The presentation at Aspen Investment Forum (www.AspenInvestmentForum.com) on January 6th, 2014 about a partnership between one of the largest equity crowdfunding platforms in Europe, OurCrowd and GE.
The Lifecycle of an OurCrowd Investment: Following a Company's Progress from ...OurCrowd
This presentation came from a webinar we conducted February 4, 2014, entitled The Lifecycle of an OurCrowd Investment: Following a Company's Progress from Due Diligence to Investment (and Beyond).
How OurCrowd chooses which early stage companies to invest in
The tools we create for investors to do their own research
What successful investors can do to maximize value AFTER an investment is made
How our portfolio companies receive support from us in future investment rounds
Deal marketing on the internet: Using Software to Find Investors and Sell You...OurCrowd
Join me (Zack Miller, head of the investor community at OurCrowd) and Steven Dresner, CEO and founder of dealflow.com and author of Crowdfunding: A Guide to Raising Capital on the Internet, to learn about how entrepreneurs are using Internet technologies to identify, target, and land top-notch investors and how investors are using the same technologies to find investment opportunities.
Join us to learn about:
The cutting-edge ways top companies are raising money online
The 3 mistakes companies make raising money and how to avoid them
How to leverage the added transparency of the Internet and shared data to raise more money, more quickly
The Investor's Guide to the Israel Enterprise Software IndustryOurCrowd
Israel is a great destination for investing in startups.
Nowhere is that better demonstrated than in the case study of the enterprise software industry -- where many of Israel's fabled success stories of IPOs and large mergers and acquisitions.
Included in the presentation are companies like Amdox (DOX), Comverse, and Mercury Interactive.
The changing face of the American Investor: Tools, Advice, and Do It Yourself...OurCrowd
Investing has changed a lot in the past few years. In this presentation, OurCrowd's Zack Miller looks at how technology and the Internet has changed the way we invest and what investing tools are getting popular with U.S. investors.
The Changing Relationship Between Investors and Investments OurCrowd
Take this opportunity to meet OurCrowd’s new president, Anthony DeChellis, who brings to the discussion his extensive experience in the private banking and institutional finance world. Anthony previously served as CEO of Private Banking Americas at Credit Suisse, headed Private Wealth Management at UBS, and held a range of leadership positions at Merrill Lynch, including Manager of the European Private Banking Business.
IPOs: How they work and what they mean for your portfolioOurCrowd
In light of the recent ReWalk IPO, we’ll be hosting a webinar about IPOs: how they work and what they mean for your portfolio. Join OurCrowd partner Elan Zivotofsky to learn more about the IPO process and how early stage investors profit from this type of exit.
The presentation at Aspen Investment Forum (www.AspenInvestmentForum.com) on January 6th, 2014 about a partnership between one of the largest equity crowdfunding platforms in Europe, OurCrowd and GE.
The Lifecycle of an OurCrowd Investment: Following a Company's Progress from ...OurCrowd
This presentation came from a webinar we conducted February 4, 2014, entitled The Lifecycle of an OurCrowd Investment: Following a Company's Progress from Due Diligence to Investment (and Beyond).
How OurCrowd chooses which early stage companies to invest in
The tools we create for investors to do their own research
What successful investors can do to maximize value AFTER an investment is made
How our portfolio companies receive support from us in future investment rounds
Deal marketing on the internet: Using Software to Find Investors and Sell You...OurCrowd
Join me (Zack Miller, head of the investor community at OurCrowd) and Steven Dresner, CEO and founder of dealflow.com and author of Crowdfunding: A Guide to Raising Capital on the Internet, to learn about how entrepreneurs are using Internet technologies to identify, target, and land top-notch investors and how investors are using the same technologies to find investment opportunities.
Join us to learn about:
The cutting-edge ways top companies are raising money online
The 3 mistakes companies make raising money and how to avoid them
How to leverage the added transparency of the Internet and shared data to raise more money, more quickly
The Investor's Guide to the Israel Enterprise Software IndustryOurCrowd
Israel is a great destination for investing in startups.
Nowhere is that better demonstrated than in the case study of the enterprise software industry -- where many of Israel's fabled success stories of IPOs and large mergers and acquisitions.
Included in the presentation are companies like Amdox (DOX), Comverse, and Mercury Interactive.
The changing face of the American Investor: Tools, Advice, and Do It Yourself...OurCrowd
Investing has changed a lot in the past few years. In this presentation, OurCrowd's Zack Miller looks at how technology and the Internet has changed the way we invest and what investing tools are getting popular with U.S. investors.
