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Ben Boyer reposted thisBen Boyer reposted thisHonor Pet is looking for a mobile end-of-life veterinarian to join our growing team 💗. If you are a vet in the LA, San Fernando Valley, or Orange County areas, I'd love to share more about what we are building and how we are doing death differently. We have a most creative approach when it comes to structuring work around life to allow maximum flexibility in any given week. With robust training and ongoing support, no prior experience with mobile end of life is needed; if you're a vet with hearts and smarts, that's all that's needed. https://lnkd.in/gumRXZnw
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Ben Boyer shared thisThroughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure to work with a number of top-tier investors. Arctos is as good as anyone at allocating private capital and, without question, the best in sports. Congratulations to KKR on having the vision to build their sports efforts around Arctos -- you acquired an incredible asset! David O'Connor Alastair Seaman BRIAN LAFEMINA Matt Webster Chad Hutchinson Jordan Solomon Thad Sheely Ian Charles Clare Berns Zach BaranKKR to Acquire Pro Sports Investor Arctos in $1.4 Billion DealKKR to Acquire Pro Sports Investor Arctos in $1.4 Billion Deal
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Ben Boyer reposted thisHonor Pet is looking to hire 2 full-time virtual care coordinators. This would be 4 days/week (10hr shifts), one role Sun-Wed and the other Wed-Sat from 8am-6:30pm PST. If interested, you can learn more and apply here ↓Ben Boyer reposted thisHonor Pet is hiring for a Virtual Care Coordinator (Remote). If you’re warm, empathetic, detail-obsessed (like seriously detailed obsessed), and can juggle multiple tech platforms with ease while supporting families through difficult moments, we would 💗 to hear from you. You can apply here ↓
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Ben Boyer shared thisSpecial company!Ben Boyer shared thisWe're a little late in posting our holiday party pic but still wanted to share because it makes me smile. The Honor Pet team (plus Charlie, *the* sweetest golden retriever you'll ever meet) are sending best wishes for the year ahead 💙. #honorpet #losangelespets #losangeles #artsdistrict
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Ben Boyer shared thisThis is an amazing opportunity to help build the future of pet end-of-life care—honoring the animal while delivering a thoughtful, humane, and modern experience.Ben Boyer shared thisIf you're looking for a change in 2026, Honor Pet is hiring end-of-life veterinarians for the following areas: 📍 Los Angeles (DTLA) 📍 San Fernando Valley 📍 Orange County We have 2, 3 and 4 days/week positions available, in each of the locations. Snapshot of the role: 🔹 Available for 5 appointments per day (usually 3-4 get scheduled) 🔹 Salary: 3 days/week (15 appointments/week) = $100K 🔹 Salary: 4 days/week (20 appointments/week) = $135K 🔹 Generous benefit package (~ $15K) Job post below - Happy to answer any questions!
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Ben Boyer shared thisWelcome to the family, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Club and Akron RubberDucks! Prospector Baseball Group is grateful for this opportunity!Prospector Baseball Group acquires Jacksonville, Akron minor-league teams from Ken BabbyProspector Baseball Group acquires Jacksonville, Akron minor-league teams from Ken Babby
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Ben Boyer reposted thisBen Boyer reposted thisCurious about aquamation? One of our favorite things to do is bring local vet teams behind the scenes for a closer look at how our Comfort Center works. We also love when our current partner clinics carve out time to visit, ask thoughtful questions, and confirm that the care their clients receive is truly the best possible. That kind of intention matters to us, and we appreciate it deeply 💕. If you are within 75 miles of the greater LA area and want to see how we are changing the face of aftercare and end-of-life medicine, we would be honored to host you for a tour. Reach out and we will accommodate your schedule.
