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Four Four Magazine
Local Selection: On The Pulse - Charlois

Four Four Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 32:20


CUPRA takes over our Local Selection Mix Series with the five finalists from their ‘On The Pulse' DJ Competition, which is aimed to assist in developing the next generation of Irish talent. Rising artists Aldar Agd, Brawni, Charlois, Cian Bolger, and RJ THE DJ join our mix series with their dynamic mix submissions. CUPRA‘s On The Pulse DJ competition has reached its final stages, and five finalists have emerged from a mountain of high-quality local DJ mixes from entirely emerging artists, highlighting the incredible amount of talent developing from the Emerald Isle. With a big bank of mixes to filter through, our industry-chosen judging panel had a difficult and strenuous task, but ultimately 5 finalists emerged and submitted their mixes to the Local Selection Mix. Dublin-based DJ Charlois is known for her high-octane performances that blend techno, trance, and hard groove while constantly exploring new sounds. Recent performances at Index, Tengu, and Wigwam highlight her growing presence in Dublin's club scene. Charlois has performed for collectives such as LOST, HONEYPOT, and foxgluv, and is known for her uncompromisingly euphoric and uplifting approach to DJing. She has had the honour of sharing lineups with Upper90 and DJ Heartstring. As a queer DJ, she is committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity in nightlife through her work with collectives such as HONEYPOT, LUST, and LGBTQIA+ club night House of Pleasure. Charlois ------------- SC: @charlois1 IG: www.instagram.com/_charlois_/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/

Founder Spotlight
A Network-Focused Fund with Billy Libby, Co-Founder & CEO of Upper90

Founder Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 28:05


Billy Libby is the Co-Founder & CEO of Upper90, a leading private credit firm that provides senior secured asset-backed facilities to technology companies with positive unit economics and collateral. Additionally, he is a Co-Founder and Board Member of 3iMembers. Before starting these new ventures, he served as the Head of Quant Execution and Market Making Sales at Goldman Sachs and as Managing Director at Knight Capital. He Co-Founded 3i Members in 2021 with Mark Gerson and Teddy Gold.Listen to the episode to hear:Billy's journey from Wharton to Goldman Sachs to creating a startup-focused financial firm.The strategy behind Upper90's unique investing philosophy for early-stage companies.His perspective on the future of venture capital and community-driven investment model.Learn more about 3i Members and follow us on LinkedIn for updates. Subscribe to the Rosen Report here.

Founder Spotlight
The Founding Story of 3i Members with Teddy Gold, Co-founder & CEO of 3i Members

Founder Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 29:29


The first episode of the “Founder Spotlight” is with 3i Members CEO/Co-Founder Teddy Gold.A Middlebury College graduate with a degree in Political Science, Teddy's experience spans Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Startups.After meeting Mark Gerson (GLG) and Billy Libby (Goldman Sachs, Upper90) in 2021, Teddy launched 3i Members, which has become a global network of over 375 founders, fund managers, and family offices that facilitates over $25m per month in private investments and convenes top minds in real estate, finance and technology across the world.The Founder Spotlight Series is moderated and co-produced by Eric Rosen (The Rosen Report). Listen to the episode to hear:- The founding story of 3i Members  - The power of mentorship  - Lessons and successes of building a network  - Future guests on the podLearn more about 3i Members and follow us on LinkedIn for updates.

Fintech Leaders
Jason Guss, CEO & Co-Founder of Octane - Building a Profitable Fintech, Capital Markets Lessons, The Future of Software in Fintech

Fintech Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 40:45


Miguel Armaza sits down with Jason Guss, CEO & Co-Founder of Octane Lending, the leading software and credit provider for purchases of powersports vehicles, RVs, and outdoor power equipment. Founded in New York City in 2014, Octane now funds over a billion dollars in annual loans and is backed by Valar Ventures, Contour, IA Ventures, Barenson, Third Prime, Fintech Collective, Upper90, and many more.We discussed:De-risking your business with early hires and the difference between missionary and mercenary talentWhy they were forced to build a profitable business from day oneReflections on building a credit-driven business and dealing with capital marketsFundraising lessons and advice on how to deal with venture capitalists… and a lot more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary, instead? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 60,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

Fintech Leaders
Billy Libby, CEO/Co-Founder at Upper90 – The Future of Debt, Credit, & Venture Capital

