Bread and Butter Ventures

How do you know when it's time to shut down your startup? This is a tough topic, one of the hardest for any founder but one it's important to handle with honesty and integrity. @Brettbrohl breaks it down in a new Brett's Brain: bit.ly/48Gvanp

Crafting a standout GTM slide is key; it's your unique story of customer acquisition and market strategy. Show investors your plan to win your ideal customer. medium.com/bread-and-butt…

@maryGrove ...from identifying your ideal customer persona to selecting the right pricing structure and distribution channels. As you finalize your 2024 plans, be sure to check out the full blog: bit.ly/4an0WHh (2/2)

Defining a robust Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy is pivotal for seed-stage startups aiming to secure Series A funding and beyond. @MaryGrove's piece on the nuances of crafting and executing a GTM plan goes through the key components that make a GTM strategy successful... (1/2)

In 2023, seed extension rounds became a strategic move for startups seeking to navigate the shifting landscape of Series A funding. Read @MaryGrove's full post from earlier this year for a deeper dive into the art of raising a seed extension round: bit.ly/3NqQJj8

The terms used by VCs can sometimes feel nebulous so earlier this year, our team collected vocabulary we use regularly and defined them in our own words. For a guide to the lexicon of venture capital, revisit our essential glossary of VC Vernacular-> bit.ly/41lekYn

We're continuing our look back at our favorite 2023 content, today we revisit Mary Grove's piece on 3 Things to Create a Great Founder/Investor Relationship. Mary shares three key insights we've uncovered for cultivating these partnerships bit.ly/47ZlRi4

At Bread & Butter Ventures, we've learned that the essence of a strong founder/investor relationship lies in transparency, consistent communication, and leveraging each other's strengths. 🤝

@BrettBrohl Check out Brett's list and let us know what you agree or disagree with, and what you think is missing from the anti-thesis!

@BrettBrohl Bread and Butter Ventures invests in full-stack food — this year, instead of diving into what we're actively investing into, Brett shared the things that as a seed-stage venture fund we're not interested in investing in.

Revisiting some of our favorite 2023 content - first up our Food Tech Anti-Thesis by @brettbrohl medium.com/bread-and-butt…

How to create a great market opportunity slide (TAM,SAM, SOM) and what investors are looking for - a new blog by @BrettBrohl medium.com/bread-and-butt…

🎉 Big news! We've raised $2.6 million in seed financing to revolutionize restaurant tech support. With this funding, we're tackling the challenges that often add unnecessary stress to restaurant teams. Learn more👇 scienceoncall.com/lab-notes-post… #RestaurantTech #AI #Funding

We’re thrilled to announce we’ve closed our Series A2 round of funding! 🚀 With this new investment, we will continue to expand Fulcrum and work toward our goal of connecting and enriching #manufacturers.

We were named a @MinneInnovation Blazer Award winner in the Software category by @MSPBJnews! 🏆 We're honored to be recognized by our Minneapolis community as a key player driving innovation. Congratulations to all of the winners!!! buff.ly/3OglZRo

📢 Exciting news! Project Admission has secured over $13m in investment and welcomed several major league teams on board in the first half of 2023. 🚀 theticketingbusiness.com/2023/06/23/pro…

Meet The Health Tech Founder Using Algorithms To Tackle Mental Illness via @forbes - great piece on @md_options forbes.com/sites/pauleann…

Seed Extension Rounds: Why are they popular, and how do you raise one? A new blog post by @maryGrove link.medium.com/jHYviNDPMAb #venturefunding #venturecapital #seedround

Unveiling a big part of VC success: Platform teams! 🚀 New study shows 2x increase in Platform roles since 2000 & higher returns for firms w/ significant investment 📈 More: powerof.vcplatform.com 🔗 #PowerofPlatform. So grateful for our @Bread_ButterVC leader @steph_rich

Reflecting on what makes for a great founder/investor relationship & some of my takeaways from @Bread_ButterVC: 1) Develop absolute transparency + trust 2) Maintain consistent communication 2) Find an investor who works for you & leverage their superpower: medium.com/bread-and-butt…