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Ben Boyer reposted thisMy non-compete is officially over and with it comes the launch of Honor Pet’s in-home euthanasia services! We are providing care for families in the greater LA area 7 days a week 💕. Wow - where did 5 years go?!!Ben Boyer reposted thisIt's official! Honor Pet is now offering * in-home euthanasia * services for families across the greater #losangeles area 💗 ! This was the final piece of the puzzle in creating truly complete, end-to-end care, all under one roof. Our services include: - pre planning visits - euthanasia in the comfort of home - euthanasia services in our tranquil comfort center - memorial viewings and services - water cremation - free pet loss support with our licensed social worker Amy Abadia, MSSW, LCSW - community events and workshops Pictured here is me and Percy during one of my first in-home euthanasia appointments way back in 2012. It was then I realized the magic of these services. His mom was an endearingly animated and elegant elderly French woman (complete with fancy scarf) who "insisted" we have a champagne toast to honor her boy (her finest bottle, of course!), out on the patio where he loved to lay in the sun. In retrospect, maybe that’s where the idea for the champagne toasts in each of our Comfort Rooms came from :) A full circle moment and I couldn't be more grateful.
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Ben Boyer reposted thisBen Boyer reposted thisIt's official! Honor Pet is now offering * in-home euthanasia * services for families across the greater #losangeles area 💗 ! This was the final piece of the puzzle in creating truly complete, end-to-end care, all under one roof. Our services include: - pre planning visits - euthanasia in the comfort of home - euthanasia services in our tranquil comfort center - memorial viewings and services - water cremation - free pet loss support with our licensed social worker Amy Abadia, MSSW, LCSW - community events and workshops Pictured here is me and Percy during one of my first in-home euthanasia appointments way back in 2012. It was then I realized the magic of these services. His mom was an endearingly animated and elegant elderly French woman (complete with fancy scarf) who "insisted" we have a champagne toast to honor her boy (her finest bottle, of course!), out on the patio where he loved to lay in the sun. In retrospect, maybe that’s where the idea for the champagne toasts in each of our Comfort Rooms came from :) A full circle moment and I couldn't be more grateful.
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Ben Boyer liked thisBen Boyer liked thisRoots run deep. 🦐 Our ownership and management paid a visit to J.P. Small Memorial Stadium, the historic home of the Jacksonville Red Caps, who played here in Jacksonville’s Durkeeville neighborhood during the Negro American League era. A ballpark with over 100 years of history, and even more to come. The renovations happening here are something special, and we couldn’t be more proud to honor what came before us. #JumboShrimp #Jacksonville #NegroLeagues #BlackBaseballHistory
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Ben Boyer liked thisBen Boyer liked thisOne of the beauties of minor league baseball is some colleagues become the best of friends. Jess Knaster truly is one of the best in the business and love still getting together every year for his opening weekend at the Lehigh Valley IronPigs who put on a fantastic experience!!
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Ben Boyer liked thisBen Boyer liked this#QuAKRON!!! Your support last night was unwavering! Opening Day, Presented by State and Federal Communications, officially kicked off the Akron RubberDucks 2026 Season. Happy to have continued this awesome ballpark tradition with Elizabeth Bartz and Mayor Shammas Malik throwing out the first pitches of the season. Both strikes, of course! 🤣 We also held our annual VIP Party, and celebrated a RubberDucks victory! Thank you to all who attended. There is still time to plan your marketing campaign and hospitality event here at the ballpark! ⚾️🛞🦆 ☎️: (330) 375-1711 📧: nbello@akronrubberducks.com
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Ben Boyer liked thisBen Boyer liked thisHonor Pet is looking for a mobile end-of-life veterinarian to join our growing team 💗. If you are a vet in the LA, San Fernando Valley, or Orange County areas, I'd love to share more about what we are building and how we are doing death differently. We have a most creative approach when it comes to structuring work around life to allow maximum flexibility in any given week. With robust training and ongoing support, no prior experience with mobile end of life is needed; if you're a vet with hearts and smarts, that's all that's needed. https://lnkd.in/gumRXZnw
