DQ Ventures' Oliver Palmer on selling a startup for $85M, advice for VCs and founders + more.
This is episode 6 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Oliver Palmer, founder of TigerSpike (sold for $85M), shares his journey from building an innovative mobile tech company to co-founding DQ Ventures. He discusses de-risking the startup journey for founders, lessons from selling a company, and the value of seasoned advisors.
XPRESS Ventures' Newton Davis on Investing in Mobility, Supply Chain, & B2B SaaS
This is episode 5 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Newton Davies, Investment Manager at XPRESS Ventures, shares insights on investing in startups that digitalize traditional industries. He discusses the power of storytelling, leveraging corporate strategic advantages, and key lessons from investing across Europe.
From Startups to Unicorns: Phil Nadel has invested over $100M into 200+ startups
This is episode 3 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Phil Nadel, managing partner of Forefront Venture Partners, shares his journey from angel investing to running one of the largest rolling funds on AngelList. With over $100M invested into 200+ startups, he discusses the benefits of rolling funds, post-revenue investments, and the importance of adding value to portfolio companies.
Aurelia Ventures's Felix Keus on building the world's best B2B SaaS scale up program.
This is episode 2 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Felix Kues, managing partner of Aurelia Ventures, shares insights on their highly selective B2B SaaS program, which has helped startups raise over $250M. He discusses choosing the right accelerator, increasing success rates, and key pitfalls founders should avoid.
Berkeley Skydeck's Chon Tang on Founders, VCs and Deep Tech in the US
This is episode 4 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Chon Tang, founder and managing partner of the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, shares how the largest accelerator at UC Berkeley has helped startups raise over $1.8 billion. He discusses the unique value proposition of SkyDeck, navigating failure, and the role of the Berkeley platform in supporting global founders.
Two of my angel investments hit $10M ARR - With Francis Santora
This is episode 1 of The OpenVC podcast. In this episode, Francis Santora, a full-time angel investor, shares his journey of backing high-growth startups, with four of his investments reaching $10M in ARR. He discusses his approach to B2B SaaS and consumer subscription investments, common mistakes angels make, and what founders can do to impress investor.
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