BeautyMatter’s Post

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I'm absolutely delighted to announce the closing of our Series Seed funding and particularly excited to have secured it from those who I now call Partners. It's fair to say it’s been a challenging 12 months, but our perseverance and the involvement of our Partners have brought us to this incredible milestone. And despite the challenges, we have evolved Recast into something that is quite simply a phenomenal fintech solution for media owners. Our conversion metrics and the value we unlock is staggering, and the fact that this can now seamlessly plug into media owners’ platforms/websites is a game-changer. If you are or work with a media/content/rights owner (video, live streams, podcasts, articles, quizzes/games, etc.) and/or anyone who has an online audience, please get in touch. A lot of people that I’m grateful to, but a few special mentions: I first connected with Joseph Miller almost two years ago. He's been a phenomenal mentor along the way and someone I regarded as a Partner long before Morpheus Ventures made the decision to lead this round. I’m delighted to be working with Joe and the whole Morpheus team. Gavin Petken, Ed Woodward, and the Airstream team and group of investors, who have been great Partners and incredibly supportive, and I’m excited to have them continue to lean more and more into Recast, helping unlock its full potential. A big shout-out to David Young, Jessica Girone and the team at Cooley LLP, for their amazing support and backing. And last but certainly not least, a massive thank you to our team, particularly Mark Bailey, Peter Willcox, Freya Reynolds (MCIPD), Toni Blackhurst and (Pieter) Robert Van Dijk who have been outstanding throughout and only continue to step up 💪 Scott Guglielmino, drew larner, it's great to have you a part of the team! Onwards and upwards! 🚀 #Recast #Startup #Funding #SeriesSeed #Entrepreneurship #Fintech #Sportstech #Media

Exciting Investment Opportunity: Angel Investors Wanted for Lollyloo Shopper! As the founder of Lollyloo Shopper, I’m excited to extend a unique invitation to angel investors who are passionate about transforming local commerce. Lollyloo Shopper is not just a platform; it's a game-changer in how local businesses connect with their communities, integrating the best of directories, marketplaces, and community engagement into a single, powerful tool. Why Invest in Lollyloo Shopper? Innovative Model: We’re pioneering the super app for local commerce—think Yellow Pages meets Etsy, with the community spirit of Nextdoor. Scalable Potential: Positioned to scale quickly with a model that supports rapid expansion into new markets. Strong Market Need: Designed to fulfill the increasing demand for hyperlocal business solutions that truly work. We are looking for visionary angel investors to join us in this journey to reshape the local business landscape. Your expertise and resources could be the key to unlocking massive growth as we aim to become the go-to platform for local commerce. Interested? Let’s discuss how you can be part of this groundbreaking venture. https://lnkd.in/grn3KXu9 #AngelInvestors #StartupInvesting #LocalCommerce #Innovation #BusinessGrowth

It's not easy finding viable SA #startup opportunities in direct competition with the country's biggest lockdown success story -- yes, Checkers Sixty60 we looking at you. But in this edition of the newsletter, we just might have done so. #Ecommerce builders take note: There's a gap to play in a R150bn a year SA #grocerydelivery market -- we've given 2 local examples of how it's done, check it out: https://lnkd.in/eE2bu3rF. Plus: Pro tips on keeping Founder Focus, and your usual helping of deliciously #SouthAfrican #StartupNews and #Techinsights

Exciting Investment Opportunity: Angel Investors Wanted for Lollyloo Shopper! As the founder of Lollyloo Shopper, I’m excited to extend a unique invitation to angel investors who are passionate about transforming local commerce. Lollyloo Shopper is not just a platform; it's a game-changer in how local businesses connect with their communities, integrating the best of directories, marketplaces, and community engagement into a single, powerful tool. Why Invest in Lollyloo Shopper? Innovative Model: We’re pioneering the super app for local commerce—think Yellow Pages meets Etsy, with the community spirit of Nextdoor. Scalable Potential: Positioned to scale quickly with a model that supports rapid expansion into new markets. Strong Market Need: Designed to fulfill the increasing demand for hyperlocal business solutions that truly work. We are looking for visionary angel investors to join us in this journey to reshape the local business landscape. Your expertise and resources could be the key to unlocking massive growth as we aim to become the go-to platform for local commerce. Interested? Let’s discuss how you can be part of this groundbreaking venture. https://lnkd.in/grn3KXu9 hashtag #AngelInvestors #StartupInvesting #LocalCommerce #Innovation #BusinessGrowth

The decentralized e-commerce platform we're developing gives users the opportunity to build their own cooperatives with family, friends, and like-minded individuals who share similar interests and values. Users come together to invest in tokenized consumer goods and services sold to their peers. This collaborative effort transcends traditional investment models, allowing individuals to work towards common goals and aspirations. One of the key advantages of this decentralized approach is the ability to bring essential products to market in areas where they are needed most. Whether it's supporting local businesses or investing in innovative solutions, users are empowered to make a positive impact on their communities. As users reap the benefits of their investments together, they not only achieve financial gains but also contribute to the growth and resilience of their communities. Through collaboration and shared goals, individuals are making each other stronger and building a true network economy. ________ 👉 Follow Moneetize and share with your network. #Moneetize #Cooperatives #CommunityEmpowerment #TokenizedGoods #CollaborativeCommerce #InnovativeSolutions #CommunityGrowth #NetworkEconomy

