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Seeking Startups
Hosted by Maxim Davis · EN
Seeking Startups is the startup podcast delivering you deal flow. Follow and subscribe to the show to have startup deals delivered to you. If you are a startup investor, this podcast is for you! Listen to the latest episode and see for yourself. I think you’ll find this show worthwhile, but if you’re not satisfied after one complete episode, reach out. Message me on LinkedIn with your honest opinion, so I can make a better show. https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-davis/
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#15 Supporting the Backbone of the Economy - Small Businesses | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Asenso Finance on Wefunder
Jun 21, 202201:20:04Tap to summarizeAsenso Finance’s funding round closes on 6/29/22. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date. Looking to raise money for your company? Use my Wefunder referral code to get started and save $2,500 on your regulation crowdfunding round! https://wefunder.com/maximdavis/discount Join the community! A community built by and for equity crowdfunding investors. Collaborate with others who are passionate about startup investing. Share deal flow, learn, and connect with other investors. Click here to join: https://discord.gg/m5EyhXtHmx I’m your host Maxim Davis, and today on Seeking startups, we have Keny Chang, the President of Asenso Finance. Keny is no stranger to entrepreneurship, as he was raised in an entrepreneurial household. With lessons he gained from his father, who owned a business in Guatemala, and decades-long experience working in finance, Keny is bringing all of his knowledge to help build Asenso Finance. Asenso Finance is the working capital marketplace for small businesses. With the mission of helping small businesses through capital and resources, Keny believes he and his team have what it takes to make a real difference and create a successful business in the process. Company Fundraising page: https://wefunder.com/asenso/ Asenso’s Website: https://www.asenso.io/ Company Funding Details: Funding Platform: Wefunder Minimum Investment Amount: $100 Funding Close Date: 6/29/22 Minimum Raise Amount: $250K Maximum Raise Amount: $1M Security Type: SAFE Early Bird Valuation Cap: $12M Regular Valuation Cap: $15M If you are a founder who is interested in getting highlighted on the show, email me at maxim@seekingstartups.com Every week I post content on LinkedIn relating to the content in this show and equity crowdfunding. If you are interested in getting more content, follow me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-davis/ Disclaimer: Everything you hear in this podcast is only for informational and entertainment purposes. This is not financial advice, and I am not endorsing this company. Please do proper due diligence before investing in any startup. Disclosure: I do not own any shares of Asenso Finance as of the recording date of this podcast.
Transcribe →#14 What if Peloton & Patreon had a Baby? Introducing Zomo.fit! | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Zomo.fit on Wefunder
May 17, 202201:02:36Tap to summarizeZomo’s funding round closes on 4/30/23. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date. Looking to raise money for your company? Use my Wefunder referral code to get started and save $2,500 on your regulation crowdfunding round! https://wefunder.com/maximdavis/discount Join the community! A community built by and for equity crowdfunding investors. Collaborate with others who are passionate about startup investing. Share deal flow, learn, and connect with other investors. Click here to join: https://discord.gg/m5EyhXtHmx I’m your host Maxim Davis, and today on Seeking startups, we have Arnab Raychaudhuri, the co-founder of Zomo Fit. Zomo Fit is a digital platform that enables fitness creators to effortlessly provide virtual fitness classes to their clients. In 2020, Arnab felt firsthand the challenges of working out virtual, and even though he had the idea for a while, he knew that was the right time to build something better. So he quit his job and started Zomo Fit. With previous founding experience, a team of 6, and content creators using and paying for the service, Arnab believes he has what it takes to make Zomo Fit a dominant player in the virtual fitness arena. Zomo’s Fundraising page: https://wefunder.com/zomo Company Funding Details: Funding Platform: Wefunder Minimum Investment Amount: $100 Funding Close Date: 4/30/2023 Minimum Raise Amount: $50,000 Maximum Raise Amount: $1.07M Security Type: SAFE Early Brid Valuation Cap: $12M Regular Valuation Cap: $14M If you are a founder who is interested in getting highlighted on the show, email me at maxim@seekingstartups.com Every week I post content on LinkedIn relating to the content in this show and equity crowdfunding. If you are interested in getting more content, follow me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-davis/ Zomo’s Website: https://zomo.fit/ Zomo’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zomo.fit/ Zomo’s Instargram: https://www.instagram.com/zomofit/ Arnab’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnabing/ Disclaimer: Everything you hear in this podcast is only for informational and entertainment purposes. This is not financial advice, and I am not endorsing this company. Please do proper due diligence before investing in any startup. Disclosure: I do not own any shares of Zomo as of the recording date of this podcast.
