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📢 Ready to take control of your cap table and drive your startup’s growth? Join us for an exclusive Shilling Session on "Managing a Healthy Cap Table" to learn how a well-structured cap table can fuel expansion, protect equity, and keep your fundraising on track. 🗓 When: Wednesday, November 6 🕔 Time: 5 PM - 6 PM (GMT) 🔗 Register here https://lnkd.in/eyWqF75R In this session, we’ll cover: 👉 Cap table introduction—understanding who owns what 👉 Legal and administrative issues founders often face 👉 Impact on future funding 👉 Best practices to attract investors and safeguard ownership Don’t miss out on this chance to learn and ask questions in a live, one-hour webinar hosted by Ricardo Jacinto, Managing Partner at Shilling VC. See you there!

Another one for the books! Last night, we hosted another Endeavor x Shilling Intimate Dinner, where founders and investors gathered for an insightful discussion on “Preparing Your Series A.” With Philippe Teixeira da Mota (Co-Founder at Shapers) and Lomax Ward (General Partner at Outsized Ventures) leading the conversation, we explored the critical steps founders need to take to perfect their pitch, achieve product-market fit, and meet the metrics expected at this stage. Philippe, with his fintech expertise, and Lomax, with his deeptech focus, shared real-world examples that truly resonated with the group, offering practical strategies for navigating the complexities of Series A fundraising. The energy around the table was incredible! Thanks to everyone who joined, and especially to our guest speakers Philippe Teixeira da Mota and Lomax Ward! Afonso Dias Alves (Promplty), Afonso Pinheiro (pleez), Carolina Amorim (Faber), Guilherme Guerra (Flecto), Hugo Penedones (Inductiva.AI), Inês Melo e Castro (Shapers), João Hugo Silva 🇵🇹 (MyCareforce), João Matos Albino (Urbvan by Kolors), José Velez (Rely.io), Karen Lee, Ricardo Santos (AssetFloow), and Vasco Portugal (Sensei).Duarte Guerra, Maria Villas-Boas, Pedro Ramalho Carlos (Shilling VC), Ricardo Mesquita, Manuel Cardoso Amaral (Endeavor Portugal) More to come with Endeavor Portugal 🚀

At Shilling, we’re fortunate to have access to incredible talent in our community, like Eduardo Barroso, Head of Startup Ecosystem at PwC and one of our brilliant External Advisors! Eduardo, who is currently leading PwC’s emerging technology practice while actively supporting the Portuguese startup ecosystem, shared some valuable entrepreneurial insights from his journey. Here’s his standout advice: ❌ Don’t underestimate bureaucracy: Navigating corporate bureaucracy can be challenging. ❌ Avoid overpromising: Be realistic about what your startup can deliver. ❌ Don’t ignore the importance of legal and compliance: Corporates have strict legal and compliance requirements. Ensure that you understand and adhere to these. ❌ Don’t underestimate corporate culture and processes: Corporates operate differently from startups. They often have more complex decision-making processes, longer sales cycles, and a different risk appetite. Eduardo, with his extensive experience as a project manager leading global enterprise-level deliveries, along with his deep business intelligence expertise, is scaling PwC’s tech efforts to new heights! A big shoutout to Eduardo for being a valued member of the Shilling community and for sharing his insights with us!

What’s the story behind your startup? And why should we care? Building a strong strategic narrative is key to answering these questions. It’s not just about raising funds, but also about inspiring teams, exciting partners, and bringing customers on board. That’s exactly what we covered in our latest webinar with Matthew A., Founder & Managing Partner at Armand.academy and advisor to incredible companies like Coverflex, Unbabel, Barkyn, and MyCareforce. We explored: 🟡 How to craft a narrative that supports fundraising efforts 🟡 The importance of ongoing communication with investors through updates and board meetings 🟡 Why maintaining investor relations is crucial for long-term success 🟡 among many other crucial topics! Missed it? You can still watch the full Shilling Session here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dUXY2mhf

Our next Shilling Session with Matthew A. is happening TOMORROW! 🚨 Are you ready to master your strategic narrative and keep your investors engaged throughout your journey? Join us as Matthew A., Founder & Managing Partner at Armand.academy, and advisor to top startups like Coverflex, Unbabel, and Barkyn, shares his expert insights on: 🎯 Crafting a compelling story 🎯 Building strong investor relations 🎯 Best practices for board meetings and beyond 📅 Date: October 8, 5-6 pm (GMT) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eyWqF75R Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how to inspire and win over investors with a strategic narrative that works! 🚀

We’re excited to announce our investment in Networkme – an innovative platform connecting students with companies and professionals! This platform is transforming how students take control of their professional futures, providing them the tools to find their purpose and drive their own career development. By putting the ownership of the process directly into their hands, we believe this is a game-changer for the next generation of talent. Looking forward to supporting this incredible team on their journey to success 🚀 Felipe Vieira, Marcelo Manteigas

Who are you? What are you building? Why should we care? These are the three critical questions every founder must answer. And the most powerful way to do that is through a strategic narrative. It’s more than just securing funding—it’s about telling a story that will: 👉 Inspire your team 👉 Excite your partners 👉 Win over customers In our next Shilling Session, we’re thrilled to welcome Matthew A., Founder & Managing Partner at Armand.academy, and advisor to top startups like Coverflex, Unbabel, and Barkyn. Matthew will share expert insights on how to craft a strategic narrative that resonates, plus best practices for: ✅ Investor relations ✅ Board meetings ✅ Keeping investors engaged every step of the way Date: October 8, 5-6 pm (GMT) Register here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eyWqF75R Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to craft a story that not only gets you noticed but keeps your investors in the loop throughout your journey! 🚀

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Shilling & Friends, co-hosted by Endeavor Portugal and Morais Leitão! After a well-deserved summer break, it was fantastic to reconnect with our Community! Despite the weather trying to change our plans, the amazing venue at Morais Leitão, along with our incredible co-hosts, allowed us to create a warm and vibrant atmosphere, bringing together Lisbon's leading ecosystem builders! At Shilling, we truly value the strong connections and synergies that come from these gatherings. Looking forward to the next one!

What fuels Diogo Mónica’s entrepreneurial and personal journey? As the Co-founder & Executive Chairman of Anchorage Digital, General Partner at Haun Ventures, and an investor, Diogo is committed to transforming cryptocurrency custody with cutting-edge security solutions, delivering the trusted infrastructure institutions need to thrive in the digital asset space. We asked our Founder LP to share some of the books that inspire his growth as both a leader and tech visionary. Non-Fiction 📘 🟡 Never Split the Difference by Christopher Voss – A practical, high-stakes approach to negotiation, rooted in FBI hostage negotiation tactics. 🟡 Electronic Value Exchange by David L. Stearns – A deep dive into the creation of VISA and its rise to becoming a global financial powerhouse. Fiction 📗 🟡 Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson – A complex, genre-blending narrative interweaving cryptography, war, and the pursuit of hidden treasure across historical and modern-day storylines. 🟡 The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories by Ken Liu – Emotionally powerful tales blending magical realism, sci-fi, and fantasy, exploring identity, family, and the immigrant experience. Technical 📙 🟡 Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training by Mark Rippetoe – A comprehensive guide to mastering fundamental barbell lifts, focusing on building strength through proper technique and progression. These books offer a glimpse into Diogo’s mindset—essential reads for leaders, innovators, and lifelong learners eager to challenge the status quo and expand their horizons 🚀