

DealMakers
Alejandro Cremades
Welcome to the DealMakers show, hosted by Alejandro Cremades. Alejandro is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and cofounder at Panthera Advisors (M&A and fundraising advisory). On this podcast you will find weekly interviews with entrepreneurs that have been very successful at raising capital or getting their company acquired. You can learn more at https://alejandrocremades.com/
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Aug 2, 2023 • 31min
Nelson Chu On Raising $50 Million To Make Alternative Investments More Transparent And Accessible
Nelson Chu, the co-founder and CEO of Percent, is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and visionary thinking. His journey from New Jersey to the helm of a multimillion-dollar fintech startup underscores his inherent entrepreneurial spirit and his ability to harness past experiences for future successes. Percent has acquired funding from top-tier investors like Forté Ventures, White Star Capital, B Capital, and Vectr.
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Jul 30, 2023 • 32min
Matias Serebrinsky On His Last Startup Raising Over $100 Million And Investing In Others To Elevate Mental Health
Matias Serebrinsky, the co-founder of Cookunity and PsyMed Ventures, has had an intriguing journey from his birthplace in Argentina to leading two successful ventures in the United States. His experiences as a founder and venture capitalist, coupled with his passion for mental health, have shaped him into a dynamic and innovative leader. his venture, PsyMed Ventures, has funded companies like Freedom Biosciences, Journey Clinical, and Delix Therapeutics.
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Jul 28, 2023 • 29min
Gabe Dominocielo On Raising Over $100 Million To Observe Earth with Unprecedented Fidelity
Gabe Dominocielo, the co-founder of Umbra, has charted an impressive course from his humble beginnings to spearheading a groundbreaking aerospace and defense technology venture which now has the largest constellation on American radar imaging satellites, including the highest resolution commercial satellites in history, raised over $100 million and built a company valued at nearly a billion dollars. Umbra has attracted funding from top-tier investors like DARPA, Nimble Partners, Star Castle Ventures, and 7BC Venture Capital.
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Jul 27, 2023 • 37min
Alex Furman On Building A $12 Billion Company And Raising Millions To Help Maximize Talent
Alex Furman, the co-founder and CEO of Performica and co-founder of Invitae, has had an intriguing journey from his birthplace in the Soviet Union to leading two successful tech-based ventures and a nonprofit supporting Ukrainian refugees. His startup, Invitae, has acquired funding from top-tier investors like SoftBank, Deerfield Management, Genesys Capital, and Decheng Capital.
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Jul 26, 2023 • 41min
Sir Martin Sorrell On Building The Largest Advertising Conglomerates With Over 100,000 Employees
Sir Martin Sorrell, is the mastermind behind the success of WPP and S4 Capital. He has charted an exceptional journey from his birthplace in London to establishing two thriving advertising and marketing services firms. His newest venture S4 Capital has invested in companies like MightyHive, Firewood Marketing, Circus Marketing, and Maverick Digital.
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Jul 23, 2023 • 30min
Ian Shepherd On Securing $50 Million To Amplify YouTube Creators’ Success
Ian Shepherd's journey from a car enthusiast growing up in the UK to the co-founder of Electrify, a company that invests in and scales established YouTube channels, is nothing short of remarkable.
His passion for media and the evolving creator economy has led him to venture into unique territories, creating opportunities for content creators and shaping the future of media consumption. His venture has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Wendell Davis, Interchain Ventures, Tribe, and Jun Hasegawa.
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Jul 21, 2023 • 28min
Nico Simko On Raising $195 Million To Disrupt Wage Accessibility And Pioneer Financial Freedom
Nico Simko, is the co-founder and CEO of Clair, a fintech startup rewriting the rulebook on how paychecks are managed and accessed. His unique multicultural background and international education have lent an extraordinary perspective to his innovative approach in the finance industry. The venture, Clair, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Pathward, Upfront Ventures, Founder Collective, and Kairos HQ.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 32min
Thomaz Srougi On Raising $170 Million To Build A Better Future For Healthcare In Brazil
Thomaz Srougi, the founder and former CEO of Dr. Consulta, has an inspiring story that stretches from the swimming lanes of Sao Paulo, Brazil, to the boardrooms of one of Brazil's leading healthcare providers. His journey is an amalgamation of competitive sports, public policy education, successful entrepreneurship, and an unwavering desire to solve social problems. The startup, Dr. Consulta, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Madrone Capital Partners, Omidyar Network, KaszeK Ventures, and Kamaroopin.
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Jul 19, 2023 • 32min
Paul Johnson On Selling For $400 Million His Telehealth And Prescription Delivery Startup To 23andMe
Paul Johnson, a successful entrepreneur with a passion for transforming traditional industries with technology, shares his remarkable journey just crystallized on a $400 million acquisition in a recent interview for the DealMakers podcast. His venture, Lemonaid Health, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Sierra Ventures, Health Velocity Capital, Correlation Ventures, and Hikma Ventures.
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Jul 18, 2023 • 28min
Barrett Comiskey On Building An $8 Billion Business By Recreating The Experience Of Reading From Paper In A Digital Format
The trajectory of Barrett Comiskey's career, from his early days at MIT to pioneering the world of electronic paper technology, is a beacon of innovation and entrepreneurship. His venture, E Ink, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Motorola Solutions Venture Capital and Special Situations Funds. Intel Capital, and FA Technology Ventures.
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