FutureSight’s Post

Embarking on my Venture Capital journey with Prime Venture Partners this summer has been incredibly transformative. Drawing from insightful conversations with numerous VCs, founder pitches, extensive primary research & few events, I've distilled my thoughts on the key elements that define a venture-backable startup. Your additional insights and comments are warmly welcome! https://lnkd.in/gf2Q3Ut3 #startup #venturecapital #funding

Startup Founder Delusions - Getting from 🤣- 🤔 -😖- 🤦♂️ - Belief: Venture capital equals wealth. - Assumption: VC with a small share holds no influence. - Belief: Adding features drives Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and eventual scaling. - Belief: Vanilla/ Vanity metrics pave the way for the next funding round. - Critical Error: Preferring conformists over radical thinkers. - Delusion: Emphasis on philosophy over realism too early in the game. #founders #startup #venturecapital #growthmindset

Great article on Growceanu's blog, with valuable tips from top investors on how to find good start-ups for a winning portfolio. In it, Valentin underlined the significance of partnership with trusted individuals and showcasing a startup's rich experience. He advocated for investors to support founders in shaping their products. #startup #founders #venturecapital

As venture investors and support systems push into the heartland from concentrations on the coasts, some regions are seeing more of a surge. Read about how Columbus is putting the pin in the startup ecosystem! 📍🚀 https://ow.ly/VcUU50PvRiB

While having a conversation with a portfolio analyst of a Venture Capitalist firm based out of Manchester at a networking event, He said these are some main important things that VCs look for before investing in a seed-stage company. 🌩 Having a strong team is crucial. The people behind the idea can make or break a startup. 🌩 Aim high! Investors are attracted to markets that are not just a stage but an entire theatre. 🌩 Instead of just talking about your idea, demonstrate traction and engagement. Numbers are the language investors understand. 🌩 Investors want to know your long-term plan. Whether it's going public or getting acquired, outline your vision for the grand finale of your startup journey that also shows how serious you are about the startup. Follow Uma Shrinivasan 🎯

Meet Brandon Maier, Founder and General Partner at LvlUp Ventures and Co-Founder of Quake Capital. With over 250 startup investments and a remarkable 10X+ return on active investments, Brandon is a force in the venture capital world. He is inspired by the ability to affect change and values the dedication and sacrifices of founders. Brandon's journey began unexpectedly, but his passion for the startup environment is evident in his hands-on approach to early-stage investments. When not working, you can find him enjoying a time on the water or riding around in his golf cart. His favorite quote? "It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Check out the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/d-aEZyar

ICYMI, The Sales Goalposts have moved. As companies mature to Series A, a year and a half ago if you were at a million or even approaching a million in revenue, a Series A would come together in a snap. Now it’s probably more like 2 [million] to 3 million in revenue where those rounds come together in a snap.” #startups #foundersjourney #sales #venturecapital

Struggling to secure your startup's funding? Chasing venture capitalists might not be the best course of action. The most successful startups are those that attract the right investors, not those who seek them out. How? 🔷 Showcase an exceptional team 🔷 Highlight a unique and scalable business model 🔷 Demonstrate significant knowledge about the industry Remember, your goal isn't just to grab any investor's attention—it's to connect with those who believe in your long-term vision.

The term "value add investor" is used a lot by VCs and can mean different things to different people. For some, it's about follow-on funding, for others, introductions to potential customers. For me, yes it is both those things, but more importantly "value add" is having an investor who cares about your personal life and will be supportive of the changes that you will inevitably go through over the 7-10-year cycle of building to a huge exit, both good and bad. I got engaged over the summer, and this bottle turned up at my door after I told Chris Smith and the Playfair team the news. Yes, it is a small gesture, but it shows their class and in my opinion "value add"! At YASO we are lucky to have this sort of relationship with all our investors from Haatch to Portfolio Ventures , unbundled vc and all our Angels. As terms sheets for seed-stage startups are issued over the next few weeks, Founders, make sure you know what your version of "value add" is. As always, my inbox is open for questions. #funding #startup #valueadd

The VC world has changed, impacting not only startups but also the people who invest in them. Before, it felt like almost anyone could get into venture capital. But now, even the top tier investors find themselves in deep water. Joe and his buddies might have enjoyed their VC stint, but that game is almost up. The era where little experience could earn you a fund and the VC title is over. And the news is worse for the startups Joe and friends invested in. The game is being reset. More and more startup founders are ditching the unicorn fantasy in favor of building a business that actually makes money. And I'm curious to see how this all plays out. What’s your take on this? -- I’m Pierre Sabbagh, building profitably. Follow me for stories from my journey.