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Our Chairman, John Mathers, recently joined Jeff Beacham on the Insights4MFG podcast, discussing all things manufacturing, including what he believes to be some of the biggest challenges facing design-led startups in the UK today. To hear what John had to say, as well as to find out a little more about the background to British Design Fund, the funding gap it aims to fill, and the types of startups the Fund supports, head to: https://lnkd.in/e6uSD64h #startupfunding #manufacturing #innovation #insights4mfg Damon Bonser David Kremer David Motum Sam Kremer

In the first episode of the Virginia Startup Podcast, we're joined by Gene Riechers, Venture Partner at Sands Capital Management & Seda Atam Goff, Founder and General Partner at Flintlock Capital to unpack the momentum fueling the Virginia startup ecosystem. We broadly discuss the phases of growth the Virginia startup scene has traversed, contrary thoughts on the AI craze, tactical steps to keeping quality university talent in the state, how the federal government empowers an unfair advantage for VA startups, and more with William L., Investor at Valor VC Tune in to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwVHXyUb #Virginastartups #virginiaVC

In this episode, Jasper Wognum talks to Frank Appeldoorn, partner at Arches Capital. In the podcast, Frank explains how it all began as an angel investor, what it entails to pitch as a startup, and the secrets behind successful investments. What makes a typical angel investor, and what do they look for when selecting investments? > > Listen in as they delve deeper into adding value to startups and driving growth. #podcast #startups #angelinvestor #innovation

Last year, Inventure received 2.5k decks & invested in only 10 startups. How do you win in the fundraising game? 💰 I asked that question to Lauri Kokkila, my guest this week on Explore - Startups and VC Podcast. Lauri is a partner at Inventure, a VC focused on early-stage startups across the Nordics & Baltics. 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲: ⤷ founding team vs traction, which one matters most? ⤷ how to boost your chances of getting investment? ⤷ what happens after an investment is made? ⤷ what are the best opportunities in 2024? ⤷ what a great market timing looks like? ⤷ what are the red flags for VCs? Founders, listen to this episode and increase your probability of receiving an investment. 📈 💚 Like to support the show and other founders. 🎧 Listen to the episode at the link below my name. Thanks for a great conversation, Lauri Kokkila!

92% 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 20-𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 🚀 Our Managing Partner Markus Gick recently had the pleasure of discussing how we support startups in scaling sustainably with Tim Schneider and Martha Biadun on their podcast “2100”. Recorded live at the #Startupland in their podcast van 🚚 We highlighted that over the past 10 cohorts, we have supported 74 startups, with a remarkable 92% survival rate over five years - showing the resilience and potential of our founder teams. And above all, we had the chance to talk about the journey we’ve taken, what drives us as a team, and the remarkable startups we’ve supported from the Cologne ecosystem, such as specter automation and hellgrün 🚀 Thank you, Tim and Martha, for having us on the show! Check out the full conversation in German here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7wxabfP

How do you get the attention of investors in 2025? Investors are more focused than ever on traction, scalable solutions, and revenue. In Episode 160 of the Startup Talk Podcast, we break down exactly what founders need to know about securing funding in the evolving venture capital landscape. From the importance of AI to social impact metrics, our panel dives deep into what makes startups stand out in 2025. Listen in here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gB87kWUS #Startups #VentureCapital #InvestorRelations #Entrepreneurship

In the competitive world of startups, securing the right kind of investment can be a game-changer. But what if there’s more to it than just funding? Jack (Tato) Bigio, UBQ’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, sat down with Nathan Beckord, CEO of Foundersuite and host of the 'How I Raised It' podcast, to discuss how strategic investments have been pivotal for the UBQ journey. Read the full article from Forbes to learn why strategic investors can hold the key to both financial support and critical industry connections. https://lnkd.in/e3UjwPr4 

🚀 How does FIRSTPICK evaluate 1,000 startups annually and make investment decisions almost monthly? One of the most impressive things I saw while researching for the interview with Jone Vaituleviciute, was how quickly FIRSTPICK's team can evaluate startups and make decisions. So many VC firms close only 3-4 deals a year and FIRSTPICK operate at Lightspeed announcing a new deal almost every month this year! In the episode, Jone shared the secrets behind their incredible evaluation process. ✨ Key Takeaways: - Their streamlined evaluation framework enables quick, data-driven decision-making without compromising quality. - The role of investor conviction vs. consensus in speeding up investment decisions. - Why investor intuition, backed by robust data, is pivotal for early-stage investments. 🎧 If you’re curious about how venture capitalists operate at such scale and speed, this episode is a must-listen! 🔗 Link to episode in the comments. #VentureCapital #StartupInvesting #Podcast #Innovation #Startups #VCintheCEE

What do global investors really look for in startup founders?💡Join Robin Butler CFA Partner & Head of Impact at Sturgeon Capital in our latest LightCastle Live episode🎙️. Explore how resilience and tenacity shape the success of startups, and gain invaluable insights for your own journey. Don't miss out – watch the full episode (link🔗 in the comments) 🚀 #podcast #investors #startup #founders #skills #insights

Episode 7 of the Full Scale Podcast is Here! 🎙️ 💡 Curious about how #incubators, #accelerators, and #venture builders play a pivotal role in shaping the entrepreneurial journey of a startup? 🌱 🎧 Dive into the world of startup ecosystems with our latest episode on the Full Scale Podcast! Join Timothy Mukiti and Adrian Ntwatwa as they unravel the mysteries of incubators, accelerators, and venture builders. Click the link below to listen in and join the conversation! Don't miss out on this invaluable discussion. 🚀✨ https://lnkd.in/dUNatT6Q The episode is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. #FullScalePodcast #StartupInsights #Incubators #Accelerators #VentureBuilders #Entrepreneurship #StartupSuccess #PodcastEpisode #JoinTheConversation