The Changing Relationship Between Investors and Investments OurCrowd
Take this opportunity to meet OurCrowd’s new president, Anthony DeChellis, who brings to the discussion his extensive experience in the private banking and institutional finance world. Anthony previously served as CEO of Private Banking Americas at Credit Suisse, headed Private Wealth Management at UBS, and held a range of leadership positions at Merrill Lynch, including Manager of the European Private Banking Business.
IPOs: How they work and what they mean for your portfolioOurCrowd
In light of the recent ReWalk IPO, we’ll be hosting a webinar about IPOs: how they work and what they mean for your portfolio. Join OurCrowd partner Elan Zivotofsky to learn more about the IPO process and how early stage investors profit from this type of exit.
The document discusses issues with the current venture capital model and the need for change. Specifically, it argues that (1) venture capital is broken as most companies don't receive funding and the industry fails to generate adequate returns, (2) true innovation is undercapitalized as investments are concentrated in few sectors and have unrealistic expectations, and (3) the current model is unsustainable as fundraising exceeds exits and the same firms continue to receive funding despite poor performance. It calls for less and better-funded venture capital firms that invest in more companies using standardized processes and terms to better support innovation.
This document discusses principles for effective partnering. It outlines the "7 C's of Partnering" which are necessary to absorb the risks of collaboration: Complementing Competencies, Character, Companionship (Culture), Collaboration Index, Collaboration Quotient, Capital, and Charis (Grace). It also notes that partnering across sectors like business, government, NGOs is important and developing pilots/prototypes. Partnering opportunities between Nigerian and South African businesses are mentioned. Finally, it introduces the "Kingdom Collaborative Model" as a framework.
This presentation gives an overview of the steps involved in acquiring funding for a cleantech company, including sources of funding, typical early financing transaction challenges, as well as existing government programs.
Crowdfunding has become an important alternative source of capital and is growing rapidly in Asia. It allows entrepreneurs and businesses to raise small amounts of money from many individuals to fund projects and ventures. While there are concerns about investor protection, crowdfunding demonstrates the viability of ideas and engages potential customers. Most Asian countries now recognize the benefits and are establishing regulations to provide clarity for crowdfunding platforms.
Presented at Crowdsourcing Week Global 2014 by Nicola Castelnuovo, Co-founder and CCO of Crowdonomic. Join us for CSW Global 2015! More Information: http://crowdsourcingweek.com/ and https://twitter.com/CrowdWeek
Crowdfunding: Next Generation FinancingCrowdonomic
Crowdonomic's CEO, Leo Shimada, talking about Crowdfunding at a reputable financial services company's global corporate gathering. He started off by sharing his views on the rapidly changing competitive landscape of the banking industry where traditional financial institution are now being challenged by Tech Firms and went on to share his views on how Crowdfunding is evolving to disrupt the whole venture financing industry. One of the most notable changes is that audiences are no longer treating Crowdfunding as a novelty topic, but a major force which is rapidly becoming a preferred method of financing for many high potential companies.
The 1776 Super Accelerator and Discovery Fund aims to identify promising startups disrupting highly regulated industries and provide them support. The Super Accelerator will select "Seed C stage" companies with evidence of traction but not yet a venture round. It will help startups navigate regulations and develop partnerships over a 90 day program. The Discovery Fund will make initial $75k-$150k investments in Accelerator companies and selectively in non-Accelerator companies, tracking performance to identify winners. It will leverage feedback to increase odds of acquisitions and follow-on funding. The "Moneyball" approach uses networks and data to filter investments, aiming for early wins and potential great companies.
Podim: Digital Finance Ecosystem and SamplesGrow VC Group
PODIM 2015 Conference about startup and corporate cooperation. Grow VC Group presentation about digital finance ecosystem, including samples of the companies, e.g. investing and lending platforms, data dashboards, startup development tools and consulting services.
Corporate Venture Capital best practices from interviews and researchMark S. Brooks
Summary research from interviews with 13 CVCs to identify best practices in creating a corporate venture capital (CVC) unit or a corporate accelerator.
Key takeaways include having clear objectives, clear processes and structure, easy to measure metrics, having patience and board or executive support, and making contributions to select startups that go well beyond capital.
I hope you find it useful. Feel free to distribute further to others who might find value in it.
You can reach me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbrooks
Some of the leading Fin Tech Companies in Canada. This is not an exhaustive list however, it is meant to be a guide to the growth of the Financial Tech sector within the Canadian Space.
update Dec 2015
@zeus_krips
Robo Advice: Revenge of the Incumbents (MyVest and Aite INVEST session)MyVest
After digital disruptors demonstrated the viability of automated advice, traditional firms are in the middle of responding to this threat and opportunity. MyVest’s CEO Anton Honikman will interview Aite Group’s Alois Pirker about his research into how incumbents are developing their digital wealth offerings. Alois will share how we are moving from the 2nd to the 3rd stage of robo-advice adoption, and his recommendations for how you can prepare for the future through making better use of segmentation, data, and differentiated advice.
