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🚀 We are thrilled to announce that DueDash has been selected to showcase at the 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 on Thursday, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝟑 𝐏𝐌 𝐂𝐄𝐓.   This virtual event, organised by AlphaQ Venture Capital and VC Stack offers a unique opportunity for GPs and LPs to discover 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 that can streamline their investment workflows, freeing your time to focus on what you do best: 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. 👉𝐆𝐏𝐬 & 𝐋𝐏𝐬 sign up to attend and gain valuable insights here: https://lu.ma/02crzhn5 We look forward to seeing you there!

🌟 Don't miss these incredible speakers and investors at Startupland Conference in November in Cologne! Speakers already confirmed include Philipp Schröder (Founder, 1Komma5°), Ijad Madisch (Founder, ResearchGate), Josef Brunner (Founder, relayr, JouleX), Mirko Novakovic (Founder, Instana, New Forge), Hanna Asmussen (Founder,Localyze), Sven Schmidt (CMO, Machineseeker Group), Rene Ruhland (Founder, myposter), Christian Springub (Founder, Dance), Sophie Chung (Founder, Qunomedical), Oliver Steinki (Founder, FOND OF, xdeck, evolutiq) and Max Wittrock (Founder, mymuesli, Jokolade, ZeroLabs). [Find all speakers here](https://lnkd.in/eE2hJBUe) The VCs already confirmed in Startupland include: Acton Capital, b2venture, better ventures, caesar, Curious Capital, Cusp Capital, Eight Roads Ventures, Future Energy Ventures, Magnetic Capital, neoteq ventures. NCA, New Forge, Peak, Project A Ventures, PT1, seed + speed ventures, Spotlight! Ventures, STS Ventures, TechVision Fonds, World Fund, xdeck ventures. DueDash will also be there as a partner, so we look forward to an amazing conference with you. If you want to learn more or be part of it, drop us a note. #Startupland #SL24

🔥 On November 6, 2024, the first Startupland Conference will take place at the RheinEnergieSTADION in Cologne. The startup and digital conference is aimed at startups, venture capitalists, and corporates and offers a variety of presentations, discussions, interviews, and pitches across three stages. Over 800 national and international startup scene participants are expected to attend. Startupland in figures: 800+ participants - 50+ speakers - 25 sessions - 25 startup pitches - 20 VC pitches - 10 masterclasses - 10 roundtable discussions. DueDash will also be there as a partner, so we look forward to an amazing conference with you. If you want to learn more or be part of it, drop us a note. #Startupland #SL24

🔍 Is it a market worth investing in? A startup always needs a sizeable relevant market. If that is not the case, there is neither a realistic chance nor even the possibility of scalability. Do you know who you are serving, how many they are, and if there is a real interest in the market? From an investment perspective, investors want to hear and see proof that you are focusing on a market worth investing in. If it’s too small, there is nothing to gain. Will investors be interested in your market? Do you know how to present your market to capture their interest? 👉 If you want to succeed, send us a direct message, leave a comment or click on the learn more button via our page and we will get in touch with you. #entrepreneurship #success #startups #market #investors

🚀 Feeling Stuck in Your Entrepreneurial Journey? 🤔 Why do you enjoy the pain? That would be a different way of phrasing what investors are usually asking founders, but a key question that overwhelms many entrepreneurs when asked by investors is: Why did you become an entrepreneur? 💡 This isn't just another standard question to surprise you. Understanding your "why" can be the difference between attracting interest and struggling to get noticed. If you're not crystal clear on your mission, how can you expect others to be? It’s time to take a closer look at your journey. 🎯 In moments of reflection, you can uncover powerful insights that not only refine your story but also push your business forward. 👉 Curious about where to start? Click on the link in the comments section to engage. Ready to level up? Your clarity is your currency. #entrepreneurship #startups #business #growth #investors

