Venture Capital

Insights for Founders & Investors

Navigating the complex financial landscape is critical for both founders and the investors who back them. Founders often grapple with managing cash flow, bridging financial expertise gaps, preparing investor-ready financials for fundraising, and scaling their finance operations effectively as they grow. Simultaneously, investors (VCs, angels, family offices) require rigorous due diligence, consistent monitoring through key performance indicators (KPIs) like burn rate, runway, CAC, and LTV, and transparent, GAAP-compliant reporting to assess risk and drive value creation.

Insights

Seed & Series A Wins: Founder Stories in Tough Markets

Angel Investing, For Founders, Venture Capital

Inspiring founder case studies: Seed/Series A success stories & funding strategies in today’s VC landscape. Key lessons inside!

Fundraising Resilience: A Founder’s Mental Game Plan

Angel Investing, For Founders, Venture Capital

Master the mental game of fundraising! Strategies to conquer stress and build resilience. Ace your Seed or Series A!

Beyond Funding: Founder Support for Seed/Series A Success

Angel Investing, For Investors, Venture Capital

Discover the vital non-monetary resources founders need to thrive during Seed/Series A funding. Mentorship, networks, talent!

Investor Relations: Seed to Series A Success

Angel Investing, Fintech, For Founders, Venture Capital

Build trust and secure funding! Master investor relations, crafting updates, managing expectations, and fostering partnerships.

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Recent Podcasts

Harnessing AI in Venture Capital: Inside AlphaSemantic with Cyril Shtabtsovsky

Aug 1, 2025

Highlights AlphaSemantic uses AI to help VCs source the best startup deals aligned with specific investment theses. Cyril transitioned from banking to venture capital, bringing a data-driven and hands-on approach to investing. AlphaSemantic’s predictive model boasts...

BMW iVentures on AI, Robotics, and Onshoring Trends with Sam Huang

Jul 30, 2025

Highlights BMW iVentures is a €300 million fund focusing on automotive, sustainability, manufacturing, AI, and supply chain innovations primarily at Series A and B stages. Sam Huang is bullish on AI, especially AI agents and vertical SaaS, as well as robotics driven...

Diamonds in the Rough: Investing Where Grit Meets Innovation

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Highlights Daring Ventures focuses on pre-seed investments in B2B software that amplify human judgment and interaction rather than replace it. The firm actively seeks out founders from non-traditional, underserved geographic regions, including the Midwest and...

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