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Ben Boyer reacted on thisToday is a reflection of the extraordinary people and enduring vision that define Cresset. Avy Stein and Eric Becker founded this firm with the intention of building something that would last for more than 100 years, grounded in shared stewardship and an unwavering commitment to clients. Their leadership, clarity of purpose, and deep dedication to our clients and our team have shaped the culture that sets Cresset apart. I am grateful for the example they have set and for the partnership we share. To our exceptional advisors and colleagues across the firm, thank you. You show up every day as owners. You put clients first. You strengthen our culture through your integrity, collaboration, and care. Cresset has always been bigger than any one individual. Our strength comes from our values and from the remarkable people who bring those values to life in service of our clients. Maintaining a strong culture and continuing to prioritize our clients and our people will guide us forward. I feel deeply grateful for the opportunity to assume the role of CEO and to continue working alongside Avy and Eric in service of our long-term vision. It is a privilege to help carry forward the foundation they built and to lead this next chapter for an organization we are building to endure for 100 years and beyond. The future of Cresset is bright because of the collective commitment we share. I am grateful for the trust of our clients, the partnership of our founders, and the dedication of our team. Together, we will continue building the house we want to live in.Ben Boyer reacted on thisCongratulations to Susie Cranston on her appointment as CEO of Cresset, effective April 15. Susie will continue to lead the firm alongside Co-Founders Avy Stein and Eric Becker, reinforcing continuity and Cresset’s long-term vision of building an enduring multi-family office serving families across generations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQU_k9_W
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Ben Boyer reacted on thisBen Boyer reacted on thisINTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH 💜 : Spotlight on Gillian Bay Premium Experiences Manager Born in Atlanta to German and Brazilian parents, Gillian Bay grew up surrounded by multiple cultures and perspectives. She proudly carries that heritage with her—along with three passports—and credits her upbringing for shaping how she connects with people from all walks of life. One of the biggest influences in Gillian’s life is her grandmother, Mary, whose remarkable career has left a lasting legacy at the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department. For more than 40 years, Mary has tutored countless athletes across major sports, becoming a trusted mentor to many. Her impact is so significant that the university even dedicated a classroom in her honor. As a Fulbright Scholar, one of academia’s most prestigious distinctions, Mary has not only shaped athletes’ academic journeys but also built lifelong relationships with them. Today, professional athletes from leagues like the NFL and NHL still call her for advice, guidance, or simply to catch up. From her grandmother, Gillian learned an invaluable lesson: no matter how famous or accomplished someone may be, everyone is still human and navigating life for the first time. That perspective has shaped the way she interacts with athletes, coaches, celebrities, and colleagues always leading with kindness, humility, and respect. When it comes to leadership, Gillian admires women who refuse to take “no” for an answer. She values resilience, confidence, and the determination to succeed even when others doubt them. For her, strong women leaders are those who ignore the noise, believe in their abilities, and prove they belong in every room they enter. One of the women who helped pave the way for leaders like Gillian is Susan O’Malley, the first female president of a professional sports team in the NBA. O’Malley, who later became Gillian’s professor in college teaching business and sports law at the University of South Carolina, demonstrated firsthand that women can hold powerful leadership roles in the sports industry. A quote Gillian lives by—and believes other women should embrace as well is: “If something is beneath you, then leadership is beyond you.” Working in professional sports, Gillian says one of her favorite aspects of her role is defying expectations. Many people are surprised by the level of experience she has at a young age, but she sees that as proof that opportunities in the industry are possible for anyone willing to pursue them. Her message to women entering the field is simple but powerful: "Women belong in professional sports. As athletes, staff, executives, and leaders in every role. Take up space, speak up, and make your voice heard. And most importantly, never apologize for it. #WHM #IWD2026 #GiveToGain
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Ben Boyer reacted on thisFeeling humbled by this recognition and beyond grateful to be working at Okland! I love our people and cannot wait to keep pushing what's possible together 💪Ben Boyer reacted on thisKicking off Women in Construction Week, we’re celebrating a big win for one of our own. Please join us in congratulating Nichelle Dekeyzer, Ed.D, our Chief People Officer, on being named a Utah Business 40 Under 40 honoree. At Okland, we believe success requires every kind of builder, those who build our projects, and those who build our people. As Chief People Officer, Nichelle strengthens our culture, champions our teams, and creates an environment where talent can grow and thrive. Thank you for all you do to Create A Remarkable Experience at Okland, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Click to read Nichelle’s 40 Under 40 feature: https://lnkd.in/gina6A8b #WomenInConstructionWeek #WIC2026 #Okland #Utah #Arizona #40under40
