The Flowlie Times #45
BEST investor database in town, surviving the downturn in VC, VC branding, and so much more...
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Articles we enjoyed:
1️⃣ Quite a day at the Open AI’s first Developer Day
GPT-4 Turbo with 128K context and lower prices, the new Assistants API, GPT-4 Turbo with Vision, DALL·E 3 API, and more. Read here.
2️⃣ A great conversation on the state of the VC industry:
If you only have a few minutes, here are some takeaways:
Effective branding has a clear target “customer” and position in the market. Successful product companies know who they’re building for, informing their brand and how they communicate with their target user. VCs should too. A clear founder definition should inform the firm’s brand and how they position themselves in the ecosystem against alternatives (i.e. other investors).
A firm’s landing page is often the first impression. Almost every founder visits the firm’s site before meeting with a partner. This is the firm’s opportunity to create a strong early impression and set the tone.
A great brand isn’t necessarily big and flashy. Minimalist, understated presentations may resonate just as much as loud productions.
Podcast highlight
Iliyas Issatayev, founder and CEO of Hero's Journey, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss their recent $1.5M Seed raise and the unique challenges of raising capital for a Kazakhstan-based fitness technology startup.
Venture announcements that caught our eye:
1️⃣ Polimorphic, an AI-powered solution, is addressing the challenges faced by local government workers who are dealing with stress and burnout, by automating administrative tasks and digitizing manual processes. Their technology is already in use in various cities and counties, with a growing waitlist, and their recent funding round led by M13 signals increasing government interest in AI solutions to enhance efficiency and constituent services.
Will AI finally be the one to solve government? Wondering if they’ll ever be able to fix the DMV…
2️⃣ GreenLite, an Austin-based technology company, has officially launched its construction and development platform with $8 million in seed funding. Their platform simplifies the construction permit process, enabling quick and transparent collaboration among various stakeholders, and has already supported major retailers and brands, including Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and Dominos, in expediting their openings and supporting local community development.
3️⃣ Charlie, a startup offering banking services to Americans aged 62 and older, has raised $16 million in Series A funding and $7 million in debt financing. The company, which aims to address the unique financial needs of the 62+ community, has gained thousands of customers in all 50 states since its May launch, offering features like faster access to Social Security checks and plans for frictionless discounts through debit card usage.
Podcast highlight
Luke Cooper, founder and managing partner of Latimer Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss his journey from M&A lawyer to multi-time exited entrepreneur turned venture investor.
Have a great week,
Mike from Flowlie