1) OurCrowd is an equity crowdfunding platform that allows accredited investors to invest in startups alongside professional investors and venture capital funds.
2) Traditional venture capital investing requires large minimum commitments and management fees, while angel investing provides more flexibility but limited deal flow and support. OurCrowd aims to provide both the professional support of a VC and flexibility of angel investing.
3) OurCrowd evaluates hundreds of potential deals each month and conducts in-depth due diligence on companies that show promising traction, strong teams, large addressable markets, and other factors before presenting investment opportunities to its network of accredited investors.
The article discusses the advantages and challenges of private equity co-investment for limited partners. While co-investments promise lower fees and more control over portfolio construction, direct co-investments have actually underperformed private equity funds over the past decade. Sourcing good co-investment deals is difficult for most LPs, as the best opportunities are often restricted to large deals syndicated by top-tier GPs. Even for giant LPs, achieving co-investment targets can be a challenge given the resources required to put capital to work through smaller deals. Overall, while attractive in theory, co-investing does not guarantee better returns or control in practice for many investors.
Angel Investing: Some of the Important Rules Have ChangedMike Panesis
Angel investing has changed in recent years due to advancing technology. Where startups once needed over $1 million to start a business, they can now launch for under $100,000 with low-cost online tools and services. This lower entry point has led to a rise in angel groups that provide specialized social networks for entrepreneurs. The Tech Coast Angels is a large angel investing group that reviews 12-20 deals per year across various industries. To attract angel investors, entrepreneurs need to give a compelling pitch covering their solution, market opportunity, team, competition, and financial projections. Building relationships and a reputation within the local startup community is important for gaining an advocate for one's deal within an angel group.
1) Seedrs is an online crowdfunding platform that allows entrepreneurs to raise capital for their businesses and individual investors to invest in startups from as little as £10.
2) The platform addresses problems with traditional startup financing, which is often only available to businesses that are past the idea stage and to high-net-worth individuals.
3) Seedrs manages the transaction process, performing due diligence on campaigns and managing the legal and financial aspects of investments, while charging fees to both entrepreneurs and investors who successfully raise or invest funds.
This document discusses angel investing and VCC's role in administering regional angel funds. It outlines how VCC has financed affordable housing, community development, and provided technical assistance to small businesses. VCC now seeks to provide innovative capital and leadership through angel funds. Angel funds allow for more efficient operations, funding power, and syndicated deals compared to individual angels. VCC will administer funds through the Appalachian Regional Commission to promote economic development. The funds will be capitalized with $1-4 million from accredited investors and will follow formal structures while investment decisions remain with the investor members.
'Let's get real! - exploring different funding options for your early stage c...Lucy Woods
A joint EEN (Enterprise Europe Network) and CW (Cambridge Wiireless) event held at St Johns Innovation Centre (SJIC) in January 2016. Speakers included David Gill (MD of SJIC), Goncalo de Vasconcelos (SyndicateRoom), Matthew Scherba (BreedReply) and Mark Wiseman (Barclays)
Corporate Venture Capital & Quantified-Self for Decoded Fashion SydneyAlfred Lo
A short presentation I did in December 2013 about corporate venture capital and the exciting developments in the Quantified Self and Wearables markets.
This chapter discusses various career opportunities in fire protection in both the public and private sectors. In the public sector, common firefighter roles include firefighter trainee, firefighter, firefighter/paramedic, fire equipment operator, and forestry aid. Other public sector roles include fire prevention specialist, hazardous materials specialist, and fire department trainer. Private sector fire protection careers include positions as firefighters for insurance companies and industry, fire protection engineers, and maintenance specialists. The chapter provides brief descriptions of the duties and requirements for many of these roles.
Presentation from the Gala during the weekend 'Bun Reunion, 17-19 August, 2012, celebrating 050 (ie. 40) years of a golden age of computing at Math Faculty, University of Waterloo
Este documento describe un experimento para medir el volumen y la densidad de una esfera. Se midió el diámetro de la esfera usando un pie de rey y su masa usando una balanza. Con estos valores se calculó el volumen y la densidad de la esfera. También se demostró cómo calcular la incertidumbre en estas mediciones usando la propagación de errores. Las conclusiones indicaron que la balanza tenía mayor incertidumbre que otros instrumentos y que el pie de rey proporcionaba lecturas más precisas.
