Capital Raising Tips
3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Building A Startup
Building a startup isn’t easy. It takes grit, perseverance, and resilience. And the truth is, it looks different for everyone. That’s why one-size-fits-all advice for founders is a recipe for disaster. There’s no magic formula when it comes to fundraising. There are processes and frameworks that you can focus on but ultimately your execution will […]
A Typical LP Composition In A Venture Fund
Do you know what the hardest part of a VC’s journey is? It’s raising capital for the venture fund itself. Founders – take note – you’re not the only ones out there raising capital … Let’s continue our journey of understanding the inner workings of VCs … VCs depend on limited partners (LPs) for capital. […]
7 Questions Thematic Investors Want To Know About The Current Market
Over the last few months, Steve Torso and the team at Wholesale Investor have been fielding questions from investors. At WI, we’ve identified 7 key thematic investors want to know more about in current market conditions: 1) What are the yield opportunities available across listed markets, private debt, and alternative investments? 2) What are the […]
The Inner Workings of a VC Fund
Let’s go over the inner workings of a VC fund: A venture fund is a fixed-pool of capital raised for investing per an agreed-upon investment strategy. A venture firm manages this fund, and over time, can manage multiple funds. General Partners (GPs) are the primary investment decision makers and are generally supported by a team […]
Climate Tech Heats Up With $400M Invested In Early-stage Companies in Australia
Here is a copy of the 2022 ANZ Climate Tech Industry Report! This report contains industry insights and data around the climate tech, circular economy, and renewables market in Australia and New Zealand. On a personal note, this vertical really excites me because, beyond the innovation and economics, it’s great for the environment too. Mick […]
Startups, Would You Rather Be Unicorns Or Camels?
🦄 vs 🐪 Instead of the unicorn, I think the camel is a more fitting mascot for startups that are more susceptible to macroeconomic shocks. Camels can survive the scorching desert heat, adapt to extreme variations in climate, and thrive in some of the Earth’s harshest conditions for long periods without sustenance. When entering a […]
Capital Raising Guide For Founders
5 Ps of Capital Raising for Founders Preparation Get started with your capital raise by preparing: 1) your Deal Room, 2) a List of Potential Investors, and 3) a List of FAQs Profile Once you’re ready, start profiling your opportunity to make it as visible as possible to investors. Promotion You should find creative ways […]
How The Venture Capital System Works
The venture capital industry has four main players: 1) entrepreneurs who need funding; 2) investors who want high returns; 3) investment bankers who need companies to sell; and 4) the venture capitalists who make money for themselves by making a market for the other three. Written in 1998, this is a classic by Harvard Business […]
Free VS Paid: How To Establish Product Market Fit
When establishing product market fit, and building initial traction, a lot of founders don’t charge users. It’s based on the assumption that for a product that should be paid, if you make it free, you can get honest feedback in-exchange. I think this is a flawed approach. It’s okay to be free in certain cases […]
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