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I would like to share the story of how we successfully launched our Beams startup during a pandemic, expanded into international markets in 2022, and came close to selling out to a major corporation. You can read my new article on VC to this link — https://lnkd.in/e3Pt3Pay

What's up #Dublin? If you're at #SaaStock tomorrow and we didn't connect today, let's catch up! - I'll be looking for European startups that want to (should) launch in the US - more on this soon. - Investing in 1-2 SaaS startups with early market validation through our venture studio Scale It Right - Investors who'd want to partner with us for their portfolio companies' North America GTM. Let's go! #saastock2023 #founders #gtm #demandgen #scale #scaleitright

Successful business are those that achieved «Product Market Fit». Ok! Yet, what is «Product Market Fit»? «Product Market Fit» = Finding the right solution to a real problem people have at the right price. That’s it! #kubecon2024 #startupfest #kubecon24

💰Deal alert 🚀 Another Friday, another #superinvestment: AQUATY Today we are #superproud to celebrate yet another new portfolio company in the superangels family: A very warm welcome team #AQUATY to the superangels crew! 😇 We can’t describe how excited we are to follow your journey from now on! 🌟 Many thanks to the outstanding founders Alexander Grimm, Sebastian Otutuama & Robert Jeggle (geb. Menzel) for your trust - this is really just the beginning! 🙌🏼 #AQUATY builds Technology to lead the digital transformation for Venture Capital - creating the NASDAQ moment in private markets: 💰AQUATY’s technology platform makes private market transactions as simple as buying and selling stocks. Use cases range from digital settlement of investment processes, and enablement of secondary transactions to running Employee Stock option programs (ESOP). 💥 AQUATY’s software leverages artificial intelligence to enable transparency and data-driven decisions in traditionally unstructured private market data. The approach is set to benefit a diverse group of stakeholders, ranging from founders and investors to other participants involved in private market deals. 🌍 If you want to see how the future of Venture Capital looks like…experience the magic 👉🏼 https://aquaty.vc And again, we are in great company…joining existing investors as Berthold von Freyberg, Mirko Novakovic alongside our rockstar #superangel Johannis Hatt. Johannis - your support means the world 🙏🏼 Cheers to many more joint deals!!! 😇🚀 #SaaS #revolution #NASDAQ #venturecapital #founders #startups #AI #ESOP #privatemarkets #transactions #investwiththebest #businessangels #superangels #dealflow #portfolio 😇 Franzi Majer 😇 Alexander Brand 😇 Florian Gottschaller 😇

2024 was a big year for Sharpen: Our leadership team doubled and we did some amazing work for Marriott Bonvoy (with Block Tackle), MasterLock Europe (with Laughlin Constable), Conga, and some exciting startups—ranging from MarTech to longevity spaces and many more, in between. Busy as we are, we have some availability for our Unicorn Invasion design sprints (https://lnkd.in/e4ZySU28) coming up in February and March. Companies and products—new and old—can benefit enormously from research-informed product-design services, especially when done quickly and with veteran expertise. Grab one these spots before they fill up! Grab a time slot on my calendar and let's chat (https://lnkd.in/dqEJPEE3). Even if this isn't the right time or offer for you, I'd love to catch up and to see how my team might make your team more successful in the coming year. #designsprints #yearoftheunicorn

Let's discover the semi-finalists of the Prix Strategis! 🚀 Our fourth semi-finalist is TERA Technologies ! They’ve crafted a distinctive go-to-market strategy that sets them apart from many EV startups. Instead of reinventing the wheel, they’ve chosen to concentrate on their core technology and designs while leveraging existing platforms. This strategic decision has not only saved them substantial R&D time but has also significantly reduced production risk. As a result, their inaugural product, the MiracleONE, is primed to commence production by year-end. Their primary focus revolves around the expansion of their dealer network, establishing key touchpoints for their brand and products in the physical realm. If you want to learn more about them : https://lnkd.in/eNMaEJvw

🚀 Exciting Journey at Booksy: A Market Need Turned Elegant Solution! 📚 Booksy, the brainchild of two visionary entrepreneurs, Stefan Batory and Konrad Howard, emerged as the answer to an obvious market need. 🌟 In a world where scheduling appointments could be a hassle, they transformed it into an elegant solution. 📅 For those unfamiliar, Booksy is a scheduling app that revolutionized the way we book appointments. No more endless phone calls or comparing price lists. Originally focused on beauty appointments, it has now expanded to help you schedule meetings at banks or with car mechanics! 🚗💼 Founded by Stefan Batory and Konrad Howard, Booksy joined forces with Inovo Venture Partners in 2015. Their hard work paid off, as they secured an impressive $119 million in VC funding by 2021. 💰 Following a merger with Versum, Booksy now boasts a remarkable team of approximately 600 talented individuals who are reaching for the stars. 🌠 With 13 million users spanning 30 countries and over 1 million monthly appointments booked, Booksy's impact is undeniable. It's a testament to what innovation and dedication can achieve. 🌎📈

What will drive higher growth for an Early-stage startup - Scaling revenue vs Rolling out new products? In the growth stage, especially Pre-Series A/B, the challenge is balancing revenue and innovating new products. I see it as strategic sequencing, where the focus should be on scaling the Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for consistent revenue. Once GTM is tuned and revenue is predictable, explore new product lines. It's a step-by-step journey where a solid revenue foundation becomes the launchpad for innovation and subsequently next rounds of funding. Let's embrace the challenge, scale up GTM, and set the stage for sustainable growth! 💡💼 #StartupJourney #GrowthStage #GTMStrategy #RevenueGeneration #Innovation #StartupWisdom #Founders #ChiefofStaff

Year in Review! 2023 brought us a lot of opportunities to learn and experience new things and they have all shaped up the growth of IgnitePOST. Here's what we're taking with us to 2024. https://buff.ly/3RMUT7z #newyear #startupgrowth #directmail #yearinreview

🚀 Exciting Announcement: Sekondary Acquires 100% of Capboard Shares! 🌟 I'm thrilled to share that Sekondary has fully acquired Capboard.io , Alex Bisbe (former CEO at Whisbi), stepping in as the new CEO of Capboard. This acquisition marks a significant milestone as we plan to integrate Sekondary within Capboard's platform and extend its services to Capboard's 6,000 user base. 🔥 What's New: - We're doubling down on Capboard's services. - Launched an expert ESOP support team. - Introduced an AI bot for queries on ESOPs, Captable, and transactions. - Committed to building a stronger, unified company. A big shoutout to Pol Gomà and Marc Jordana, Capboard's founders, for their support during this transition. They continue as shareholders in the group, alongside the majority of Capboard shareholders who have trusted us to lead this new phase. 💡 The Deal: - A mix of shares and cash. - Impressed by Capboard's 200% growth in 2023 and 70 weekly new companies! - Particularly impressed by Capboard's growth in the US, which represents 40% of its customer base. The combined company’s board will include Javier Darriba, Rafael García Escarré , Mario Brassesco, and Alex Bisbe, as President and CEO. Looking forward to an accelerated journey in 2024 as we aim to be a global leader in Equity Management, offering access to capital and liquidity. #Capboard #Sekondary #Acquisition #Growth #EquityManagement #Startups #Innovation