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If you missed this excellent panel at the #FancyFoodShow on how to successfully raise funds for your company, that is a shame but I'll drop a few highlights here: - Relationships matter with investors and lenders. A lot. Too many founders and CEO's think about the $$ only, and cut corners on transparency, partnership, and trust-building. And, keep in mind that the investor community itself is pretty tight, and you want that community in your corner. - Brands focus too much on valuation. More focus should be on a true partnership, how to get value from your investor/debt partners, building strong communication, and getting terms right. - Too many brands undervalue and underutilize their investor or debt partners, who are well connected, want to be helpful, and very literally invested in the success of the brand. It's a bad look when moving up the ladder if your current investors don't play, or feel left out, or haven't added value. Use this partnership to the fullest! Thanks so much to the wonderful panelists for getting honest about what compels them to invest, and what makes them run away. Grace Gould Natalie Anna Borowski Roy Chin Jessica Bates were just amazing on panel and in follow up round table discussions. Specialty Food Association Naturally New York JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation Dwight Funding North Castle Partners Coefficient Capital Touch Capital #wefancy

"How do you get your first check as a first time founder?" A question I hear quite often. "Friends and Family" is a popular answer. But what about reaching out to your ex-boss? They often don't come to mind as either friends or family, yet they could play a crucial role. When we started raising funds for ingarden in Dec 2021, we had just an idea and a pitch deck, no traction yet. My former bosses, Bjoern Keune and Gennadi Tschernow, the founders of Invincible Brands, were among the first to believe in us. They didn't just offer support; they invested a significant 6-digit amount in our pre-seed round. Their belief was contagious. Soon after, the top Management & brand owners at Invincible Brands, including Monique Hoell, Astrid Jensch, and Christian Kiefer, joined in to support us with their investment and time. We would not be where we are today without their trust and support. A big thank you to them for believing in us! 💡 Remember, your boss could be more than just a leader; they could be a key supporter of your future business. Do not overlook the potential in those connections. And a heartfelt thanks to all our other business angels who took a chance on us early on; and to my co-founder & partner in crime, Mariana Ferreira, who I had the fortune to meet at Invincible Brands. #invinciblebrandsmafia #investors #preseed

After their recent press and feature in The Wall Street Journal, Accolade Partners shared one of the reasons they raised more than $1B last year: Anduin. 🔎 What began as a search for an electronic investor onboarding solution evolved into much more. Andrew Salembier, Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Accolade Partners, realized the combined use of Anduin's offerings could truly #optimize their fund operations and help sustain their #growth. Learn more about Accolade Partners' #success in our latest case study: 👉 https://bit.ly/4awXBEz #privateequity #venturecapital #news #casestudy

There are different ways to raise Capital for your business depending on the stage your business is at, in its life-cycle. Start-ups usually have the biggest challenge in raising the capital they need through conventional channels because they do not yet have proof-of-concept yet, but at Funding Pipes, we can help to get you started. Well, give us your thoughts below. We'd love to know how you raised capital to start your business

Special evening in Phoenix at RaiseFest! Had the opportunity to be recognized this evening for raising over $5M in capital since joining a mastermind named Raisemasters. Last year at this same conference I was recognized for $1M raised. It’s incredible the scale CREI Partners, LLC has done in a short amount of time! It’s an accomplishment but what hit me the most after the photo, was that $5M raised were from investors who trust in me and my ability to grow their wealth. It’s a huge fiduciary responsibility I don’t take lightly. My goal is to take this appx $5M and work actively each day to grow exponential wealth for our passive investors through our real estate investments. Thank you to our passive investors for your trust and partnership! Grateful also for our CO-GP partnerships and Hunter Thompson for his incredible education and coaching platform! —— Are you an entrepreneur or busy professional looking to diversify and grow your wealth this year? Invest passively in commercial real estate investments with CREI Partners, LLC. Direct message me or comment "invest" below to take the first step. #commercialrealestate #passiveinvesting #passiveincome #generationalwealth #invest #beatinflation #texas #investment #investing #multifamilyinvesting #rvstorage #buildtorent #texasrealestate #diversifyyourportfolio #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #PropertyManagement #investmentsuccess

