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Hi All, I hope you find this tongue-in-cheek video funny. Please comment below! Regards, Ken Margolis Castle Placement - Managing Partner #venturecapital #privateequity #raisingcapital #castleplacement

What’s Happening. A View From The Castle. #investmentbanking #technology #corporatecurrency #homecrowdadvantage #privateequity #venturecapital #castleplacement #cpgoapp

Marquee Wireless has announced its strategic partnership with VEEA, expanding their efforts into Smart City solutions which they will highlight at Smart City Connect in Austin, TX next week. Please view the post from Dimitrios Lalos, CEO of Marquee Wireless and DM me to get more info on their $10 million capital raise. Please see important risk disclosures regarding this transaction in the Comments section below. #marqueewireless #IoT #smartcities #smartedgesolutions #SmartCitiesConnect

“Power of the Other” by Dr. Henry Cloud November 2024 has been an interesting month in what has been a VERY chaotic year. 🌪️ I've spent time observing myself and others. The chaos, panic, anger. The noise, the distractions, and timewasters. Some days just getting out of bed can be a challenge. This week, I made the decision to pause, reflect, balance, and prioritize. This book is insightful and timely. 📖🕛 Sometimes, getting to the next level means surrendering control and your attachment to the outcome. Becoming aware, making the commitment, then MOVING forward. Are you ready to move forward and raise capital for your company? We have one month left in 2024. Many will be distracted then react in January. Those who are deliberate and prepare for their raise will be ready. There will be opportunity. There will be a lot of noise and distraction. Good things take time. It’s time to prepare. 2025 could be your year. Start now. #castleplacement, #investmentbanking, #ag, #agtech

Everyone begged for clarity. Instead, we've gotten purgatory. This is getting confusing!!! Reduced regulation on selling to retail investors or increased protections??? Every crypto commentator seems to think that the SEC will dramatically reduce regulation on crypto and the platforms that enable trading crypto. HOWEVER, regulatory advisory firm Iron Road Partners believes increased protection for retail will be a key theme for the newly led SEC, and expects a tougher focus on '40 Act-type products run by alternative investment managers. Here is the REALITY: Congress moves slowly. AND, when new laws pass it takes a long time for agencies to create regulations to effectuate those laws. Clarity in six months? A year? Two years? And if congress flips in 2026? The White House in 2028? Is this the clarity we've been begging for? Or the purgatory we dread??? #investmentbanking #technology #corporatecurrency #homecrowdadvantage #privateequity #venturecapital #castleplacement #cpgoapp

What’s Happening. A View From The Castle. "Yeah baby, I like it like that"... IPO value is up 2X YOY with $68 billion raised through October, over 50 PE-backed companies are primed to go public in the next 12 months, and M&A activity has increased significantly. Check this out... Check fraud increased nearly 400% last year in the US, the largest check-writing country in the world. “I’m on the edge of glory, and I’m hanging on a moment of truth"... Squarespace, a no-code website development platform founded in 2004 and IPO'd in 2021, was acquired by PE giant Permira for $7.2 billion. Grad school??? The gap between unemployment for recent college grads and the overall US workforce with a college degree is 2.8%, the largest % difference since 1990 (except for a few months early in the pandemic). "One foot in and one foot back, but it don't pay to live like that"... Tether, the largest digital asset company, launched Hadron to make asset tokenization simpler, secure and scalable for stocks, bonds, stablecoins, loyalty points, etc. "On the borderline of the edge, and where I walk alone"... According to Preqin, tokenized fund AUM is expected to grow from $40 billion to $317 billion by 2028, with over half of asset managers planning to offer tokenized private equity assets. Uh, where's all that distressed real estate we've been hearing about??? Real estate opportunity funds raised $70 billion in 2022. $56 billion in 2023. Only $31 billion so far this year. In 2022 13 distressed real estate funds were established with $4 billion raised. This year so far just two funds with only $240 million raised. "And the tears come streaming down your face, when you lose something you can't replace"... Synapse, a fintech intermediary between depositors and banks, collapsed leaving thousands of Americans at risk of losing almost all of the money in their savings accounts, despite being told they were FDIC protected. "I want it all, no time for less, I've laid the plans now lay the chance"... A US District Court in Texas rejected the SEC's definition of a securities dealer that captured a wider swath of firms including some in the cryptocurrency sector. Yes, that's 51,257 new tokens launched on one platform in one day... Solana-Based memecoin generator Pump.Fun shattered its records for monthly fees ($42 million expected in November), daily active addresses (175,910), and daily tokens launched (51,527). "And he like his fancy clothes, and he like to wave his diamond rings, in front of everybody's nose"... Prosecutors criminally charged Adani Group’s Gautam Adani and seven others in federal court for a $250 million bribery scheme to secure lucrative Indian government contracts and misleading investors. #investmentbanking #technology #corporatecurrency #homecrowdadvantage #privateequity #venturecapital #castleplacement #cpgoapp

It’s time to raise capital to grow your company. You’ve spent months if not years preparing for this moment. You are confident investors are going to absolutely drool over your EBITDA and swoon when they see your contract opportunities. Perhaps, however, there this another consideration you’ve missed. After all, raising capital is more than just securing funds — it's about inspiring confidence and trust in your vision. Here's why strong leadership is crucial during this pivotal process: 1. Vision and Direction: Effective leaders articulate a clear vision and strategic direction, making it easier for investors to see the potential and long-term value of the business 2. Trust and Credibility: Investors look for leaders who demonstrate integrity, reliability, and a track record of success. Strong leadership builds the trust necessary to secure investment 3. Resilience and Adaptability: The journey of raising capital can be challenging. Leaders who show resilience and adaptability can navigate obstacles and pivot strategies when needed, reassuring investors of their capability to handle future challenges 4. Team Empowerment: Great leaders empower their teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. This not only drives business growth but also demonstrates a robust organizational structure to potential investors 5. Communication Skills: Clear and compelling communication is key to conveying your business's value proposition. Leaders who can effectively communicate their vision and strategy are more likely to attract and retain investor interest Investors look at many prospects but only select a choice few in which to invest. A company’s leadership can be a differentiator when an investor is making their decision. How will you demonstrate your skills? Interested in learning more about capital raising? Let’s discuss. #castleplacement #capitalraising #privateequity #venturecapital #investment #cloudtechanddevops #cloudtechnology #developmentoperations

Marquee Wireless is a panel host for IoT Smart Edge Solutions at the Smart Cities Connect 2024 in less than two weeks. They will be showcasing their IoT and Edge computing solutions at the conference.     Please view the post from Dimitrios Lalos, CEO of Marquee Wireless and DM me to get more info on their $10 million capital raise. Please see important risk disclosures regarding this transaction in the comments section below. #marqueewireless #IoT #smartcities #smartedgesolutions #SmartCitiesConnect

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What will the SEC become? #investmentbanking #technology #corporatecurrency #homecrowdadvantage #privateequity #venturecapital #castleplacement #cpgoapp