Fintech Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 40:57


Miguel Armaza sits down with Billy Libby, CEO/Co-Founder at Upper90 and Conor Witt, Vice President at Upper90. Upper90 is a hybrid fund that invests credit and equity in early-stage businesses.Launched in 2018, Upper90 has over $1.5B in AUM and has backed fintech companies like Thras.io, Octane Lending, Mundi, and many more.In this episode, we discuss:Combining equity and debt underwriting and how Upper90 has built a team with two different skillsets under the same roofWhat they've learned from working with the best credit-driven companies in the market and what great founders have in commonVenturing outside the US and why Upper90 sees a ton of opportunity in places like Latin AmericaHow electronic and quantitative trading in Wall Street led Billy to fintech and venture capital… lots more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary, instead? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 57,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder & Managing General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIpqp

Innovation with Mark Peter Davis
Unlocking Capital: The Power of Venture Debt for Startups with Billy Libby of Upper90

Innovation with Mark Peter Davis

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 19:32


On this week's episode I do a deep dive into the world of venture debt with special guest Billy Libby, CEO and Co-founder of Upper90. Get ready to uncover a groundbreaking approach to financing early-stage startups that challenges the traditional equity-focused model. Upper90 is on a mission to make credit accessible to tech companies at an earlier stage, allowing founders to retain a greater ownership stake in their businesses. Billy shares valuable insights on how venture debt can provide a lifeline to entrepreneurs, highlighting real-world examples of asset-based lending and innovative solutions for capitalizing on growth opportunities. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking financing options or simply curious about the evolving landscape of startup funding, this episode is a must-listen. Join the conversation and gain a fresh perspective on the intersection of technology, finance, and entrepreneurship.LinksFollow us on Twitter: @Billy__Libby, @upper__90, @mpd, @interplayGuest Links: Upper90Podcast Links: Website, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

Startup Insider
Investments & Exits - mit Mathias Ockenfels von Speedinvest

Startup Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 25:16


In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Mathias Ockenfels, General Partner bei Speedinvest. Mathias spricht über die Finanzierungsrunden von Razor Group und Equipme:Das Berliner Startup Razor Group, ein E-Commerce-Aggregator, hat eine Series-C-Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 88 Millionen US-Dollar abgeschlossen und dabei eine Bewertung von 1,2 Milliarden US-Dollar erreicht. Im Zuge dessen hat Razor Group den Konkurrenten Stryze Group übernommen. Die Investition von Upper90 schließt die Series C ab. Zu den anderen Investoren der letzten Runde gehören L Catterton, Presight Capital, Blackrock, GFC, LatinLeap, Redalpine und 468 Capital. Razor Group plant, die Übernahmen zu nutzen, um in neue Regionen zu expandieren und weitere regionale Kanäle zu erschließen, die das Hauptgeschäft auf Amazon ergänzen.Die deutsche XaaS-Plattform Equipme hat in einer Seed-Finanzierungsrunde unter der Führung von La Famiglia 3,8 Millionen US-Dollar eingesammelt. Weitere Investoren sind Lightbird, Anamcara, Ignaz Forstmeier (Mitbegründer von Personio) und Charlie Songhurst (ehemaliger Leiter der Unternehmensstrategie bei Microsoft). Equipme bietet einen B2B-Marktplatz und ein Asset-Management-Portal an, über das Unternehmen ihre Produkte und Dienstleistungen im XaaS-Format anbieten können. Das Unternehmen ist bereits bei 500 Kunden in der DACH-Region im Einsatz und plant eine weltweite Expansion.

Gillian Allen's Mixes
Episode 264: Magnetic

Gillian Allen's Mixes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 86:16


Magnetic  mix 263 Tracklist 1. Make Me Weak. Mall Grab  2. I Can't Wait. Nu Shooz (Anthem Edit) Novaj 新し  3. Give Me A Future. Yusuke Yamamoto  4. What Kind Of Love. Discosteps (Extended Mix) 5. Tell Me You Feel It Too. Stefan Seay  6. Different Dates. Dj Boring  7. The Trip. Don't Panic [Tessellate] 8. Second Journey. Shee [&Friends] 9. Automatic System. [Of Unsound Mind] Wyatt Marshall    10. Cant Stop ThinkingAbout You. David Jackson    11. That's Nonsensical. Mtty  12. You. Mall Grab & Flansie  13. With The Groove. Yahzi X. L.O.V   14. Get Em. Yosh    15. Is U. Overmono   16. Me + U.  Club Angel 17. Billiy Jean. Upper90.  18. Dial. Estella Boersma   19. Je N'aime Pas La Drogue. E. Darta  feat.T2M (Dealer Mix) 20. But Chu Know I Stay. Sticky Aka 21. Out Of My Head. Luxe & Tom Place  Lo-Fi, Deep House, Wavy, Dance, Ambient March 6 2023 

