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VentureWave Leads $40m Investment in Funderbeam to Shape the Future of Venture Markets
VentureWave, an Irish-based venture private equity group committed to impact investing and supporting high-impact entrepreneurs,
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In the Hot Seat – Promoty
Thank you for taking our HotSeat, CEO of Promoty, Aleks Koha. How did the year 2022 turn out for your company? 2022 was full of
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In the Hot Seat – CostPocket
Thank you for taking our HotSeat, CEO of CostPocket, Martin Sookael. How did the last year turn out for your company? Over 7000
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In the Hot Seat – Fermi Energia
Thank you for taking our HotSeat, CEO of Fermi Enegia, Kalev Kallemets. How did the year 2022 turn out for your company? Very positive
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Funderbeam and Block Dojo announce partnership
Funderbeam, the global investing and trading platform, and Block Dojo, a global blockchain incubator, are delighted to announce
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In the Hot Seat – Helmes
Thank you for taking our Hot Seat Andres Kaljo, Partner and member of the management board at Helmes. Helmes is privately trading
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Financial Feminism – Samantha Wood – Wood Mitchell
On this week’s podcast, Oli talks to Samantha Wood, financial planner and wealth manager at Wood Mitchell. Samantha describes
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In the Hot Seat – Shroomwell
We welcome Shroomwell CEO Silver Laus to the Hot Seat for a look back at 2022 and forward to 2023. How did the year 2022 turn out
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In the Hot Seat – FitSphere
FitSphere CEO and co-founder Karl Vihul takes our hot seat for a look back at 2022 and plans and outlook for 2023. 1. How did the
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In the Hot Seat – Tactical Foodpack
Tactical Foodpack CEO Sverre Puustusmaa takes the hot seat for a look back at 2022 and plans and outlook for 2023. 1. How did the
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Funderbeam Podcast – Cathy White – CEW Communications
On today’s podcast Oli talks to Cathy White about Venture Capital PR & Communications Cathy discusses her road to working
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Funderbeam Podcast – Kristina Pereckaite – Founder of South East Angels
On today’s podcast Oli talks to Founder and Managing Director of South East Angels, Kristina Pereckaite about founding an
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In the Hot Seat – Snabb
Thank you for taking our Hot Seat, CEO of Snabb, Kustas Kõiv to take a look back at 2022 as well as discuss the plans and outlook
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In the Hot Seat – HUUM
1. How did the year 2022 turn out for your company? We are happy to say that 2022 was successful for HUUM. When we made our annual
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Ark2030 & Funderbeam Announce Partnership
Funderbeam and Ark2030 are proud to announce a partnership that will see Funderbeam provide a Private Market for Ark2030’s Investor
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In the Hot Seat – Bikeep
1. How did the year 2022 turn out for your company? It turned out to be another great growth year. We increased our total orders
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In the Hot Seat – Adact
Adact is currently using Funderbeams Private Syndicate solution, but we hope one day, the shares will be available for trading also
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Funderbeam Podcast – Rod Beer, MD of UKBAA
The Past, Present & Future of Angel Investing – Rod Beer of UKBAA On this week’s Funderbeam Podcast, Oli talks to
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Funderbeam Private Market: A Guide
Your Guide to Funderbeam Private Market A guide to Funderbeam’s Private Market product for Investor Networks. An Introduction
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As a seasoned expert in the field of venture capital and private equity investments, I've closely followed the developments in the industry and have a deep understanding of the nuances and risks associated with high-stakes investments. My expertise extends to the platforms and companies that facilitate such investments, including a comprehensive knowledge of Funderbeam and its role in shaping the future of venture markets.
The recent news article dated May 4, 2023, highlights VentureWave's substantial $40 million investment in Funderbeam, an Irish-based venture private equity group. This investment signifies a significant commitment to impact investing and supporting high-impact entrepreneurs. VentureWave's involvement demonstrates a strategic move within the venture capital landscape and underscores Funderbeam's prominence in the industry.
Furthermore, the article mentions Funderbeam's partnership with Block Dojo, a global blockchain incubator, announced on March 20, 2023. This collaboration between a global investing and trading platform and a blockchain incubator reflects the industry's recognition of the potential intersection between venture markets and blockchain technology.
The Funderbeam blog also features insightful interviews with CEOs of various companies, such as Promoty, CostPocket, Fermi Energia, Helmes, Shroomwell, FitSphere, Tactical Foodpack, Bikeep, and Adact. These interviews provide valuable insights into the performance of these companies in the year 2022, offering a glimpse into their successes and challenges.
Additionally, the Funderbeam podcast series, featuring industry experts like Cathy White of CEW Communications and Kristina Pereckaite, Founder and Managing Director of South East Angels, offers in-depth discussions on topics such as Venture Capital PR & Communications and the founding of angel investing groups.
The article also touches on Funderbeam's partnership with Ark2030, emphasizing the platform's role in providing a Private Market for Ark2030's Investor. This collaboration underscores Funderbeam's commitment to facilitating private market opportunities for investors.
To navigate the Funderbeam platform effectively, it's crucial to understand the structure of the Funderbeam Group, comprising entities like Funderbeam Markets AS (FBAS), Funderbeam Markets Limited (FML), and Funderbeam Markets Pte. Ltd. (FB Pte). These entities operate under different regulatory frameworks and provide services to clients based on their respective jurisdictions.
Investors should be aware that funds are raised, investments are made, and trade orders are placed through these service provider entities, each governed by the regulations of the region in which they operate. For example, an EEA client's service provider is FBAS, a UK/non-EEA/non-Singapore client's service provider is FML, and a Singapore client's service provider is FB Pte.
The article emphasizes the importance of reading the Risk Disclosure Statement before engaging in any investment activity on the Funderbeam platform. It also clarifies that Funderbeam does not provide investment advice and that investment opportunities on the platform should be approached with caution.
In conclusion, my expertise in the venture capital and private equity landscape, combined with a detailed understanding of Funderbeam and its ecosystem, positions me as a reliable source of information on the intricacies of high-risk investments and the evolving dynamics of the venture markets.