📈 The African continent already has created 7 unicorns, most of them FinTechs. With the rapid development of many tech ecosystems, more and more startups are being created each day. We are at the dawn of unparalleled innovation and growth, which will bring about inspiring and impactful champions shaping both Africa and the whole world. Who are these firms? Where are they? What opportunities and challenges are in front of them? That and more we will discuss in our upcoming investor lounge. 🎙️ Meet your guest: Harry 'Tomi Davies - Collaborator-in-Chief at TVC Labs, Co-Founder Zeitec & LAN, Founding President of ABAN 🌍 Tomi Davies, widely known as TD, is a visionary leader in Africa's tech ecosystem. As the Collaborator-in-Chief at TVC Labs in Lagos, Nigeria, and a co-founder of Zeitec and the Lagos Angel Network (LAN), TD has been at the forefront of nurturing innovation and investment across Africa. He also serves as the founding President of the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) and a board member of the Global Business Angel Network (GBAN). 🎓 After graduating from the University of Miami in 1982, TD led innovative technology-driven transformations for global brands such as Elf Aquitaine, Marks & Spencer, Ernst & Young, and Sapient across Europe, the United States, and Southeast Asia. In 2000, his focus shifted to Africa, where he has since worked on various technology-led initiatives in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya, inspiring many with his goal-oriented approach to project delivery, which he detailed in his 2014 book, “The African Project Manager." 🏅 Recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Africans of 2021” by New African Magazine, TD continues to shape the future of African startups. He is Chairman of Powerstove (Renewables) and a Non-Executive Director at MBO Capital (Private Equity), sitting on the boards of Big Cabal Media (Media & Entertainment), Trove (Fintech), Omnibiz (eCommerce), and Laptops4Learning (L4L) Nigeria (Edutech NGO). He also chairs the Innovation Committee of the Lagos State Science, Research, and Innovation Council (LASRIC). 🚀 TD's personal mission, “Find, Fund & Follow2Exit,” is dedicated to supporting African founders using technology-enabled innovation to create economic value and social impact. His 2023 book, “Investment Worthy Startup,” introduces the POEM Framework as a tool for founders and investors building tech-enabled startups on the continent. 💡 Driven by intellect, innovation, integrity, and collaboration, TD passionately supports Africa's startup ecosystem, championing technology as a catalyst for improving lives and empowering startups to create economic value and social impact.

Global League (G-L.Ventures) is a network for collaboration between investors to help the most impactful startups recommended by high-caliber investors. We prioritize climate tech with capital efficiency, AI infrastructure, dual-use tech, and semiconductors, seed to the series A stage. We always have industry experts in evaluation, and use a digital platform to avoid cognitive bias. Collaboration on deal evaluation, venture-building, making introductions, and co-investments is welcome. Share with #climatetech investors. 📢 Next Demo Day (Jun.28, 11 AM US Central) - Join us to meet these startups https://lu.ma/cllexfgy 🚀 Dolphin Labs Ocean (CEO Rolle Hogan 🌊⚡️) Dolphin Labs provides small-scale wave energy converters with the smallest footprint that can power subsea applications - autonomous submerged or floating wave energy conversion to enable persistent power, sensing, and communications in remote marine environments. It targets commercial and government clients (dual-use), and has secured clients in both. They have secured $2.5M in non-dilutive grants from the US Navy, US DOE & NATO DIANA, and are part of the NATO DIANA program in 2024. 🚀 FLUIX AI (CEO Abhishek Sastri) FLUIX has developed an autonomous AI platform that saves energy costs for essential buildings such as data centers and critical infrastructures by up to 40% by efficiently managing fragmented facility systems (HVAC, IT, water, etc.). 93% of 2000+ SMB data centers in the US are fragmented! A recent case study showed FLUIX's AI slashing AC energy by 65% inside the server room of our client Solideon. FLUIX has secured 4 clients, the new funding is to onboard more from their sales pipeline of value up to $8M ARR. #AIdatacenter 🚀 MicroEra Power, Inc. (CEO Eleanor "Ellie" Rusling) Massive amounts of storage are needed to integrate more renewables into the grid and to support electric heating. Batteries and hydrogen/fuel cells are expensive. Traditional Thermal Energy Storage (TES) solutions are very large and inflexible. THERMAplus has 10X the energy density vs. water, is TUNABLE (storing both heat & cooling), and is flexible/grid-responsive. They shift HVAC loads to off-peak, recover waste heat, and enable renewables - with cost savings up to 50% for commercial buildings. #LongDurationEnergyStorage More: https://lnkd.in/gWSGTBRs Jack Whelan Hani Elshahawi Markus Buck Michail Kosak Parul Madan Michelle Kung, Ph.D.