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Ben Boyer reacted on thisBen Boyer reacted on thisAfter spending over 10 years in restaurants and food, it is super gratifying to bring the food world and the tech world together. Last night, I was lucky to have good chef friends pitched in for an epic lunar new year x Peltier Technology launch party. Saison, Four Kings, Angler, Outta Sight Pizza, Sohn - 5 of the best (and longest lines) in SF all under one roof. Janet Lee holds down the fort ... and we joked that we probably could have charged A LOT for a ticket. Instead Mission Law and Annie Fu at Colliers co-sponsored with us for the best party of the year. Our chat group is already looking at how to top this year. I was also excited to see each of them embracing our products.Their head races to how to use controllable, modular cold. Now everyone can have a caviar fridge, set at the right temp for service :)
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Daniel Dart
Rock Yard Ventures • 10K followers
🚨NEW EPISODE: Recorded live at FUTURE TITANS 2026 - Jeff Perry of Carta sat down with the iconic Seth Levine, co-founder of Foundry. Seth has been in venture for 25 years, built Foundry from scratch as an emerging manager himself, and has backed about 50 emerging manager funds through his fund of funds. He has genuinely seen every side of this table. They went deep on building Foundry, why VCs are in the influence business, not the decision business, and why the concentration problem in venture is not only bad for LPs, but also for the innovation ecosystem overall. And why Seth's new book, Capital Evolution, is so important for the future of America. 🎧 Links to listen... Apple: https://lnkd.in/ehQUQ2EM Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eU4FExpg
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Sean Smith
Search Fund Ventures • 7K followers
I spoke with Christien Louviere of BDE Capital about his journey from a $330mm exit to becoming an independent sponsor. Christien shared excellent insights for folks looking to partner with business owners, rather than buy sellers out completely. Below are a few of the topics we covered: - Why he moved from “zero-to-one” startups to a buy-then-build strategy - How Christien's background shaped a focus on growth vs. cost-cutting - Why 20–40% rolled equity is central to his deal structures—and how it builds trust with sellers - Using scenario analysis with AI tools to evaluate management teams and uncover hidden key-person risks - How to identify when a $3–5M EBITDA company truly has a middle management layer—or is still founder-reliant For anyone investing in or buying small businesses, Christien’s approach provides a fresh lens on growth, alignment, and deal structuring. 🎥 Watch the full interview here → https://lnkd.in/ekfkaiej 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e86Agx6V
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Ignasi Heras
CRB Health Tech SGEIC • 9K followers
Thrilled to see Prosoma join the CRB Health Tech SGEIC portfolio alongside Verge HealthTech Fund and IMPACT Partners. Tackling the critical mental health needs of oncology patients with an evidence-based, reimbursed digital therapeutic already making strides in Europe—and now expanding to the U.S. market. Looking forward to supporting their journey in value-based care and global growth. #DigitalHealth #Oncology #MentalHealth #VentureCapital #CRBInvests #HealthInnovation
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Peter OBrien
Digital Finance HQ • 4K followers
Every hire, product feature, and GTM experiment is a capital allocation decision, most teams just don’t call it that. I’m kicking off a 3-part series on capital allocation for founders, operators, and finance leaders with a simple question: ➡️ Will the next $1 you deploy become worth more than $1? Series overview Part 1: defines the core concept + the math Part 2: where capital goes + how to measure whether it’s working Part 3: AIMS framework for communicating allocation decisions to management teams and your board Part 1 (attached here) lays the practical foundation: 🔹 The $1 invested test and ROIIC vs. hurdle rates (scoreboard vs. decision lens) 🔹 A lightweight “investment brief” to evaluate bets (GROW / BUILD / BUY) 🔹 The small metric toolkit that translates finance into operating decisions (NPV / payback / ROIIC / incremental margin) 🔹 Early-stage proxies when DCF inputs are unknowable (burn multiple + revenue quality) 🔹 Operator “vital signs” to spot drift early (profit engine, leverage, cash conversion, optics) Series Roadmap ✔️ This series (Parts 1–3): breadth-first. shared, lightweight framework to define value creation, choose decision-grade metrics, and communicate tradeoffs clearly ✔️ Next series: depth-first. momentum drivers + operational decisions that need near real-time measurement to spot drift early and course-correct fast Read Part 1 here and Part 2 and 3 on substack. Next Series will be out next week. 💰 What’s one bet you’re funding right now, and how will you prove it’s working?
