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In the latest episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve Grace talks with Maria Halasz, the CEO of Stride Equity, a venture group that uniquely combines the resources of venture capital with the power of equity crowdfunding. Maria explains how Stride Equity is not just investing in startups but is deeply involved in preparing them for securing investments, leveraging a model that goes beyond simple transactions. During the conversation, she outlines the innovative approach of Stride Equity, which is designed to meet the needs of founders and investors. This venture group provides more than capital; they invest their experience, expertise, and connections, offering mentorship, advice, and invaluable access to their networks. For more stories on startups, scale-ups and high-growth companies, don’t forget to subscribe to Give It A Nudge for our weekly episodes!

AFROTECH™ Future 50 returns for 2024 and we're looking for investors, like Charles Husdson, who are changing the face of the venture capital industry. Hudson, managing partner and founder of Precursor Ventures, is an exemplary dynamic investor who has made substantial impact on diverse founders and early-stage startups. According to Crunchbase, Precursor Ventures has raised a total of $46.2 million across four funds. Their latest fund was Precursor Ventures III. Are you someone who is revolutionizing the venture capital industry like Charles Hudson? Submit to be considered for AFROTECH™ Future 50. bit.ly/ATfuture50

Miami based boldstart ventures raised $250 million for its seventh fund #Boldstart Ventures, based in Miami, has successfully raised an impressive $250 million for its seventh fund, Boldstart Ventures VII L.P. Led by Founder and General Partners Ed Sim and Eliot Durbin, this latest fund attracted support from 68 investors, showcasing strong confidence in Boldstart’s innovative approach to early-stage investing. Boldstart Ventures is renowned for its unique strategy of partnering with startups even before they incorporate, assisting founders in reinventing the enterprise stack, testing their ideas, and securing their first hires through what they call inception rounds. With initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, Boldstart ensures that promising ventures receive the necessary capital to thrive, while also reserving significant funds for follow-on investments to support continued growth within their portfolio. The firm’s impressive portfolio includes standout companies such as Snyk, Blockdaemon, Kustomer, BigID, and Superhuman, highlighting Boldstart’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting enterprises that are shaping the future of technology. By focusing on transformative enterprise solutions, Boldstart Ventures is not only driving the success of individual startups but also contributing to the broader advancement of the tech ecosystem. The article on #VCwiretech in the first comment.

Today, I’m happy to share the second part of the VC Fresh Money series published on The Recursive. For founders, understanding the landscape of venture capital is another homework to do—these VCs are a good source for scaling bold ideas into companies. If you’re a startup founder, this is a read you won’t want to miss. Check the link from the first comment. Here are the next CEE VCs ready to invest 👉 24Ventures, Bitdefender Voyager Ventures, Digital Ocean Ventures, Hard2beat, Impact Ventures, OTB Ventures, Presto Ventures, Radix Ventures, Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder, and Tilia Impact Ventures. #CEEInvestors #CEE #TechEcosystem

Hey there, fellow hustlers! Grinding away on that next big thing but stuck in funding purgatory? Traditional VC feeling like a distant dream? Buckle up, because we've got good news for scrappy startups like yours. The rise of Micro-VCs is shaking things up, offering a much-needed funding lifeline for early-stage ventures. Intrigued? We thought so. In this post, we'll break down the Micro-VC boom and how Start Spark Ventures can be your secret weapon to navigate this exciting new landscape. Let's turn your dream into a reality, together! https://lnkd.in/euRtTcGm