The document discusses issues with the current venture capital model and the need for change. Specifically, it argues that (1) venture capital is broken as most companies don't receive funding and the industry fails to generate adequate returns, (2) true innovation is undercapitalized as investments are concentrated in few sectors and have unrealistic expectations, and (3) the current model is unsustainable as fundraising exceeds exits and the same firms continue to receive funding despite poor performance. It calls for less and better-funded venture capital firms that invest in more companies using standardized processes and terms to better support innovation.
This document discusses principles for effective partnering. It outlines the "7 C's of Partnering" which are necessary to absorb the risks of collaboration: Complementing Competencies, Character, Companionship (Culture), Collaboration Index, Collaboration Quotient, Capital, and Charis (Grace). It also notes that partnering across sectors like business, government, NGOs is important and developing pilots/prototypes. Partnering opportunities between Nigerian and South African businesses are mentioned. Finally, it introduces the "Kingdom Collaborative Model" as a framework.
This presentation gives an overview of the steps involved in acquiring funding for a cleantech company, including sources of funding, typical early financing transaction challenges, as well as existing government programs.
Crowdfunding has become an important alternative source of capital and is growing rapidly in Asia. It allows entrepreneurs and businesses to raise small amounts of money from many individuals to fund projects and ventures. While there are concerns about investor protection, crowdfunding demonstrates the viability of ideas and engages potential customers. Most Asian countries now recognize the benefits and are establishing regulations to provide clarity for crowdfunding platforms.
Presented at Crowdsourcing Week Global 2014 by Nicola Castelnuovo, Co-founder and CCO of Crowdonomic. Join us for CSW Global 2015! More Information: http://crowdsourcingweek.com/ and https://twitter.com/CrowdWeek
Crowdfunding: Next Generation FinancingCrowdonomic
Crowdonomic's CEO, Leo Shimada, talking about Crowdfunding at a reputable financial services company's global corporate gathering. He started off by sharing his views on the rapidly changing competitive landscape of the banking industry where traditional financial institution are now being challenged by Tech Firms and went on to share his views on how Crowdfunding is evolving to disrupt the whole venture financing industry. One of the most notable changes is that audiences are no longer treating Crowdfunding as a novelty topic, but a major force which is rapidly becoming a preferred method of financing for many high potential companies.
The 1776 Super Accelerator and Discovery Fund aims to identify promising startups disrupting highly regulated industries and provide them support. The Super Accelerator will select "Seed C stage" companies with evidence of traction but not yet a venture round. It will help startups navigate regulations and develop partnerships over a 90 day program. The Discovery Fund will make initial $75k-$150k investments in Accelerator companies and selectively in non-Accelerator companies, tracking performance to identify winners. It will leverage feedback to increase odds of acquisitions and follow-on funding. The "Moneyball" approach uses networks and data to filter investments, aiming for early wins and potential great companies.
Podim: Digital Finance Ecosystem and SamplesGrow VC Group
PODIM 2015 Conference about startup and corporate cooperation. Grow VC Group presentation about digital finance ecosystem, including samples of the companies, e.g. investing and lending platforms, data dashboards, startup development tools and consulting services.
Corporate Venture Capital best practices from interviews and researchMark S. Brooks
Summary research from interviews with 13 CVCs to identify best practices in creating a corporate venture capital (CVC) unit or a corporate accelerator.
Key takeaways include having clear objectives, clear processes and structure, easy to measure metrics, having patience and board or executive support, and making contributions to select startups that go well beyond capital.
I hope you find it useful. Feel free to distribute further to others who might find value in it.
You can reach me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbrooks
Some of the leading Fin Tech Companies in Canada. This is not an exhaustive list however, it is meant to be a guide to the growth of the Financial Tech sector within the Canadian Space.
update Dec 2015
@zeus_krips
Robo Advice: Revenge of the Incumbents (MyVest and Aite INVEST session)MyVest
After digital disruptors demonstrated the viability of automated advice, traditional firms are in the middle of responding to this threat and opportunity. MyVest’s CEO Anton Honikman will interview Aite Group’s Alois Pirker about his research into how incumbents are developing their digital wealth offerings. Alois will share how we are moving from the 2nd to the 3rd stage of robo-advice adoption, and his recommendations for how you can prepare for the future through making better use of segmentation, data, and differentiated advice.
1) OurCrowd is an equity crowdfunding platform that allows accredited investors to invest in startups alongside professional investors and venture capital funds.
2) Traditional venture capital investing requires large minimum commitments and management fees, while angel investing provides more flexibility but limited deal flow and support. OurCrowd aims to provide both the professional support of a VC and flexibility of angel investing.
