
DealMakers
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/
Latest episodes

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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Jul 17, 2023 • 45min
Ralf Wenzel On Building 3 Unicorns, Raising Hundreds Of Millions In Financing, And Revolutionizing Ecommerce
Ralf Wenzel, a serial entrepreneur and visionary investor, is a force to be reckoned with in the global tech industry. His latest venture, Jokr isthe third unicorn company under his accomplished leadership.
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Jul 16, 2023 • 32min
Vishal Sunak On Raising $161 Million To Create An AI-Powered Contract Management Platform
Vishal Sunak, CEO and co-founder of LinkSquares, has raised over $160 million for his thriving startup. His venture has acquired funding from top-tier investors like Catalyst Investors, G Squared, Jump Capital, and Sorenson Capital.
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Jul 14, 2023 • 38min
Ronni Zehavi On Selling His Last Company For $300 Million And Now Raising $425 Million To Disrupt HR
Ronni Zehavi's path to becoming a prominent tech entrepreneur is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and seizing opportunities. Starting his career in human resources, Zehavi took a leap of faith and ventured into the tech industry, ultimately co-founding successful companies and making significant contributions to the field. His latest venture, HiBob, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like General Atlantic, Battery Ventures, Eight Roads, and Bessemer Venture Partners.
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Jul 13, 2023 • 40min
Anders Jones On Raising $158 Million To Help You Maximize Your Financial Outcomes
While growing up in Boston and attending Stanford University, Anders Jones never imagined that his career path would veer away from traditional finance roles towards entrepreneurship. Jones, the cofounder and CEO of Facet Wealth, shared his journey on the DealMakers podcast recently. His venture has attracted funding from top-tier investors like TeleSoft Partners, Durable Capital Partners, Green Cow Venture Capital, and Warburg Pincus.
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Jul 12, 2023 • 34min
Jonathan Matus On Raising $140 Million To Reduce Road Accidents With AI-Driven Insurance
Jonathan Matus, the founder and CEO of Fairmatic and co-founder of Zendrive, has had a fascinating journey from his birthplace in New York to leading two successful tech-based ventures. His time in the tech industry, studying at prestigious institutions, and serving in the Israeli military have instilled a unique blend of tenacity, vision, and innovative thinking in him. His venture, Fairmatic, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Foundation Capital, Battery Ventures, Bridge Bank, and Aquiline Technology Growth.
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Jul 11, 2023 • 36min
Christian Gaiser On Raising Over $90 Million For His Last Company And Now Raising $60 Million To Bring Some Soul To Travel
Christian Gaiser is the cofounder and CEO of NUMA Group which is a German technology provider for short and mid term rentals and travel accommodations. The company has raised so far over 60 million euros from top tier investors which include DN Capital, Cherry Ventures, or Kreos Capital to name a few. Prior to this, Christian Bonial which raised a strategic investment from Axel Springer.
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Jul 9, 2023 • 30min
Christopher Golec On Selling His First Company For $400 Million And Now Raising Millions To Pioneer B2B Marketing
Christopher Golec is a seasoned entrepreneur with a demonstrated record of fostering innovation and leading successful start-ups. Golec's journey spans from his early days as a chemical engineer to becoming a key figure in the world of fintech, with his co-founding of Demandbase, a pioneering B2B marketing platform, serving as a remarkable testament to his visionary leadership. His venture, Channel99, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like GTMfund, Norwest Venture Partners, Jackson Square Ventures, and Bloomberg Beta.
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