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Term Sheet and Valuation: This presentation reveals insights on various investment types and potential exit strategies. Explore the intricate world of term sheets. Discover common provisions that shape the economics and control in venture capital deals, and learn which clauses could make or break your startup’s future. PS. check out 🔔 for a winning pitch deck the template created by Silicon Valley legend, Peter Thiel https://lnkd.in/ejp-Bhnu

Here's a surprising fact: 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝟑𝟎% 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 📉 Angel syndicates offer a powerful solution, allowing you to pool resources and access larger, higher-quality deals while spreading investments across multiple opportunities. 💡 Let’s unpack the risks of flying solo in investing. 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 for a closer look at what you might be missing. Curious about how to establish and scale your own angel syndicate? 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 with Angel School "Streamline, Structure, Succeed: Advanced strategies for angel syndicates" to learn more! 📅 Oct 10 ⏰13:00 UK (GMT+1) 🔗 Register via the link in the first comment! #AngelInvesting  #VentureCapital #Webinar #StartupInvesting

Excited to partner with PitchBook on their Q1 2024 US VC Valuations report. In this report, we delve into the US dynamic landscape of venture capital, uncovering trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. One key highlight from the report: Zanbato's data reveals that shares in the secondary markets are trading at median and average discounts of 37% and 28%, respectively, versus last round. However, the decrease in bid-ask spread suggests improved liquidity for the asset class. Link to the full report: https://lnkd.in/d8iN3tyB

Excited to partner with PitchBook on their Q1 2024 US VC Valuations report. In this report, we delve into the US dynamic landscape of venture capital, uncovering trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. One key highlight from the report: Zanbato's data reveals that shares in the secondary markets are trading at median and average discounts of 37% and 28%, respectively, versus last round. However, the decrease in bid-ask spread suggests improved liquidity for the asset class. Link to the full report: https://lnkd.in/ePaW7xXK

I personally think an elevator pitch is more important to get right than a pitch deck! That very first point of contact. Can you clearly and succinctly describe your business in under 60 seconds? Ideally, 30 seconds? Too many founders I meet ramble on for too long and focus on their current product, opposed to the problem they are looking to solve. Top Tip: Practise your elevator pitch relentlessly. Practise it on everyone you meet. Even your family! Get your whole team to practice it. Focus on perfecting a short, impactful pitch. It’s your key to opening doors and sparking interest. Remember, you’re not trying to close the deal there and then; you’re only trying to get investors interested enough to want to learn more. It was a pleasure to be featured in SeedLegals latest e-book and give some thoughts about raising investment.

This is not a politically correct conversation. Let me emphasize that. If you are into fluffy VC conversations, this is NOT that. When you get a chance to talk to leading VC Noam Kaiser, you don't waste his time with BS questions. If you are an Entrepreneur or a VC, then I really encourage you to watch this interview. Some of the things we talked about: 1:46 Diversified VC: Corporate VC vs Financial VC 6:14 The controversy in VC-added value among entrepreneurs 10:01 VCs who provide value to their portfolio companies 12:17 The sudden surge of VCs in recent years 18:15 Public-traded stocks vs Private companies 24:44 Inside the “pyramid scheme” and ghost VCs 33:49 What do LPs look for in potential funds? 37:30 Measuring the sophistication of LPs 42:40 Getting into hedge funds and publicly traded companies 46:43 Book recommendations https://lnkd.in/dAB9JHTK

What actually impresses investors? 🤔 In this free guide, you’ll find insights from a diverse panel of active UK investors - from experienced angels to top-tier VCs - on what it takes to get them to an enthusiastic yes on an early-stage deal. Get the free guide here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVdGDEg3 Download the guide to learn 🧲 How to find and attract investors 🧠 What makes a founding team investable 🚩 Green and red flags in your pitch deck and business plan  💸 How to approach valuation negotiations 🚀 Exit strategy: to plan or not to plan? 🔐 The common due diligence pitfalls 📊 How to manage post-investment communication A huge thank you to the investors who generously shared their insights with us: Eamon Tuhami, Eva Dobrzanska, Edward Stevenson from SFC Capital, Jonny Clark, Katie Ramsey, Yana Abramova from Pretiosum Ventures and Marc Cohen from unbundled vc 🙏

It's Day 2 of our #25Tips25Days series, and this tip comes from Greta Anderson, Investor at Balderton Capital, narrated by Margaret Anne 👏 Follow us on YouTube for 23 more days <60 second tips from scaled founders, investors & experts 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eMkbygaR

The answer depends on the VC you have chosen to engage with.

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