

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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Sep 27, 2022 • 32min
Sean Duffy On Raising Over $450 Million To Deliver Virtual Chronic Care Solutions
Sean Duffy, founder of Omada Health, discusses raising over $450 million for virtual chronic care solutions. Topics include his background in neuroscience, the convergence of technology and medicine, challenges in capital raising, transition and growth, and the vision of mother health and importance of pricing in launching a business.

Sep 25, 2022 • 34min
Joshua Goldbard On Raising $100 Million To Make Crypto Safer And More Convenient To Use
Joshua Goldbard is on a mission to make crypto easier, more secure, and more efficient to use for everyone. His startup has already made important contributions to this venture, as well as finding a skill for great timing. The company, MobileCoins has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Ty Baisden, Matt Mullenweg, Valhalla Ventures, and BlackTpower Capital.
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Sep 22, 2022 • 30min
Pieter de Villiers On Raising $109 Million To Help Businesses Communicate With Their Customers
Pieter de Villiers operates and innovates at the intersection between communications and commerce. Where he has been creating a world in which we never have to suffer with being left on hold by a brand again. His venture, Clickatell, has raised funding from top-tier investors like Arrowroot Capital Management, Bossanova Investimentos, Endeavor Catalyst, and Harvest Partners.
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Sep 20, 2022 • 34min
Doug Kirkpatrick On Raising $50 Million To Build The Future Of Wireless
Doug Kirkpatrick has already raised tens of millions of dollars for his technology startup, which is transforming our wireless infrastructure in a more sustainable and connected way. The venture, Eridan has raised funding from top-tier investors like Diamond Edge Ventures, Pilot Grove Management, Capricorn Investment Group, and Monta Vista Capital.
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Sep 18, 2022 • 35min
Carolyn Childers On Raising $100 Million To Drive More Women Into Positions Of Power
Carolyn Childers’ startup venture is on a mission to get more women into senior executive positions and keep them there. She’s already found the backing of over $140M to make that happen. Her venture, Chief has raised funding from top-tier investors like General Catalyst, GGV Capital, BoxGroup, and Primary Venture Partners.
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Sep 13, 2022 • 32min
Eric Mignot On Raising $120 Million To Simplify Signing Up For Insurance Policies
Eric Mignot has built an impressive and profitable business by doing what others wouldn’t or couldn’t. Not only has that meant billions in revenues, but acquiring many other companies along the way too. His venture +Simple has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Speedinvest, Tikehau Capital, Eurazeo, and KKR Real Estate Finance Trust.
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Sep 11, 2022 • 29min
Mina Mitry On Raising $80 Million To Create Our Infrastructure In Space
Mina Mitry has become a great example of what it means to think big and follow through on it. His space startup has already raised tens of millions of dollars on its mission to build essential infrastructure in space. His venture, Kepler Communications, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like IA Ventures, Tribe Capital, Sand Hill Angels, and Costanoa Ventures.
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Sep 6, 2022 • 35min
Liang Schweizer On Raising $180 Million To Mobilize the Human Immune System To Combat Diseases
Liang Schweizer has now raised close to $180M for her biotech startup. Including a $75M Series D round. Her venture, HiFiBio has acquired funding from top-tier investors like Grand Mount Capital, IDG Capital, Legend Star, and Maison Capital.
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Sep 4, 2022 • 39min
Romain Gauthier On Getting The Backing From A $102 Billion Company To Empower SaaS Startups
Romain Gauthier is using intrapreneurship and the backing of a $102B multinational software powerhouse to fuel the next-generation hyper growth companies. His venture is Grow by SAP.
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Aug 30, 2022 • 33min
Sagiv Ofek On Raising $50 Million To Transform How Client Libraries Are Made
Sagiv Ofek is now on his third startup. A venture which has already raised tens of millions of dollars this year from top-tier investors like Rainfall Ventures, StepStone Group, Zeev Ventures, and Insight Partners.
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