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🌍 Navigating new frontiers: an interview with Daniel Fernandez-Abarno, founder of Rou Partners In our latest interview, we delve into the unique journey of Daniel Fernández-Abarno, CFA, who transitioned from a successful investor at Kinderhook Partners to founding ROU Partners, Uruguay’s first Search Fund. Daniel shares how his career in investment fueled his drive to become an entrepreneur and bring the SF model to Uruguay, marking a pioneering step in this emerging market. Key Insights: • Why Uruguay? Daniel sheds light on why he chose Uruguay as his launchpad, highlighting the country’s stability, transparency, and the rising potential for private investment. • Building support: Raising $400k from international and local investors, Daniel shares the challenges of educating the local market and securing investors in a nation with a deep-rooted real estate investment culture. • Search process & industry focus: With a strong interest in sectors like IT, agriculture, and professional services, Daniel explains his disciplined approach to identifying and engaging promising SMEs. • Breaking isolation: As Uruguay’s only active SF, Daniel discusses the importance of resilience and collaboration, especially in a region where the SF ecosystem is still in its infancy. Daniel's path exemplifies the transformative potential of introducing new investment models to emerging markets. His vision could pave the way for more SFs across Latin America in the coming years. Read the full interview for valuable insights into pioneering in new markets, building investor trust, and sustaining resilience as a leader. 👉 Link: https://lnkd.in/d92v446A #EntrepreneurshipThroughAcquisitions #EtA #SearchFund #SearchFunds #BusinessAcquisitions #SmallBusinessAcquisition #SearchFundsNews

I will be at the Global Private Capital Association event, in New York from March 25th to 27th, 2024. The event has been organised in collaboration with IFC - International Finance Corporation and I'm looking forward to representing Stride Ventures and StrideOne in another global arena as an Indian entrepreneur. GPCA 2024 is shaping up to be the epicenter of global financial innovation, uniting a dynamic mosaic of investors from every corner of the globe – Asia, Latin America, Africa, CEE, and the Middle East. Here, amidst a community of dealmakers, limited partners, and entrepreneurs, we're not just attending; we're setting the agenda, leading the charge on sustainable, long-term investing, and unlocking the transformative power of alternate financing. I look forward to engaging in substantive discussions, emphasizing the global significance and potential of alternative financing, while also seeking out collaborative opportunities that will influence the trajectory of global investing.

In an article recently published by Gründerszene, investor-turned-entrepreneur Helen Tacke shares her unique approach to fundraising and her expectations from VCs. Here are some valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs: 1️⃣ Treat your investor relationships like a long-term partnership, ensuring mutual respect and efficient use of time. 2️⃣ Be transparent from the start to build a strong foundation of trust with your investors. 3️⃣ Understand and appreciate the structured investment process of VCs for better alignment. 4️⃣ Engage with investors who show genuine interest and high energy, beyond just financial metrics. 5️⃣ Facilitate meetings among potential investors to ensure a harmonious and effective collaboration. 🔗 More insights and tips from Helen in the full article: https://lnkd.in/eeeetH2M (C) Viktor Strasse; Getty Images/ Shannon Fagan; Collage: Gründerszene

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the Private Equity Summit Netherlands! The Private Equity Summit Netherlands will be taking place at Thursday 23rd of May at KPMG in Amstelveen, hosted by M&A Community Benelux and Sijthoff Media. Experience an afternoon with presentations, roundtables and panel discussions by experts. 🌟 You will have the opportunity to listen to Hossein Araghi, Managing Partner at Lyvia Group, among others, participate in a discussion on the topic of building software powerhouses. Enrich your knowledge of private equity dealmaking, be inspired by leaders in PE & M&A and meet PE investors, dealmakers and entrepreneurs. Read more and sign up on the link below! 👇 #PESummit #Investors #Entrepreneurs #Digital #Evolution

⚡ Quick update: Pinpoint has been selected to present at the upcoming Investment Forum, hosted by Dorelan Spa on November 14th! We’ll be joining an audience of top business angels and entrepreneurs from hundreds of companies. Wishing our CTO, Nicolò Luppi, the best of luck as he takes the stage! If you have any technical questions, this is the right moment to ask!

