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'Bring a Broodje' and more essential Tips for Slush Last week, I joined a panel at the Slush prep meeting for Novel-T with Henk de Jong (LUMO Labs) Peter Smit (Rabobank) we talked about fundraising preps and tactics for Slush ❄ Looking back at my first trip to Slush was quite overwhelming 😅 (I even forgot to eat) but i really enjoyed learning about fundraising and meeting great founders. Interestingly, the investors who would later become my investors G-Force Capital & NV NOM were on the same flight. You might say we didn't need to travel all the way to Helsinki, but getting to know your investors before committing to a long-term collaboration is essential. Ytsen van der Meer and Niek Huizenga's Metallica performance at the karaoke bar nearly changed the mood—I’m more of a hip-hop kind of girl—but hey, it worked out! Year two, i came armed with a plan and packed agenda. Key takeaway? Launching your pitch without reading the room/tired investor? Not the best move. Not every chat with a VC will end with fireworks, but every conversation is a masterclass in itself—if you listen! And the magic happens at the side events! Thanks Novel-T Michiel Krake & Mike Verkouter for organizing this Slush prep meeting, and getting me all hyped up again for this years edition! See you all in Finland! 🇫🇮 #slush #RVO #Fundraising #startup

📢 We are happy to be co-leading a 6mDKK / €800k round in our portfolio company, Unioo 👩💼👨💼, together with Compounding Capital (ApS) to further accelerate growth in new and current markets 🇪🇺 🇩🇰 🙋♂️ As part of the round, Kasper Grundtvig Knokgaard from Compounding Capital takes a seat on the Unioo board. He joins existing board member Rune Hven-Jensen from Ugly Duckling Ventures. Also participating in the round is Simon L.. Having been active investors in, and on the board of, Unioo for more than a year it has been a pleasure to witness Martin, Mads, and the rest of the Unioo team 👩💼👨💼 continue to expand their product offering, and land new partnerships with an impressive list of Danish banks 🏦, and their non-profit association customers 🤾♀️ 🏡 🤩 Unioo is growing fast, and recently passed 24 Danish banks and 35.000 signed associations with an even stronger ‘hot pipeline’ 🔥 📈 🧑🔧 Unioo is looking to hire an “Operational CFO” and several senior software developers 👩💻👨💻 – Link to the job descriptions in the comment field below 👇 📰 From today's article in KapitalWatch; Kasper Grundtvig Knokgaard from Compounding Capital (ApS) says: "Unioo is a perfect fit for our investment criteria, focusing on vertical B2B SaaS companies in targeted end markets. Unioo is one of the best win-win solutions I have ever seen – solving the banks' massive pain point in collecting KYC information from a bunch of volunteer workers that just want to spend their time on adding value to their association - not on tedious and time-consuming workflows and communications with the bank. A true win-win that makes both sides smile. We are highly impressed with Unioo’s performance and not least the leadership of Martin and Mads. Two amazing people that just want to build the best possible product and experience for the customers, to free up more time for volunteer work. We are delighted to work with them and the entire Unioo team to help them achieve their ambitious growth objectives." Link to today's article in KapitalWatch in the comment field below 👇 #fundingnews #vcfunding #kyc #saas #startupfunding #regtech

We went there to build credibility and trust. The Paris-based part of our IR team (Zineb & Eric) traveled to Madrid for a full day of meetings with potential Spanish investors. We want to crank up the number of Iberian LPs committing to Jolt Capital V (from just one who did to Jolt Capital IV). Because Spain too is home to thousands of deeptech startups ready to be taken to the next level with fresh growth capital. 🇪🇸 #espana #spain #investinspain #deeptech #privateequity #LP #GP #fund #investor #growthcapital #fundraising #madrid #scaleup #tecnologia #tecnologiaprofunda #investorrelations

