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My client got funding worth $5Million in just 7 days! Let’s take it from the start: → She was from Sweden. → Had a startup revolving around the most volatile industry you can imagine, crypto. → She wanted to make a solid pitch deck and thus reached out to me. But here’s the twist, she had only 7 days. 7 days before she pitched her investors. “Making a pitch deck in 7 days, that too for such a volatile startup! Too risky!” But I went for it anyway. And here’s how I turned out: → Investors were impressed. → She asked for $5Million. → And she got it. Without negotiation! Startup owners, you still think getting funding is difficult? Here’s my offer: Secure your funding within 180 days, guaranteed! Or Free Upgrade Until You Succeed! DM me “funding” and I will send you more details.

It's been an interesting summer with all things Venture, Politics, Crypto, and beyond. As of now we're seeing an uptick in startups and venture funds coming to market to raise, while simultaneously seeing a pretty large downswing in funds ready to lead rounds or anchor funds. I assume we will have one of the largest gaps in funding for startups in the last decade over the next 18 months but like most things, there is a perfect combo of being the best, the most connected, and/or having revenue (traction) that will allow the winners to continue winning! My biggest advice to startups right now: Put your ideal round terms together, but when offered capital, in this market, think long and hard about accepting it even at terms you don't prefer. This is not a startup market where the early stage companies are in control in nearly any category. Biggest advice to funds: Find your edge, pitch your edge, and be edgy. Try things. Back people who are trying things. What are you seeing that's different than this? Anything to add?

Lived and wise advice from Kevin Chou - getting leverage from your fundraise.

If you wake up one morning and think, “Hey I should start a #Founder network”, take a look at all the existing Founder networks out there and create something 10x better, otherwise go to your next idea. Most Founder networks are just email list you get added to for services to be marketed against or generic advice on “how to run your startup” or a chat group. I can’t tell you how many WhatsApp, Faecebook, Telegram Founder groups I’ve been invited to that turn into noise. You need to build your own Founder network and cultivate relationships with other Founders. Meet in person, meet often, and be willing to help your Founder friends when you can. The best Founder groups are related to capital when you are part of a portfolio of a venture fund. The best non-portfolio founder group I’m a part of is Startup Haven #StartupPoker.

Startups, ready to supercharge your growth and extend your runway? 🚀   We’re thrilled to announce a partnership between Beam and Mercury to help startups optimize their finances. By combining Beam’s crypto-to-cash off-ramp with Mercury’s robust banking features, our partnership enables startups to streamline their financial operations and focus on scaling, not busywork. Send crypto from your wallet to your Beam address and we’ll deposit it in USD into your Mercury business account. It’s as simple as that.   And now, when you sign up with Beam and open a Mercury account, you can earn $500 when you deposit $25K in your Mercury account within the first 90 days.   Discover why 200K+ startups are running their company finances on Mercury and explore how Mercury can simplify your finances and help your startup grow at https://lnkd.in/eJJd4vFb

💡 Crypto Startups: Your Funding Playbook for 2024 - 2025 💡 After enduring the highs and lows of 2023's bear market, the crypto landscape is evolving, with startups closing deals and investors cautiously returning. But how can early-stage ventures secure VC funding in this shifting market? We break down key methods: ⚡️ Cold Outreach: Demanding yet strategic. 🤝 Personal Networks: Credible and effective. 🎤 Industry Events: Costly but impactful. 🎯 Platforms and communities: Targeted, efficient, and startup-friendly. 🔗 Dive into the full article for actionable insights: https://lnkd.in/eH6RwM9X

Fundraising in the Web3 landscape goes beyond simply securing capital; it’s about building trust, partnering with the right investors, and assembling a team with a clear, shared vision. In an insightful conversation with Crypto India Magazine, our Co-Founder & Global COO, Jay Hao, outlines a strategic blueprint for Web3 startups to raise funds effectively. From the importance of tokenomics to navigating deal negotiations, he shares key insights that can drive success. If you're building a Web3 venture and looking to navigate the fundraising process with precision, this article is a must-read. https://lnkd.in/dfbynQ7E

💡Our web3 accelerator founders spent an hour fetching Q&As directly with Joseph Phua, the co-founder and CEO of 17LIVE. Joseph, who was the CEO of 17LIVE from 2016–2020, recently came back to 17LIVE in 2024 to take the company public. During his time away from 17LIVE, Joseph was very active in the web3 space. Having co-founded Coinomo, a web3 wallet serving users in GSEA, as well as being the Chairman of Turn Capital, the Chairman of Soundon Group, and the founder of Nextapple News. With his wealth of experience, the insights shared during his mentor office hour can be distilled down to 3 main lessons: 1️⃣ Be true to yourself. - Entrepreneurship is extremely difficult. The problems one has to overcome to get meaningful return is endless. If you are not true to yourself, you are ngmi. Can you really sleep knowing you are burning thousands or millions of dollars every month? Do you really want to solve for X? Don't bend over backward; otherwise, you'll not be able to overcome the challenges in order to succeed. 2️⃣ On raising funds: - Don't build your company or product by chasing the next pot of gold; following his first advice, build the company for you and the people you hired. Don't build something because investors said they might invest if you did. If a potential date says they'll date you if you become 10 centimeters taller, you are talking to the wrong person. Just thank them for their time and move on. 3️⃣ Know your audience. - It's hard to get away from the speculation, trading, and FOMO nature of crypto. These degenerates are a big part of the user base in crypto. You have to embrace market nature and build with your audience in mind. At any given time, there are multiple protocols working on the same problem, but those that embrace the market usually do much better than those that don't. And that's all for this week! If you'd like to join the AppWorks community, the application for our next accelerator program is open now. Apply now to learn directly from founders like Joseph and many others. Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4c0OBs9

🌟 We’re excited to announce that Batool Alkhaja, Director of Public Policy at Rain, is joining us as a mentor for Launchpad Batch 002! Batool brings extensive experience in shaping public policy for the crypto space. Her work at Rain has been all about navigating regulations and building strong relationships with policymakers, making her a key player in the industry. Launchpad Founders, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from Batool's expertise. Whether you're figuring out how to deal with regulations, or you want to understand the public policy landscape better, Batool is here to share her insights and guide you through the complexities. If you're looking to get practical advice on navigating public policy and building a solid foundation for your business, apply now and learn from Batool! Interested? Apply in the comments below 👇 - #startups #fintech #venturecapital #founders #entrepreneurship

Joshua Browder Spills the Tea on Silicon Valley VCs This just proves you should never judge a book by its cover. You can have the best metrics in the world, but if your value prop isn’t clear, it won’t matter. So, how do you make it clear? Well, snagging a tier 1 lead investor could get you noticed real quick. Just kidding... or maybe not? 😉 —follow me here for your daily dose of crypto insights. #VCFunding #Startup #VentureCapital