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The athlete-investment landscape is becoming more accessible through collaboration. Last week, The Players Fund announced they raised $40M to launch the UK’s first athlete-led firm. Per the release, firm is bringing together 3 existing athlete collectives under The Players Fund umbrella (4CAST, ForGood, and B-Engaged). Firms like The Players Fund are removing significant barriers to entry (capital + infrastructure) for aspiring athlete-investors, especially those from emerging sports. I look forward to seeing the collective model in women’s sports too 👀. #LinkedInSports #VentureCapital

Say you want to learn how to play a niche sport, like lacrosse. You might know a thing or two about the rules and the materials (the stick is called a ‘crosse’, by the way). But still, you might want to talk to an actual player to really learn what it is all about. The same holds true for setting up and managing an impact fund. Read 3 lessons from someone, who has first-hand experience in this field: https://lnkd.in/eArCDiqJ #Collaborate4Impact #ImpactTogether Robert Manz 🎯Ewa Konczal Sona Dilanyan Tom Dinneweth

Watching the Fundora/Tszyu boxing match the other day had me thinking...the commentators spoke extensively about what was required from Fundora to have recovered from his last devastating and unexpected defeat. The emotional regulation skills we teach through our THRiVE program are essential to managing the same intense emotions around performance and outcomes (no doubt felt by Fundora). Much like a boxer's preparation and mental fortitude to return to the ring after a defeat, professionals from all industries need to bounce back through failures, criticism, and stress with a constructive approach, learning from experiences to improve, so we don't repeat the same mistakes. The act of stepping back into challenging environments, whether the boxing ring or the meeting room, embodies the essence of emotional regulation and resilience: the capacity to endure, adapt, and grow from adversity, which is fundamental for personal and professional development.

We all have big dreams, but there is usually one thing that stops us from turning them into reality: a lack of resources. 🎾 Meet 19-year-old Patrick Brady. His life is characterized by his passion for tennis. But to make the leap to the top of tennis, Patrick lacked one thing above all—funding. To play tennis professionally, you need the right training, the right diet, and the ability to travel around the world—not the cheapest endeavors for a 19-year-old. 💚 For these reasons, Patrick has decided to raise funds with the help of FANtium. You might have read about FANtium before, as it is one of our early venture investments. If you are new—what’s the deal with “tokenizing athletes”? The platform offers young talents the opportunity to find investors. 💸 Investors buy shares in the player ("aka their income is tokenized") in the form of a token. By holding the token, the investor receives a share of the athlete's future earnings. Other benefits for token holders include video analysis and coaching of their own games and access to a private chat. What are FANtium's achievements so far? 👉 14+ upcoming tennis athletes live 👉 Over $500k successfully raised from investors 👉 More than $160k in prize money has already been paid back to investors 👉 Players from 14 different countries GG to the team - looking forward to seeing more star athletes coming through the FANtium platform.

Surfing the social media wave in investor relations 🌊: a journey of risk and reward. Hear Julia Stoetzel dissect the dual roles of digital platforms, highlighting how they can trigger investor frustrations yet serve as vital feedback channels 📉📣. Does your company harness social media's full potential or do the pitfalls outweigh the benefits? 💡🤔 #junicornconsulting #investorrelations #fundraising #capitalmarkets #juniversity

In investing, like in team sports like Cricket/football/hockey.. individual stars don't determine overall success. It's about teamwork. Even if one fund shines brighter, the portfolio's collective performance matters most. Don't bail out of a fund for short-term underperformance. FOCUS ON the Ultimate Goal. of PORTFOLIO VICTORY. #InvestingTips #TeamworkWins #DontRetireRich #WealthOfWisdom

