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Paul G. Silva

The ideal team slide sounds something like this: [for a company making artificial-intelligence software for hospitals]. Selling software to hospitals is notoriously difficult. Fortunately for us, previous to founding our company our CEO sold $100 million worth of software to hospitals. We have five of them.

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5 questions emerging managers should ask before selecting LPs

TechCrunch

In order to make those investments, venture firms must first have the money, which means they’re not only just the funders, they’re fundraisers, too. But that image is only one part of venture capital. After launching Avestria in 2019, we found that family offices and high-net-worth individuals were the best targets for us.

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Enterprise escalator Impact Rooms rises to prepare African startups for growth and investment

TechCrunch

The startup is planning to establish Smart Fund, an investor-matching program that uses algorithms to pick the best opportunities for funders. The supported startups include Ghana’s Wala Digital Health, a SaaS Software connecting hospitals and donors for critical blood transfusions.

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Hans Severiens Award Given to Tony Shipley

Angel Capital Association

As an example, early in QCA’s history, the group discovered a technology developed at a children’s hospital that could potentially be used to quickly prescribe the correct medication for people suffering from mental illness. Given all his experience, there are still investments and stories that stand out in a storied career.

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8 investors, founders and execs predict cybersecurity, fintech will take Belfast by storm

TechCrunch

According to the survey, the city is strong in sectors such as fintech, agritech, hospitality tech, emerging tech, cybersecurity, SaaS and medtech. We’re excited by changing how we launch hospitality ventures. Strong in: Fintech, agritech, hospitality tech, and emerging tech. INI is a big support and funder.

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