Transcribe →#13 A Quantitative Hedge Fund for Everyone | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Quantbase on Wefunder
May 3, 202201:02:25Tap to summarizeQuantbase's funding round closes on 4/30/23. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date. Join the community! A community built by and for equity crowdfunding investors. Collaborate with others who are passionate about startup investing. Share deal flow, learn, and connect with other investors. Click here to join: https://discord.gg/m5EyhXtHmx Looking to raise money for your company? Use my Wefunder referral code to get started and save $2,500 on your regulation crowdfunding round! https://wefunder.com/maximdavis/discount I’m your host Maxim Davis, and today on Seeking startups, we have Thomas Stewart, the CEO of Quantbase, Som Mohapatra, the CIO, and Allen Calderwood, the CTO. These three cofounders are building Quantbase: a high-risk automated investment platform available for anyone to use. So far, they have over 5,000 users on their waitlist and have raised over $400k from prominent investors like First Round Capital’s Dorm Room Fund. With previous startup founding experience and one exit under Thomas’s belt, this team believes they have what it takes to disrupt the risk asset market. Listen to this fascinating talk to hear these founders' stories and learn how their backgrounds led them to create Quantbase. Company Fundraising page: https://wefunder.com/quantbase/ Company Funding Details: Funding Platform: Wefunder Minimum Investment Amount: $100 Funding Close Date: 4/30/23 Minimum Raise Amount: $50,000 Maximum Raise Amount: $250,000 Regular Valuation: $8M Early Bird Valuation:$6.75M Security Type: SAFE If you are a founder who is interested in getting highlighted on the show, email me at maxim@seekingstartups.com Every week I post content on LinkedIn relating to the content in this show and equity crowdfunding. If you are interested in getting more content, follow me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-davis/ Quantbase Website: https://www.getquantbase.com/ Quantbase LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantbase/ Quantbase Twitter: https://twitter.com/quantbase_ Thomas's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasjstewart/ Som's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/som-mohapatra/ Allen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/androidallen/ Disclosure: I do not own any shares of Quantbase as of the recording date of this podcast. Disclaimer: Everything you hear in this podcast is only for informational and entertainment purposes. This is not financial advice, and I am not endorsing this company. Please do proper due diligence before investing in any startup.
Transcribe →#12 Bringing Spaces to Life! | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Cadenzo on Wefunder
Apr 19, 202201:04:36Tap to summarizeCadenzo’s funding round closes on 4/30/2023. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date. Join the community! A community built by and for equity crowdfunding investors. Collaborate with others who are passionate about startup investing. Share deal flow, learn, and connect with other investors. Click here to join: https://discord.gg/m5EyhXtHmx Looking to raise money for your company? Use my Wefunder referral code to get started and save $2,500 on your regulation crowdfunding round! https://wefunder.com/maximdavis/discount I'm your host Maxim Davis, and today on Seeking startups, we have Marc LaManque, the co-founder of Cadenzo. At the young age of 7, Marc knew that he wanted to become a musician and, specifically, a piano player. Even though his parents were skeptical, they provided him with support and resources. Before long, Marc was occupied in the music world. In middle school, Marc was doing gigs and performing in bands. And by high school, he was the lead in the school's musical. At this point, Marc really thought he had found his calling. But Marc's openness and drive eventually lead him down a different path. A path where entrepreneurship was at the core. Finally, these two worlds collided when Marc, alongside his co-founders Andres and Troy, started Cadenzo: A platform that helps musicians and venues streamline the booking process. Listen to this fascinating talk about Marc's journey and his plan to bring entertainment booking out of the dark ages! Company Fundraising page: https://wefunder.com/cadenzo Company Funding Details: Funding Platform: Wefunder Minimum Investment Amount: $100 Funding Close Date: 4/30/2023 Minimum Raise Amount: $50,000 Maximum Raise Amount: $212,000 Valuation Cap: $4.5M Security Type: SAFE If you are a founder who is interested in getting highlighted on the show, email me at maxim@seekingstartups.com Every week I post content on LinkedIn relating to the content in this show and equity crowdfunding. If you are interested in getting more content, follow me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-davis/ Cadenzo's Website: https://www.cadenzo.io/ Cadenzo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadenzo/ Marc’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marclamanque/ Disclosure: I do not own any shares of Cadenzo as of the recording date of this podcast. Disclaimer: Everything you hear in this podcast is only for informational and entertainment purposes. This is not financial advice, and I am not endorsing this company. Please do proper due diligence before investing in any startup.
