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2024 has been a rollercoaster year for private markets, with fundraising reaching impressive highs despite significant challenges. 🌲But are we truly out of the woods yet? In our latest Bite Stream Insider, Charles von Moll, Head of Bite Stream, breaks down this year’s trends—the good, the bad, and the complex—what they mean for fund managers, and how tech tools and retail investors will drive innovative strategies for success in 2025. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dZF3kayd #PrivateMarkets #Fundraising #Innovation #Investing #BiteStreamInsider

💡 Hey Founders! Ever Thought About Using Your Unlisted Shares for Funding? You’ve hustled, raised funds, and now those unlisted shares are just… sitting there, right? Here's a cool tip: you can actually use them for bridge financing! 💴 It’s like having a secret wallet to tap into when cash flow gets tight or when a golden opportunity pops up. No need to chase investors or worry about dilution (or low valuations) right now. Some founders are already using this to: - Manage cash flow without stress - Keep growing without giving up more equity - Tackle those unexpected expenses like a pro If this is new to you, no worries—just putting it out there because you never know when it might come in handy. Got stories or thoughts on this? Feel free to ping.. #Founders #StartupHacks #DidYouKnow #Equity #Debt #Venturecapital #Venturedebt #Investmentbank #Funding

2024 has been a rollercoaster year for private markets, with fundraising reaching impressive highs despite significant challenges. 🌲But are we truly out of the woods yet? In our latest Bite Stream Insider, Charles von Moll, Head of Bite Stream, breaks down this year’s trends—the good, the bad, and the complex—what they mean for fund managers, and how tech tools and retail investors will drive innovative strategies for success in 2025. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dZF3kayd #PrivateMarkets #Fundraising #Innovation #Investing #BiteStreamInsider

Want to learn how to get your first $25K check from your new rich uncle and auntie? Well that's why Fifth Star Funds exist, to fill in that Friends and Family investment gap and help Founders get their MVP/company off the ground. Join me tomorrow as I speak with James Oliver, Jr. about Fifth Star Funds and getting checks SUPER EARLY in your fundraising journey. Join here: https://lnkd.in/eYwH-AQ9 #earlystage #fundraising #investing #venturecapital Kabila Ventures

Raising VC Funds in a Tough Market Nichole Wischoff discusses raising Fund III and the current state of VC fundraising. The Fundraising Landscape: Even mega funds are extending their LPA timelines from 12 to 18 months. Nichole prepared for a long process but secured commitments in just 3 months (legal took an additional 2). Keys to Success: 1️⃣ Network Matters, LPs want to see: • Notable initial LPs ✅ • Deals marked up by blue-chip funds ✅ 2️⃣ Early-Stage Focus: • LPs are hungry for real alpha at pre-seed/seed stages. • Super-disciplined fund sizes (~$50M) with high ownership and potential 100x returns are more attractive. 3️⃣ Nichole front-loaded the process: • 78 first meetings in 3 weeks • Created a clear sense of urgency: “First close in June and a final close by the end of August.” • Outcome? Fund raised in 5 months. It’s about confidence and execution. LPs need to believe it’s a matter of when, not if. What do you think about this approach?

I've been going through the VC Lab program and have found it valuable. There's a fair amount of homework but it really helps you hone your decisions and processes. The workgroups are good too, as you are paired with GPs with similar approaches or thesis. They also have great speakers come in each week to cover the topic of the week from previous cohorts and those that have successfully raised their funds. I would have avoided some mistakes if I had made it into the program a few years back but happy to be learning more now. #venture #investing #vc #constantlearning

A VC I know makes only 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 investments a year—𝐈 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. 🚀 VCs want deal flow! They just don't want shitty deals without sound business fundamentals. 🙄 I act as a matchmaker, but only 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 ensuring that the companies are investor-ready and possess the scalability VCs look for. Too often, deals are sent to investors that don't align with their thesis, aren't prepared for the type of investment sought, or lack the essential fundamentals to secure the funding. If you're gearing up for your next fundraising round, get in touch with me first. I can significantly increase your chances of success. #fundraising #startupsuccess #venturecapital

Last year I did hundreds of pitch calls and supported millions in funding. My best advice for founders pitching to VC? 👉 Be yourself. 👉 Turn up on time. 👉 Ask lots of Questions. 👉 Present your business confidently. At the end of the day, you are either a theis fit or you arent. Its pointless getting too stressed about it. #VentureCapital #Investment #Fundraising

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🇺🇸 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐏𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐂 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 ⏳ 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: First-time and smaller funds face prolonged timelines and tighter funding, with many GPs delaying their next raise and fundraising cycles extending beyond 14 months. 📊 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐯𝐬. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Funds of $500M+ now represent 69.9% of capital raised in 2024, signaling a shift toward larger funds managed by established GPs. As investor caution grows, experienced managers emerge as the preferred choice, aligning with a ‘safer bet’ mindset in today’s market. #VentureCapital #USVC #VCFunding #PrivateEquity #EmergingManagers #CapitalRaise #GPs #Funding