🌱 One of the most important actors in the venture & startup world are business angels. Without them, many incredible startups would never have been able to grow beyond their initial successes and develop into large and impactful businesses. As business angels provide much more than capital alone, from insights and advice to strategic introductions, angels want to ensure they can create the highest impact possible.  Both for the startups they invest in and support as well as for themselves. To talk about this topic, we have invited an experienced business angel to share his experiences and learnings. 🗣 Meet your guest: Michael Schnickmann - Business Angel Investor at Schnickmann Verwaltungs GmbH 15 years as an active family entrepreneur in the automotive sector have had a significant impact on him. His entrepreneurial activities were characterized by a clear culture of values, close proximity to customers, long-term thinking and planning, a high sense of responsibility, and continuous development. Through the sale of their family business, Michael was able to gain deep and extremely instructive insights into the M&A business. Until January 2018, he spent two and a half years immersed in the food and drugstore industry as a partner of a food producer, where Michael was able to contribute my experience as an entrepreneur and sales professional for the benefit of the company. He is very passionate about investing into Startups (in an early phase) because it motivates him very intensly to contribute just a little bit to building and growing tomorrow's entrepreneurial landscape. Thereby concentrating on business models that help initiate the paradigm shift from a linear to a circular economy, saving resources and avoiding unnecessary waste. As a sales professional, he is very enthusiastic about processes. Besides that, Michael is very well connected among Germany's hidden champions (family enterprises) and hence loves to build bridges between professionally established companies and the startup ecosystem. #investors #businessangel #startups

👐❤️ In our latest investor lounge edition we explore the integration of compassion into business to enhance profitability and societal impact. How can ethical and compassionate business practices drive success and bring higher returns for investors? Join us as we discuss actionable strategies and insights on fostering human connection and well-being in the competitive tech landscape, ensuring that innovation not only thrives but also contributes positively to our communities. ➡️ Meet your guest: Ruchika Sikri - General Partner, Wisdom Ventures Fund and Co-Founder & CEO, Ready Platform, Inc Ruchika Sikri, a General Partner at Wisdom Ventures Fund and Co-founder & CEO of Ready Platform Inc, leverages over 25 years of corporate experience at Google, Microsoft, and Cisco. Inspired by her tenure at Google leading Well Being and Mindfulness Learning Programs, she is dedicated to advancing globally accessible wellness and compassionate initiatives. With a vision to foster human connection and wellbeing, she activates, invests in and launches several initiatives and communities to accelerate the growth of innovative and compassionate technologies in this world. Committed to uplifting humanity, she serves as a Board Member and Advisor to nonprofits focussed on empowering homeless women, supporting mental health of students, and providing shelter to orphaned children. She is also a member of the foundation board of Rochester Institute of Technology, where she is helping the university advance solutions for students' mental health and wellbeing.  Ruchika's daily meditation and yoga practice is grounded in promoting clarity of mind, purity of heart, and sincerity in action. She lives in silicon valley, California with her family.

💵🤖 DueDash Investor Lounge: Future of FinTech - disruptions in making? Change is happening in the FinTech industry - from lows such as The First Republic Bank panic to highs such as the 86 new FinTech unicorns - 2023 was a rollercoaster ride. With the industry poised to more than triple until 2030 according to Forbes Business Insights there are great opportunities for startup entrepreneurs. In this session we will discuss with an experienced investor from the industry what exciting trends are on the horizon, what FinTech founders needs to know to succeed both with customers and investors and why impact is also becoming an increasingly important factor for FinTechs. ➡️ Meet your guest: Tahira Dosani - Managing Partner, ResilienceVC Tahira Dosani is the co-founder and Managing Partner of ResilienceVC, an early stage embedded fintech fund investing in scalable startups that drive returns and resilience. She focuses on investing in and supporting fintech and non-financial services businesses that embed payments, credit, insurance, or savings offerings to drive financial resilience for consumers and small businesses.