VC10X - Venture Capital Podcast
Jun 6, 2023
VC10X - Prioritizing Early Exits - Chris Rangen, Chairman & Co-founder, Link Capital
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Christian Rangen is the Chairman and Co-founder at Link Capital. One of the most active investors in the Nordic Region.
In this episode, we talk about :
- Investment thesis at Link Capital
- Nordic Startup Ecosystem
- Why startups need to think about an exit strategy from the very early stages?
- How to pick the right investors to navigate toward an exit?
- Christian's biggest learning investing in startups over the years
& lots more
Links mentioned:
Link Capital website - https://www.linkcapital.no/
Follow Christian on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianrangen/
Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/link-capital
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VC10X - Green Opportunity in India - Sandiip Bhammer, Founder & MD, Green Frontier Capital
Sandiip is the Founder & Managing Director of Green Frontier Capital, India's first investment firm that focuses on growth companies which are delivering breakthrough innovation in green industries. Mr. Bhammer is an Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Finance at the Isenberg School of Business at UMass – Amherst and was a Co-Portfolio Manager of the DA Capital South-Asia Investment Fund, based in New York.
Here's a sneak peek of what we discussed:
- Sandeep's journey and the motivation behind starting Green Frontier Capital
- The state of the green economy in India and the climate opportunity
- Investment criteria for green companies and government regulations for startups in the green economy
- Untapped opportunities in the green sector and the importance of perseverance for founders
Links mentioned:
Green Frontier Capital - https://www.greenfrontiercapital.com/
Keep updated with Sandiip - https://www.greenfrontiercapital.com/sandiip-bhammer
Follow Sandiip on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandiip-bhammer-94953614/
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Sep 12, 2023
VC10X - Gaming Strategies For Startups - Alvaro Alvarez, Partner, Boost Capital Partners
In this episode, Prashant interviews Alvaro Alvarez, a Partner and co-founder at Boost Capital Partners. Alvaro has 12+ years of experience investing in startups and has backed around 100 companies at or before seed stage, including Deliveroo, Supercell, Zencargo, Hutch Games and Tenor. Boost Capital Partners is a new firm dedicated to backing seed & pre-seed startups and helping them achieve gaming level of engagement in their products.
Here are some of the main topics discussed in this episode:
1. Applying Gaming Strategies to startups to improve engagement
2. Importance of managing biases in investing
3. Alvaro's approach to spotting potential startup winners
4. Fundraising journey and deployment strategy for $40 Million Fund 1
5. Role of an investor director on startup boards
6. Lessons learned from investing in startups
7. Perspective on the current market conditions and advice for startups
Now, let's dive into some key takeaways and lessons from the discussion:
- Investors should prioritize backing people rather than relying solely on validation or data. Building relationships with founders is crucial in making investment decisions.
- Characteristics like resilience, adaptability, and humility are highly valued in potential startup winners.
- Fundraising requires perseverance, coping with rejection, and finding partners who believe in your vision.
- Boost Capital Partners focuses on software and invests in various sectors, including healthtech, fintech, and entertainment.
- Startups are advised to manage their cash and focus on profitability, regardless of market conditions.
If you want to gain insights into gaming mechanisms, learn about managing biases in investment decisions, and discover tips for startup success, this episode is a must-listen!
Links mentioned:
Boost Capital Partners website - https://boostcp.vc
Follow Alvaro on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvaroalvarezdelrio/
Follow Boost Capital Partners on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/boost-capital-partners/
Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/
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Sep 5, 2023
VC10X - Go-To-Market Strategy for B2B Startups - Liz Christo, Partner, Stage 2 Capital
In this episode, we talk to Liz Christo, a Partner at Stage 2 Capital, and a Go-To-Market expert. We talk about - - Transitioning from an operator to an investor: Liz Christo's journey and expertise in go-to-market strategies - Designing effective sales processes and building a professional sales team - Strategic marketing channel selection and the importance of founder-led sales - Segmenting roles in a go-to-market team and measuring performance - The implications of Product Led Growth (PLG) and the rise of software products that showcase the product on the company's website - Avoiding common mistakes in hiring and scaling up the team - The importance of transparency, effective people management, and co-founder compatibility - Evaluating startups for potential investment and the key factors considered - Two key changes needed in the startup and VC ecosystem: more funding for diverse founding teams and bringing down valuation expectations Subscribe to Liz's newsletter - https://dearstage2.substack.com/ Follow Liz on Twitter - https://twitter.com/elizabethjcain Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab Subscribe to VC10X for more insightful episodes!
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