The Flowlie Times #57
New Investor Database Filters, Early-Stage VC Insights, Summer Scaling Series, and more
Welcome to The Flowlie Times!
NEW: Investor Database Filters and Search
We have recently updated our Investor Database functionality.
You can now filter by Type (Angel, VC, Family Office, etc), stage, and whether investor leads rounds. We also added fuzzy matching to the search functionality to improve results regardless of different spelling or typos.
We hope these improvements will help you to find the right investors even faster.
Articles we enjoyed:
1️⃣ 6 Things Early-Stage VCs Need To See Before Making An Investment — This isn't your typical "perfect pitch deck" advice. Read along for an in-depth review of what goes inside a VC’s mind as they are assessing your deal.
Discover:
The differences between angel investors, family offices, and institutional VCs;
How to craft a compelling pitch that wows investors;
Strategies for building a scalable, VC-worthy business model;
Tips for identifying the right investors for your startup.
2️⃣ 12 Killer Wedges for Your Company's Growth. One of the most robust articles we have read on this topic - worth reading a few times and sharing with your team. Learn about the power of "killer wedges" in penetrating giant markets:
Faster iteration and customer feedback;
Reduced risk through focused market entry;
Building a strong foundation before tackling larger markets.
3️⃣ Founder-Market Fit and How It Impacts Startup Success. Dive into this crucial concept before your next raise:
Why do founders with deep domain expertise have higher chances of success?
How does a strong FMF lead to faster problem-solving and increased credibility?
The link between FMF and achieving product-market fit (PMF);
Strategies for demonstrating FMF to investors and partners
MIAMI SUMMER SCALING SERIES: PART I ☀️
Are you based in Miami and your business is ready to heat up this summer?
Join us for the 2nd annual Summer Scaling Series, a 3-part program designed to help founders reflect, recharge, and prepare for an explosive second half of the year!
Partnering with Venture Café Miami, we're bringing together legal experts and diverse entrepreneurs to share insights and strategies for success. Perfect for new founders and seasoned pros alike!
The first part is this Thursday. Learn more here!
Venture announcements that caught our eye:
1️⃣ Revolutionizing Local Governments with Automation and Efficiency. GovWell raises $4.5M to revolutionize local government operations. This New York-based startup is bringing automation and efficiency to small and medium-sized governments with its customizable workflow system. Will they be able to solve bureaucracy?
2️⃣ What’s Next for Techstars Alumni? Seattle-based AI startup MarkOS secures $4M for brand guideline management. Led by former Techstars Seattle leader and Ridwell co-founder, MarkOS is developing AI-powered software to audit and manage brand assets for large enterprises.
3️⃣ Wealthtech startup Powder raises $5M in seed funding. Their generative AI agents streamline wealth management firms' proposal processes, saving advisors up to 90% of document review time.
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Have a great week,
Ariana from Flowlie