Helm (formerly The Supper Club)’s Post

I am very happy to share that I have joined the Advisory Board of Balentic - an incredible start-up which is revolutionizing private markets fundraising and investment, by increasing efficiency and boosting reach via digitalization and connectivity between LPs and GPs globally. I am thrilled to join Kasper Wichmann and the rest of the team and AB in this exciting growth journey. Click below to learn more about Balentic and Orca for Fund Formation and Capital Allocation. #privateequity #womenininvestments #privatemarkets #fundraising #alternativeinvestments

The latest report from 262 Kauffman Fellows fund managers indicates that the VC winter seems to be over and KF investors are deploying! 💸The latest report from the KF network reveals a vibrant outlook for the rest of '24. Investments are on the rise, with a significant shift in sentiment: 50% of managers plan to ink more deals in 2024. While expectations soar for founders with a surge in deal-making, fundraising trends spell a hopeful path for GPs. You can download the full report for the survey here https://bit.ly/3U6SbLa. #venturecapital #founders #fundraising

The #TechReset became a period of recalibration between LPs and VCs. Both sides had the rediscover together new dynamics. 👉 How companies should be funded. 👉 How companies should grow 👉 How to exit 👉 How funds should be raised 👉 How funds should be returned Why? Because nothing looks the same. Today, tomorrow, and in the upcoming days, I want us to go back in time a little bit. And see what some of Europe’s leading VCs say about fundraising during these challenging times. Today, we've brought you some insights from Tom Wilson, Partner at Seedcamp, and Chris Wade, Parter at Isomer Capital. Learn how to navigate the effects of the #TechReset. Get insights from The State of European Fundraising Report. https://buff.ly/4boUlfm #EUVC #fundraising #venturecapital #industryreport

The #TechReset became a period of recalibration between LPs and VCs.Both sides had the rediscover together new dynamics. 👉 How companies should be funded. 👉 How companies should grow 👉 How to exit 👉 How funds should be raised 👉 How funds should be returned Why? Because nothing looks the same. Today, tomorrow, and in the upcoming days, I want us to go back in time a little bit. And see what some of Europe’s leading VCs say about fundraising during these challenging times. Today, we've brought you some insights from Tom Wilson, Partner at Seedcamp, and Chris Wade, Partner at Isomer Capital. Learn how to navigate the effects of the #TechReset. Get insights from The State of European Fundraising Report. https://buff.ly/4boUlfm #EUVC #fundraising #venturecapital #industryreport

The #TechReset became a period of recalibration between LPs and VCs. Both sides had the rediscover together new dynamics. 👉 How companies should be funded. 👉 How companies should grow 👉 How to exit 👉 How funds should be raised 👉 How funds should be returned Why? Because nothing looks the same. Today, tomorrow, and in the upcoming days, I want us to go back in time a little bit. See what some of Europe’s leading VCs think about fundraising. Learn how to navigate the effects of the #TechReset. Get insights from The State of European Fundraising Report. https://buff.ly/3xwRzWD Delivered to you by EUVC | Isomer Capital | Floww. #EUVC #fundraising #venturecapital #industryreport

Stephanie and I recently chatted with Geri Stengel for Forbes on raising in a tough environment, and our goals for fund II. Among the tactics that helped us succeed is our focus on investor relations, transparency with our LPs, and placing an emphasis on programs like State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and its Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (IIE) in fostering a more inclusive VC ecosystem. You can check out the whole story linked in the comments! #emergingmanagers #fundraising #investorrelations

The "FOMO fundraising" frenzy of 2021 wasn't healthy for anyone. Here's why this correction has some benefits for everyone. Quick decisions fueled by fear of missing out often lead to bad investments. Taking time allows for thorough due diligence and thoughtful decision-making. VC fundraising is about building partnerships that last a decade or more. Rushing the process undermines the foundation of this crucial relationship. A slower pace allows everyone involved to set realistic expectations and build trust. Learn how to navigate the effects of the #TechReset. Get insights from The State of European Fundraising Report. ➡️ buff.ly/3yw7N2D Delivered to you by EUVC | Isomer Capital | Floww. #EUVC #fundraising #venturecapital #industryreport

📅 Mark your calendars! We have an upcoming webinar with Revere on Wednesday, Feb 21st⭐ Our Director of Business Development, Emma Summers, is sitting down with Revere Co-Founder and COO, Chris Shen, to discuss what LPs look out for when investing in Emerging Managers. You won't want to miss this 👉 https://lnkd.in/gcUksaRq #webinar #emergingmanager #thelpperspective #fundraising #vc #venture #venturecapital #pe #privateequity #vcwebinar

I'm looking forward to a week away with the family as of tomorrow. A chance to take a breath and reflect. In what remains a tough time to raise cash, I am seeing green shoots. My clients have just topped a total £2M raised in the last 12 months in grant funding, and £8M in private investment (soon to be £12m+). The key factor to that success is traction. Plans are great, vision is vital, but traction brings in the money. Traction comes in many forms but is almost always tangible and confirmed. Seek it out and shout about it. See you on the other side! Great to be on the journey with you Dan Croft Richard Pearce Kevin Johnson Andrew Hodgson Jack White Andrej Porovic Grant Palmer Chandila F. Sophie Dale-Black PhD Dan Searle Joly Fengyang Zou Gary Smee Harry Hyman Ben Norton Gordon Simpson 🎮 Mark Backler Joshua Burgess Mark J Harvey 马克 Christos Arapis Mark Rayner Chris Starkie Ellie Read Lauren Beer JOHN FARLEY and so many more of you :) #traction #investment #innovateuk #equityraise #scaleup #businesscoaching #norfolkbusiness #suffolkbusiness

Founders, it’s nearing Easter. Fundraising activity will start to slow down, so it’s key to focus your efforts now and be prepared when activity starts up again ! And preparation is key ! As an investor, it’s a huge green flag when I see founders: - Send over their documents and deck quickly - Respond quickly to any requests  - Can introduce their team/shareholders/ other investors easily So, we’re running a webinar with the brilliant Sam Simpson, Founder and CEO of FounderCatalyst, to help anyone on their fundraising journey (or thinking about it) discover: - The 4 things you need to prepare before going out to raise. - How to find your potential investors and how to approach them. - How investors see and judge your business and what they look for. Thank you Sam for sharing your knowledge with us ! Looking forward to it ! Get your free ticket in the comments below (click most recent/relevant if you can’t see the comment). #investment #fundraising #raisingfunds