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Insightful look into bioplatform strategy, and what it takes to raise a Series A from my partner, Omri Amirav-Drory: https://lnkd.in/dFv7GbF6

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Venture Capital Contact Compilation. Explore a detailed list of 1,250+ VC firms, 7,400+ professionals in the VC space (including partners and principals), and 6,400 email contacts. https://payhip.com/b/cs7UQ #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #investmentbanking #privateequity #managementconsulting #b2b #founders #entrepreneurs

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BOOM🚀! Geek Ventures has led the $9.8M Series A of Jome, an amazing company that makes it easy to buy new construction homes directly from builders in the US. Formerly known as NewHomesMate, and led by extraordinary Ukrainian founders Dan Hnatkovskyy and Sofia Vyshnevska, has been growing significantly since I initially met the founders in 2021. Lesya Arnold from A-Players introduced me to them, and I was happy to help the company vet their head of engineering hire. By end of 2021 it was clear to me that Dan and Sofia are doing something special, and it became a no-brainer to invest in their pre-seed round as one of the Geek Ventures' first deals. 2022 was especially hard with the war in Ukraine, and the way that the company was able to deal with the difficulties and come out significantly stronger with growing numbers was impressive. The team's dedication to the mission of making it way easier to buy the right home has been very moving. The companies that have significant positive impact and a strong business model are the ones that end up winning. Another cool story of this announcement: as part of the round, Dan connected with Andriy Fedoriv, another amazing Ukrainian entrepreneur, via Geek community, and they hit it off - so Dan asked Andriy Fedoriv to lead the rebranding, which led to Jome - joy of a new home. Great to collaborate on this round with Mikita Mikado, Flyer One Ventures, u.ventures, SID Venture Partners, Roosh Ventures, Forefront Venture Partners, Vesna Capital, Valerie Bertele, Anton Borzov, and several dozen of Geek's LPs. 🚀🚀🚀

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2023-2024 Startup Funding Contacts. Explore a curated list of over 5,500 startups, featuring 5,500+ Founder/CEO profiles and their corresponding email addresses. https://payhip.com/b/95Ope #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #investmentbanking #privateequity #managementconsulting #b2b #founders #entrepreneurs

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Explore our extensive list of over 6,000 funded #Software and #SaaS startups. This resource contains 6,000+ Founder/CEO names and 5,000 email addresses to help you connect with industry leaders. Learn more here https://payhip.com/b/ragvW #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #investmentbanking #privateequity #managementconsulting #b2b #founders #entrepreneurs

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There are benefits to having less resources when building an AI company. Let's continue the discussion - how much funding do you believe is necessary to start building in the AI space? #buildinggreatproducts #ai #product

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New Capitaliply Acquisitions: RecurrinGO! and Split Payment. $1.72M to Buy, $2M to Grow 🥳 Capitaliply - RollUp Fund in Shopify market is making big moves with the acquisition of two powerful Shopify apps, RecurrinGO! and Split Payment, for $1.72M. With an additional $2M planned for future investments, this strategic expansion is set to redefine what's possible in the e-commerce space. Check out the full story on Benzinga, the leading financial platform with over 25 million monthly readers, to see how Capitaliply is gearing up to make a major impact 📈 https://lnkd.in/dyYu7bki #Shopify #ShopifyApps #PrivateEquity #Investments #SaaS #Aquisitions

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🚀 Dive into the world of Real Estate #PropTech! Check out our comprehensive list of funded startups, complete with details like funding amounts, investors, and more. 🌟 Access the full list here: https://lnkd.in/d7UTekRr #startup #startups #venturecapital #funding #vc #privateequity

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🌟Innovative VC Firm Overcomes Exits Drought with Secondary Sales🌟 ⛵Navigating a challenging landscape where exits are scarce, Santa Barbara Venture Partners (SBVP) has pioneered a novel approach to sustain its growth and attract investors for its second fund: secondary sales. Instead of waiting for traditional exits like IPOs or acquisitions, SBVP opted to sell shares of its portfolio companies, demonstrating its ability to generate returns for investors and stand out in a competitive market. 🎤According to Dan Engel, founder and managing partner of SBVP, these secondary transactions have been a game-changer, sparking investor interest and bolstering the firm's credibility. By leveraging its recent successes, including a lucrative stake in sports-betting company DraftKings Inc.' acquisition of digital lottery app Jackpocket, SBVP seized the opportunity to return profits to its limited partners (LPs) and pave the way for its second fund. 💡Engel highlighted the challenges faced by young VC firms in raising subsequent funds, particularly amid a downturn in exit activity and heightened investor scrutiny. With traditional exit routes becoming increasingly elusive, the pressure is on for firms to demonstrate tangible returns and establish a track record of success. ✨"For us, secondary sales have been a game-changer. They've helped us return profits to our LPs and attract investors for our second fund," said Dan Engel. 💰For SBVP, the decision to pursue secondary sales was driven by the need to provide liquidity to LPs and validate its investment thesis in the eyes of prospective investors. By strategically offloading portions of its holdings in high-performing portfolio companies like Bark Technologies and Rad AI, SBVP not only generated substantial returns but also bolstered investor confidence in its ability to deliver results. ⚠Despite the complexities and potential stigma associated with early share sales, Engel emphasized the importance of prioritizing investor returns and seizing opportunities to unlock value for stakeholders. With a focus on profitability and transparency, SBVP remains committed to its mission of delivering sustainable growth and maximizing returns for its LPs. 🔍 "Returning profits to our investors is our top priority. By strategically selling shares, we're proving our commitment to delivering results and driving value for our stakeholders," added Engel. As SBVP continues to explore secondary transactions and expand its investor base, the firm stands as a testament to innovation and resilience in the face of market challenges. 🚀 ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #fund and increase the international pool of your LP #investors?   🤝 Need warm #LP introductions?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   🧐 Looking for co-investments?   ▶ G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks: https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE #VCInnovation #SecondarySalesSuccess #InvestorReturns #ValueCreation 