Angel investing plays a crucial role in fueling innovation and supporting early-stage startups. However, navigating the complex world of startup investments can be challenging, even for experienced investors. ⚡️ At a recent Brampton Angels event, Moien Giashi, PhD, Principal at GreenSky Ventures, shared valuable insights on angel investing and venture capital. His presentation covered the fundamentals of investing in startups, from understanding the fundraising landscape to conducting due diligence.  🔥 Moien Giashi has been with GreenSky Ventures for four years and, as a principal, leads the firm's deep tech investments. GreenSky invests at the seed stage with cheque sizes between $1.5 million and $2 million, focusing on companies within Canada. Overall, the fund is generalist, with investments in B2B enterprise SaaS and deep tech. 🚀 🔗 Read more in our latest article: https://hubs.ly/Q02V5Hsc0

z21 Ventures prioritizes empowering early-stage founders with tailored ecosystem support and mentorship, driving impactful growth. Their founder-first approach and extensive network of industry experts are instrumental in amplifying portfolio success. I confidently refer early-stage founders in my network to z21 Ventures as they possess unparalleled insight into early-stage businesses. #z21ventures #venturecapital #startupgrowth #earlystageinvesting #communitydriven

Today I'm launching Asylum Ventures, a new venture firm dedicated to the creative act of building companies. Asylum's first $55 million fund is an embodiment of my belief that founders are artists, not assets. In 2007, I was a trader at Lehman Brothers. It sucked. I didn’t know it then, but Lehman’s bankruptcy in ‘08 was a gift, and I left in search of a calling. A year later, I was fortunate to stumble upon a young, passionate group of creative misfits that folks were calling “founders.” Founders felt more like artists than assets, more obsessives than executives. I was in love with their fringe eccentricity, extraordinary craftsmanship, and wild ambition. For the next 15 years, I dedicated my life to founders in New York, first at betaworks, and then with three funds at Notation Capital with my partner Alex Lines. We did well serving founders. But a lot has changed. The startup ecosystem has gone from cottage industry outsider to institutional insider. Simultaneously, the creative act of making startups has turned into a credentialing factory, and the environment today feels eerily similar to the one I left on Wall Street. I’ve always believed the best founders have more in common with artists than executives. They’re obsessive about new and beautiful things, they're compelled to bring creation into the world, and they're often misunderstood for very long periods of time–even lifetimes. Our belief is that building businesses is its own form of creation–its own form of art. We look for founders that are building the unique, the misunderstood, and the courageous. When my partners Jonathan (Love) Wu, Mackenzie Regent and I sat down to think about what we stood for, we we tried to answer the question: What if we treated founders like artists rather than assets on a balance sheet? We think it means: A firm that’s small by design, making a handful of investments per year, eschewing board seats and administrative control. A team of partners moving mountains to help when asked and otherwise getting out of the way. A place where true craftspeople can tune out the noise and focus on making something truly great. A source of calm, trust, and support for founders manifesting beauty through one of the hardest things you can do: starting a company. The fund is raised and we're actively meeting founders. If this sounds appealing to you, reach out at [email protected] or from our website asylum.vc. Finally, we're hiring an analyst or associate who is obsessive about supporting founders. If you want to join a small team dedicated to the art of venture rather than the business of banking, contact us at [email protected]. Read Erin Griffith's coverage from the New York Times here: https://lnkd.in/eyy-xqMR

Here are the most active non-NYC investors investing in NYC startups for 2023 based on deal count across all stages of the venture cycle.

Jeff Bezos brother, Mark Bezos, just launched a $100 million VC fund, HIPstr HighPost Capital, led by Mark B. and David Moross, has made a significant move into the venture capital space with the launch of #HIPstr, a new #VC arm backed by a $100 million debut fund. HIPstr is strategically positioned to capitalize on the current market conditions, particularly the lower valuations of startups over the past few years. The fund has already made early investments in several promising companies, including Wild Common Spirits, a liquor venture by Kylie Jenner, and After.com, a cremation services provider that recently secured a $10 million Series A round. This initiative marks a noteworthy expansion for HighPost Capital, which traditionally focuses on consumer companies, as it ventures deeper into the startup ecosystem with a keen eye on innovative early-stage opportunities. The article on TechCrunch in the first comment. Want to stay up to date with the market? Here my newsletter: - Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/d4h8zqKA  - Substack: https://lnkd.in/dzfGJzmW