Many startups make the critical error of focusing solely on securing funds when seeding equities and often overlooking the strategic value of their investors. Opting for a group of microinvestors who can pool together the necessary capital without considering if these investors bring additional benefits beyond their financial contribution is detrimental to that business of yours. You haven’t done that business well! It’s a de-service and demerit. 📌 Here is what that decision has caused the business: ➡️ No strategic guidance ➡️ Complex decision making ➡️ Networking Benefits: High-value investors usually have good connections they have built over time, and these can become a ready network that startups can leverage for business growth and partnerships. Microinvestors usually do not provide these connections, depriving the business of significant growth support. ➡️ Quick ROI pressures Money is never all a business needs; it is just what fuels it. 💯 The ideal investors for startups are those who not only contribute capital but also bring expertise, guidance, and valuable connections. Speak to someone. You can still fix this. Be at the "Business Xcellerate Summit." Send us a message now to get the registration link. #businessproblems #businesschallenges #financialmanagement #businessconsulting #growwithingenium #ingeniumconceptltd #coachjenny #jenniferorode #brands #businesses #businesstips #brandgrowth #bxs #businessxcelleratesummit #startuptips
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Which option would you favour: a VC partner whose primary role is providing capital or actively supporting the company's growth? Any founder seeking to secure capital should carefully consider which option is more beneficial. Both types of investors bring valuable contributions, and the choice between them can shape the future of any young business. The advantage of working with a capital-focused VC is straightforward. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀. This economic freedom can be beneficial for early-stage companies. However, the capital-only approach has limitations. Startups may need more strategic guidance or industry connections, which could be critical in navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. On the other end of the spectrum are VC partners who go beyond simply providing capital. These growth-oriented investors actively participate in developing the companies they invest in, and their support can be just as valuable as financial backing. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. Their involvement can be particularly beneficial during a startup's growth and expansion. The decision between a capital-only investor and an active, growth-oriented investor ultimately depends on the specific needs of portfolio companies. Founders must carefully assess where they are in their business journey and what kind of support they require to reach the next stage. However, this decision should not be taken lightly. Ultimately, the most effective VC partnerships are those in which the investor's contributions align seamlessly with the business's specific needs. For further insights into what makes an effective VC partner, explore Lumir Meloun article https://lnkd.in/d4ZjwhSu #VC #VentureCapital #VCpartner
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A little PSA for my followers, current clients and prospects -- VC is not your only option for funding, and oftentimes, for many startups and companies, it's not worth the time investment you put into your pitch if you haven't done your homework first to see if what you're building is even a fit for VC. Read on to learn more... #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #funding
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I've reviewed 400+ pitches as a VC and here are the top five reasons I reject founders. 1. They are not a thesis fit for the fund. 🚩 → Do your research on a fund before pitching them.💡 2. They are too far along for the fund. 🚩 → We aim to have 5-10% ownership in a round.💡 3. They are too early for the fund. 🚩 → We do not do first checks and aim to see proof of concept.💡 4. They are too late for the category. 🚩 → We often see pitches where the technology is too late in the market and there are too many competitors already.💡 5. They are not venture-backable. 🚩 → Almost HALF of the rejections I do are because companies are not for VC. Remember that only 1% of all businesses are a fit for VC.💡 These are just a few of the many reasons why startups aren't a fit for us. Since I constantly get asked questions about VC and investing... I'm opening up my comments below to answer questions for the next hour! Drop your questions below or share & tag folks who should see this. 👇🏼 --- I'm one of less than 5% of women in VC and trying to reach 100K followers by December 31st. Follow Jennifer Stojkovic and share this post for more.
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(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ With odds like these, will you be playing by the existing rules of the technology investment game? ♥ 💣 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲, 𝗮 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 💣 𝗙𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗲-𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 These statistics should give any founder trying to raise investment for their science and technology company cause to stop and consider their approach. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 “𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴” 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿. Unless you have 12 to 18 months without generating income to play the numbers game and hope that your pitch deck is good enough to be the one in 6,000 that secures funding, the traditional approach to securing investment risks consuming all of your time, energy, and resources, with a very low chance of success. ✅ You want to find the best option for your company to use to secure investment ✅ You want to engage investors and need to understand what they look for and how to get their attention ✅ You're open to a proven faster, smarter and more successful approach to getting investors interested in your company 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗡” 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 #founders #startups #technology #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #innovation #buildaunicorn
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Raising Investment and Need Access to a Network of Investors? 💼🚀 At FundMyPitch, we're bridging the gap between startups and investors to fuel growth 🚀. If you're an early-stage company based in the UK seeking funding or an investor looking for your next opportunity, we've got you covered. 🔑 Our platform offers: ✅ A space to create and showcase your investment pitch ✅ Full identity verification for transparency ✅ In-platform chat for direct communication ✅ Warm introductions to a diverse network of investors ✅ Curated opportunities for investors ✅ Anonymity for investors until they’re ready to engage How it works: 1️⃣ Startups register for free and create a pitch. 2️⃣ Investors sign up for free and access curated deal flow. 3️⃣ Identity verification ensures trust across the platform. 4️⃣ Investors browse through a variety of pitches in multiple sectors. 5️⃣ Chat directly with startups and join virtual pitch sessions. 6️⃣ FundMyPitch handles warm introductions and helps you connect. Ready to connect with the right investors and grow your business? Sign up today at www.fundmypitch.com! 💼👩💻 #startup #funding #angelinvestors #investors #entrepreneurship #investmentplatform
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