Startups for Good
Jeff Zhou, Co-Founder & CEO of Fig

Startups for Good

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 35:00


Jeff is a Co-Founder and CEO of Fig Tech. Fig creates onramps for underbanked Americans to repair their credit score and regain access to traditional financial services. Fig started as a collaboration with the United Way in Houston and became the first fintech to be both B Corp certified and a US Treasury recognized Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Fig's investors include Techstars, Upper90, Village Capital, and Purpose Built.Prior to Fig, Jeff previously worked at the Boston Consulting Group in strategy and consumer products. Jeff holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from MIT and an MBA in Applied Data Analytics from the Wharton School.Jeff joins me today to discuss his company Fig. They serve 400,000 customers. One of their products is a loan which average is $400 in size, so unsecured short term loan, they do all of this to serve all these customers with only about 15 employees. There's a lot to learn in this episode about picking your co-founder, his approach to prioritization, thinking about how optimistic to be trade offs in growth and profitability, and why their mission is so important.“Imagine someone judging you based on your driver's license photo, and only that. We're looking to help these people update that photo, we're looking to help them make their credit score look like who they are today and who they want to be tomorrow. And in that sense, unlocking their financial potential. - Jeff ZhouToday on Startups for Good we cover:Short term loansRealizing potentialCredit reporting servicesEmergency loansWhy are people still utilizing predatory loans?Learning about the needs of the customerCycle of borrowingShiny Object SyndromeConnect with Jeff on LinkedInSubscribe, Rate & Share Your Favorite Episodes!Thanks for tuning into today's episode of Startups For Good with your host, Miles Lasater. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast listening app.Don't forget to visit our website, connect with Miles on Twitter or LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes across social media. For more information about Purpose Built visit our website.

Marcel van Oost Connecting the dots in FinTech...
ANNA Money has severed its ties with two Russian billionaires; & more!

Marcel van Oost Connecting the dots in FinTech...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 4:56


Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below: This podcast episode is sponsored by MoneyLion. MoneyLion provides an all-in-one mobile banking experience. You choose the tools you need when you need them — and they complement the financial accounts you already have. They'll help you decide what's right for you, but the choice is always yours. Welcome to your daily FinTech news! NEWS HIGHLIGHT ANNA Money has severed its ties with two Russian billionaires, who had indirectly become major shareholders in the fintech. Both billionaires (Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven) are reportedly close to Russian leader Vladimir Putin and have been named among the Russian oligarchs covered by US and EU sanctions. Link here FINTECH NEWS #donedeal Jack Henry & Associates is to acquire Payrailz, adding the company's next-generation digital payment capabilities, including real-time P2P payments, to Jack Henry's payments ecosystem. Link here Founderpath recently secured $145 million in debt and equity financing to help B2B SaaS founders grow their businesses without diluting ownership. Link here. The BNPL fintech Kontempo has raised over $30M in a seed round led by Portage. The funding comprised $6.5M in equity and $25M in debt. Other participants in this round were Scor P&C Ventures, Upper90, Asymmetric Capital Partners, Tectonic Ventures, and Ignia. Link here Jodo raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Tiger Global and joined by existing investors Elevation Capital and Matrix Partners India. Link here Unstoppable Finance secured a €12.5 million round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to launch a non-custodial crypto wallet. Link here

Fintech Nexus
USA 2022: How to Build a Modern Capital Stack

Fintech Nexus

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 41:05


This recording is from Fintech Nexus USA (formerly known as LendIt Fintech USA) held at the Javits Center in New York City on May 25-26, 2022. It is from the track: The Shifting State of Fintech Investing - Sponsored by Allen & Overy and is titled: How to Build a Modern Capital Stack. Speaking at this session are Benjamin Wu, Brex Asset Management, Peter Sterling, Neuberger Berman, Satwik Seshasai, Clearco, Yasmin Moaven, Pipe with Moderator: Billy Libby, Upper90.