Who’s up, who’s down and who’s new? Download the PEI 300 ranking of #privateequity's biggest fundraisers, includes a nine-page special report on private equity in sport, plus much more… The PEI 300 is a good litmus test for how the fundraising market is functioning. The annual list looks at GPs’ capital-raising totals over the past five years, taking into account the highs and lows of that period to create an overall leaderboard of private equity’s biggest firms. Here are your top 10: Blackstone KKR EQT Group CVC Capital Partners TPG The Carlyle Group Thoma Bravo Advent International Warburg Pincus LLC Hg Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/grwHQWYn

Gearing up to raise your first round of funding? 💪🔑 Keep in mind these key takeaways from our latest Q&A with Ronny Chatterjee, Head of Capital Markets at Companyon: Create a competitive process. Develop relationships early. Understand the funding timeline. Adapt to market changes. Leverage expert support. Get the strategies you need for a successful fundraising round—from that intro conversation to the closing of the deal—with our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gYf-YvPP #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #RelationshipBuilding #CompanyonVentures #FounderTips #TalesFromTheTrenches #StartupSuccess #GrowthStrategies

🎙️Ep 111: Mastering Fundraising Dynamics with Elizabeth Weindruch, Managing Director at Barings Topics: - Who is ready for a fund in this market? - How do I build momentum during fundraising? - What are the Do's and Don'ts in fundraising decks and first meetings? ...and so much more. Top Takeaways - Strategies for Differentiation. There's no shortcut to experience in this space. Showing up to meetings with findings is important, but showing theories while backing them up with an explanation and story will set you apart. - How to build momentum during fundraising. Maintaining stability on your team while growing your firm is key. Liz paints a clear picture of what success looks like and takes us through the steps to fundraise. - Key Do’s and Don'ts for Emerging Managers. Liz elaborates on her distinct initial screening approach, emphasizing understanding each individual's "why," the importance of a strong track record, and exploring diverse pathways to establish it. #privateequity #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #investorsandoperators

In case you missed last week's announcement – registration for our free webinar event is now open! If you're a minority business owner looking for advice on how best to attract investment into your businesses, join us on May 9th at 5:30pm EST for an informative webinar on 'Equity: Friends, Family & Funding'. Our webinar will feature One Bridge's CEO, Tendai Musikavanhu and some soon to be announced featured guests, hosted by our Chief Product Officer, Tlholo Mabelane! Tendai and Tlholo have successfully raised capital to launch businesses and have experience in how investors think and how to attract investment into your business. This is a major challenge facing minority owned businesses like yours. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how Wall Street thinks and how to counteract its exclusion of Minority-Owned Business Enterprises. Interested in attending? Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02vkHhM0 Got any burning questions? Send them here: https://hubs.ly/Q02vkGrv0 We hope to see you there! #MinorityOwned #Equity #Webinar #OneBridge #CEOInsights #FreeWebinar #MinorityBusinesses #FundingQuestions #Funding

On a recent podcast from 51 Labs, Elizabeth Weindruch of Barings shared thoughts on first-time fundraising dynamics such as the do's and don'ts of fundraising decks and first meetings, determining if you’re actually ready for a fund, and how to build momentum during fundraising. It’s an informative and easy listen, with some key takeaways for GPs below: •   Emerging managers should be prepared to wear lots of hats before they launch a fund. The job for a new GP will entail much more than just doing good deals. •    Before setting out on a first-time fundraise, be prepared to answer why you left your old firm and launched your own fund, as well as why a given LP is better off investing with you. •    Truly differentiating your firm is difficult. You can set yourself apart via factors such as strong connections with management teams, relevant operating partners, unique sourcing capabilities, and partner experience. •    For your fundraising deck, be sure to lead with an executive summary slide to keep the viewer engaged. Feature the track record closer to the front rather than burying it deep in the deck, and don’t be afraid to show balance in your case studies. The stories around a deal that went wrong can be just as important to developing a relationship with a new LP as the story of a wild success.