Venture Pill

Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community!Join our Entre CommunityInstagramTwitter YouTubeTikTokLinkedInAnd now for this week’s prescription:On this week’s dose, (1:40) you’ll hear about Zoomph, a leading partnership insights platform in the sports and entertainment space, and their recent $4M Series A led by Jurassic Capital. (5:16) Then, we’ll break down Bedrock, a company that uses autonomous underwater vehicles (or AUVs) to map the ocean floor, fresh off a $25.5M Series A co-led by Northzone and Primary Venture Partners. To wrap up this week’s dose, (10:59) we will break down the $4.9B acquisition of leading gaming company Scopely, by Savvy Games, a gaming company operating under the Saudi Public Investment Fund.Sources:https://zoomph.com/blog/zoomph-lands-series-a-funding-led-by-jurassic-capital-backed-by-high-profile-investors/ https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/12/bedrocks-autonomous-ocean-mapping-ambitions-score-25m-as-renewables-rise/https://www.bedrockocean.com/missionhttps://techcrunch.com/2023/04/05/saudis-savvy-games-group-acquire-mobile-games-scopely-4-9-billion/Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keetonhttps://www.colebauer.com/https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=enDisclosure:The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.

Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community!Join our Entre CommunityInstagramTwitter YouTubeTikTokLinkedInAnd now for this week’s prescription:On this week’s dose, (1:43) we kick things off with a discussion on Sourcetable, a startup that’s looking to revolutionize the spreadsheet, fresh off a $3M seed round. (6:15) Then, we talk about Simbe Robotics, a startup that’s built the world’s first autonomous shelf-scanning retail robot, hot off a $28M Series B. (11:05) Lastly, we close out this week’s dose with a breakdown on Bobbie, an organic infant formula company that recently raised a $70M Series C. Sources:https://www.sourcetable.com/abouthttps://techcrunch.com/2023/07/10/sourcetable-seed-investment/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALhF6BSj0lyZwC64cw-YB1qSaFwsl5fQBx9Q15snKLTn2J02SNzvontN6PVuSKRJiBNRZTx61UXxAzv1BC5UVLOBujaKES08ovmk859Z28za0j9HZNYL4GwEwzB-7hXaKMgjPJG1-M8ms6wXR2XcVdi1v32hX_3OaFoJBQ5VQlv0https://www.simberobotics.com/ https://www.simberobotics.com/news/simbe-raises-28m-series-b-led-by-eclipse-to-continue-transforming-retail-operations-through-ai-and-automation https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/12/infant-formula-bobbie-acquire-natures-one-70m-foodtech/ https://www.hibobbie.com/pages/our-storyMusic Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keetonhttps://www.colebauer.com/https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=enDisclosure:The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.

Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community!Join our Entre CommunityInstagramTwitter YouTubeTikTokLinkedInAnd now for this week’s prescription:On this week’s dose (1:45), we start things off with a discussion on Collective, the first AI-powered finance platform that’s designed for solopreneurs, hot off a $50M raise. (9:42) Then, we talk about WasteFuel, a startup that’s advancing sustainability in the global shipping industry by converting waste into fuel, fresh off their $10M Series B. (15:05) Lastly, we close out this week’s dose with a breakdown on Skims, Kim Kardashian’s shapewear clothing line, which just raised a $270M Series C as the company looks to open flagship stores in the U.S.Sources:https://www.collective.com/blog/news/collective-raises-50m/https://www.wastefuel.com/bp-partnership-announcementhttps://www.citybiz.co/article/438114/wastefuel-raises-10m-from-bp/https://techfundingnews.com/us-based-biofuels-startup-wastefuel-nets-10m-for-its-bio-methanol-plant-in-dubai/https://skims.com/https://www.complex.com/style/a/tracewilliamcowen/kim-kardashian-skims-4-billion-dollar-valuationhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/19/business/dealbook/skims-kim-kardashian-fundraise.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosprorata&stream=topMusic Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keetonhttps://www.colebauer.com/https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=enDisclosure:The views, statements, and opinions, expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.

Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community!Join our Entre CommunityInstagramTwitter YouTubeTikTokLinkedInAnd now, for this week’s prescription:On this week’s dose, we host Matt Cohen, Founder and Managing Partner of Ripple Ventures, an early stage venture firm based out of Toronto, Canada. After working in banking out of college, Matt’s entrepreneurial journey began as a founding investor for Turnstyle Solutions, a startup that he helped build all the way through being acquired by Yelp. From there, Matt invested in several early stage companies before founding Ripple Ventures in 2017. Tune in to hear Matt tell us about Ripple Ventures’ fine-tuned investing thesis, how they differentiate themselves as hands-on investors, as well as a couple notable portfolio companies and the qualities he and the team look for in their founders. Stay tuned to hear Matt’s point of view on the current venture capital market, as well as where he thinks it's going in the next few years. He also added some commentary on the AI revolution.We wrap up this week’s dose with the story of Matt’s podcast, Tank Talks, and how that came to be. And of course, you’ll hear his advice, as well as some of his top resource recommendations for the pilgrims looking to get into venture.It was a pleasure hosting Matt on this week’s dose, and we’re excited to share his story and perspective with you all. Here it is. Sources:https://www.rippleventures.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1/Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keetonhttps://www.colebauer.com/https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=enDisclosure:The views, statements, and opinions,  expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.

Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community!Join our Entre CommunityInstagramTwitter YouTubeTikTokLinkedInAnd now, for this week’s prescription:On this week’s dose, (2:20) we start things off with a discussion on Voice.ai, a startup that allows users to change their voice online in realtime, fresh off a $6M funding round. (7:17) Next, we talk about Topkey, an expense management startup geared towards short-term rental property managers, and its recent $5.2M seed round. (11:11) From there, we breakdown Honey Homes’ $9M Series A, and learn more about the startup's handyman on-demand service for homeowners. (17:25) Lastly, we close out this week’s dose with a discourse on Pano AI, an AI-powered wildfire protection that’s addressing the growing problem of wildfires, hot off a $17M Series A extension. Sources:https://voice.ai/about https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/30/voice-ai-raises-6m-as-its-real-time-voice-changer-approaches-500k-users/ https://www.topkey.io/ https://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-deals/2023/07/05/property-expense-management-topkey-5-million https://www.honeyhomes.com/https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/27/khosla-ventures-just-doubled-down-on-this-suscription-based-handyman-on-demand-service/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230627073229/en/Honey-Homes-Raises-9-Million-in-Series-A-Funding-To-Reimagine-Home-Upkeep-and-Maintenancehttps://www.pano.ai/https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/10/pano-series-a-extension/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billions/summary-stats/US/2022-2023Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keetonhttps://www.colebauer.com/https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=enDisclosure:The views, statements, and opinions,  expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.

Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community!Join our Entre CommunityInstagramTwitter YouTubeTikTokLinkedInAnd now, for this week’s prescription:On this week’s dose, (2:36) we start with a mid-year update, taking a look back on some of the goals we set back in January, and giving a little glimpse into what’s ahead for the Pill for the rest of this year.(6:29) Then, you will hear about WindBorne Systems and their $6M Seed round led by Footwork which will allow them to continue the growth and development of their unique weather balloons that allow companies and organizations to get way more accurate and reliable data.(12:26) And to wrap up this week’s episode, you’ll hear about Yendo, hot off a $24M Series A led by FPV Ventures. The company offers the world’s first vehicle-secured credit card that allows people to gain access to credit without a credit score.Sources:https://www.yendo.com/news/we-raised-24m-to-expand-access-to-affordable-credit-heres-why https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230622294115/en/WindBorne-Systems-Raises-6M-Seed-Round-to-Improve-Weather-Forecasts-with-Balloons-Backed-by-Footwork-Khosla-Ventures-Pear-VC Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keetonhttps://www.colebauer.com/https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=enDisclosure:The views, statements, and opinions,  expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.

Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community!Join our Entre CommunityInstagramTwitter YouTubeTikTokLinkedInAnd now, for this week’s prescription:On this week’s dose, we host Eve Halimi, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Alinea invest, which is an investing app for beginners, GenZ, and Women.Eve has been a lifelong entrepreneur at heart; from selling bracelets and offering palm readings as a kid, to working at a growth stage startup after graduating from Barnard College, to ultimately being accepted into YCombinator and eventually going full time on her startup, Alinea Invest.In the interview, you’ll hear about Eve’s experience at YCombinator, as well as how she and her co-founder came up with the idea for Alinea. From there, Eve dives into some of the startup’s early challenges and successes, a breakdown on the competitive landscape, what differentiates Alinea, and more.You’ll also hear about how stock market ambiguity has impacted the company, as well as what’s in store in the future. Stay tuned to hear about Eve’s experience as a women founder, and her advice to our women Pillgrims who are looking to get into the world of startups and entrepreneurship. Stick with us for a top-notch list of educational resources and other startups that we should keep on the radar. We even had a little time to get philosophical, which you know we love to do here on the pod.It was a pleasure hosting Eve on the podcast, and we are excited to share her story and wisdom with you all. Here’s this week’s dose.Sources:https://www.alinea-invest.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eve-halimi/Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keetonhttps://www.colebauer.com/https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=enDisclosure:The views, statements, and opinions,  expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.

Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community!Join our Entre CommunityInstagramTwitter YouTubeTikTokLinkedInAnd now, for this week’s prescription:On this week’s dose, we have Ashley Raymond and Meagan Doyle, Co-Founders of Safely, the modern self defense company for the girl on the go.Meagan and Ashley met at UT during their sophomore year, where they joined forces with two additional classmates for a startup group project. It was then that they first developed their idea for a self defense device called Pocket Punch after they all agreed they didn’t feel safe walking on and around campus.Fast forward a couple years later, and the fantastic foursome got back together to reignite their idea to help people feel safe, and Safely was born.Stick with us for more on what it’s been like building the company, what the future holds for Safely, and some of their great advice for the Pillgrims looking to get into the world of startups.It was awesome to have Ashley and Meagan on this week’s dose to help share their mission. Always good to highlight some fellow longhorns. And with that, here’s the interview.Sources:https://livesafely.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-raymond-/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaganadoyle/Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keetonhttps://www.colebauer.com/https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=enDisclosure:The views, statements, and opinions,  expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.

Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community!Join our Entre CommunityInstagramTwitter YouTubeTikTokLinkedInAnd now, for this week’s prescription:On this week’s dose, (2:49) we start things off with a discussion on Paradromics, the leading developer of high data-rate brain computer interfaces (BCIs), hot off their $33M Series A. (8:18) Next, we talk about Uncommon Bio, a startup that is taking a unique approach to producing cell-based pork products, and its recent $30M Series A. (14:29) From there, we breakdown Builder.ai’s massive $250M Series D, and how the company leverages AI to make software creation “as easy as ordering a pizza.” (20:40) Lastly, we close out this week’s dose with a discourse on Ecovative, a startup that’s developing materials and food from mycelium at scale, fresh off its $30M Series E. Sources:https://www.paradromics.com/https://www.massdevice.com/paradromics-fda-breakthrough-brain-computer-interface/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paradromics-raises-33-million-in-funding-achieves-breakthrough-medical-device-designation-from-fda-301827969.htmlhttps://uncommonbio.co/about-us/ https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/08/higher-steaks-rebrands-as-uncommon-and-nabs-30m/?ck_subscriber_id=1325343726&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Led+By+A+Massive+Generative+AI+Round%2C+Deep+Tech+Dominates+The+Week+In+Deals%20-%2010981995 https://www.builder.ai/newsroom/press/builder-ai-announces-series-d-led-by-qiahttps://techcrunch.com/2023/05/23/modular-app-building-platform-builder-ai-raises-250-million-series-d-funding/https://www.ecovative.com/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230606005417/en/Ecovative-Raises-Over-30-Million-Funding-Global-Distribution-of-Planet-Friendly-Fashion-and-Food?ck_subscriber_id=1325343726&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Led+By+A+Massive+Generative+AI+Round%2C+Deep+Tech+Dominates+The+Week+In+Deals%20-%2010981995 Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keetonhttps://www.colebauer.com/https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=enDisclosure:The views, statements, and opinions,  expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.

Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community!Join our Entre CommunityInstagramTwitter YouTubeTikTokLinkedInAnd now, for this week’s prescription:On this week’s dose, we have Harris Stolzenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Flok, a comprehensive corporate retreat planner tailored to remote tech companies. Harris's entrepreneurial journey began after a brief experience in investment banking post his graduation from MIT. He then served as Chief of Staff at the innovative startup Pando, where he gained valuable insights into founding a company.Seeking a deeper understanding of venture capital, Harris joined Pear VC, immersing himself for a year before pursuing his original aspiration of starting his own business. Seizing an opportunity that arose during the pandemic, Harris and an old friend embarked on a venture to assist remote companies in organizing offsite retreats, eventually leading to the creation of Flok.In the interview, Harris elaborates on how Flok works and shares upcoming milestones. He also discusses his fundraising philosophy and his perspective on taking the company from being bootstrapped to becoming a venture-backed startup. Stick with us as he provides valuable advice for those interested in breaking into venture capital, and offers recommendations for noteworthy books, podcasts, and startups to watch out for.It was a pleasure to have Harris in the studio this week, and without further ado, let's dive into the interview!Sources:https://goflok.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/harris-stolzenberg-44468b78/Music Credit: Chapter One by Cole Bauer and Dean Keetonhttps://www.colebauer.com/https://www.instagram.com/deankeeton/?hl=enDisclosure:The views, statements, and opinions,  expressed herein by the hosts and guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast should not be construed as reflecting the views or implied endorsement of Independent Brokerage Solutions LLC or any of its officers, employees, or agents. The statements made herein should not be considered an investment opinion, advice, or a recommendation regarding securities of any company. This podcast is produced solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a security.