Welcome to episode 11 of Fundraising Demystified, where we dive into the fascinating journey of Sydecar, a deal execution platform for venture investors, specializing in SPVs and fund management. In this episode, we speak with Nik Talreja, the CEO and co-founder of Sydecar. They've recently raised an $8.3MM Seed round bringing their total capital raised to $16.5M.

Welcome to episode 10 of Fundraising Demystified. In this episode! we had the pleasure of speaking with George Richardson, the CEO of AeroCloud, a cloud-native airport management & passenger processing platform. They've recently raised a $12MM Series A bringing their total capital raised to $16M+.

We talk about how George switched from being a professional race car driver to starting his own company, how they timed the fundraise with only 2-3 months runway left, the fundraising process that helped them book 100 investor meetings & close the round in just 3 months. George is based out of the UK and shares some incredible stories and advice with founders seeking capital.

I'm excited to announce the release of episode 9 of Fundraising Demystified, featuring an insightful conversation with Jens Neuse, co-founder of Wundergraph, a next-generation framework to optimize frontend, backend, & full-stack developer workflow.

I'm excited to announce a brand new episode of Fundraising Demystified. In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing David Daneshgar, the co-founder and CEO of Whippy, an all-in-one communication platform for teams.

David shares his journey as a successful founder and provides valuable insights into the world of fundraising & bootstrapping, having taken both approaches to finance his past & present ventures.

We're excited to announce the release of the latest episode of Fundraising Demystified! In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brandon Peterson, CEO and co-founder of Geokey, about his journey in securing $2.2 million in seed funding.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brett Martin, the co-founder of Kumospace, a virtual office for remote and distributed teams. Brett shares his experience of raising a $21 million Series A led by Lightspeed Ventures, highlights the importance of timing your fundraise around an inflection point, and his perspective on fundraising being a VC himself as the founder & GP of Charge Ventures.

Welcome to Episode 5 of Fundraising Demystified. Today we have Martins Lasmanis with us, Martins is a co-founder at Supliful, a platform for brands and influencers to launch their own white-label products and they've recently raised a $2MM Seed round.

I'm excited to announce the latest episode of Fundraising Demystified where we uncover the untold stories of successful founders. In this episode, host Jason Kirby interviews Daniel Goldstein, CEO and co-founder of Trust and Will, a company that is building what you'd imagine as the TurboTax for estate planning.

Are you a founder struggling to raise capital in the current market? Look no further! In our latest episode of Fundraising Demystified, host Jason Kirby interviews Romil Verma, co-founder and CEO of Outdefine, who shares his experience of raising a $2.5 million seed round solely off of warm introductions.

Here are some of the main topics discussed in the episode:

- The strategic decision to delay the fundraising announcement

- Building a company with his father

- Tips for fundraising success, including the importance of warm introductions and establishing a strong network

- Balancing fundraising and execution during the company's growth

- Key lessons learned about navigating a seed round

And here are some of the key takeaways from the discussion:

- Mental preparation is crucial when navigating the fundraising process

- Delaying funding announcements can be strategic for startups

- Valuations are a vanity metric; focus on creating a coherent story and strategy around the amount of capital needed to survive

- Investors are now looking for capital-efficient and financially responsible businesses

The podcast equips entrepreneurs with the knowledge and inspiration to conquer the fundraising landscape. So, whether you're a first-time founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode is a must-listen.

If you're interested in learning more about Romil's experience or want to connect with him directly, he encourages you to reach out to him on LinkedIn, or email.

Links mentioned:

Outdefine website: https://outdefine.com

Write to Romil at [email protected]

Hosted by Jason Kirby - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/

Thunder website - https://thunder.vc

Email Jason at [email protected]

Thank you for tuning in to Fundraising Demystified. Stay tuned for more episodes featuring founders and investors sharing their stories and insights.

We're excited to announce the latest episode of Fundraising Demystified, where Jason Kirby interviews Caitlin Krebs, co-founder of Nalu Bio, a biotech company working with cannabinoids and chemistry. Caitlin shares her inspiring story of overcoming challenges as a female founder and successfully raising $12 million in Series A financing for her company.

Here are some of the main topics discussed in the episode:

- Challenges faced by female founders in securing funding in the cannabis industry

- Importance of diligence for entrepreneurs in deal-making

- Strategies for juggling work, family, and personal health as a founder

- Understanding the growth trajectory of a company before and after raising capital

- Factors to consider when investing in a company operating in the cannabis industry

- Valuation and negotiation process for a Series A term sheet

- Overcoming hurdles from investors who don't understand or agree with a company's approach

Here are some key takeaways and lessons from the discussion:

- Entrepreneurs should focus on finding investors who are fully committed and believe in their vision, rather than wasting time on those who do not have capital or are not upfront about their intentions.

- Persistence and maintaining good rapport with investors are crucial for founders who receive rejections. Successful outcomes by diverse founders will set new patterns for investors to follow.

- Entrepreneurs should be prepared for the due diligence process that comes after the term sheet. Keeping in touch with VCs, even if they are not funding the company at that point in time, can lead to future funding opportunities.

- Being capital efficient is one of the core strategies of a business. Founders should be aware of the size of the company before and after raising capital to understand the growth trajectory of the team around them.

- Credibility and trustworthiness of the team, differentiation, and leveraging team members from other industries are important factors for VCs when investing in a company operating in the cannabis industry.

- Founders should focus on the capital that will allow them to operate and reach milestones, rather than worrying too much about dilution. It is crucial to make sure that you truly like and trust the investors before committing to the deal.

- Persistence and grit are key qualities for success in the entrepreneurial world. Despite the challenges, it's essential to stay persistent and have the grit to keep going.

Links mentioned:

Follow Caitlyn on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlynkrebs/

Nalu Bio: https://www.nalubio.com/

Hosted by Jason Kirby - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/

Email Jason at [email protected]

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