind of innovation is critical to the continued evolution of fintech and SaaS. At 733Park, we routinely represent founders, private equity groups, and execute buy-side initiatives in the fintech, payments, SaaS, and AI sectors. While not involved in this specific deal, I’m excited to witness how Hyperline’s innovation propels billing automation forward. #Fintech #Payments #SaaS #AI #733Park

In my modest career at tech companies, I've seen a lot of tools come and go. Every so often, you come across a company that genuinely excites you—one with the potential to be a disruptor. About two and a half years ago, during Miro hypergrowth phase, we were in the process of optimizing and automating our Billing, Collections, and Cash Reconciliation processes. Among many big names, we decided to also engaged with a small start-up called "Monto." I noticed that many existing companies were traditionally focused on Collections and Cash Reconciliation but failed to offer a structured solution to a growing problem: the multitude of separate customer portals. The issue of dispersed data across 100+ different portals, often with personal login credentials, created a problem that was neither transparent nor scalable. This is exactly where Monto stepped in. Alongside a major player for Collections and Cash Reconciliation, we decided to collaborate with Monto. With our input, they optimized their product and made it market-ready (ERP plug-and-play integrations, dashboards, data cleaning). Time and again, Monto proved its potential by improving their product to fit Miro's growth. I was not at all surprised when they announced their successful Seed funding yesterday. Monto is definitely a company to watch!