GrowthCap’s Post

Navigating the shifting tides of growth stage investing requires a steady hand. In 2024, Co-Founders Larry Cheng and Sean Cantwell of Volition Capital observe a landscape reminiscent of when they launched their firm in 2010. The aftermath of excessive funding and increased spending has led to a significant market correction, leaving many founders and shareholders grappling with challenging conditions. Drawing on their collective experiences, Larry and Sean emphasize the importance of disciplined growth and strategic investment. As they continue to champion founder-owned companies in the software, internet, and consumer sectors, their consistent approach remains a guiding principle in an ever-evolving market. Full interview available on The Software Report's affiliate GrowthCap. Listen on iTunes: https://lnkd.in/ggKUAeny Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gyWGsDQm Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gGz48xhR Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/g84Ran5T Nominate a Top 100 Software Company of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/gTyq35fK Sign up for our free email newsletter at https://lnkd.in/gNqDJab #entrepreneur #podcast #growthequity #investing

Founders, we've got a free scoop of advice for you from a kick-ass strategic finance expert............. Tune in for Planning For Your Exit Strategy - What Investors Don't Want You To Know | Strategic Finance Expert, Founder and CEO at Implicit Advisory Limited, Charlotte Ashton 📣 Charlotte shares her insights and advice into the investment landscape particularly focusing on strategic finance and private equity for founders. Her business, Implicit, empowers founders of privately owned businesses to gain freedom and successfully crystallise wealth through proactive succession and sale planning, and provides independent, founder-focused education, coaching and peer-to-peer support. You'll come away with insights into:   🧠 Founder Focus: Understand the importance of maintaining control as a founder, aligning business strategies with personal goals, and the critical aspects of exit planning. 🕳 Common Pitfalls: Discover the typical traps business owners fall into during the sale process and how to navigate negotiations with investors for successful outcomes. 🚪 Exit Strategies: Gain knowledge on various exit strategies, their implications, and how to choose the best path for your business. 🤝 Choosing Advisors: The significance of selecting the right advisors to support your journey and the benefits of engaging in peer groups for additional support. and more! Listen wherever you get your podcasts: 💻 The Start-Up Diaries Hub: https://shorturl.at/msFLU 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/dfjno 🤳 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/cemno 🎧 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/eNaKSMFa #founderexit #founderadvice #startups

Our Founder CEO Charlotte Ashton is featured in Series 9, Episode 6 of the Start Up Diaries podcast. Listen as she shares her insights on: ✅the problem Implicit Advisory Limited is solving ✅the importance of exit planning ✅how to access corporate finance advice ✅taking a strategic approach to fundraising ✅navigating stakeholder management #corporatefinance #investment #privateequity #founders #venturecapital  

Raising capital isn’t about luck—it’s about strategy. If your financial structure isn’t rock-solid, you're simply hoping for the best. Want to unlock serious funding? Start with the foundation. Tip: Show investors you’ve engineered your capital structure for growth, not just survival. Watch our podcast on how to build the right financial structure for raising capital: https://lnkd.in/gpTaFuFK Join the Angel Investors Network and take your capital strategy to the next level with exclusive access to high-level investors: https://lnkd.in/duiBQ5S2 What’s one way you’ve structured your finances to raise capital successfully? Drop your insights below! ⬇️ #CapitalRaising #FinancialStructure #BusinessGrowth #AngelInvesting #Entrepreneurship #InvestingSmart #WealthBuilding #Leadership

Raising capital isn’t about luck—it’s about strategy. If your financial structure isn’t rock-solid, you're simply hoping for the best. Want to unlock serious funding? Start with the foundation. Tip: Show investors you’ve engineered your capital structure for growth, not just survival. Watch our podcast on how to build the right financial structure for raising capital: https://lnkd.in/gXExBirJ Join the Angel Investors Network and take your capital strategy to the next level with exclusive access to high-level investors: https://lnkd.in/dNV5xgz4 What’s one way you’ve structured your finances to raise capital successfully? Drop your insights below! ⬇️ #CapitalRaising #FinancialStructure #BusinessGrowth #AngelInvesting #Entrepreneurship #InvestingSmart #WealthBuilding #Leadership

What's the difference between a great BUSINESS and a great INVESTMENT? We sat down with the Max Valverde and Matt Naylor from the "Milkless" Podcast to discuss the world of Angel Investing, a.k.a. "what to do when your friends ask you for money?" 💡 One of the co-founders, Max, shares how he grew a business from $0 to $300mm in just 3 years 🚀 and why Mark Cuban told him NOT to take VC (or “Vulture Capital”) money. 💰 We then break down Angel Investing, touching on topics like: ➡️ Why a great business doesn’t always make a great investment ➡️ Liquidity preferences and what they mean for your returns 💵 ➡️ Why blindly following big-name VC firms can be risky To wrap it up, we also have a thoughtful conversation about: 👶 Fatherhood and masculinity in today’s world 📉 Why boys and men are facing new challenges ✨ And so much more Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eThGHFDx

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Excited to share the latest episode of Private Equity Periodicals with you! In Episode 17, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Search Fund Entrepreneurs - also known as Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition!! Whether you're an industry insider or just curious about innovative investment vehicles, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss! 🚀 🔍 What’s Inside? * The evolution and impact of search funds since their inception in 1984. * Key insights from the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Stanford, * Jaw-dropping stats like a 35% pre-tax IRR and a 5.2x return on invested capital * The inspiring journey of Malcolm Smith, from NFL star to successful entrepreneur with Amina Grace Corporation. 📊 Why Tune In? Search funds offer a unique investment model that empowers entrepreneurs to acquire and expand privately held enterprises with the backing of experienced investors. They’re reshaping the private equity landscape, bringing fresh perspectives and agile management to the table. 🔗 Listen to Episode 17 Now and discover why search funds might just be the smartest play in your portfolio! Let’s keep the conversation going! What excites you most about search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 #PrivateEquity #SearchFunds #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Podcast #PrivateEquityPeriodical

Learn about HLC Equity's origins and its evolution in real estate investing. Hear from CEO Daniel Farber as he shares the details of how our multi-generational company has transformed and adapted over the decades. From our founder's ambitious beginnings during the Depression-era to our strategic shift towards multifamily investments today, discover how we've grown in the ever-changing real estate market. LINK: https://lnkd.in/gp_8Ni28 #RealEstateInvestment #Multifamily #Investing #Podcast #HLCequity #Entrepreneurship #OriginStory

Finance Fridays CFO Thought to Ponder: Commitment The themes I am impressing on ~130 graduate engineers in a new venture entrepreneurship course I teach are a few, certainly not exhaustive, but imho the most important. Unwritten, #0, is just "Start!". I'm also asked often what the hardest is after that. Well, all of them, but two especially. #3 personal commitment to the journey, and #4 commitment to the people who help you on that journey. Persistence, sharing the rewards with your team, growing the pie. Really hard to know until you experience it. This week, I came across the podcast on Groundworks from Mike Rowe (408: From the Ground Up with Matt Malone). I found it so inspiring that I made it a "game time" course assignment, as a truly "must know case study" for my students, one that brings the multi-faceted and challenging entrepreneurial journey all the way home. Listen to it here. bit.ly/TWIHI408 It does not disappoint.