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Field Notes From SuperCharger's Demo Day in Malta
Why strong founders, real partners & polish pitches are the foundation of a venture investment case....
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Why AI Has Split Venture Into Two Markets, and Most Founders Are Pitching the Wrong One
If you are not building an AI model company, AI infrastructure bet, or something close enough to the hyperscaler current, there is a decent chance you are reading the wrong venture market entirely....
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The exit got a side door
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Estonia Understood Something Most Governments Still Don't: Incorporation Is a Product
Most founders do not think about incorporation until they have to....
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Code got cheaper. Coordination got expensive.
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Why Venture Capital Often Prices Reputation Before It Prices Startups
The hardest part of raising venture capital isn't convincing investors you're right. It's making it safe for them to agree with you....
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The price is the product
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Why you should not spend too much time on your Deck.
And if you do, you already lost at fundraising....
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The Product Now Ships With a Policy
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Narrative Compression Is The Real Work Of Fundraising
Most founders think fundraising is about persuasion. At the institutional level, it is just as much about transport....
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The machine wants a payment rail
AI commerce is not a chatbot story. It is a permission, settlement, and liability story....
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The bill became the product
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The invoice found a buyer
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The Market wants the Real World
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The Robot Wants A Shift Manager
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You’re Not Pitching a Company. You’re Pitching a Return Profile.
The difference changes everything....
Read MoreMoney Gets A License
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Read MoreCompute Wants A Lease
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Read MoreHow to negotiate a term sheet without a lawyer (and when you need one)
The email lands in your inbox with the subject line: Term Sheet - [VC Firm] ....
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Read MoreThe Anatomy of a Successful Series A Pitch
Your Seed round slide probably said: 'We are the Shopify for independent creators.' Your Series A pitch needs to say something very different. Here's the anatomy of a pitch that actually closes.
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Why Angels Outperform VCs (And Why Operators Do It Best)
Data shows angel investors deliver 22-27% IRR vs 15-20% for top VC funds. Here's why operator-angels outperform both — and how Collektiv's operator-only model produces better returns.
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0 to 1 Million: The SaaS Startup Journey from Zero to Traction
Every SaaS founder dreams of hitting their first million. The journey from zero to one million is rarely a straight line. Here's what it really takes to go from nothing to something remarkable.
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What to Look for in Founders: A Guide for Investors
At Collektiv, we meet with dozens of founders every month. The quality of a founding team is the single biggest predictor of a startup's success. Here's what exceptional founders have in common.
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Convertible Loan Notes: A Smart Financing Tool for Early-Stage SaaS Companies
Raising capital is a critical milestone for early-stage SaaS companies. One increasingly popular and effective method to secure funding without immediately diluting equity is through convertible loan notes (CLNs).
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Lessons from 483 Investments: Insights from Angel Investing Legend Charlie
Charlie O'Donnell, a seasoned angel investor with nearly 500 investments, shares his invaluable insights and principles that have guided his successful investment journey.
Read MoreSaaS Funding Agreements: Ups and Downs
Understanding the complexities and trade-offs in SaaS funding agreements, including preferred share structures, participating preferred shares, and their implications for founders.
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Unlock Success: Key Tips for Beginner Angel Investors
Essential guidance for new angel investors on portfolio strategy, due diligence, and the importance of both financial returns and personal fulfillment in early-stage investing.
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EIS & SEIS: Tax-Efficient Investment Schemes
A comprehensive guide to the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), their tax benefits, eligibility requirements, and investment limits.
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Understanding Multiples in SaaS Valuations
Exploring the concept of multiples in SaaS company valuations, how they're calculated, and their significance as a benchmark for comparing companies across different stages.
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Top Metrics to Evaluate When Investing in SaaS Startups
Analysing the crucial metrics investors should consider when evaluating SaaS companies, from Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) to Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and Churn Rate.
Read MoreValuations: The Art and Science of Startup Worth
An in-depth look at startup valuations, the methodologies used, and the factors that influence them, from revenue multiples to market conditions and investor sentiment.
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Understanding Angel Syndicates for SaaS Startups
A guide to angel syndicates, their structure, benefits, and considerations for both founders seeking funding and investors looking to participate in syndicated deals.
Read MoreWhat Are Carry and Performance Fees?
Understanding carry and performance fees in angel syndicates - how these performance-based incentives align interests between syndicate leads and investors while ensuring transparent, results-driven partnerships.
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The Critical Role of Bare Trusts in SPVs and Angel Syndicates
Bare trusts provide a blend of tax transparency, legal simplicity, and agility that is highly valued by angel syndicates and in the creation of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
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