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Venture capital is a type of equity financing for early-stage, high-potential startups or companies with significant growth prospects. #venturecapital #earlystage #startups

Venture capital is a form of private equity financing where investors provide funds to early-stage, high-potential startups in exchange for equity. It matters because it fuels innovation and economic growth by supporting businesses that might otherwise struggle to access funding. In return, venture capitalists seek significant returns if the company succeeds, making VC crucial for the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship. #venture #capital #early-stage #startups #privateequity #potential #returns #funding

Weekly Column: Italy's Venture Capital Scene Our featured venture capital firm this week is 40Jemz Ventures. Based in Verona, 40Jemz Ventures is an investment holding company capitalized by Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals. ✔ Mission: their mission is to identify the most promising early-stage startups and, through a highly efficient operational process, deliver capital within 60 days from the first contact. They are a different kind of VC, founder-friendly, with an operational team made up of ex-founders and finance experts. Their goal is to build a deep and diversified portfolio, sector-agnostic. ✔ Vision: 40Jemz Ventures knows that a good idea doesn't mean much without a strong team capable of executing it. They understand that, despite the best intentions, twists and turns will be part of the journey. Luck doesn't exist! They believe it's simply talent meeting opportunity. Only mythical beings are destined to achieve epic ventures. ✔ Capital: The firm manages a single fund, supporting startups from their initial phases through to significant growth stages. The firm is capitalized by Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs). ✔ Business Development: 40Jemz Ventures assists founders in developing and executing effective growth strategies, providing support in key business decisions and helping them navigate challenges. ✔ Operating Advisory: Through a network of strategic consultants and industry leaders, the firm helps scale and support portfolio companies across various sectors. ✔ Stages: Early Stage Venture and Seed investments. ✔ Ticket Size: Average ticket size is €250K. ✔ Geography: Italy. ✔ Managing Partners: Michele Padovani (Founder) and David Erba. ✔ Recent Investments: April 17, 2024: Series A - Cosmico (€4M) April 9, 2024: Seed Round - FidoCommercialista (€1.2M) March 20, 2024: Seed Round - Keplero AI (€400K) March 19, 2024: Seed Round - Stepsconnect (€1M) December 18, 2023: Seed Round - Algor Education (€1.4M) December 11, 2023: Pre Seed Round - Cents (€1.2M) October 16, 2023: Seed Round - Karrycar ✔ Investments: 40Jemz Ventures has made numerous investments across various sectors. Their most recent investment was on April 17, 2024, when Cosmico raised €4M. 40Jemz Ventures focuses on financing nascent enterprises within Italy, as evidenced by their recent engagements in cities such as Perugia, Latina, Milan, and Torino. Their interest has a notable inclination towards technology, AI and Software. Additionally, they have shown an affinity for Professional Services, including Financial Services and Business Development. The firm does not typically assume the role of the principal investor, suggesting a preference for shared risk and collaborative investment approaches. (Source: Crunchbase)

The Western Australian government is attempting to improve its venture capital ecosystem, currently ranked second-last among all Australian jurisdictions, through a $30 million initiative intended to lure global VC funds to invest in the state. According to a description on the state government’s website, the Western Australian Venture Capital (WAVC) Initiative is open to firms wanting to invest in startups and scaleups in targeted sectors. It aims to increase the availability of early-stage VC investment by a “Fund of Funds” model, with the government co-investing with the private sector in venture capital firms “to leverage funding for WA-based start-ups.” “Our WA Venture Capital Initiative will supercharge the State’s innovation ecosystem, helping us to attract and retain high-performing start-ups here in WA.” A request for proposals opened last month, and closes September 27. The priority industry sectors are listed as: - Energy - Tourism, events and creative industries - International education - Defence industries - Mining and METS - Space industries - Health and medical life sciences - Primary industries

Corporate venture capital funds favour Series A startups, survey finds. 🔎 The majority of large corporate venture capital funds are investing in startups at the Series A stage but some are planning to invest earlier, research suggests. A survey by Mountside Ventures, an accelerator and advisory firm, found that 90% of corporate venture capital (CVC) funds invest in Series A rounds. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/efqE__mn 🔗 #research #vcinvestment #funding #ai #machinelearning #UKtech