There is an ongoing debate about whether Europe is (or should strive to be) the “next Silicon Valley”. Anne Sraders did a great piece on this in Sifted recently - worth checking out! Those who argue against the comparison - and I like that one Sifted reader described it as “painfully cringe” - point out that Europe isn’t the same as the US. Europe has its own unique characteristics that make it a great place for companies to grow and for investors to invest…in other words the European VC ecosystem should be true to itself and not try to be a replica of somewhere else. It was great to join Addleshaw Goddard colleagues at the Irish Venture Capital & Private Equity Association annual dinner last night, which really showcased the great (unique) things that Europe and Ireland has to offer when it comes to venture capital. Denise Sidhu did a great job describing some recent success stories and outlining the great work the IVCA is doing to standardise ESG processes and help female founders raise funding. Who knows, maybe in years to come Silicon Valley will aspire to be the next European Valley….Silicon Europe?…I think I need to work on that one! #venturecapital #funds #addleshawgoddard Deborah Kelly Mike Hinchliffe Nicola McGrath John Olden Lorna Osborne Doreen Mescal John Darmody David Lambert Peter Wood

We’re very excited to be amongst leaders and entrepreneurs at #Leaderex2024. You can find us at Stand B1, The Pavilion at Sandton Convention Centre to have a chat with Jeff Miller and our team. You can meet Sthembiso from GoGetta, Shaynen from Sunstone Capital, and Tivon from Twelve B to learn more about our alternative investment offerings. #Leaderex2024 #Grovest #PioneeringOpportunity #AlternativeInvestment #ESG #PrivateEquity

Time To Turn Action Into Impact 🚀 News has been circulating on social media and in media outlets about the Americas Partnership Investor Network initiative, and we're now ready to take action and grow our network. Who are we looking for? ✅ Latin American and Caribbean Founders ✅ Angel Investors, Family offices, Entrepreneurs, and Venture Capital firms already or planning to start funding in the Region. ✅ Strategic Partners who can fuel our mission in creating these impactful connections. This network will mobilize investments to stimulate economic growth, strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and foster sustainable regional development. Start Here: https://lnkd.in/gmtFHJ_e Interested, but have questions? Contact us at apin@endeavor.org ✉ The White House, Uruguay Innovation Hub, IDB Lab, Samantha Power, Omar Paganini, Irene Arias Hofman, CFA, Ines Bonicelli Ramon Escobar, Claudia Duran, Endeavor Miami, Magdalena Coronel, Fabrizio Opertti Daniel Erikson, Andres Pesce, Raul Pomares, Martin Aspillaga, Scott Sobel, Michael Basch, Ryan Bloomer, Julia Figueiredo, Matt Haggman, Damaris Mendoza Loera, Justin Dangel, Carmelo Cintron, Carlos Caraveo Sánchez, Daniel Lloreda, John Riordan, Francisco Dopazo, Sebastian Bernales #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #EndeavorMiami #AmericasPartnership #Investment #LatinAmerica #AmericasPartnershipInvestorNetwork

Connecting Innovators and Investors: Pedestal Africa’s Platform for Investment Deals and Innovations In today’s interconnected world, the power of collaboration and networking cannot be overstated. Pedestal Africa goes beyond traditional investment services by providing a platform where innovators, businesses, and entrepreneurs can showcase their investment deals and innovations to a global audience of potential investors. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how Pedestal Africa’s platform bridges the gap between innovators and investors, facilitating partnerships that drive economic growth and innovation in African markets. The Significance of an Investment Platform: Investment opportunities and innovations often go undiscovered due to limited exposure and access to potential investors. Pedestal Africa’s platform addresses this challenge by creating a centralized space where: 1. Innovators Can Shine: Entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses can present their innovative projects and investment deals to a global audience. Continue reading here: https://lnkd.in/dMTDw_H7

America's private businesses are crucial to the economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fueling economic growth. From startups to large corporations, they grapple with many of the country's most pressing issues. See what they have to say in our second annual private business owner survey: https://bit.ly/3N5urTo https://lnkd.in/eaUfT5-C