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You're invited to participate in a 30-day Mutual Action Plan (MAP) trial. Empower your teams to co-create collaborative MAPs with milestones and compelling events. Make MEDDICC stick with MAPs. Increase win-rates by 60% to 200%. Request a MAP trial today! https://lnkd.in/gTPkbiqf Why do a MAP trial with SalesHood? - Go faster with more organized sales processes - Join our customers who are winning more deals - Quick setup for fast results - Equip your teams with best practices in digital selling - Discover the benefits with no financial commitment Looking for a new solution partner or considering migrating away from existing vendors? Take SalesHood for a spin with our MAP trial! https://lnkd.in/gTPkbiqf

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Interseed just released a new video from the "Top of the Hunt" series, where I share my story of launching "The No-Code Leaderboard" as the 3rd product of the day on Product Hunt 🚀 Also, some insights from building Cluee.app - track time with no-code ❤️ with Bubble and Xano, the importance of sharing your progress in public and the value of no-code tools in validating not just ideas, but real products. Enjoy - the link is in the comments 😊 #nocode #launch #producthunt #buildinpublic

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Alternative Resources for founders, geared for startups with generous free tiers: 1) Papermark - Docsend alternative. 2) Tally - Typeform alternative. 3) Cal.com, Inc. - Calendly alternative. 4) Supabase - Firebase Alternative. 5) Sender.net - Mailchimp Alternative. What else are people using and loving in the founders stack?

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🌟 Introducing ArchLabs' Innovative Team Model: Hero + Small Devs Concept! 🌟 At ArchLabs, we're committed to nurturing talent and delivering quality. We've developed an innovative approach to maximize both—the Hero + Small Devs concept. This model leverages the expertise of senior engineers (the "Hero") alongside our talented trainee engineers, offering clients exceptional service at a fraction of the cost. 💡 Why This Model? Cost-Effective Solutions: By involving trainee engineers, we provide top-tier development services at an unbeatable rate of just $200 per month per intern—less than $1 per hour! Quality Assurance: Our senior engineers guide and mentor the junior developers, ensuring high-quality output while giving our trainees invaluable real-world experience. Scalability with AI: We're harnessing the power of AI to further enhance the capabilities and efficiency of our team, aiming for seamless scalability. We're thrilled to share that our latest client, EtiqWise, has reaped the benefits of this approach. Here's what they had to say: "The team was highly professional and extremely attentive to all matters pertaining to developing our website." 🎉 Congratulations to EtiqWise for choosing ArchLabs! Your trust in our innovative model underscores its potential, and we’re excited about the future possibilities. Do you have an idea and want to see it come to life? Let's collaborate for a mutually beneficial cause. At ArchLabs, we're not just developing solutions; we're shaping the future of the tech industry, one intern at a time. #Innovation #TechDevelopment #TeamModel #HeroAndDevs #ArchLabs #ClientSuccess #EtiqWise #FutureOfTech #AI #QualityService #CostEffectiveSolutions

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I am happy to share that TipRanks has been acquired by Prytek, a long-time strategic investor and partner of ours.   I feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of this special 12-year journey and to have witnessed firsthand a dream come true. I am grateful for everything we have accomplished over the years—from disrupting the retail investing space and improving the lives of millions of users, to creating jobs for hundreds of families.   I am especially grateful for the people I have met along the way. To our early-stage investors, who believed in me when I was a nobody with a presentation full of dreams, and who have since become close friends and mentors; to Gilad Gat, my co-founder, who had the option to pursue anything he wanted but chose to take a bet on me; to our truly devoted and amazing team, the most loyal, hardworking, and kind people I have ever met—and likely will ever meet; and to the long list of partners who opened their doors to a small startup from Israel, giving us a chance to grow with them. I can remember telling myself many times, “If we ever do an exit, I will write a special post about how this person went out of their way to help, risking their career.” But at this point, the list is simply too long—so if you know, you know.   I also want to thank the amazing Prytek team, who has been with us for the last seven years, leveraging their financial services arm to create more and more partnerships with leading financial institutions, helping us become what we are today. Especially Andrey Yashunsky, who remained a strong believer even when times were tough—and there were plenty of tough times.   So, what’s next for me? TipRanks is at its prime. The number of enterprise clients and direct retail users is at a record high, and there’s no way I’m missing out on all the fun. Now that we are part of the Prytek group, we plan to work closely with them and their long list of satisfied clients. We also plan to double down on acquisitions. Acquiring TheFly last year was one of the best things that happened to us and proved to be a great strategy. Soon, we will be announcing another exciting acquisition in the space. I can’t believe where one bad investment advice I got online 12 years ago has brought me. Roni Michaely Ryu Nakamura Adoram Gaash Nathan Cher Sean Ickowicz Yair Seroussi

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This week on the Mobile Dev Memo podcast: I speak with Mike Taylor about his new book, Prompt Engineering for Generative AI: Future-Proof Inputs for Reliable AI Outputs, as well as the skill gap in performance marketing. Find the episode by searching for "Mobile Dev Memo" wherever you consume podcasts.

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Cohosting a webinar with Joseph and Alex from Syncly (YC W23) on strategies for keeping long-time customers happy. What questions should I ask?

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