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Maddi Holman
Daring Ventures • 9K followers
💡Emerging GP Fundraising Insight #8: Rolling Closes Keep You Moving Small funds can't always afford to sit still until the target is hit. Rolling closes let you start deploying earlier, build a track record, and show momentum to prospective LPs. One GP told me that for Fund I ($5M target), he took capital as it came, signed, wired, and got to work. It wasn't perfect, but it kept the lights on and the deals moving. Sometimes the "sign and wire as it comes" approach is the only way to get moving. Takeaway: Momentum is a fundraising asset and rolling closes can help you keep it. Has anyone here used rolling closes as a strategic advantage?
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Caitlin Bolnick Rellas
CRV • 5K followers
Last week's musings. You'll notice some reoccuring themes... 𝟭. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀/𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗟 🍇 (𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗮𝗺) -recurring idea i've been mulling -robotics is happening particularly in industrial setting -still lots of problems, but the revolution is happening and there are work arounds until the tech is really there -prices in theory are highest they will ever be (impact of tariffs?) -folks looking for pre-training data, but eventually will also need fine tuned data -what data fidelity is good enough? 𝟮. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗺 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 + 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 🍇 -it's an absolute monster, $75B market cap and up 300% over the last 5 years. - aircraft parts, 90% proprietary but high margin - killer aftermarket business - how many software biz have lifetime value of 50 years?! -has lots of things software investors look for (sticky revenue, high margin, defensibility in GTM and unique flywheel, focus, etc.) -makes me think way more about hard tech viability 𝟯. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 - from Neil Shah on Invest Like the Best - incredible listen - few people have maniacal focus and it's so important for founders 𝟰. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 -WTF 𝟱. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 -Kawasaki released prototype and it's wild! Substack for full thoughts: https://lnkd.in/gzNtkEHk
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Michael Shufeldt, MBA
Jetstream Venture Fund • 2K followers
Access changes everything. Lowering the Jetstream Venture Fund minimum to $5,000 creates a new entry point for people who want exposure to high-growth companies. Excited to see where this goes. Full details in the press release below.
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Matt Rappaport
Future Frontier Capital • 8K followers
Don't Build a Better Wheat Farm" - Why Defensibility Stakes Are Higher in Deep Tech Just published a new piece on my "Ignore the Confusion" blog, building on thoughtful insights from Eric Ver Ploeg at Tunitas Ventures about startup defensibility. Eric's core thesis: Too many startups pitch like wheat farmers - "huge TAM, slow incumbents, growing market, domain expertise" - but fail to think through long-term defensibility until it's too late. From a deep tech perspective, the stakes are even higher: ** Unlike software, deep tech founders must commit to defensibility strategies from day one - their funding depends on it ** Patent vs. trade secret decisions are often difficult to reverse and shape your entire competitive strategy ** Even "picks and shovels" providers (the tools that make industries more efficient) become commodities without proper moats The key insight that resonates: Defensibility can't be retrofitted. Whether you're building software or deep tech, your moat must be architected into the business model from the start. Thanks to Eric Ver Ploeg for sharing these insights on startup strategy and letting me build on his framework from a deep tech lens. Read the full post: https://lnkd.in/dEj_iF-Q #DeepTech #StartupStrategy #Defensibility #VentureCapital #Innovation
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Gordon Ritter
Emergence Capital • 6K followers
Layer is tackling one of the most overlooked pain points for SMBs: accounting. They’re gaining real traction doing so. Emergence is leading their seed round to bring embedded, AI-powered accounting to the SMB software stack. Kevin Spain highlights what makes this team and product so compelling.