If a basketball player drop kicks a ball during play, people wouldn't blame basketball for not allowing kicking...they'd question the players understanding. Founders (Players) can hate the VC fundraising (Game). Blaming Opaque processes or Nepo style allocation, but quite often these are excuses not the reason. The misspent energy of founding teams chasing the same Midas list everyone else has or simply not having a business appropriate for Venture rails; means they are setting themselves up for failure. There are well over 10,000 funds out there, with many interested at the early stage. And yes we do need a better way to raise relevance which is a core mission of OpenRound; but even if you could click a button and have a termsheet pop up to you (be nice wouldn't it?)...would you know the demands that cash is coming with? VC's are playing a version of the same game founders are, they have investors (LP's) who make up the fund, a VC needs to pick winners to return that fund with a multiple attached. So Founders need to think before signing a termsheet, not just the terms in front of them, what will they need to achieve to return the whole fund as a value back to that VC. Because thats the unspoken pressure that adds noise to all decisions as you scale. Founders need a better experience - that is without doubt. But founders need to know what they are signing up for before spending weeks kicking balls in the wrong sport. and now...this (IFYKYK) #Tuesdaytake #fundraising #investorrelations

We recently welcomed our newest team member, Sam Blain! We asked him a few questions to learn more about him. Here's what he had to say: ⬇️⬇️⬇️   1. What’s your most used emoji? 🤣 2. If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? The ability to control the weather.   3. What was your highlight of 2023? Trips to Portugal and Spain with friends and family. And of course, joining Fortem Capital! 4. What’s your favourite snack? Tortilla chips. 5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?  A football player for Arsenal FC, the team that I supported growing up. #meettheteam #fortemcapital #liquidalternatives #fundmanagment #assetmanagment

Hey Chalk Champions! We're absolutely thrilled to kick off our Kickstarter campaign with a BIG thank you to our very first backer! Your amazing support of $330 is a massive leap towards turning Chalk Champions into a reality, and we couldn't be more grateful! Let's face it, there's nothing quite like the feeling of sinking that perfect shot and leaving your opponent speechless. With Chalk Champions, you'll not only elevate your game, but you'll do it in style. But here's the thing: We need your help to make this pool revolution a reality! Our goal is to reach $10,000, and with your support, we can get Chalk Champions into the hands of billiard enthusiasts everywhere. Here's how YOU can be a part of the action: Spread the word! Share this campaign with your fellow pool sharks, family, and friends. Let everyone know how Chalk Champions can transform their game (and their pool table!). Pledge your support! Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our goal. Don't forget to check out the awesome rewards you can snag by backing the project. Leave a comment! We love hearing from you. Let us know what excites you most about Chalk Champions, or share your favorite pool memories. Together, let's turn every pool night into a championship-worthy event! Thanks again for your incredible support! -The Chalk Champions Team https://lnkd.in/gkjtW8AP #pool #billiards #pooltable #rackemup #cuesports #billiardslife #poolshark #cornerpocket #poolhall #billiardslove #artacue #legendsofpool #billiardsaccessories #chalkchampions #unleashyourinnerpoolshark #kickstarter #poolrevolution #poolnight #gamechanger #billiardsfun #poolparty #supportacreator #entrepreneur #billiardscoach #giftideas 

Listen to #MillennialInvestingRewind as Robert Leonard talks with Dan Soviero about how he decided to drop out of college and become an entrepreneur, how he used equity crowdfunding to raise money for his business, and much more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: • Things to consider when deciding to drop out of college. • What the NLL is and how it’s different from the MLL and PLL, which have now merged. • How to form a relationship with the NLL and other professional leagues to become the official ball. • What it means from a business perspective to be the exclusive provider or official ball of a sports league and what the strategy and goal are with a relationship like this. • How Signature Lacrosse competes in a competitive industry and what makes them different from other lacrosse equipment companies. • What the benefits of hiring athletes are. • Why choosing to do equity crowdfunding is a good source for raising capital. • What Dan’s long-term goal with Signature Lacrosse is. • The habits or principles Dan have incorporated into his life that have lead to his success. • And much, much more!