CDP Venture Capital SGR launches a second fund of funds to boost Italian VC market infrastructure #CDP Venture Capital Sgr has launched its second fund of funds, FoF VenturItaly II, to enhance the financial infrastructure of the Italian #VC market. This new fund aims to raise between €500 million and €700 million, focusing on investing in high-innovation companies across all technology sectors, including energy transition, aerospace, healthcare, and agritech. The first closing of FoF VenturItaly II has been secured with €475 million, contributed by the Ministry for Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) with €375 million and CDP Equity (part of the CDP Group) with an additional €100 million. This initiative builds on the success of its predecessor, FoF VenturItaly, which was launched in 2020 and successfully allocated resources to 19 Italian venture capital funds, significantly leveraging the market with a 3x multiplier effect. The new fund will be managed by Simona Corno and Roberto Parrella, under the guidance of Senior Partner Cristina Bini. Together, they lead the fund of funds investment team at CDP Venture Capital. FoF VenturItaly II is set to make a substantial impact on the Italian venture capital landscape. By providing long-term vision and financial stability to innovative startups, this fund aims to create national champions on an international level. The initiative encourages a mix of public and private resources, attracting both domestic and foreign investors to support tech companies. Agostino SCORNAJENCHI, CEO and General Manager of CDP Venture Capital, commented on the strategic importance of this initiative: “The solidity of the financial infrastructure of Venture Capital relies on the presence of multiple managers who can guarantee a long-term vision for new innovative companies and the creation of national champions internationally. CDP Venture Capital’s intervention has so far generated a virtuous process in the market. With FoF VenturItaly, we have created additional resources for national managers and stimulated foreign operators to join Italians in financing tech companies. Continuing this strategy, we have directed part of the objectives of the 2024-2028 Industrial Plan, allocating €3.3 billion to ‘indirect’ investments to support third-party venture capital funds, fostering the birth of new VC operators and supporting existing ones.” Want to stay up to date with the market? Here my newsletter: - Linkedin: https://t.ly/s541W   - Substack: https://lnkd.in/dzfGJzmW

The Western Australian government is attempting to improve its venture capital ecosystem, currently ranked second-last among all Australian jurisdictions, through a $30 million initiative intended to lure global VC funds to invest in the state. According to a description on the state government’s website, the Western Australian Venture Capital (WAVC) Initiative is open to firms wanting to invest in startups and scaleups in targeted sectors. It aims to increase the availability of early-stage VC investment by a “Fund of Funds” model, with the government co-investing with the private sector in venture capital firms “to leverage funding for WA-based start-ups.” “Our WA Venture Capital Initiative will supercharge the State’s innovation ecosystem, helping us to attract and retain high-performing start-ups here in WA.” A request for proposals opened last month, and closes September 27. The priority industry sectors are listed as: - Energy - Tourism, events and creative industries - International education - Defence industries - Mining and METS - Space industries - Health and medical life sciences - Primary industries

From Daily News Egypt Egyptian #proptech startup Birdnest has successfully closed a pre-Series A funding round led by Beltone Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Beltone Holdings. The round also included participation from CI Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Citadel International Holdings. While the financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed, the investment grants the investors a 20% stake in the company. The capital injection will be used to bolster Birdnest’s regional quality team, enhance proprietary technologies, and support aggressive marketing initiatives aimed at solidifying the company’s market position. Birdnest plans to leverage the funds to expand its presence within Egypt and scale operations across key regional markets, including Athens, Dubai, and Riyadh.   Moustafa El-Nahawy, Birdnest’s Co-CEO, emphasised the strategic value of partnering with Beltone Venture Capital: “This partnership with Beltone Venture Capital…equips us with the strategic financial infrastructure essential for our next phase of growth.”   Ali Mokhtar, CEO of Beltone Venture Capital, echoed El-Nahawy’s enthusiasm: “We are excited to support Birdnest and its leadership team to achieve their vision to lead and innovate the Real Estate sector in the MENA region…Birdnest is well-positioned to become the leading Proptech company in the region.”   Birdnest aims to collaborate with real estate developers, institutional investors, and independent property owners to develop and operate high-value short-term rental properties, establishing itself as the leading short-term rental platform in the region. Ahmed Fadda, Birdnest’s other co-CEO, expressed his excitement about the partnerships with both Beltone Venture and CI Venture, highlighting their respective roles in supporting Birdnest’s expansion efforts in Egypt and the wider region. _____ #Kudos to Birsnest! We at The Dandy Horse, Inc. are seeking a #proptech VC fund looking for an opportunity with Patented Tech..... #startup #VC #seedroundA #investmentbank

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