Transcribe →#11 Building a Real-Life Wall-E | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Smartbin.io on Wefunder
Mar 22, 202200:53:15Tap to summarizeSmartbin.io's funding round closes on 4/30/22. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date. I’m your host Maxim Davis, and today on Seeking startups, we have Hamoun Karami and Andrea Bulgarelli, the co-founders of Smartbin.io. Hamoun and Andrea are building an autonomous trash bin collecting robot. So basically, they are creating a real-life Wall-E. With Smartbin.io, they hope to make a greener and more efficient waste and recycling process. But even though Hamoun and Andrea are early into this venture, their entrepreneurial journeys started many years before. Tune in to this episode and learn how Hamoun’s nontraditional journey and Andrea’s hardware experience have led them to start Smartbin.io. This is Seeking Startups, a show that gives you an inside look into the minds of ambitious people who are trying to change the world. Learn about what they’re building, their personal stories, and invest in the founders you believe in. Now with equity crowdfunding, anyone can invest in early-stage private startups. If you're searching for entertaining, educational, and inspirational content about startup investing, this show is for you! Looking to raise money for your company? Use my Wefunder referral code to get started and save $2,500 on your regulation crowdfunding round! https://wefunder.com/maximdavis/discount Disclaimer: Everything you hear in this podcast is only for informational and entertainment purposes. This is not financial advice, and I am not endorsing this company. Please do proper due diligence before investing in any startup. Company Fundraising page: https://wefunder.com/smartbinio/ Company Funding Details: Funding Platform: Wefunder Minimum Investment Amount: $100 Funding Close Date: 4/30/2022 Minimum Raise Amount: $50,000 Maximum Raise Amount: $500,000 Valuation Cap: $6 Million If you are a founder who is interested in getting highlighted on the show, email me at maxim@seekingstartups.com Every week I post content on LinkedIn relating to the content in this show and equity crowdfunding. If you are interested in getting more content, follow me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-davis/ Smartbin.io Website: https://www.smartbin.io/ Smartbin.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/Smartbin_ Hamoun LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamoun-karami/ Andrea LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-bulgarelli-020b3b2b/ Disclosure: I do not own any shares of Smartbin.io as of the recording date of this podcast.
Transcribe →#10 Reimagining Charitable Giving | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Arbol on Wefunder
Mar 2, 202201:04:24Tap to summarizeArbol's funding round closes on 4/30/23. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date. I’m your host Maxim Davis, and today on Seeking startups, we have David Gonzalez and Favio Osorio, the co-founders of Arbol. Even though David and Favio grew up in two different parts of the world, both of them saw the value of education in helping the members of their communities climb the socioeconomic ladder. After college, their corporate roles in business and finance allowed them to gain a unique perspective. It became evident that the members of their communities didn’t have the proper tools, mentorship, and financial support. And so from this experience, David and Favio created Arbol, a platform that connects low-income students to financial and community support. Listen in to this insightful talk about their experiences and how David and Favio plan to drive change. This is Seeking Startups, a show that gives you an inside look into the minds of ambitious people who are trying to change the world. Learn about what they’re building, their personal stories, and invest in the founders you believe in. Now with equity crowdfunding, anyone can invest in early-stage private startups. If you're searching for entertaining, educational, and inspirational content about startup investing, this show is for you! Looking to raise money for your company? Use my Wefunder referral code to get started and save $2,500 on your regulation crowdfunding round! https://wefunder.com/maximdavis/discount Disclaimer: Everything you hear in this podcast is only for informational and entertainment purposes. This is not financial advice, and I am not endorsing this company. Please do proper due diligence before investing in any startup. Company Funding Page: https://wefunder.com/arbol Company Funding Details: Funding Platform: Wefunder Minimum Investment Amount: $100 Funding Close Date: 4/30/2023 Minimum Raise Amount: $50,000 Maximum Raise Amount: $250,000 Regular Valuation: $2.5M Security Type: SAFE If you are a founder who is interested in getting highlighted on the show, email me at maxim@seekingstartups.com Every week I post content on LinkedIn relating to the content in this show and equity crowdfunding. If you are interested in getting more content, follow me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-davis/ Arbol Website: https://growarbol.com/ Arbol Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowArbol David LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgonzalez53/ Favio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/favioosorio/ Disclosure: I do not own any shares of Arbol as of the recording date of this podcast.