3) OurCrowd evaluates hundreds of potential deals each month and conducts in-depth due diligence on companies that show promising traction, strong teams, large addressable markets, and other factors before presenting investment opportunities to its network of accredited investors.
The article discusses the advantages and challenges of private equity co-investment for limited partners. While co-investments promise lower fees and more control over portfolio construction, direct co-investments have actually underperformed private equity funds over the past decade. Sourcing good co-investment deals is difficult for most LPs, as the best opportunities are often restricted to large deals syndicated by top-tier GPs. Even for giant LPs, achieving co-investment targets can be a challenge given the resources required to put capital to work through smaller deals. Overall, while attractive in theory, co-investing does not guarantee better returns or control in practice for many investors.
Angel Investing: Some of the Important Rules Have ChangedMike Panesis
Angel investing has changed in recent years due to advancing technology. Where startups once needed over $1 million to start a business, they can now launch for under $100,000 with low-cost online tools and services. This lower entry point has led to a rise in angel groups that provide specialized social networks for entrepreneurs. The Tech Coast Angels is a large angel investing group that reviews 12-20 deals per year across various industries. To attract angel investors, entrepreneurs need to give a compelling pitch covering their solution, market opportunity, team, competition, and financial projections. Building relationships and a reputation within the local startup community is important for gaining an advocate for one's deal within an angel group.
1) Seedrs is an online crowdfunding platform that allows entrepreneurs to raise capital for their businesses and individual investors to invest in startups from as little as £10.
2) The platform addresses problems with traditional startup financing, which is often only available to businesses that are past the idea stage and to high-net-worth individuals.
3) Seedrs manages the transaction process, performing due diligence on campaigns and managing the legal and financial aspects of investments, while charging fees to both entrepreneurs and investors who successfully raise or invest funds.
This document discusses angel investing and VCC's role in administering regional angel funds. It outlines how VCC has financed affordable housing, community development, and provided technical assistance to small businesses. VCC now seeks to provide innovative capital and leadership through angel funds. Angel funds allow for more efficient operations, funding power, and syndicated deals compared to individual angels. VCC will administer funds through the Appalachian Regional Commission to promote economic development. The funds will be capitalized with $1-4 million from accredited investors and will follow formal structures while investment decisions remain with the investor members.
'Let's get real! - exploring different funding options for your early stage c...Lucy Woods
A joint EEN (Enterprise Europe Network) and CW (Cambridge Wiireless) event held at St Johns Innovation Centre (SJIC) in January 2016. Speakers included David Gill (MD of SJIC), Goncalo de Vasconcelos (SyndicateRoom), Matthew Scherba (BreedReply) and Mark Wiseman (Barclays)
Corporate Venture Capital & Quantified-Self for Decoded Fashion SydneyAlfred Lo
A short presentation I did in December 2013 about corporate venture capital and the exciting developments in the Quantified Self and Wearables markets.
This chapter discusses various career opportunities in fire protection in both the public and private sectors. In the public sector, common firefighter roles include firefighter trainee, firefighter, firefighter/paramedic, fire equipment operator, and forestry aid. Other public sector roles include fire prevention specialist, hazardous materials specialist, and fire department trainer. Private sector fire protection careers include positions as firefighters for insurance companies and industry, fire protection engineers, and maintenance specialists. The chapter provides brief descriptions of the duties and requirements for many of these roles.
Presentation from the Gala during the weekend 'Bun Reunion, 17-19 August, 2012, celebrating 050 (ie. 40) years of a golden age of computing at Math Faculty, University of Waterloo
Este documento describe un experimento para medir el volumen y la densidad de una esfera. Se midió el diámetro de la esfera usando un pie de rey y su masa usando una balanza. Con estos valores se calculó el volumen y la densidad de la esfera. También se demostró cómo calcular la incertidumbre en estas mediciones usando la propagación de errores. Las conclusiones indicaron que la balanza tenía mayor incertidumbre que otros instrumentos y que el pie de rey proporcionaba lecturas más precisas.
A lunch presentation by Randall Howard to Ignite, a group of mostly grad students considering starting businesses, and presented on Wed 3 Feb, 2010.
The key questions about Money raising in Startups discussed are:
- Do you really need it?
- Where will it come from? and
- What will you do with it?
The document describes an automatic white board cleaner created by MAGIC SOLUTIONS Inc. to solve the problems faced by educational institutes. It takes 7 seconds to clean boards without damaging them using a wiper system controlled by a remote. Market research found many private institutions interested in purchasing the product. The company projects sales of 50 units and allocates a budget that would generate a small profit. The team at MAGIC SOLUTIONS believes this product can revolutionize the education industry in India.
