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🔍"What characteristics do venture capitalists look for in startup founding teams?" was one of the topics discussed in the "Startup Funding in Greece, featuring Big Pi Ventures & 500 Global" workshop held by the Founder Institute on September 17th. 💬 Mr. Grigoris Chatzikostas, General Partner at Loggerhead Ventures and speaker at the workshop emphasized the importance for founders to have the ability to adapt, fully understand the demands of the constantly changing business landscape, and identify the challenges, opportunities, and weaknesses of their target market. Additionally, among others, he highlighted that the following characteristics positively contribute to the investor's decision to cooperate with a startup.  🔹 Commitment: Startup founders must fully commit to their ventures and avoid having an alternative or backup plan. This dedicated focus will increase the likelihood of success and help overcome challenges. 🔹Coachability: Coachability refers to the founding team's willingness and ability to act on feedback, be open-minded and receptive to new ideas and advice, and demonstrate readiness to benefit from the investor's network, knowledge, and support. 🔹Complementarity: Leveraging each team member's unique abilities and combining their different strengths, skills, and expertise will enhance the team's overall effectiveness and prepare them to tackle a wide range of tasks and challenges. 🙏A big thank you to the #FounderInstitute for organizing the workshop, to all the speakers who shared their unique perspectives and valuable advice, and to all the aspiring entrepreneurs who joined the discussion. We are always delighted to support the development of the Greek innovation ecosystem! #Innovation #LoggerheadVentures #Startup #VentureCapital #Funding #Entrepreneurship

Are you a Danish startup looking to expand to the UK market? 🌍 Check out LEAP FORWARD , the perfect program to make it happen in 2025 in collaboration with Sustainable Ventures 🚀 More details in the post below 👇 #LeapForward #UKExpansion #Startups

Exciting News: Introducing Kaeskanest! I am thrilled to share an update on my entrepreneurial journey! Since June 2023, I have been passionately working on the research and development of my new venture, Kaeskanest. The name is not fixed yet as I am generating a more easier name to memorize. Kaeskanest is a Real Estate Marketplace that aims to provide a better and more affordable alternative to Idealista which is a 1.2 Billion Euro Company till 2020. Although we are based in beautiful Portugal, our vision is global, and we are committed to making Kaeskanest accessible worldwide. Currently, we are deep in the R&D phase, which will continue until July. During this time, I am working diligently to refine our platform and develop innovative revenue models that will set us apart in the industry. As a solo founder, this journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I am excited about the potential and the ideas that are still brewing in my mind. I can't wait to share more updates with you all as we move closer to our launch. Stay tuned for more news and thank you for your support! Let's make the real estate market better together! I will be needing some passionate team members as Co-Founders to help this business in different sectors. Also the same with Investors. Will update soon. #Kaeskanest #RealEstate #Startup #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Portugal #GlobalBusiness #R&D #Bangladesh #Lisbon

Lhoopa Secures Record $80M Funding, Largest by a Philippine Startup in 2024 In a groundbreaking development for the Philippine startup ecosystem, Lhoopa, a prominent real estate technology company, has successfully secured an impressive $80 million in funding. This achievement not only marks a significant milestone for Lhoopa but also positions it as a leader in the region's burgeoning proptech sector. The funding round, led by prominent investors, underscores growing investor confidence in Southeast Asia's tech startups and their potential for growth and innovation. Read More :- https://lnkd.in/g8V3zdpf #Lhoopa #Proptech #PhilippineStartup #TechFunding #StartupNews #RealEstateTech #InvestmentNews #SoutheastAsiaTech #StartupMilestone #TechInnovation #FundingSuccess #Entrepreneurship #TechLeadership #BusinessGrowth #EconomicDevelopment

Over Rs 20 crore invested by Rainmatter in start-ups! Have you heard about Zerodha's Rainmatter investing Rs 10 crore each in Boson Whitewater and TruNativ? This significant investment highlights a trend where established companies are increasingly turning to startups to drive innovation and sustainability. By backing these eclectic ventures, Zerodha is not just fueling entrepreneurial dreams but also potentially shaping the future of diverse sectors. For founders looking to secure investments, here are a few tips: 1. 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Investors want to see a compelling and clear direction. 2. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Demonstrate how your startup makes a difference. 3. 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Provide robust and realistic financial forecasts. With thoughtful planning and execution, your startup could be next in line for such transformative funding #InvestmentNews #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Funding #Zerodha #BosonWhitewater #TruNativ #Rainmatter #VentureCapital #Sustainability

