Houghton Street Ventures

Just a week to go 'til our first public LSE event, hosted with our friends at LSE Generate - bringing together some of the best folks in the #LSE alumni VC and founder ecosystem - Tommy, Hayden, Julia and Adam. If you haven't got a ticket, come and join us!

⏰ DON'T MISS: US Healthcare 101 - AMA with Demi R. Later this month we have a webinar with US healthcare expert - Demi R., former Strategy & Innovation team at UnitedHealth Group and expert in digital health reimbursement strategy 🕗 Thursday 26th September - 5-6pm BST/12-1pm EST Join us for a practical, information-packed AMA session for early-stage founders on navigating the US healthcare landscape. Event link in the comments

A bit late to the party, but we're excited to share news of our latest investment into SAIZ's €2.5m Seed round alongside Salica Investments and EnjoyVenture. SAIZ is transforming the fashion industry by tackling the massive challenge of e-commerce returns with their cutting-edge AI and data analytics solutions. We’re excited to support co-founders Svenja Tegtmeier and Marita Sanchez de la Cerda on their mission to bring sustainable innovation to fashion. Check out our 'why we invested blog' below. https://lnkd.in/e4gYZfGV

🐛 Don't let the bed bugs bite... We are thrilled to share our latest investment in Valpas' €4m Seed round led by Zenith Venture Capital. Martim Gois and the team at Valpas are setting a new global standard for bed bug safety in the hospitality industry. As bed bug infestations rise Valpas offers a crucial solution to ensure a safe and comfortable stay for hotel guests worldwide. Check out the blog for why we invested in the comments.

⏰ DON'T MISS: Pricing 101 - AMA with Edward Lee Later this week we have a free workshop with pricing expert - Edward Lee, founder and CEO of HelloAdvisr 🕗 Wednesday 24th April - 5-6pm BST/9-10am PST Join us for a practical, information-packed AMA session for early-stage founders on all aspects of pricing strategy including optimisation of pricing structure, latest trends, and setting pricing for scale. Event link in the comments

Incredible opportunity to work with Sam Pasupalak and Sumit Pasupalak on their latest venture. For any recent graduates in NYC, check it out below

🌟 It's the third annual LSE Startup Careers Fair 🌟 🚀 Are you looking to discover exceptional talent and connect with the LSE startup community? Join us at the highly anticipated LSE Startup Careers Fair, the only event for venture-backed startups looking to elevate their teams and showcase their innovative solutions to the LSE ecosystem. This is an unparalleled opportunity to meet ambitious students and graduates eager to kickstart their careers and to network with other industry pioneers. 📅 Wednesday 27th March ⏲ 1-5pm 🌍 LSE Campus - Holborn, London Why Exhibit? 1️⃣ Talent Acquisition: Handpick from a pool of driven and talented LSE alumni ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to your projects. 2️⃣ Networking: Build valuable connections with fellow startups, potential collaborators, and industry influencers. 3️⃣ Brand Visibility: Increase your company’s exposure within the vibrant LSE startup ecosystem. Spots for exhibitors are filling up quickly. If you'd be interested in a free exhibition stand, please email us on events@houghtonstreet.com If you're a student or alumni and would like to come along, book your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eAKCXNJk

💅 New year, new me To kick off the new year, we've teamed up with Deel for our latest webinar on hiring. 🚀 From 5 to 50: how to hire at your early-stage startup. Join us on Thursday 29th February at 3pm GMT to hear more on all aspects of hiring strategy including : 🔍 How to identify ideal candidate profiles 🧲 Attracting top talent 💰 Establishing competitive compensation 💪 Nurturing a culture of growth and innovation Come with your questions ready. Book your free ticket below: https://lu.ma/ajhhfbph