The document provides information about an angel investing conference held by VisionTech Angels. It includes details about the conference sponsors and speakers, including Oscar Moralez, founder of VisionTech Partners, who discusses what angel investors are and VisionTech Angels' investment process and criteria. Kristin Cooper, CEO of The Startup Ladies, discusses her organization's mission to support women entrepreneurs and how they work to increase the number of startups and first-time investors. The document concludes with brief introductions of additional speakers at the conference.
The document summarizes a venture capital fund that invests globally in technology companies. It has offices in major tech hubs around the world like Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Dubai. The fund has invested in over 55 companies so far with a total valuation of $600 million generated from 8 exits. It provides services to support portfolio companies, including business consulting, sales and marketing support, and access to mentors. The fund aims to generate returns through investing in cutting-edge technology startups focused on growth.
This document provides an overview of a product called Leyline that aims to connect accredited investors to private investment opportunities. It summarizes that currently less than 5% of accredited investors participate in private markets due to barriers like a lack of education, access, and transparency. Leyline's solution is to build an investor-centric platform that provides a single point of access to opportunities, education resources, and community tools to help more accredited investors participate in private markets. It outlines Leyline's team, marketing strategy, revenue model, competitive landscape, and potential exit strategies for investors.
Find out what crowdfunding is in Australia and how to make your SME more attractive to investors. Get your business investor ready and get the bank off your back!
The document discusses strategies for raising capital and securing financing. It outlines an agenda for a panel discussion on the topic, including presentations on debt financing from Wellington Financial and government programs from Ontario Capital Growth Corporation. It also discusses equity financing from Management Initiatives. The panelists will be Mark Usher, John Marshall, and Andrew Wilkes.
Angel groups in South Africa - seminar at UCTRandolf Jorberg
Since uploading this presentation on angel investments in South Africa in 2011, I became an advisor and Angel Investor at Startup-Incubator Springlab. Please pitch your startup to Springlab, if you're looking for hands on investors and support!
http://springlab.co/
http://springlab.co/contact/
http://randolf.jorberg.com/2014/04/15/springlab-african-incubator/
Presentation by Craig Mullett from the Branison Group at the UCT Graduate School of Business in Cape Town.
The seminar focused on the research topic of bridging the missing middle in entrepreneurial finance in South Africa through developing angel investor networks. It gave an overview of the research on how these groups work in the USA as well as research ideas on how this could be done in South Africa.
Leveraging Private Equity & Venture Capital for AccelerationEkoInnovationCentre
The document discusses leveraging private equity and venture capital to accelerate business growth. It defines private equity and venture capital, explaining how they work and their differences. Private equity involves larger deals with more established companies, while venture capital funds early-stage startups. The document outlines various sources of value creation that private equity and venture capital investors pursue, such as operational improvements, financial engineering, and governance changes. The overall message is that access to capital from these sources can be a major driver of business growth.
This document provides an overview of crowdfunding. It defines crowdfunding as the accumulation of small investments from a large number of individuals via the Internet to fund projects. There are four main forms of crowdfunding: donation-based, reward-based, equity-based, and debt-based. Crowdfunding has grown significantly in recent years and is projected to continue growing substantially. However, there are still challenges to address regarding skills, support, regulation, cross-border investments, and taxation. The document then discusses some examples and trends in crowdfunding.
Angel & Venture Capital Finance: Where is the Money Moving?dbeisel
"Angel & Venture Capital Finance: Where is the Money Moving?" presented by James Geshwiler (Managing Director of CommonAngels) at December 2008 Web Innovators Group
Seedfund.vn aims to support visionary entrepreneurs in Vietnam and make the country's technology community one of the best destinations for global investors. It focuses on seed investments of at least $50,000 per company through a "cloud funding" model where startups receive incubation or acceleration support to meet key performance indicators and reduce investment risks. Seedfund.vn's "cloud funding" approach and network of advisors and partners provide value-added resources for both investors and entrepreneurs in Vietnam's growing tech sector.
How to Convert Community Stakeholders to Impact InvestorsTechSoup
This document discusses how to convert community stakeholders into impact investors. It begins by outlining some of the major barriers to starting and scaling impactful solutions, including a lack of capital. It then discusses opportunities in the impact investing space, including growing regulations, technology, experienced intermediaries, and mobilizing local communities. The document provides examples of how community capital raising can work, such as a direct public offering that raised $1.2 million for a grocery store. It emphasizes that SVX, a social venture platform, can help issuers raise capital and investors make good impact investments.