Transcribe →#9 Helping the US Government | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in on OpenGrants on Wefunder
Feb 22, 202200:55:23Tap to summarizeOpenGrants's funding round closes on 4/12/22. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date. Sedale is no stranger to the startup ecosystem. As a three-time founder, he has learned the intricacies of starting a company and the importance of a strong team. Along his journey, Sedale has forged his own path from dropping out of college to creating multiple companies. And now, he is bringing everything he has learned to build OpenGrants, a grant search engine and marketplace of independent grant consultants. Listen to this fun and engaging show to learn how OpenGrants plans to change the grant industry. This is Seeking Startups, a show that gives you an inside look into the minds of ambitious people who are trying to change the world. Learn about what they're building, their personal stories, and invest in the founders you believe in. Now with equity crowdfunding, anyone can invest in early-stage private startups. If you're searching for entertaining, educational, and inspirational content about startup investing, this show is for you! Looking to raise money for your company? Use my Wefunder referral code to get started and save $2,500 on your regulation crowdfunding round! https://wefunder.com/maximdavis/discount Disclaimer: Everything you hear in this podcast is only for informational and entertainment purposes. This is not financial advice, and I am not endorsing this company. Please do proper due diligence before investing in any startup. Company Funding Page: https://wefunder.com/opengrantsio/ Company Funding Details Funding Platform: Wefunder Minimum Investment Amount: $100 Funding Close Date: 04/12/2022 Minimum Raise Amount: $50,000 Maximum Raise Amount: $750,000 Regular Valuation: $7M Security Type: SAFE If you are a founder who is interested in getting highlighted on the show, email me at maxim@seekingstartups.com. Every week I post content on LinkedIn relating to the content in this show and equity crowdfunding. If you are interested in getting more content, follow me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-davis/ OpenGrants Website: https://www.opengrants.io/ OpenGrants Twitter: https://twitter.com/opengrants_io Sedale Twitter: https://twitter.com/STurbovsky Sedale LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sedaleturbovsky/ Disclosure: I do not own any shares of OpenGrants as of the recording date of this podcast.
Transcribe →#8 From Starting Match.com to Starting BabyQuip | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in BabyQuip on SeedInvest
Feb 9, 202200:47:11Tap to summarizeBabyQuip's funding round closes on 3/26/22. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date. Fran has an incredible entrepreneurial story spanning back to the 90s when she was the founding member of Match.com. Ever since, Fran has been involved in the start-up space working at Women.com, BlueLight, and TRUSTe. Today Fran is the CEO of BabyQuip, a marketplace that connects traveling parents with quality providers that supply baby gear on the go. Listen in to this fascinating show as we talk about her upbringing, her time at Match, her experience on Shark Tank, and her vision for BabyQuip. You don’t want to miss it! This is Seeking Startups, a show that gives you an inside look into the minds of ambitious people who are trying to change the world. Learn about what they’re building, their personal stories, and invest in the founders you believe in. Now with equity crowdfunding, anyone can invest in early-stage private startups. If you're searching for entertaining, educational, and inspirational content about startup investing, this show is for you! Looking to raise money for your company? Use my Wefunder referral code to get started and save $2,500 on your regulation crowdfunding round! https://wefunder.com/maximdavis/discount Disclaimer: Everything you hear in this podcast is only for informational and entertainment purposes. This is not financial advice, and I am not endorsing this company. Please do proper due diligence before investing in any startup. Company Funding Page: https://www.seedinvest.com/babyquip/seed Company Funding Details Funding Platform: SeedInvest Minimum Investment Amount: $1,000 Funding Close Date: 03/26/2022 Minimum Raise Amount: $400,000 Maximum Raise Amount: $4,999,999 Regular Valuation: 18M Dollars Security Type: Preferred Equity If you are a founder who is interested in getting highlighted on the show, email me at maxim@seekingstartups.com. Every week I post content on LinkedIn relating to the content in this show and equity crowdfunding. If you are interested in getting more content, follow me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-davis/ BabyQuip Website: https://www.babyquip.com/ BabyQuip Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BabyQuip Fran Maier Twitter: https://twitter.com/franmaier Fran Maier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaier/ Disclosure: I do not own any shares of BabyQuip as of the recording date of this podcast.
