Businettes’ Post

💡 "The average startup - VC collaboration lasts longer than the average marriage in the US. Choose carefully" - Constanza Carissimo. Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting a hands-on session with VC Investor Constanza Carissimo from Cathay Innovation. She was an absolute fountain of insider knowledge, sharing invaluable insights on funding resources, what VCs are looking for, and how to get noticed. 🚀 Here are 5 key takeaways from her session: ✅ Venture Capital (VC) isn’t your only option: explore bootstrapping, angel investors, grants, and crowdfunding. Each of them have positives and negatives. Don't take VC funding as your only option to raise funds. Once your company grows beyond Series A, consider bank loans and venture debt. ✅ VCs view startups as high-risk assets: Your mission is to prove that your idea can deliver x3–x4 returns. ✅ Do your homework on VCs: The VC landscape is broad. Use tools like Crunchbase and PitchBook to find the right fit. 🔍 ✅ Consistency is key: Build relationships, play the long game, and always under-promise and over-deliver. Constantly outperform your targets and communicate this effectively. ✅ Key KPIs VCs look for: - Can this investment bring a strong return? Prove it. - Strength of the team: What experience and unique vision do you bring? Is there a natural salesperson in the team? - Balanced vision: Combine long-term strategy with short-term deliverables. - Momentum: Show fast growth through metrics like website traffic, email signups, waiting lists, or pre-orders. - Series A+ priorities: Focus on efficiency and solid performance numbers. Some funds and initiatives to explore: 🌟 Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund 🌟 the Evangelistas 🌟 SISTAFUND This recap barely scratches the surface of the invaluable insights Constanza generously shared with our Businettes community. 💼💡 Missed the session? No worries! Drop "INVEST" in the comments, and we’ll send you the webinar recording. 🎥✨