Jan Vorstermans discusses funding and ecosystems for ICT startups. He outlines his background and experience founding startups and investing. The probability of startup success is low, so programs are needed to enhance success rates. However, successful entrepreneurs are often not university dropouts but have work experience. When selecting startups for incubation and acceleration, the right problems and teams must be chosen. External investment is not always needed but provides validation and risk/reward sharing. Crowdfunding is an alternative source of early funding that is growing. iMinds supports tech businesses in Flanders through incubation, research projects, and global expansion support. VentureWise aims to fill financing gaps for startups between incubation and later funding stages through their
20 most innovative companies in Fintech IndustrySumit Roy
Global fintech financing has more than trebled in the past three years to an estimated US$3 billion annually and the level of innovation in the financial services sector has been unprecedented over the past 12 months. The level of spend and intensity of focus will – and already has – led to the development and release of products and solutions that will change the way customers view and interact with their financial services
Is Impact Investing a Good Strategy for your Organization?TechSoup
By now, you've probably heard the term "impact investing." But what does impact investing mean for nonprofits, and how are they using it? In this 60-minute webinar, Will Jacobsen, senior director of strategic investments and investor relations at Kiva Capital, and Ken Tsunoda, vice president of development at TechSoup, will talk about these topics:
- What impact investing means for nonprofits
- The pros and cons of impact investing
- How nonprofits can participate in impact investing
- How Kiva and TechSoup are using impact investing, and other use cases
- Finding the right strategic partnerships in a highly regulated field
- Resources and takeaways to help you get started
Understanding the Roles of NGOs/NPOs for Impact Investing
This document discusses impact investing in Bangladesh and the roles of NGOs/NPOs. It provides an overview of impact investing, notable impact investment deals in Bangladesh, challenges faced by impact investors, and examples of social enterprises transitioning to blended models. Case studies are presented on BRAC implementing a development impact bond to fund innovative projects and Infrastructure Development Company Ltd receiving funding to promote private sector investment in energy efficient technologies for textile and garment sectors.
Seedfund.vn aims to support visionary entrepreneurs in Vietnam and help build a strong technology startup ecosystem through seed investments and incubation programs. They focus on sectors like e-commerce, mobile apps, and edtech. Their cloud funding model provides startups with incubation and acceleration programs to improve their chances of success before receiving seed investments. This helps reduce risks for investors while adding value for entrepreneurs. Seedfund.vn's team has extensive experience in technology, investment, and entrepreneurship to advise startups and connect them to investors and resources. Their goal is to nurture a creative, valuable, and sustainable startup community in Vietnam.
Cleades Robinson, a respected leader in Philadelphia's police force, is known for his diplomatic and tactful approach, fostering a strong community rapport.
The E-Way Bill revolutionizes logistics by digitizing the documentation of goods transport, ensuring transparency, tax compliance, and streamlined processes. This mandatory, electronic system reduces delays, enhances accountability, and combats tax evasion, benefiting businesses and authorities alike. Embrace the E-Way Bill for efficient, reliable transportation operations.
MUTUAL FUNDS (ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund) BY JAMES RODRIGUESWilliamRodrigues148
Mutual funds are investment vehicles that pool money from multiple investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities. They are managed by professional portfolio managers or investment companies who make investment decisions on behalf of the fund's investors.
World economy charts case study presented by a Big 4
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1. Angel GroupsDriving Future InnovationNiagara Venture Forum & Niagara Angel Network Randall Howard General Partner, VERDEXUS Board member & Chair Selection, Golden Triangle Angelnet
Thanks to Terry (and Nick who is on a cruise) for inviting me to share my thoughts on building a dynamic and thriving Angel Network ecosystem
Angel investing is a topic I’m pretty passionate about and a good thing, becauseFor young startup companies Angel money has moved from an alternate to the centre of the universeMy current activities, though born from necessityin my professional investing at Verdexus, are personally very rewarding particularly when we see the results possible from focused work to create a strong group in this domain.