🚀 #FundingAlert — UAE-based device trade-in platform NorthLadder has raised $10 million in a #SeriesB round led by tali ventures by stc, the corporate venture arm of stc Group, with additional participation from DFF Ventures and Crescent Enterprises. Founded by Sandeep Shetty and Mihin Shah, #NorthLadder operates in over 10 countries, partnering with telecoms, retailers, and OEMs to facilitate device trade-ins and support the #CircularEconomy. This funding will drive NorthLadder's global expansion, including its newly established European operations in Amsterdam, and enhance its platform's technology to deliver more value to partners and users. For more information, check out the news: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/guYwfduN ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ #FundingNews #TechStartup #NorthLadder #stcGroup #taliVentures #GlobalExpansion #MENA #UAE #PropTech #Innovation

Miko Revenue Surpasses Rs 225 Crore in FY23 Miko, the renowned child companion robot manufacturer under Emotix, has witnessed exceptional growth over the past few years, marking a significant milestone as its revenue soared past the Rs 200 crore mark in FY23. This impressive achievement reflects a remarkable surge, especially considering its revenue stood at just under Rs 30 crore in FY21. Founded by Sneh Vaswani, Prashant Iyengar, and Chintan Raikar, Miko develops personal companion robots tailored to educate and entertain children aged 5 to 11. Miko has raised over $62 million from prominent investors such as Chiratae Ventures, IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited, YourNest Venture Capital, and IIFL Capital Inc. This includes a Rs 100 crore debt raised from Stride Ventures in May 2022. #startupfunding #venturecapital #startupecosystem #startupcommunity

The Aikya Connect Forum 2024 will see over 75 of the most prominent family offices coming together at the Taj Mahal Towers Hotel in Mumbai. This exclusive gathering promises a unique opportunity for Single Family Offices (SFOs) across India to connect, share insights, and learn from one another. We express our heartfelt gratitude to our speaker, Ganapathy Venugopal, Co-Founder and CEO of Axilor Ventures, for sharing his journey of building a private market portfolio for a family office. Join us as Ganapathy Venugopal shares anecdotes from his journey of building Axilor Ventures and deploying proprietary capital into the private market. As owners of proprietary capital, what responsibilities do Family Offices have towards the founders of tomorrow? VG will talk about his journey of supporting founders in their 0-1 journey first as an accelerator and then as a leading seed fund. What were some of the strategic calls he took along the way - join us to learn more! Stay tuned for more exciting updates and partner announcements as we count down to the Aikya Connect Forum 2024!    #AikyaConnect #Forum2024 #SFO #PrivateEquity #Investments #KnowledgePartners #GlobalPortfolio #MumbaiEvents

🦷 Ukrainian fund Roosh Ventures invests in US-based medtech Toothio, which raised $5M in additional funding 👉 https://ain.social/4hHfzZw Toothio connects certified dental hygienists, assistants, and receptionists with private dental clinics and DSOs through its efficient staffing marketplace. With a 97% shift utilization rate and plans to add over 15,000 dentists in 2024, Toothio's growth is impressive! The round was reportedly led by nvp capital and Craft Ventures, with participation from Rho Capital Partners, Inc. , Marketplace Capital, Burst Capital, Revere Partners, Karman Ventures, AZ CROWN Investments, and Connexa Capital. Roosh Ventures' continued support for innovative startups reinforces its commitment to early-stage tech, spanning SaaS, fintech, gaming, and AI. #MedTech #StartupInvestment #DentalIndustry #RooshVentures #Innovation

Excited to be speaking at MIRSANU DEALMAKERS SUMMIT 2024! Join me on 5 December for a discussion on the evolving VC landscape in Romania and the latest updates from Early Game Ventures. Let's talk trends, opportunities, and the future of innovation. #LeadEarly

🚨 #NewsBreak - Innoviti To Raise INR 115 Cr In Series E Funding Round - The round will see participation from 3 new investors - Innoviti has already raised Rs 40 Cr in this round via rights issue from existing investors (To read more, click the article link in the comment section 👇🏽 #Innoviti #Funding #Exclusive #IndianStartups #Indianstartupnews #MediaCoverage

Are you currently dealing with the intricacies of fundraising rounds? Read this article to discover the pitfalls of anti-dilution clauses and learn how to safeguard your equity against unexpected dilution, ensuring your shares retain their value and your company continues to thrive. Expert article (in Dutch) by Nadia Van der Velden for Limburg Startup and Start it Accelerate | @KBC.