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🎥 In our latest Venture Cooperative Cohort 7 session, Jeffrey Silverman and Geri Kirilova shared invaluable insights on what it means to be a lead investor. They broke down the role: setting terms, conducting deep due diligence on the founder, team, financials, and legal aspects, and supporting the founder in syndicating the deal. They emphasized the tactical responsibilities of a lead, like issuing a term sheet, introducing other investors, working closely with the founding team—possibly through a board seat—and being asked to step up for follow-on funding when needed. This session highlighted the critical role lead investors play in shaping a startup’s success. If you’re looking to learn more about the ins and outs of venture capital, stay tuned for more from Cohort 7!

Are investors losing their drive as they scale up? Jason Shuman of Primary Venture Partners challenges a common belief in the venture capital industry: the impact of high personal earnings on a VC's decision-making. He argues that this might dampen the hunger needed to aggressively pursue new investments. It’s the fire in our belly that should drive our decisions, not the comfort of our bank accounts. Could early wins be making us complacent? What are your thoughts on how to align incentives and stay motivated in venture capital? Watch the Full Episode: https://cutt.ly/feqzI7Z9

Always wondered how venture capital investors think and act? I dive into the minds of your future investors. Each Tuesday, Road-To-Capital unlocks their secrets and thinking. 🚀 Here's what you get: - Exclusive insights - Expert talks - Latest headlines and stories Get ready to connect the dots in venture capital with Road-To-Capital . Understand how investors think and act. The newest issue is out today. Don't miss it! Link in the comments. #venturecapital #founders

Is your Business Model even viable? In this video Ashna talks about Business Model Fit, watch the video to get insights. Planning to make your career in Venture Capital? Check out first link in the comments. #venturecapital #venturecapitalist #venturefunding #startupinvesting

“At GV, anyone can bring forward an idea and explore it.” GV’s Tom Hulme sat down with Harry Stebbings’ 20VC to talk about: 🌟 Creating great cultures 🔨 Advice for founders on fundraising and company-building 💡 Insights from decades in venture capital 📱 Portfolio companies including Nothing, Synthesia, and more. Watch the full conversation — https://bit.ly/3WsL1CH

Here's the latest episode of the Fireside with Founders and Leaders Investor Insight mini-series. A few weeks ago I spoke to Rory Stirling from Connect Ventures. Here are some of the key takeaways from our chat ✅Choose investors carefully, considering long-term commitment and alignment of values ✅Increasing competition in the venture capital industry leads to better product offerings for founders ✅AI is a transformative technology with the potential for significant product innovation ✅Specialisation can differentiate venture capital firms and provide value-add support to founders https://lnkd.in/eQc_Upes This is a MUST listen to any UK-based founders thinking about investment.

Market size is a place where most of the founders end up making the miscalculation. VC's and investors are clearly able to see through whether you have overestimated the market or not.

Simple advice from GV: 1. Unfair advantage 2. Power of context 3. Risk paranoia

What’s the difference between TAM, SAM and SOM. If you are an investor ir a founder evaluting an idea you want to take a bet on you need to understand the market size very well. While delivering the session on “Market Size Analysis” Tariq talked about TAM, SAM and SOM. Watch the video to know more. If you are planning to switch roles and get into Venture Capital, click on the first link in the comments. #venturecapital #venturefunding #venturecapitalist #startupinvesting

The key to winning investors? A pitch deck that speaks their language 🤓 Investors are not one-size-fits-all, and neither should your pitch deck be. The key to winning over investors is understanding their priorities and customizing your deck to align with what they value most. Whether you’re pitching to a venture capitalist, an angel investor, or a strategic partner, tailoring your story to their focus areas—such as growth, profitability, or impact—can make all the difference! Swipe through for actionable tips on how to adapt your pitch deck for different investor types and leave a lasting impression 🚀 #FalakTips #PitchDeckTips #FounderGuides #InvestorInsights #StartupGrowth