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Alice Bentinck
Entrepreneurs First • 15K followers
Check out the latest from Limbic - their breakthrough study in Nature Portfolio, shows how Limbic turns frontier language models into behavioral health specialists. In their pre-registered, double-blind randomized trial they showed that: 1️⃣ Adding the Limbic Layer improves AI-led therapy performance by 43% 2️⃣ Clinicians preferred Limbic over general-purpose LLMs 83% of the time 3️⃣ 74% of Limbic's AI sessions ranked among the top 10% of therapists 4️⃣ Patients rate the Limbic experience as comparable to clinician-led sessions Amazing stuff from Ross Harper and Sebastiaan de Vries - delighted to have them in the Entrepreneurs First portfolio.
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Ben Capell
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We are excited to share that Peterson Ventures participated in DiversiFi.ai’s Seed round alongside Sorenson Capital, Kickstart, and other great partners as they set out to help 3PLs make more revenue. Link to Caleb’s post announcing the round: https://lnkd.in/guDvX2As Some brief thoughts on why we backed Caleb Nelson and DiversiFi: Founder market fit. We met w/ Caleb ~18 months ago and were immediately impressed by the strong founder market fit. It was clear that this opportunity would leverage his 20+ years of experience in logistics and shipping. Why Now. With the rise of alternative shippers in the market, brands and 3PLs have more options than they have ever had. But dealing with the complexity of their existing contracts, contracted shipping rates, and the multi-variable equation of identifying optimal routes, pricing and timing is beyond the scope of what most brands and 3PLs have the capacity to do. The vision of DiversiFi's native AI capabilities to automate this optimization process for brands and 3PLs to not only increase customer satisfaction but also decrease cost (an increasingly growing cost on the P&L) while at the same time factoring in the specific details of current contracts and shipping rates was very appealing to us. Progress to date. Since our original investment into DiversiFi, we have been impressed with the urgency Caleb and the team have approached working primarily with 3PLs to solve their immediate needs and lay the groundwork for shipping automation. 3PLs are expected to protect thin margins with little visibility into where money is actually made or lost. @Caleb and the DiversiFi team are addressing this imbalance by using AI to bring clarity, alignment, and better outcomes for 3PLs and their customers. We have been impressed by Caleb’s vision and the collective team’s pace of execution. The team has done exactly what you hope to see between rounds: move fast, execute with discipline, and turn a clear point of view into real momentum. Proud to continue backing this team and excited for the next phase.
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Earnest Sweat
Stresswood • 17K followers
Two weeks ago on Swimming with Allocators, we sat down with David Clark, CIO at VenCap, to talk about what decades of venture data can teach allocators. One takeaway that stood out: discounts don’t matter as much as people think in venture secondaries. Because venture is such a power-law asset class, outcomes are driven by exposure to a few massive winners. Whether a stake is bought at a small discount, or even a premium, often matters far less than the quality of the underlying company and its upside. Great conversation on venture returns, manager selection, and the nuances of how allocators should think about secondary investments. 👇 Link in the comments.
