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I recently had the honor of being featured on The Deal Scout. In this insightful 7-minute interview with Joshua Wilson, I shared early secrets and best practices from 35+ years in the Venture Capital industry that are essential to navigating the VC landscape and establishing a foothold in this dynamic field. You can listen to the interview on Joshua Wilson's post here 👇 #GPN #GuyPaulNohra #VentureCapital #Entrepreneur #Leadership #Philanthropy

How To Get A Meeting With A VC? Let's Ask Guy... He has 35 years of experience in VC, raised 8 funds, invested in 180 companies, and had 120 ipos... On this 7-minute episode of The Deal Scout, Guy Paul Nohra and I discussed how crucial it is to get introductions to VCs through trusted channels. Service providers such as lawyers, CPAs, and ex-entrepreneurs who have successfully secured VC funding can be your gateway. Interestingly, Guy points out that once you get one VC interested, it often opens doors to others, thanks to the interconnected nature of the VC community. Referrals truly are a powerful tool in the venture capital world. 🔗📞 https://lnkd.in/eJcu6gzT

🌟 VC review Highlight: BackFuture BackFuture’s superpower is definitely their network! It’s been a crucial help for this founder’s journey. At Landscape⛰️, founders support founders by leaving helpful and insightful reviews to help navigate through venture capital ecosystem. 🤝 More reviews are in our review platform! Founders, leave a review at comment below 👇

🌟 VC review Highlight: 20VC 🗣️ 20VC showed that they don’t just prioritize team and vision, but also take action to make it a reality in their partnerships. They’re definitely a standout in the industry for this founder! At Landscape⛰️, founders support founders by leaving helpful and insightful reviews to help navigate through venture capital ecosystem. 🤝 More reviews are in our review platform! Founders, leave a review at comment below 👇

𝗔 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 Securing venture capital can transform your business. This guide, crafted by the Irish Venture Capital Association and EquityNetwork, equips founders with actionable strategies. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 1️⃣ Attracting Investors: Position your startup as a must-invest opportunity by showcasing clear vision and growth potential. 2️⃣ Investor-Ready Business Plan: Highlight your market opportunity, revenue model, and competitive edge to win over VCs. 3️⃣ Growth-Stage Navigation: Understand funding needs at every stage, from seed to exit, ensuring you’re prepared to scale effectively. PS. check out 🔔 for a winning pitch deck the template created by Silicon Valley legend, Peter Thiel https://lnkd.in/ejp-Bhnu

Venture capitalists and their limited partners are not looking for fast exits. While some might think this is a good thing, a small fast exit doesn't really help with returns. We might congratulate and celebrate with the founders, but that's not how the business model works. Large companies who dominate their markets are always what we look for. In my opinion, everyone who seeks venture funding should aim for that as well.

Understanding Venture Capital: A Beginner’s Guide – Part 2 Venture capital isn't just about funding - it's about partnerships, strategy, and vision. Part 2 of our series dives into the essential roles driving the ecosystem. From startup founders to angel investors, VCs, and institutional backers - each player in the venture capital landscape brings unique value and impact. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an investor, understanding the players behind the scenes is key to navigating the VC journey. Swipe through to know about these key roles. 👉 Explore the full guide on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gQm4Ekxx #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #HASANVC #GrowthMindset

Boards become Reactive instead of Proactive when they only meet 4 times a year. The world moves faster than that. By the time a problem surfaces in a quarterly meeting, it's often too late for course correction. You need a faster feedback loop. In Episode 071 of CLIMB, Jason Shuman, GP at Primary Venture Partners, talks about the need for investors to stay in constant touch with portfolio companies. He also speaks about how he meets the startups he backs every month, without fail. Curious to learn about what it takes to run a $1B VC fund? Tune in to the complete conversation with Jason here: https://lnkd.in/deKkrt4s?

Venture Capital’s Boom - Big Exits, Bigger Funds & Changing Incentives Alex Wilhelm and Altimeter’s Jamin Ball break down the shifting VC landscape, from founder-VC dynamics to how ZIRP changed the game. Key points: • Founder-VC alignment is evolving: It used to be all about big exits. Now, with VCs focused on AUM and fast capital deployment, fundraising is a whole new challenge for founders. • The VC boom explained: Post-2015, ZIRP supercharged an already growing trend. More capital from family offices, sovereign funds, and private wealth platforms flowed into high-risk, high-reward ventures. • Winners and losers: Established funds scaled from $500M to $1.5B+, while smaller and first-time funds struggled to stand out. Now that ZIRP is history, will multi-billion-dollar VC funds remain the norm, or is the era of easy money ending?

What do investors really look for in founders? Yesterday, at ‘Ask a Venture Capitalist’ some of the top minds in the investment space shared their insights on what truly matters when raising capital. Huge thanks to Tülin Tokatli, CFA (Pitch Me First, LBAN), Claire Munck (BeAngels and ScaleFund) and Eva Schiller (LBAN - Luxembourg Business Angel Network) for interesting insights on investor expectations, funding trends, and the realities of scaling a company. Looking forward to seeing how these insights shape the next generation of founders 💡LBAN - Luxembourg Business Angel Network, PULSE, LPEA - Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association and House of Startups Luxembourg