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🚀💡 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨-𝐭𝐨-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭?   When it comes to 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩, we focus on four essential points: the team, the market, the product/service, and the go-to-market strategy. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒚 (1) 𝒅𝒐 𝒘𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒚 (2) 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒆 "𝒔𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆" 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕/𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒐-𝒕𝒐-𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕? 👥 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦: At the heart of every startup lies a team that we hope is dedicated and competent. Their vision, passion, and complementary skills are essential drivers of success. A solid consensus on the team ensures effective management of challenges and execution of strategies. Analogy ▶ It's as if you imagine a navigation team ready to embark on a perilous (or even chaotic) journey. Each member possesses unique skills: the captain with vision, the crew with strength and agility, the navigator with precision, and so on. Consensus on this team is crucial because they will steer the ship through tumultuous waters toward success. 🌍 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: A solid and growing market is the cornerstone of any successful business. Understanding the target market, its trends, and needs is crucial for positioning the product or service competitively. Consensus on the market confirms the viability and growth potential of the company. Analogy ▶ Think of the market as a sports field for a team. A dynamic and growing market is like a crowded stadium, full of opportunities to score points. But without a clear understanding of the rules of the game and the opponent's movements, even the most talented team could find themselves running in the wrong direction. Consensus on the market is therefore essential to ensure the company is aligned with the needs and trends of the audience. 💡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭/𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨-𝐭𝐨-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: While these aspects are essential, they can be adapted and optimized over time. We believe that by having consensus on the team and the market from the outset, we ensure that even if adjustments are needed in the product or market strategy, the company still has a solid foundation for success. 𝐈𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲, by giving particular importance to consensus on the team and the market when analyzing a startup, we ensure building on solid foundations, allowing the company to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment. Thanks to the The Blueprint VC's Team! Philippe, Corinne, Laura, Ibrahim, Menno, Benoit, Pierre #Startup #VC #Investmentprocess #Team #Market #Analysis

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To all my valued connections, we wish remind you that we are still actively in the business of financing mutually beneficial and promising ventures, and projects! This is a rare opportunity for you to scale up your business and bring your vision to life with the right financial support. If you have a business or a well-structured project with great potential and are looking for funding to take it to the next level, now is the time to seize this rare opportunity to scale up! Let us help you turn your innovative ideas into reality! What You Need to Know: - We are looking to partner with registered businesses and projects that show promise and innovation. - Our goal is to provide the necessary financial support to help you achieve your business objectives and fuel your growth. If you believe your venture aligns with our funding criteria, don’t miss out on this chance. Reach out, and let’s explore how we can work together to bring your vision to life! #BusinessGrowth #ProjectFunding #Entrepreneurship #ScaleUp #InvestmentOpportunities #FinanceYourDreams #BusinessDevelopment #Opportunities #AlzeerahGroup

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10 Questions pre-seed & seed investors will ask. Going over the questions is important even if you are not pitching to investors. Thanks & Credit to: Eva Dobrzanska @ fundraisingplaybooks.com 1️⃣ “How will you acquire your first 1000 users?” (Go To Market strategy slide) 2️⃣ “What surprised you about your user behaviour?” (Market validation) 3️⃣ “Can you outline the potential barriers to entry for new players in your industry, and how are you positioned to overcome them?” (competitive advantage) 4️⃣ “What are your plans for diversifying your revenue streams and reducing reliance on a single product or market segment?” (product dev roadmap) 5️⃣ “Who are your Competitors, and what is your competitive advantage over them? How will you sustain it?” (Competition slide) 6️⃣ “How did the company's intellectual property develop?” (Competitive Advantage / USP slide) 7️⃣ “How is your valuation justified - how did you arrive at that number?” (Financial modelling) 8️⃣ “What are some of the biggest risks here for me as an investor?” (Financial modelling) 9️⃣ “What new revenue streams do you plan to introduce and when?” (Business Model/ Revenue Model slide) 🔟 “Tell me about the experience of your first 3 clients.” (traction/ testimonials slide) Being prepared to answer these is not only good preparation for pitching, but, pre-empting answering them in your Pitch Deck shows proactiveness. Making the investor’s life easier = smoother conversations = greater likelihood of securing investment Thanks & Credit to: Eva Dobrzanska @ fundraisingplaybooks.com #entrepreneur #startups #vcfunding #kaaria #startupfunding #capitalraising

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NEW BLOG POST by Mozaic Team — Discover the World of Angel Investing. I have prepared an introductory article where you can learn more about: ❇ Who an angel investor is ❇ Motivations behind angel investing ❇ Smart money description ❇ Financial return analysis 👇Read the article on our blog👇 https://lnkd.in/drZ_unjg

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You can looking for early-stage fundraising, what are your best options - price the round or defer valuation with SAFEs? First, let's understand what SAFEs are. A simple agreement for future equity (SAFE) is a financing contract that may be used by a startup company to raise capital in its seed financing rounds. While SAFEs offer flexibility, it's important to consider both pros and cons. Pros: - SAFEs allow founders to raise capital without a fixed valuation, crucial for experimentation. - Attract multiple investors over time, perfect for bootstrapped startups. - Valuation caps and discounts incentivize investors to take a chance on an unproven concept. Cons: - Issuing SAFE2 after SAFE1 can raise red flags for new investors. - Existing SAFE holders experience further dilution with each new issuance, with their entry price still undetermined. - While company valuation might be perceived to be growing, early investors' gains remain capped until a priced round. Regardless of SAFEs or price rounds, it's important for founders to elevate their options. Remember, it's important to communicate new SAFE terms to all investors and maintain trust. Timing is the key. Choose strategically, prioritize transparency, and keep your foot on the gas, but don't let fundraising become your only destination. #startup #venturecapital #fundraising

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I used to dance for 30 hours in a single weekend. Anyone who has been to a dance festival knows this is true. Sometimes, #business is much like #dancing. ▶️Sales Funnel Dancer: 🎯 Goal: Turn leads into dance partners. 📈 Stages: 🔸Awareness Stage: Notices everyone at the party (marketing, SEO). Interest Stage: Starts chatting with people who seem to know some moves (content, email). 🔸Consideration Stage: Finds someone who is eyeing the dance floor and showboating their moves (use cases, demos). 🔸Decision Stage: Offers a drink to seal the deal (discounts, free trials). 🔸Purchase Stage: They hit the dance floor together (seamless purchase process). 🔸Post-Purchase Stage: Asks for a second dance and stays in touch (follow-up emails, loyalty programs). ◀️Sourcing Process Dancer: 🎯 Goal: Find the best dance partner. 📈 Stages: 🔸Requirement Definition: Realizes she feels like dancing (define needs). 🔸Market Analysis: Scans the room for potential dancers (research suppliers). 🔸Evaluation: Sizes up the options (RFPs, Auctions, comparisons, ). 🔸Negotiation: Decides on the best dancer, maybe have a drink (finalize terms). 🔸Commitment: They hit the dance floor (orders, contracts). 🔸Review: Rates the dance moves (assess performance). Sometimes it seems that many sales are focused only on the people looking at the dance floor, while many buyers are enjoying the drinking phase. P.S. What’s your go-to dance move?💃

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