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Private markets are getting crowded. Public markets? Still vastly larger. So what happens when globally ambitious, founder-led companies rethink when they go public, not as the endgame, but as a growth strategy? Here are Jeff Stewart's #TipsFromTap on why they started a venture fund focused on helping global businesses make that leap earlier, and what access to deeper capital, global investors, and credibility can unlock. Catch Jeff's full GeeksTap discussion on: https://lnkd.in/gvMtmqck Join us live every Wednesday at 10AM CT for more GeeksTap sessions!  #VentureCapital #CapitalMarkets #Startups #GlobalBusiness Kenny Estes Faith Bogue Chok Ooi Dave McClure

After a financing close, the reporting obligations that come with institutional capital can catch founders off guard. Monthly financials, narrative updates, KPI tracking, board packages. None of it is complicated. But getting the infrastructure right early — the close process, the ownership, the data room — is one of the highest-leverage things a leadership team can do in the first 90 days. https://lnkd.in/gij8qXb5 #founders #startups #venturecapital #investorrelations #fundraising #startupfinance #foundersadvice

If you're a CEO or founder who's been inundated by requests from your new investors, don't fret - we've pulled together some of the insights from our work with early-stage organizations after their raises. https://lnkd.in/g2nffdQF

Critical Advice to Founders! One piece of advice I often give founders preparing to raise capital: Build a company that doesn't depend on venture funding to survive. Ironically, those are the companies investors want to fund the most. Why? Because capital works best as an accelerator, not as a lifeline. The strongest founders focus on: • Sustainable unit economics • Efficient growth • Customer retention • Operational discipline When those foundations exist, capital becomes a growth multiplier. Without them, funding simply delays the problem. 👉 I’m breaking this down in a 60-minute Funding Reality Crash Course. LINK IN FIRST COMMENT BELOW #VentureCapital #EmergingManagers #FundStrategy #PortfolioConstruction #LPRelations #Startups #founders

🎥 Inside the Startup Roundtable with Andrew Gray At the Marc Workshop in Prague, impact startups had the opportunity to join a dedicated roundtable hosted by Andrew Gray (Tilia Impact Ventures). 🚀 The discussion focused on practical aspects of fundraising, including how to structure a term sheet, how to negotiate with investors, and what red flags founders should watch out for during the investment process. Beyond theory, the session quickly turned into a candid discussion around real questions from participating startups, offering practical feedback and insights from an experienced impact investor. 🤝 ▶️ Watch the video to hear Andrew’s perspective on the session. #Marc #Event #CZ #Startups #Negotiation #Founders #Fundraising The expansion and continuation of the Marc Impact Programme is co-funded by the European Union within the EcoVolve project.

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆. Just to “test the market.” But what often happens is very different. Entering investor conversations too early can trigger rejection cycles that are hard to reverse. Investors build internal narratives quickly. Once a startup is perceived as not ready, that signal can stick longer than founders expect. 👇 In this short clip I explain why timing matters much more than most founders think. Fundraising isn’t only about the pitch. It’s about when you enter the conversation. #startups #venturecapital #fundraising

One of the most common fundraising mistakes founders make is entering investor conversations too early. Not because their idea is weak. But because the venture has not yet produced the signals investors rely on to evaluate readiness. Once investors form the impression that a company is “not ready,” reversing that perception can become difficult. Understanding **when to engage investors — and when to focus on building stronger signals first — is therefore critical for early-stage founders. This short clip explains why timing matters so much in fundraising. At JuliusHuett®, much of our work focuses on helping founders translate their progress into the readiness signals investors actually look for. #startups #venturecapital #fundraising #founders

Most fundraising timing issues are structural, rather than cyclical. The market may influence valuation and terms. Readiness determines whether the new capital strengthens the company. Before raising, a founder should be able to answer: • What uncertainty has been materially reduced? • What milestone has been demonstrably achieved? • What, specifically, will this capital unlock? If those answers are unclear, the conversation should shift from “how much to raise” to “what needs to be strengthened.” If you are actively evaluating a raise this year, I am happy to walk through a structured readiness review. Not a pitch deck critique. A milestone alignment discussion. #Startups #Fundraising #Founders #CapitalStrategy #GriffinshireCapital

The fastest way to lose investor interest in 2026: Unrealistic valuations. Investors quickly lose confidence when founders: • Anchor valuations to hype • Ignore market comparables • Raise more capital than needed • Dilute discipline in financial planning The best founders approach fundraising differently. They ask: “What valuation allows us to build the strongest long-term company?” Because smart founders know: A slightly lower valuation today can lead to a much larger outcome tomorrow. Great companies optimize for end value, not ego. I’m breaking this down in a 60-minute critical Funding Reality Crash Course. LINK IN 1st COMMENT #fundraising #venturecapital #startups #founders #buildinpublic #startupgrowth

Many startups don’t fail because of a lack of ideas… they fail because they’re not prepared for investment. A strong idea is not enough. Investors look for structure, clarity, and execution. At Celaya Kapital, we help founders build investment-ready businesses from the ground up. Prepare before you raise capital. Let’s talk 📧 info@celaya.io #StartupStrategy #Fundraising #VentureCapital #BusinessGrowth