Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
928. Insights: How does fundraising work and what should you do with the money?
Jan 16, 2025
Jamie Campbell, Head of VC at 11:FS, offers a deep dive into venture capital strategies. Giles Hutson, CEO of Insignis Cash, discusses innovative cash management in fundraising. Kirsty Lowe, Finance Director at Perlego, shares her startup fundraising journey. The trio explores the intricate process of fundraising from seed rounds to IPOs and emphasizes the importance of impactful storytelling in investor pitches. They also reveal essential post-funding strategies, including cash flow management and effective spending decisions.
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- Diversifying funds across multiple banks mitigates financial risk and optimizes interest income, enhancing both security and flexibility for clients.
- Post-fundraising, startups must strategically utilize capital through a well-structured cash flow model to ensure immediate and long-term growth.
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The Importance of Diversifying Funding Sources
Diversifying where money is kept is critical for reducing financial risk, much like keeping eggs in multiple baskets. Relying on a single bank account can lead to significant issues if the bank faces financial difficulties, as seen with the implications of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. Insignis Cash offers a solution by providing clients access to multiple banks, allowing them to maximize security, interest income, and flexibility. This approach not only enhances safety but also ensures that funds are working optimally for the client's benefit.
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