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Jacob Ritter Myers
Pave Health Ventures • 2K followers
New blog out for Pave Health Ventures! If you’re a startup tackling health-related challenges, take a closer look at the intersection of two massive, fast-growing industries: Consumer Health & Wellness and Traditional Healthcare. You might be pleasantly surprised. The opportunity is bigger (and closer) than you think. Read the full blog + subscribe to our Substack for more insights at the intersection of wellness and healthcare: https://lnkd.in/gJ2T6WBK
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Arjun Malhotra
Good Capital • 3K followers
Orange Health Labs has always been committed to six-hour reporting. Not "as fast as possible" but specifically six hours, no exceptions. This one constraint made them build everything differently. They couldn't use standard labs designed for average daily volume - they had to build for peak hourly capacity. They couldn't have doctors at each location, so they built remote pathology, where one doctor reviews slides from multiple cities. They couldn't rely on traditional logistics - so they created dedicated networks covering four times the area of competitors. Now incumbents can't copy it without scrapping their existing infrastructure. They have hundreds of labs built the old way, doctors hired locally, and established logistics. Retrofitting would cost more than starting from scratch, and starting from scratch means abandoning their existing business. I like how Orange Health's edge is that matching their model means incumbents must treat their current infrastructure as sunk cost. This is the kind of advantage that compounds.
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Casey Berman
Camber Creek • 4K followers
Camber Creek led the $3.7 million Seed round for TwinKnowledge, which is tackling an important problem in the built environment. Construction projects get delayed and rework is required because of discrepancies across construction documents, submittals, requests for information, design, and other plans. TwinKnowledge’s AI Agents absorb structured and unstructured project data, surfacing and preventing conflicts before the work begins. We’re excited about our partnership with CEO Ivan Panushev and his team. #construction #AEC #AI #technology https://ow.ly/mBYX50VtaVG
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Dave Lambert
Right Side Capital Management • 5K followers
We invest at Pre-VC and Pre-Seed, and then help our founders find a Seed round when they're ready. Here are 27 Seed investors that we *know* are active right now. Blue Moon Bonfire Ventures Chingona Ventures Flying Fish Partners Foothill Ventures Great North Ventures ground game HealthX Ventures InsurTech Venture Partners KCRise Fund Las Olas Venture Capital Leva Capital Maven Ventures Monte Carlo Capital Moonshots Capital OneSixOne Ventures Oval Park Capital Pixel Perfect Ventures Range Ventures Revolution SNAK Venture Partners Startup Capital Ventures Supernode Global Susa Ventures Trilogy Equity Partners True Ventures True Wealth Ventures
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Nate Nead
HOLD.co • 28K followers
📌 https://lnkd.in/gdGNAFJx Vertical integration isn’t for the faint of heart—but it can turn a good company into a cash-flow machine. Whether you’re acquiring upstream suppliers or downstream distributors, the benefits can be massive: ✅ Keep markup margins ✅ Unlock pricing power ✅ Build defensible moats But the risks? Just as real. Think execution failure, capital drain, and cultural mismatches. In this article, Nate Nead dives into: Forward vs. backward integration Case studies from Apple to Carnegie What private investors must watch in diligence Deal structures that let you capture the upside If you’re investing through private platforms or evaluating vertical plays, this is a must-read. Where do you draw the line between control and complexity? #Investing #PrivateEquity #VerticalIntegration #PrivateMarkets #CashFlow
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Martyn Eeles
Clarma Capital • 12K followers
HealthVC x Lusha: Unlocking Smarter Fundraising and Sales Workflows We’re thrilled to announce our newest partnership: HealthVC has teamed up with Lusha to bring next-gen data and prospecting tools to founders, fund managers, and operators across our community. Lusha recently launched a powerful suite of AI-powered features that redefine how go-to-market teams research, prospect, and convert. Now those capabilities are coming to HealthVC Pro subscribers. ✨ With this partnership, you’ll be able to: Surface real-time, accurate, and compliant B2B contact data Use AI Prospecting Chat to instantly uncover new investor or customer leads Tap into CRM-triggered recommendations to stay one step ahead Turn insight into action with Sales Streaming, Lusha’s smarter, connected selling framework. But Lusha’s superpower isn’t just the AI; it’s that the AI sits on top of best-in-class data. That means every signal, every recommendation, and every lead is not just fast, it’s trustworthy. At HealthVC, we’re building more than a newsletter; we’re building the operating system for venture, and this partnership helps our members move faster, pitch smarter, and close better. Available now to all HealthVC subscribers, link in comments.
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