Standing room only for the launch of @techstarsweb3 in Dublin. Congrats @PeteTownsendNV and team. Great to see this here in Ireland.
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Barry Brennan
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Barry Brennan
@OneBarryBrennan
💡 Angel Investor and Venture Investor at @ElkstoneVenture 💡 Tweeting pointers and resources for company founders and investors and some other stuff! 🚀📈
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About as much fun as one can have "legally" with clothes on😉 Join me (full clothed) plus great panellists on a session "Navigating Venture Term Sheets" at the @Inter_Trade All Island Venture Conference on the 5th March
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💡 Founders, these questions can help you disqualify the wrong VCs and focus on those ready to back your vision. Disqualify ruthlessly! #StartupLife #VCAdvice #Fundraising
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Finally, the last question, what’s the ideal investment size for your fund?
Understanding the VC’s “sweet spot” check size can improve alignment and funding structure. #StartupFunding #VCTweet
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Is the VC you're talking to wasting your time? Founders, it’s crucial to manage your VC funnel like a sales funnel. Here are 10 questions to spot time-wasting VCs and stay focused on the right partners! ⬇️ #StartupLife #VCAdvice
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@patrick_oshag This is stunning. And if you are feeling really lazy, it's out in the cinema soon. goodreads.com/book/show/5866…
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Excellent discussion with @priyalakhani at the @PwCIreland Leadership Exchange in Dublin. No holds barred advice on the urgent need for business to address AI now.
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*it was the closest thing to an emoji filler I could find 🤷♂️
Barry Brennan@OneBarryBrennan
🕒 Timing is Everything in Start-Up Fundraising 💰! Use the “VC Funding Gil-Ometer” to Pick the Right Time to Fundraise 🚀 This Gil-Ometer uses the Gilet as an indicator of VC activity, with 5 Gilets signalling peak VC investment activity and zero indicating low activity. 🧵👇
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Be organised for your fundraise. Remember, you can't "half fundraise"! Run a proper investor engagement process. There is a lot to do in advance. For example, ensure your data room is ready to go. Momentum matters! So respond swiftly to VC inquiries. Good luck 🚀
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Be mindful of local differences—tax deadlines like the month April in the UK can significantly influence investor behaviour (e.g., more deployment for EIS Funds in March). Also plan around individual holidays (Easter, Thanksgiving etc) when timing a raise.👇
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🕒 Timing is Everything in Start-Up Fundraising 💰! Use the “VC Funding Gil-Ometer” to Pick the Right Time to Fundraise 🚀 This Gil-Ometer uses the Gilet as an indicator of VC activity, with 5 Gilets signalling peak VC investment activity and zero indicating low activity. 🧵👇
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