This is episode 7 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Joakim Achren, founder of Next Games (160+ employees, acquired by Netflix), built hit games for Stranger Things and The Walking Dead. Now leading F4 Fund with 28+ angel investments, he shares insights on gaming VC, fundraising, and emerging platforms.
By Harrison Faull Joakim Achren| September 3, 2024Equity funding is not always the right model for every company. Non-dilutive funding or Alternative funding (Alt-Fi) offers an attractive options for entrepreneurs to raise funding without the need to give up equity, ownership, or control of their company. This article will delve into the nuances of non-dilutive funding.
By Bhavik Vasa| August 20, 2024This 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.
By Harrison Faull Oliver Palmer| August 20, 2024This 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.
By Harrison Faull Newton Davis| August 6, 2024We were allowed to snoop into the cool productivity hacks Flashpoint VC uses to automate mundane tasks. From data enrichment to CRM, dive into their VC stack.
By Silvan Cloud Rath| July 17, 2024This 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.
By Harrison Faull Phil Nadel| July 16, 2024This 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.
By Harrison Faull Felix Keus| July 2, 2024This isn't another "eat the rich" post. Poor founders don't get funded. Let's look at the reasons why, and discuss actual solutions.
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