Capital Allocators
Billy Libby – Disruptive Venture Funding at Upper90 (Capital Allocators, EP.251)

Capital Allocators

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 49:18


Billy Libby is the co-founder of Upper90, a firm that invests in a hybrid of debt and equity in early stage technology companies to help founders scale efficiently. Billy partnered with Jason Finger, the founder of Seamless, to address a capital structure inefficiency in the venture world. Upper90 has deployed a $1 billion of capital for an LP base of more than 300 entrepreneurs. Our conversation covers Billy's background in electronic trading, formation of an investment club that brought together quantitative investors and tech founders, and the evolution of that club into Upper90.  We discuss Upper90s approach to investing in tech start-ups, use of data to find lendable opportunities, sourcing and diligence of deals, and lots of examples along the way. Learn More‍ Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn‍ Subscribe to the mailing list‍ Access Transcript with Premium Membership‍

The VentureFizz Podcast
Episode 235: Billy Libby - Co-Founder & CEO, Upper90

The VentureFizz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 52:17


On Upper90's website you'll find the following phrase: It's not how much you raise… it's how much you own. It's a very compelling statement that makes a ton of sense, yet every day in the world of tech news, there's a concentration on the size of the round and company's valuation. Wouldn't it be cool if they also reported how much of the company the founders still own? Since the entrepreneurs are the ones taking the most risk, shouldn't we celebrate their ownership stake instead? Upper90 is working on solving this exact challenge as the firm aims to help founders keep more of their ownership by potentially delaying or even skipping their Series A round of funding. They do this by leveraging alternative forms of financing, like debt, to provide the capital for the company's growth. The firm is focused on eCommerce and fintech businesses and have been first investors in companies like Thrasio, Clearbanc, and several others. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * Common mistakes that founders make as it relates to equity and fundraising. * Billy's background story in terms of time at Wharton and his experience in the financial services industry which focused on building electronic trading businesses and exchanges. * What led him and his Co-Founder, Jason Finger, down the path of creating Upper90. * All the details on their investment thesis and how their model works. * Hiring advice for founders on building out your initial leadership team for a company. * And so much more. If you like the show, please remember to subscribe and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Play.

Strong Suit Podcast
3 Must-Do's to Put a Rockstar in Every Seat (Recruit Rockstars 433)

Strong Suit Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 24:20


This episode rocks, because it combines 3 of the hottest themes in the venture world: Fintech + Outdoor power sports + Talent Adam Redlich is VP Talent Acquisition of Octane, the specialty fintech company that makes your ‘passion purchases' seamless. They've started with the $21B powersports equipment industry (motorcycles & ATV's for example) Instead of processing a loan in days or weeks, their team of 400 people do it nearly instantaneously. Clearly they're onto something big… Octane has raised over $190M in venture capital from IA Ventures, Valar Ventures, Contour Venture Partners, Upper90, Parkwood, Progressive Insurance, Alive Capital Partners, Third Prime, Citi Ventures, Dreamt Ventures Prior, Adam was an early key member of Google's talent team during the company's largest period of growth (1K to 40K employees) And he led People Operations at some of the hottest early-stage companies including Elysium Health & Zest Finance. In this 20-minute conversation, Adam reveals the 3 things you must do to put a Rockstar in every seat of your company  

CEO Campfire Chat
Devise a New Way to Access Growth Capital

CEO Campfire Chat

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 35:57


Billy Libby, CEO of Upper90, believes founders should hold the greatest portion of equity in their companies. But with the current VC model, many lose valuable equity in early rounds in exchange for necessary growth capital. Hear from Billy about the innovative model he's developed to help startups delay their series A round and retain a greater portion of equity.