This conversation is my life – I am passionately excited about the prospect of building things – products, companies, etc.I started as a technologist (degree in computer science and pure math) and turned that passion for identifying and building out new technology (mostly software) based innovations into business.My career has been almost totally in the areas of software and information technology, although I acted as a first outside director for a biotech spinoff a number of years ago.The relevance of my career is that I’ve touched almost all aspects of building things from technology to companies to financing them and in most forms.Well, yes, because the paths set by software businesses over the last couple of decades have set the stage for almost all businessesHave built from scratch (startups) to major public companies – Now, with a hands-on investment firm I founded, I’m building a small focused portfolio of companies through leveraging capital and strategic management experience we call it Venture 2.0.And, in the absence of Venture capital, have worked to help build out an Angel Network ReplacementSuffice to say, I’ve built a lot of businesses, raised a lot of money, had a lot of fun andProbably seen more permutations of situations than manyAnd entrepeneurs with similar depth of experiences are the types the New Angel Investing is attracting
This is an overall landscape. Relative emphasis has shifted, so old advice may no longer be relevantDuring my career, I’ve taken companies public, raised Venture Capital both in the US, Canada and Europe, and worked closely with Angel and strategic investorsInvestment is definitely not “one size fits all” but about evaluating alternatives, talking to lots of people and seeing what fits your particular needs at a particular time(ie. What worked 10-15 years ago not relevant. What worked in 2005 also may not be relevant)Talk about decline of VC as well as public markets in funding KBIsAnd how Angels and Angel Networks are filling the gapRecently neglected areas like gov’t funding and strategic investment has risen.Mention GPI, Bioenterprise, Communitech, etc. and EIRs but assume others will focus on this
Historically, Angel Funding often bridged the gap between Friends & Family and first institutional investment roundAlso called, VC Series “A” (because in US name of Series of Preferred Stock issued – A for 1st round, then B, then C)The recent near extinction of Ontario VC, especially Series A has left a gap that is most often filled by Angel-centred syndicates effectively replacing a Series A roundThis has many implications that we’ll discuss later
Canadian, and especially Ontario, VC ecosystem was young and still maturing by 2000 with the first tech melt downSince 2000, VC ecosystem never recovered, for the reasons I mention – Labour Sponsored and perhaps the skill set and even the lack of global moneyThe key point is that it was a 10 year decline, during a time of poor returns, rather than the 2008/2009 Credit Crunch that was the causeVenture Capital has issues globally as well, but is generally better funded and with fewer issues than right here in OntarioAs a result, we may be the least VC funded economy in the OECDAnd yet, startups not big companies, are the engine of future innovationTherefore, what was a personal issue for me, is also of regional, provincial and even national importance.I personally witnessed the meltdown of VC partners in our portfolio during 2005-2007 – led to a board room full of C3POs
Using an institutional discipline with:Strong lead or co-lead,Common term sheet, andCommon due diligence, Yet, largely because of legacy Canadian Securities regulations, with individual decisions, we’ve managed to evolve a hierarchy of players to get deals doneFirst there is the Angel syndicateThen, although we need to figure out how to make this streamlined and repeatable, there ist he possibility of syndication involving other Angel Networks from NACO or even MaRS Angels for special deals.And, lastly, based on lobbying efforts I was involved in, we now have many players aligning around the epi-centre of an Angel Term SheetSpecifically, Fed Dev = [Describe] has put almost $200 million into our ecosystem over the next 4 years.FedDev is probably the most important now, but Investment Accelerator Fund of MaRS is critical for deals involving strong IP portfolios
Further information about Series A ReplacementLess money, but more labour intensive, yet the deals get done.One niggling concern, is that long term, the key players remain unpaid and unfunded, which doesn’t seem to me to be sustainable. The irony is that all the players working around Angel Term Sheets are paid, while the angels are essentially volunteers.Is this the newest form of government “Donwloading”?
Having had some initial scepticism about the scalability of Angel investing, compared with private equity and VC, I can safely say that all parties benefit.We do deals differently, with some different goals. Like with founders, passion is as important as money. Angels are contradiction of disciplined focus and experience, coupled with an almost childlike wonder and enthusiasm for the great businesses they are helping shoot for the moon.It’s a heady mix that I urge all qualified people to consider.
Having had its first formal meeting in Sept 2009, GTAN is still a startupYet, by focusing on the fundamentals of great companies, investor members and deal discipline, the group has been among the most successful in the province.It’s a great base to start from, and admittedly, Waterloo-Wellington has a wealth of all the essential ingredients.That said, we have a firm foundation and the ability to build out a sustainable strategy to grow our initial efforts.The key challenge is that the Angel model is very labour intensive – a “labour of love” as it wereOf course, we believe that innovative founders will continue to provide great companies, in fact we have the luxury of choice and an embarrassment of riches in that regard.We also believe that we can continue to recruit more qualified, accredited investor members to stay ahead of investor fatigue.We are embarking on strategic planning to make sure we do stay ahead of the curve.It has been a fun ride so far, but admittedly one taking a huge commitment of time, talent and it would only work with a team of people up to the task.
Three key takeaways to leave with people:Wisdom (& Mentorship and experience) Trumps the Money InvestedThere’s Safety in crowds – ie. Syndication of Angels, mostly in angel networks is fabulous – also the new syndication with government and other institutional funding sourcesBack the winning, “A Team” – choosing the right team (and not just an individual) of coachable founders who genuinely want to work with Angels is 95% of the success.