How smart matchmaking wins entrepreneurs smart money
The right entrepreneur/investor relationship isn’t just about the money. It’s about the fuel the right backer can bring to a growth business. We explain the difference between smart money and the not so smart, and how the Qodeo platform helps you identify real value. Whether you’re looking at funding from a venture capital (VC), private […]
Top Ten Secrets Entrepreneurs Need to Know – Discussions at Axis Tel Aviv
Our CEO, Simon Glass, recently attended Axis Innovation’s flagship conference – one of Israel’s most effective startup events for dealmaking. While there he met with Bill Reichert from Pegasus Tech Ventures who ran though his masterclass of trade secrets.
Attracting Venture Funding with Qodeo and Bermuda Economic Development Corporation
At this event, Simon Glass (CEO of Qodeo) and Jamillah Lodge (from BEDC) discuss how Qodeo’s matching platform revolutionizes how investors connect with diverse entrepreneurs globally.
The long hard road to raising funds and one genius shortcut
At a time when speed to market is everything, entrepreneurs are spending hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars seeking funding, only to come up empty. We look at the barriers faced by entrepreneurs on the long road to raising funds and explore how Qodeo provides a shortcut around them. Founders of growth entrepreneurial businesses […]
Why VC/PE is a cottage industry and how to get inside
Despite trillions in wealth under management in venture capital, private equity and angel investing, it remains a cottage industry. We give you 7 reasons that make it so, and plenty of reasons to not let that get in the way of your fundraising. If you’re new to capital/private equity (VC/PE), or even if you’ve been […]
Radio Interview with The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation and Ocean 89
Simon Glass (Qodeo CEO) with Shelly Thunder (Ocean 89 Radio presenter) and Jamillah Lodge (The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation) discuss the ways that the Qodeo platform revolutionises how Investors and Entrepreneurs connect.
‘Attracting Venture Funding’ webinar in partnership with Ignite Bermuda
Catch up on our recent ‘Attracting Venture Funding’ webinar, co-hosted by entrepreneurial accelerator, Ignite Bermuda, with tips for finding your dream investor
How to beat bias and connect with VCs, PEs and Angels
If your business is located outside of a major center, or your founder didn’t go to the right business school (or any business school), you might find that bias is keeping you off the radar for funding. Intentionally or not, bias also limits returns for the VC community, and stunts economic growth. It’s time for […]
Insider tips for the entrepreneur pitch
VCs, private equity firms and angels/family offices are far from a homogeneous breed. But there are some key success factors that will attract interest from a potential backer, whether you’re a start-up or an established business ready to take it to the next level.
Tips for finding your dream investor
In love, and in entrepreneurship, it’s a numbers game. And traditionally, you’ve had to kiss a lot of frogs. Even with a platform like Qodeo, which reviews your business attributes, recommending and grading potential matches, there’s still an art to identifying your perfect partner and building that long-term relationship.
