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Raising equity funding is the driving force behind every startup's growth. It provides the capital needed to expand operations, hire talent, and penetrate new markets. Although many entrepreneurs are excellent at running businesses, not many are good at scaling it at a global-scale. It's crucial to understand the fundamentals of the different funding stages to understand the startup economy and see how unicorns emerge. Here's a quick guide on the different funding stages by Spice Route Finance 👇

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When I got this invitation, initially I was shocked. - A networking event that charges early stage founders but free for investors? - Isn't this exploiting young entrepreneurs and creating an unhealthy founder/investor dynamic? - Shouldn't pitch events showcase the most qualified startups, not a pay-to-play model? But then I considered another perspective: - If a founder doesn't know where to start raising, would this be a good intro? - If a startup invests in this opportunity, will it attract more serious founders? - An event like this adds value to founders, so doesn't it make sense to charge a fee? Genuinely curious about thoughts from founders / investors. What pros/cons from both perspectives about an event like this? Should there be more?

Whether you're looking to secure funding, grow your customer base, or fine-tune your business model, Umbrella provides guidance and support that you need as a Founder to accelerate your Startup's growth. As a Founder on Umbrella, you get the following; 1. Access to a network of Investors ready to fund innovative startups 2. Mentorship by learning from successful African founders who have raised capital and scaled their businesses from 0 to 100 3. Leverage Advisors to receive expert guidance from professionals to get investment-ready, and refine your pitch and strategy to scale, and grow your Startup. 4. Build relationships with industry leaders, potential partners, and other entrepreneurs 5. Get Access to tools and insights designed to accelerate your Startup growth To get started, visit: useumbrella.com

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Do you enter the Den..? Dragons' Den is our bi-annual pitching competition for entrepreneurial students. Semester 2 is home to the second stream of Dragons' Den and applicants should be considering about what your business needs to develop and take the next steps to success 😇 Whether you've got a ground-breaking tech startup or a unique service that people want or need, we want to hear from you. Pitch for a chance to win up to £5,000 (per person/business) to grow your venture! 🚀 There's no limit on winners, so seize this opportunity to get in front of real investors. Hurry, the deadline to submit your application is less than two weeks away - Friday 1st March at midday ⏰ ⁠Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e3Si4wVG #DragonsDen2 #StudentEntrepreneurs #PitchYourIdea #DreamBig

Only a few days left to apply to the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC! ⏰ Applications are due April 11th at 11:59PM PST. Why join the 2024 New Ventures BC Competition? You'll have access to... 💡 Prizes: A chance to win, with over $250,000 in cash and prizes. 💡 Education: Learn from experts in a series of workshops & seminars. 💡 Mentorship: Pitch to a mentor panel, and work with a mentor team (Top 25 finalists). 💡 Networking: Meet our community of startups, advisors, and investors. 💡 Feedback: Test your business idea with a jury of experts. 💡 Recognition: Our Top 25 finalists become ventures to watch. Don't miss out! ⏳ Apply now: https://ow.ly/sp2r50RaMyC

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One of the sure ways to validate your startup is with a working business model It proves that there is a valid connection between your clients and your business In the file below you will find 31 Startup Business Models you must know (with brand examples) 👇 Credit: Herwig Springer & Navdeep Yadav Alvin Foo Debonkar Roy Pranali Jouras Linas Beliūnas