Fundraising Radio
Hybrid fund - what does that mean and how does it work? By Billy Libby

Fundraising Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 28:10


Billy Libby, Co-Founder & CEO at Upper90 talks about what the term "hybrid fund" implies and how is it different from a "regular" fund. We talked about who should try raising debt and how can a startup separate the part of their business that is safe and raise debt backed by that chunk of their business. We also discussed what kind of companies should really go after debt and how to do it. Billy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-libby-76464b1/ Upper90: https://www.upper90.io/ QSBS - what is that? Here is the explanation: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/q/qsbs-qualified-small-business-stock.asp

FinTech Newscast
Ep 143-Upper90 CEO Billy Libby

FinTech Newscast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 40:58


Click Subscribe to keep up to date on the world of fintech!  Reach us at info@fintechnewscast.com or at @fintechnewscast on Twitter A smarter way to raise money for your growing business. We talk about options beyond equity and what is a good investment partnership with Upper90 CEO Billy Libby on the Fintech Newscast https://www.upper90.io

The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private E
285. Non-Dilutive Financing Options, Fintech is Eating the World, Digital Asset Aggregation, and Quants Investing in VC (Billy Libby)

The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private E

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 43:05


Billy Libby of Upper90 joins Nick to discuss Non-Dilutive Financing Options, Fintech is Eating the World, Digital Asset Aggregation, and Quants Investing in VC. In this episode, we cover: Walk us through your background and path to VC. What's the thesis at Upper90? On the website, it says "We are not looking to finance major technology disruptors but rather the derivative businesses being created around them." Can you explain what you mean by that? How do you underwrite and assess the risk of some of these platform-dependent technologies (channel choke)? If you build businesses that are dependent on top of Facebook, for instance, or on top of Slack, or businesses related to the Amazon ecosystem, like Thrasio, how do you think about the risk of the platform deciding they no longer want to play nice with you? What is the split of your fund - the equity versus the debt component? And the terms of the debt, are there multiple different forms and different terms, or have you standardized that? Do you do some debt in non-dilutive financing options for non-portfolio companies? Or is it always an investment plus the credit? Do you include rights in some of those agreements to convert into equity should you choose? We've seen a lot of players, sort of FinTech startup-ish players, springing up providing access to capital for working capital needs and credit needs. Like Pipe and Lighter cap and CapChase and all these players. How are you similar and different from them? And how do you think about that? Is there ever a conflict, you know, when you're making an equity investment, but you also have debt in these companies? If they get in a tight situation? potential for conflicts? You said that you'll enter at seed. Are there certain metrics or revenue levels that you're looking for other structural dynamics, whether it be collateral or SAS subscription revenue? What's too early would be another question. There are a number of market makers here in Chicago that have entered sort of the VC asset class, what skills or strategies from your experience in your background? What do you think lends well, no pun intended, to driving top returns in venture? Can we get your thoughts on big drivers and opportunities in FinTech over, let's say the coming three years. What do you know, you need to get better at?

Bank On It
Episode 412 Billy Libby from Upper90

Bank On It

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 36:16


This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.  If you’re looking to upgrade or jumpstart your podcast production please visit www.listendeck.com.  You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Billy Libby, Co-founder & CEO of Upper90. Upper90 is a hybrid fund that provides credit and equity to founders in e-commerce, enterprise, and fintech.   Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Tuesdays interview with Michael Pinsker from Docupace. About the host:   John, is the host of the  ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin and Million Dollar Startup, a fully remote, high quality pitch competition podcast.   He's also the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized audio production system ListenDeck.   Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

Bank On It
Episode 411 Robert Law from DailyPay

Bank On It

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 27:47


This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio production system.  If you’re looking to upgrade or jumpstart your podcast production please visit www.listendeck.com.  You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Rob Law, Co-founder & CTO of DailyPay. DailyPay partners with companies to offer employees the ability to control when they get paid.     Tune in and Listen. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google , Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear Thursdays interview with Billy Libby from Upper90. About the host:   John, is the host of the  ‘Bank On It’ podcast recorded onsite in Wall Street at OpenFin and Million Dollar Startup, a fully remote, high quality pitch competition podcast.   He's also the founder of the remotely recorded, studio quality standardized audio production system ListenDeck. Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

The SaaS News Roundup
Chili Piper raises Series B, Substack announces $1M initiative

