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This is a significant milestone indeed Ahmed Elmagarmid Many congratulations to you and the team.

🚀 Milestone Alert! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Fin - sustainable logistics, one of our flagship portfolio companies at Pearls Capital, is now the exclusive delivery partner for TikTok Shop in Greater London! 🎉 This exciting partnership is beautifully showcased in TikTok Shop’s latest video (https://lnkd.in/eXtzVaJd), which highlights the dynamic synergy between e-commerce and innovative logistics. This partnership is a testament to Fin - sustainable logistics cutting-edge AI-powered routing and commitment to sustainable, emission-free deliveries. From swift parcel pickups to eco-friendly drop-offs, Fin Mile is redefining what fast and smart logistics mean for modern retail. At Pearls Capital, we are immensely proud to see Fin Mile transforming last-mile logistics and partnering with one of the most influential e-commerce platforms globally. This collaboration is a testament to their relentless drive for innovation and operational excellence. Congratulations to Rich Pleeth and Chris Sargeant and the incredible team at Fin - sustainable logistics for this remarkable achievement! We are excited to see how this partnership paves the way for even greater success. 🚛✨ #PearlsCapital #FinMile #TikTokShop #LogisticsInnovation #Sustainability

🌟 Big News Alert! 🌟 We’re thrilled to share that Hole in the Sleeve Game Studios, one of our proud portfolio companies at Pearls Capital, is making waves! Their game, STORROR Parkour Pro, developed in collaboration with Storror, has been featured by IGN Entertainment—an incredible milestone for the team and a testament to their creativity and innovation in the gaming industry. From Davide Pirola bold vision to push the boundaries of immersive gameplay to this recognition by one of the most respected voices in gaming, the journey has been nothing short of inspiring. At Pearls Capital, we believe in empowering visionary founders and teams like those at Hole in the Sleeve Game Studios, who are redefining industries and inspiring gamers worldwide. 🚀 Here’s to many more leaps, bounds, and flips—both in the game and in their future success. If you haven’t already, check out STORROR Parkour Pro here: https://lnkd.in/ePT5v_Ge and witness their brilliance firsthand! Many thanks to the board members Pete Hawley and Clemens Wangerin for their continued support #Gaming #Innovation #PearlsCapital #PortfolioSpotlight #ParkourGaming

🔥 Emerging Fund Managers: Elevate Your FoF Strategy 🔥 Pearls Capital and BackFuture Ventures are thrilled to host an exclusive fireside chat designed for emerging fund managers eager to refine their strategies and stand out in the competitive Fund of Funds (FoF) landscape. 🎙️ Speakers: • Munder Shuhumi – General Partner, Pearls Capital • Dave Neumann – Molten Ventures • Anu Adebajo – LP, with experience from British Business Bank, British Patient Capital and Atomico 🗓️ What to Expect: ✔️ A deep dive into Fund of Funds strategies and the current landscape ✔️ Practical advice for emerging managers on building relationships with FoF investors ✔️ An interactive Q&A with seasoned industry leaders 🌟 Why Attend? This event is tailored specifically for emerging fund managers who want to sharpen their insights, refine their approach, and elevate their engagement with Fund of Funds investors. Seats are limited, and our last event was oversubscribed. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain exclusive insights and network with industry peers. 🔗 Secure your spot: https://lu.ma/4f9wq74p #VentureCapital #FundOfFunds #EmergingManagers #PearlsCapital #BackFutureVentures #Networking

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💭⚙️ Fin - sustainable logistics is transforming city parcel deliveries. With urban spaces growing more congested, Fin is rethinking last-mile delivery from the ground up using: 🚲 E-cargo bikes 🏢 Micro-fulfillment hubs 🧠 AI-powered routing software 🔋 Electric vans for the middle-mile Fin’s model isn’t just cleaner - it’s affordable for retailers and delivers faster, more reliably to consumers. And with $7M in fresh funding from MaC Venture Capital, Side Door Ventures, Pearls Capital, and Simplex Ventures, Fin is now poised to scale. I sat down with Rich Pleeth, CEO of Fin, to dive into their business. We covered Fin’s founding story, innovative model, urban impact, and expansion plans for cities like New York. Full write-up out now in The Conveyor: https://lnkd.in/gUP_T3Wr #supplychain #transport #shipping #lastmile #sustainability

It's getting real now... Pete Hawley Clemens Wangerin Munder Shuhumi Jun Sara Fassone Ben Meakins Nicola Ferruzzi Hannah Snow mostafa azimzade and everyone else, now it's when it gets interesting!

During a recent round table I participated in, the topic of the day—AI—was naturally a key focus. A common perspective emerged: while there’s nothing AI does today that humans couldn’t achieve through brute force, the real value of AI lies in how it transforms productivity and enhances customer satisfaction and service quality. This is exactly why we are excited about AI-enabled businesses like Fin Sustainable Logistics. Fin leverages AI for route optimization, creating a seamless end-to-end delivery experience for consumers. It’s a perfect example of how technology can drive both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. With their recent $7M seed funding round, Fin is set to revolutionize urban logistics. From scaling their zero-emission fleet to expanding operations globally, they are shaping a more sustainable and efficient future for last-mile delivery. At Pearls Capital, we’re proud to support Fin on this incredible journey. Here’s to building a smarter, greener future—one delivery at a time! 🚀 Thrilled to see what’s next for this incredible team! #Sustainability #AI #UrbanLogistics #Innovation #GreenerFuture #LastMileDelivery #TechForGood

📈 The Global M&A Market Rebounds: A Promising Outlook for VC Managers 📈 After a challenging 2023, where global M&A deal value dropped by a significant 34.7%, the market is showing strong signs of recovery. By Q3 of 2024, we’re witnessing a positive shift, with deal counts up by 13.2% and deal values surging by an impressive 26.8% year-over-year. This rebound is especially exciting for venture capital (VC) managers. The rise in deal value opens up more strategic exit opportunities, with private equity (PE) sponsors driving much of the momentum. Armed with growing capital reserves and a sharp focus on value creation, PE players are actively shaping the M&A landscape alongside corporate acquirers who maintain a steady presence. For VC managers, this evolving environment translates into enhanced potential for value realization and strategic exits. The demand from both corporate buyers and PE sponsors is creating favorable conditions, making now an opportune time for portfolio growth and successful exits. 🔗 Let’s discuss how this M&A resurgence can shape investment strategies and support our portfolio companies’ growth! #VentureCapital #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity #Investment #DealFlow #PortfolioManagement #Growth

All Systems Go! Hole in the Sleeve Game Studios activated and ready to launch. Building a game development start-up is not easy or for the faint-hearted, this is why we have the backing of Pearls Capital through Munder Shuhumi who provided seed funding, and the guidance of two industry heavy-weights Clemens Wangerin and Pete Hawley! The creative team, myself, David Aniebonam, Drew Taylor and some of the most talented people in the industry are working on the original IP "STORROR Parkour Pro", we went all in developing our own proprietary animation technology, we have shown glimpses of it in the past but I really believe that what we are going to reveal in the next coming weeks will blow you away!