Transcribe →#7 Generating Smart Yield in Emerging Markets | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Untapped Global on Wefunder
Feb 2, 202200:48:41Tap to summarizeUntapped Global's funding round closes on 03/29/2022. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date. Jim’s unique upbringing and decades-long experience in emerging markets have given him a unique perspective leading him to start Untapped Global. Untapped Global is a platform that helps investors make impact investments in emerging markets. Untapped Global uses a model called Smart Asset Financing, which leverages technology to de-risk investments by tracking the use of funds in real-time. Listen in to hear how Jim hopes to create lasting global change with his company! This is Seeking Startups, a show that gives you an inside look into the minds of ambitious people who are trying to change the world. Learn about what they’re building, their personal stories, and invest in the founders you believe in. Now with equity crowdfunding, anyone can invest in early-stage private startups. If you're searching for entertaining, educational, and inspirational content, this show is for you! Looking to raise money for your company? Use my Wefunder referral code to get started and save $2,500 on your equity crowdfunding round! https://wefunder.com/maximdavis/discount Disclaimer: Everything you hear in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. This is not financial advice, and I am not endorsing this company. Please do proper due diligence before investing in any startup. Company Funding Page: https://wefunder.com/untappedglobal/ Company Funding Details Funding Platform: Wefunder Minimum Investment Amount: $100 Funding Closing Date: 03/29/2022 Minimum Raise Amount: $100,000 Maximum Raise Amount: $1,000,000 Regular Valuation: $14 Million Security Type: SAFE Untapped Global Website: https://untapped-global.com/ Untapped Global Twitter: https://twitter.com/untappedglobal Jim Chu (Founder) Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/jimchu Jim Chu (Founder) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchu45/ Maxim Davis (Host) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-davis/ Disclosure: I do not own any shares of Untapped Global as of the recording date of this podcast.
Transcribe →#6 Creating the LinkedIn for all Creatives | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Vampr on Wefunder
Jan 5, 202200:48:19Tap to summarizeVampr's funding round closes on 3/31/22. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date. Vampr is a marketplace that brings together musicians and creatives. In the past 6 years, Josh has been able to grow Vampr to over 1 million users helping Vampr become a large global player in the music tech industry. Josh’s love of music started from a very young age and naturally turned into a career path. Along his journey, he has created films, managed bands and even created his own band called Buchanan which became well known in Australia. Listen up as Josh shares some very interesting stories! I hope you enjoy this episode. This is Seeking Startups, a show that gives you an inside look into the minds of ambitious people who are trying to change the world. Learn about what they’re building, their personal stories, and invest in the founders you believe in. Now with equity crowdfunding, anyone can invest in early-stage private startups. If you're searching for entertaining, educational, and inspirational content about startup investing, this show is for you! Looking to raise money for your company? Use my Wefunder referral code to get started and save $2,500 on your equity crowdfunding round! https://wefunder.com/maximdavis/discount Disclaimer: Everything you hear in this podcast is only for informational and entertainment purposes. This is not financial advice, and I am not endorsing this company. Please do proper due diligence before investing in any startup. Company Fundraising page: https://wefunder.com/vampr Company Fundraising details Funding Platform: Wefunder Minimum Raise Amount: $50K Maximum Raise Amount: $3.99M Funding Closing Date: 3/31/22 Regular Valuation: $20M Vampr Website: https://www.vampr.me/ Vampr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vamprapp Vampr Twitter: https://twitter.com/vamprapp Disclosure: I do not own any shares of Vampr as of the recording date of this podcast.
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