The SaaS News Roundup

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 3:49


Paddle, the Revenue Delivery Platform for B2B Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies appoints software industry veteran Jimmy Fitzgerald to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Fitzgerald will help Paddle with its mission to supercharge the growth of fast-scaling software businesses everywhere. Fitzgerald was COO at SaaS price optimization startup SignalDemand (acquired by PROS) and held senior leadership positions at customer relationship management (CRM) pioneer Siebel Systems (later acquired by Oracle). Caller-identification application Truecaller announces a new solution for enterprises, which will allow businesses to verify their identity on the platform. With this feature, verified businesses will get a green caller ID and a verified business badge, and can also lock their brand name and profile photo. However, consumers will continue to see the number of spam markings as usual and they retain the right to mark verified numbers as spam or block them completely. E-commerce investor Upper90 raises $55M for equity investments. Upper90 is led by CEO Billy Libby, former head of quantitative education sales at Goldman Sachs, and Chairman Jason Finger co-founder of Seamless, and it was the first investor in both Thrasio and Clearbanc. The firm offers debt and equity funding, and it just closed a $195 million fund in December. Chili Piper, a sophisticated SaaS appointment scheduling platform for sales teams, raises a $33 million B round led by Tiger Global. Existing investors Base10 Partners and Gradient Ventures, Google's AI-focused VC, also participated. This brings the company's total financing to $54 million. The company will use the capital raised to accelerate product development. The previous $18 million A round was led by Base10 and Google's Gradient Ventures nine months ago. Substack announces a $1M initiative to fund local journalists. The startup described Substack Local as a $1 million initiative that will fund independent writers creating local news publications. Similar to the Substack Pro program, the company will offer cash advances of up to $100,000, as well as mentorship and subsidized access to health insurance and design services. In exchange, Substack will take 85% of subscription revenue for a year.UserZoom raises $100M and acquires EnjoyHQ, to grow its platform to improve UX and other interactive design elements. It has built a platform used by companies like Google, Microsoft, PayPal, Salesforce, and many others to help them stay off the bad design radar with tools to evaluate their design and identify where and when it doesn't work.MedChron LLC Launches Its Innovative New SaaS for Small to Mid Size Medical Practices, Optimizing CCM, CCP, and MWV Medicare Billing. MedChron was founded to fix problems and deliver an affordable web-based software solution that quickly, efficiently, and neatly organizes all contacts and interactions with patients. 

Lend Academy Podcast
Podcast 286: Billy Libby of Upper90

Lend Academy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 37:54


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deutsche-startups.de-Podcast
Insider #93: smava - Finanzcheck - Flink - Formel Skin - mercanis - Faster Future - Lemon Markets

deutsche-startups.de-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 64:18


Unsere Themen: smava - Finanzcheck - Gorillas - Flink - Thrasio - Formel Skin - mercanis - Faster Future - Lemon Markets - Optidash - Mambu - Spryker - Sandbox Interactive +++ smava und Finanzcheck verhandeln über Fusion #EXKLUSIV +++ Cherry und Northzone investieren in Gorillas-Klon Flink #EXKLUSIV +++ Alstin und Upper90 investieren in Berliner Thrasio-Konzept #EXKLUSIV +++ Vorwerk Ventures investiert in Formel Skin #EXKLUSIV +++ Speedinvest investiert in mercanis #EXKLUSIV +++ Laura Grimmelmann (Ex-Accel) startet Faster Future #EXKLUSIV +++ Creandum und System.One investieren in Lemon Markets #EXKLUSIV +++ Rheingau Founders investiert in Optidash #EXKLUSIV +++ Glückwunsch an Mambu, Spryker und Sandbox Interactive #ANALYSE Unser Sponsor Die heutige Ausgabe wird gesponsert von CAYA. Seid ihr auch gerade im Home Office? Dann kennt ihr das: Die Post kommt weiterhin ins Büro, da ist aber gar keiner. Wichtige Unterlagen stehen im Aktenordner im Büro, von zuhause habt ihr aber keinen Zugriff. Das Unternehmen CAYA kann euch hier helfen. Mit dem digitalen Briefkasten von CAYA könnt ihr eure Post digital empfangen. Dafür leitet CAYA eure Post um und scannt diese tagesaktuell ein. Das ist aber noch nicht alles: In der CAYA Document Cloud könnt ihr alle eure Dokumente – inklusive eurer Post – online an einem Ort verwalten und bearbeiten. So könnt ihr zum Beispiel eingehende Dokumente ganz einfach im Unternehmen verteilen, Rechnungen bezahlen oder Formulare ausfüllen und unterschreiben. Alles direkt aus der CAYA Plattform heraus. Das funktioniert einfach, verlässlich und ist super effizient. Übrigens: CAYA schreibt sich C A Y A. Mit über 10.000 Kunden und einer Bewertung von 4,7 / 5 Sternen ist CAYA der führende Anbieter in Deutschland. Mit dem Gutscheincode ds15 erhaltet ihr 15 % Rabatt. Geht jetzt auf www.getcaya.com/deutschestartups. Vor dem Mikro Alexander Hüsing, deutsche-startups.de - www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-huesing/ & https://twitter.com/azrael74 Sven Schmidt, Maschinensucher - www.linkedin.com/in/sven-schmidt-maschinensucher/ Hintergrund Der deutsche-startups.de-Podcast besteht aus den Formaten #Insider, #News, #StartupRadar und #Interview. Mehr unter: www.deutsche-startups.de/tag/Podcast/ Anregungen bitte an podcast@deutsche-startups.de. Unseren anoynmen Briefkasten findet ihr hier: www.deutsche-startups.de/stille-post/