It was super interesting to hear the #Investor perspective by Jahid Sakhi from Fiedler Capital at our first BlueBioClusters Project 🇪🇺 #BlueBioBootcamp here in Riga! 🇱🇻 💡 Jahid spoke about the significance of trust, establishing a strong connection between a #Founder and an #Investor, and how to bring an idea to the next level. He also advised startups to make noise and not shy away from using channels like #LinkedIn to promote their work 🚀  #BlueBioClusters #HorizonEU #REA_research #BlueBioMatch #MissionOcean #BlueEconomyEU #BlueEconomy #Startups #Innovation #BlueBioTech #BlueStartupsEurope #Entrepreneurship

💸💫 "Often the #founders have to come to #London to find an #investment, whereas we want to bring the #investments out of London back into the #regions." - Amba Wilkes The finale of Britain's Got Startups, the national #event series that spotlights the most promising #startups and #scaleups across the #UK, will take place on the 2nd of July. https://lnkd.in/eHCxmAtb

🌟 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 🌟 Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting Rishab Malik from Jungle Ventures, where he shared valuable insights on how they approach seed investments and the qualities they look for in startups. Here are some key takeaways:   1️⃣ 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝘿𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙘𝙨: In the early stage, the founding team's experience and chemistry play a crucial role in the potential for success.  2️⃣ 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮: Startups, regardless of stage, need to demonstrate a massive potential market and a strong understanding of unit economics. 3️⃣ 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩: A startup’s key advantage! Capturing that first-mover advantage is essential for building a sustainable moat. Exciting conversations like these fuel innovation and growth in the venture ecosystem, and we’re proud to be part of it! #VentureBuilding #ClimateTech #SeedInvestment #Startups #Entrepreneurship #MarketOpportunity #Innovation #FutureOfTech #SustainableBusiness #StartupFounders  Caroline Guyot | Gilaine Han | Loïc Mulle de Terschueren | Claire Tan | Tim van Vliet | Tae Yoon Song | Gayathri Gopal | Jason Tang | Luke Ong (王健帆) | Bolong Chew (周博隆) | Timothy Khor | Jeremy Tan | Ahmed El Hosseny | Joe Liqiang Khoo 🐻❄️ | Jonathan Harvey | Steven Ghoos | TablePointer | GetSolar | Polar Cold | Verta Bioenergy

According to a recent government report, startup founders in #Luxembourg are “significantly more likely than other European entrepreneurs to be motivated by opportunity rather than necessity”. So what kinds of opportunities have they been seeking out?   In our latest blog post on European #startup hotspots, we consider some of the reasons the nation consistently punches above its weight, and which firms have been landing big investment rounds: https://lnkd.in/eeniTCpH

It was truly a pleasure meeting with Djamal Garoud Founder of Garoud Capital Partners recently! We had a great discussion about the exciting opportunities in the Saudi market and how we can work together to support startups. As a Eradah Studio that builds startups, building strong relationships with investment funds is crucial for us. The Saudi market is ripe with potential, and it's inspiring to see the growth and innovation happening here. With the Vision 2030 initiative driving economic diversification and the rise of tech startups, there's no shortage of opportunities for collaboration and growth. At our meeting, we discussed the importance of strategic partnerships and how we can leverage each other's strengths to create value for both entrepreneurs and investors. It's always exciting to see the synergies that can be achieved when like-minded organizations come together with a shared vision. I look forward to continuing our conversation and exploring ways to collaborate in the future. Together, we can unlock the full potential of the Saudi market and support the next generation of innovative companies. #SaudiMarketOpportunities #StrategicPartnerships #StartupEcosystem #Vision2030 #InvestmentFunds #CollaborationEmoji: 🚀 #SaudiEconomy #TechStartups #Entrepreneurship #InnovationSaudi #VentureCapital