💰Great Benjamin MoMo to share! Benjamin Capital Partners has raised $5.5 million to invest in its cash rewards business built around the Benjamin app. The seed round for the New York and Oulu, Finland-based company will fuel the next stage of growth in its mission to disrupt the fast-growing consumer cash rewards market. And believe it or not, this has a gaming angle to it. The funding came from Play Ventures and F4 Fund, which are both prominent gaming funds. Other prominent investors in the round include inventor, investor, and serial entrepreneur Anton Gauffin (founder of social gaming company Huuuge); tech CEO and 20-year payment veteran Shane Happach; and Ilkka Teppo, founder of Reworks. Tauriainen began thinking about Benjamin, and he actually started the company in 2022. “I realized a couple of things. Money as an incentive is better than anything,” he said. “And it’s going to revolutionize advertising because in Benjamin’s case, the money will go directly to the consumer. And then we call them Money Moments. So we are creating a new paradigm. It’s not cashback. It’s not advertising. But it’s what we call Benjamin money moments. I called it Benjamin because of the $100 bill.” It’s simply sending the cash to the consumer if they do something like read an article, play a game, or engage with an advertisement. (Sounds similar to the Kiipbusiness I wrote about years ago; it shut down in 2019).  “We are now the fastest growing app in the space,” he said. Tauriainen recruited Lon Otremba, promising to disrupt the cashback world.  “I was blown away by the vision,” Otremba said in an interview. “I was going to take a breather. But Erno called me 30 days after [he sold his prior business].” They met in Florida and Otremba signed on. https://lnkd.in/eGeWXSMb #Benjamin #Cash #MoMo

Brands, you are hurting your co-op program participation. Get out of your own way, and make using funds easy. Imagine this 🔮 You create a beautiful DAM and maintain updated assets for local partners to customize and use. You add marketing campaigns that are built with specific audiences and recommended budgets. You provide a complete dashboard and summary of their reporting at the end of each month. The problem is - your local partners have co-op money in their cart, but they have to pay out of pocket and get reimbursed. Why NOT make the checkout process super easy and remove the friction by allowing them to use co-op funds directly at checkout? Think of ApplePay, how easy is that to use? How many more partners would use funds instantly and not wait for a check? You're in luck with SproutPay 🌱

Exciting Investment Opportunity: Angel Investors Wanted for Lollyloo Shopper! As the founder of Lollyloo Shopper, I’m excited to extend a unique invitation to angel investors who are passionate about transforming local commerce. Lollyloo Shopper is not just a platform; it's a game-changer in how local businesses connect with their communities, integrating the best of directories, marketplaces, and community engagement into a single, powerful tool. Why Invest in Lollyloo Shopper? Innovative Model: We’re pioneering the super app for local commerce—think Yellow Pages meets Etsy, with the community spirit of Nextdoor. Scalable Potential: Positioned to scale quickly with a model that supports rapid expansion into new markets. Strong Market Need: Designed to fulfill the increasing demand for hyperlocal business solutions that truly work. We are looking for visionary angel investors to join us in this journey to reshape the local business landscape. Your expertise and resources could be the key to unlocking massive growth as we aim to become the go-to platform for local commerce. Interested? Let’s discuss how you can be part of this groundbreaking venture. https://lnkd.in/grn3KXu9 #AngelInvestors #StartupInvesting #LocalCommerce #Innovation #BusinessGrowth

Exciting Investment Opportunity: Angel Investors Wanted for Lollyloo Shopper! As the founder of Lollyloo Shopper, I’m excited to extend a unique invitation to angel investors who are passionate about transforming local commerce. Lollyloo Shopper is not just a platform; it's a game-changer in how local businesses connect with their communities, integrating the best of directories, marketplaces, and community engagement into a single, powerful tool. Why Invest in Lollyloo Shopper? Innovative Model: We’re pioneering the super app for local commerce—think Yellow Pages meets Etsy, with the community spirit of Nextdoor. Scalable Potential: Positioned to scale quickly with a model that supports rapid expansion into new markets. Strong Market Need: Designed to fulfill the increasing demand for hyperlocal business solutions that truly work. We are looking for visionary angel investors to join us in this journey to reshape the local business landscape. Your expertise and resources could be the key to unlocking massive growth as we aim to become the go-to platform for local commerce. Interested? Let’s discuss how you can be part of this groundbreaking venture. https://lnkd.in/grn3KXu9 #AngelInvestors #StartupInvesting #LocalCommerce #Innovation #BusinessGrowth

Exciting Investment Opportunity: Angel Investors Wanted for Lollyloo Shopper! As the founder of Lollyloo Shopper, I’m excited to extend a unique invitation to angel investors who are passionate about transforming local commerce. Lollyloo Shopper is not just a platform; it's a game-changer in how local businesses connect with their communities, integrating the best of directories, marketplaces, and community engagement into a single, powerful tool. Why Invest in Lollyloo Shopper? Innovative Model: We’re pioneering the super app for local commerce—think Yellow Pages meets Etsy, with the community spirit of Nextdoor. Scalable Potential: Positioned to scale quickly with a model that supports rapid expansion into new markets. Strong Market Need: Designed to fulfill the increasing demand for hyperlocal business solutions that truly work. We are looking for visionary angel investors to join us in this journey to reshape the local business landscape. Your expertise and resources could be the key to unlocking massive growth as we aim to become the go-to platform for local commerce. Interested? Let’s discuss how you can be part of this groundbreaking venture. https://lnkd.in/gFs4hekX #AngelInvestors #StartupInvesting #LocalCommerce #Innovation #BusinessGrowth