DealMakers
Carlos Cashman On Building A $750 Million Business In 24 Months By Selling Products On Amazon

DealMakers

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 39:12


Carlos Cashman is a serial entrepreneur. Most recently he co-founded Thrasio which is an acquirer of Amazon third-party private-label businesses. The company has raised over $130M from top tier investors such as Western Technology Investment, RiverPark Ventures, WTI, Upper90, PEAK6 Investments, and Harlan Capital Partners. Prior to this he cofounded several companies including Asset Performance, Course Advisor, ConstellationCK, CueNotes, and OrionCKB.

DealMakers
Chase Lochmiller On Climbing Mt. Everest And Raising $75 Million To Transform The Oil Industry

DealMakers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 39:56


Chase Lochmiller is the cofounder and CEO of Crusoe Energy Systems which is on a mission to help the oil industry reduce routine flaring of natural gas. The company has raised so far $75 million from investors like Founders Fund, Bain Capital, Winklevoss Capital, Pathfinder, Polychain, Wicklow Capital, KCK, and Upper90 to name a few. 

eComWhiz Podcast
How to Sell Your Amazon Business | Thras.io: FBA Business Acquirer

eComWhiz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 42:33


Interview with Ken Kubec from Thras.io sits down and talk with Henson Wu from FeedbackWhiz on how to sell your amazon business. They also discuss the process that Thras.io goes through to acquirer your amazon FBA business. Thras.io buys, builds, and optimizes Amazon third party sellers. Some of the most frequent question that they get asked is "When setting your Amazon business up to sell, what do you do" and "What shouldn't you do to prepare your business for sale". Visit FeedbackWhiz: http://bit.ly/2X3Yi32 - Use Promo Code Whiz50 and get 30 day Free Trial and 50% off your first month paid subscription. Take a look at Thras.io: http://www.thras.io About Thras.io - Thrasio is the fastest growing acquirer of Amazon FBA businesses. Fully funded cash buyers Experienced FBA Operators Creators of the 45-day close process Choosing the right partner when selling your business can eliminate months, even years of unknowns. At Thrasio, we have the most efficient close process, backed by in-house general council, diligence, and finance teams. FULLY FUNDED We are backed by a group of successful CEOs and entrepreneurs as investors and the fantastic group at Upper90. Unlike most complex broker deals, we pay CASH for all acquisitions with a significant portion upfront upon close. FAIR: Our dedicated diligence team will let you know exactly where you stand in today's market. We foster a full disclosure, no pressure environment. Our firm is committed to providing you with all the resources you need to make the best decision for your business. FAST TO CLOSE: Thrasio has a wealth of experience purchasing FBA businesses from all over the world. Our goal is to get you to your goal as efficiently as possible. Most closes are completed within 30-45 days of Letter of Intent, although our record is an amazing 7 days! COMMITTED TO A SMOOTH TRANSITION: We want you to be free from the burden of ownership as quickly as possible so you can go on and pursue your next dream. When you sell your business to us, you will be greeted by experienced operators who have all the resources needed to transition and run your business. Thras.io Process DAYS 0 – 5 Within 5 business days we will inform you if your company is a potential fit for our model. If we have a match, you will be sent a letter of intent. If not, we will refer you to one of our favorite brokers. Either way, a big win for you. DAYS 5 – 25 Due Diligence: Thrasio will fully reconstruct your P&L to ensure that the closing goes off without a hitch. DAYS 25 – 35 Standard Legal Procedures DAYS 36 – 45 Close the deal and fund bank account