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// EVP Startup Event: Global Expansion For Software Companies_
We’re excited to host a fireside chat with Vinny Pujji (Co-founder & Managing Partner at Left Lane Capital) and Justin Lipman (Partner at EVP) on May 16th, in person at 5:30pm.
The chat will focus on global expansion for software companies, with Vinny and Justin sharing insights from both the Australian and American perspective.
They’ll also dive into topics including:
- The US Venture scene
- Fundraising in the US
- Key challenges for startups expanding into the US
If you’re a B2B software founder or operator thinking about global expansion, this event is for you. The event will be held at the Hnry office in Sydney.
Registration is capped at 50 attendees, so please register early.
// EVP_Origins: Les Szekely, Co-founder & Partner at EVP_
Les Szekely is the Co-Founder and Partner at EVP.
In our latest EVP_Origin series, Les shares the events leading up to his first angel investment in HotelClub. He also shares incredible stories about arriving in Australia as a refugee and his journey to co-founding EVP.
// Portfolio Transactions_
Teamworks closes $65m Series E and acquires ARMS Software_
EVP portfolio company Teamworks, a leading provider of software to the global sports vertical, completed the acquisition of ARMS Software, a platform used by over 400 US college athletic departments. Teamworks also closed a US$65m Series E funding round led by Dragoneer Investment.
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// Latest Insights_
Nexl Investment Notes_
We’re proud to have invested in Nexl’s series A round.
Nexl’s CRM is an all-in-one client intelligence and collaboration platform that empowers law firms to optimize their client relationships. EVP’s Dan Szekely explains why Nexl’s purpose built relationship management software is being embraced by law firms around the world.
Talent OS Blog_
Jeroen Williams is the Chief Operating Officer at EatClub, a loyalty platform allowing restaurants with empty tables to offer last minute discounts to customers in real time. As a part of our talent series focused on operators in our portfolio, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jeroen to learn more about his experience.
// EVP Updates_
- We're pleased to be supporting a new initiative to help women get started with a career in investing. Britt Bloom from EVP, alongside members of Folklore Ventures, Rampersand and AirTree, will share insights on steps to take to enter into a career in venture capital.
- We're thrilled to share that we're sponsors for EmpowerEd, a 10-week program run by Scale Investors Pty Ltd designed to empower women-founders to get investor ready
- EVP Investor, Britt Bloom, shares an overview of her career leading to EVP and talks about some of the skills she’s acquired as an investor.
- EVP Operating Principal Kiya Taylor discusses her journey into venture capital, her role in helping to raise EVP's fourth fund, and the community support that EVP provides to its portfolio companies.
// Portfolio Wins_
- CarClarity Founder Zaheer Jappie discussed his founding journey on the MVP podcast.
- Coviu is ranked #26 as High-Growth Companies in Asia-Pacific 2023.
- Deputy CEO Silvija Martincevic discussed her views on the representation of women in tech.
- Hnry’s Managing Director Karan Anand spoke to The Australian about the high-interest rates and loan refusals for sole traders.
- Ignition’s CEO Guy Pearson told Accounting Times that the company’s centre of gravity will shift to the US.
- Mutinex co-founder Henry Innis joined The Startup Podcast to talk about talent density.
- Nexl partnered with Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C. to help the law firm expand and manage client relationships
- Practifi appointed Adrian Johnstone as the new CEO.
- Shippit was announced as one of the 2023 AFR BOSS best places to work in tech.
- Vendor Panel was called out amongst Victoria’s next billion-dollar start-ups.
These updates are part of our Monthly Update Newsletter. To receive these updates directly in your inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter here.
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// EVP Startup Event: Global Expansion For Software Companies_
We’re excited to host a fireside chat with Vinny Pujji (Co-founder & Managing Partner at Left Lane Capital) and Justin Lipman (Partner at EVP) on May 16th, in person at 5:30pm.
The chat will focus on global expansion for software companies, with Vinny and Justin sharing insights from both the Australian and American perspective.
They’ll also dive into topics including:
- The US Venture scene
- Fundraising in the US
- Key challenges for startups expanding into the US
If you’re a B2B software founder or operator thinking about global expansion, this event is for you. The event will be held at the Hnry office in Sydney.
Registration is capped at 50 attendees, so please register early.
// EVP_Origins: Les Szekely, Co-founder & Partner at EVP_
Les Szekely is the Co-Founder and Partner at EVP.
In our latest EVP_Origin series, Les shares the events leading up to his first angel investment in HotelClub. He also shares incredible stories about arriving in Australia as a refugee and his journey to co-founding EVP.
// Portfolio Transactions_
Teamworks closes $65m Series E and acquires ARMS Software_
EVP portfolio company Teamworks, a leading provider of software to the global sports vertical, completed the acquisition of ARMS Software, a platform used by over 400 US college athletic departments. Teamworks also closed a US$65m Series E funding round led by Dragoneer Investment.
// Latest Insights_
Nexl Investment Notes_
We’re proud to have invested in Nexl’s series A round.
Nexl’s CRM is an all-in-one client intelligence and collaboration platform that empowers law firms to optimize their client relationships. EVP’s Dan Szekely explains why Nexl’s purpose built relationship management software is being embraced by law firms around the world.
Talent OS Blog_
Jeroen Williams is the Chief Operating Officer at EatClub, a loyalty platform allowing restaurants with empty tables to offer last minute discounts to customers in real time. As a part of our talent series focused on operators in our portfolio, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jeroen to learn more about his experience.
// EVP Updates_
- We're pleased to be supporting a new initiative to help women get started with a career in investing. Britt Bloom from EVP, alongside members of Folklore Ventures, Rampersand and AirTree, will share insights on steps to take to enter into a career in venture capital.
- We're thrilled to share that we're sponsors for EmpowerEd, a 10-week program run by Scale Investors Pty Ltd designed to empower women-founders to get investor ready
- EVP Investor, Britt Bloom, shares an overview of her career leading to EVP and talks about some of the skills she’s acquired as an investor.
- EVP Operating Principal Kiya Taylor discusses her journey into venture capital, her role in helping to raise EVP's fourth fund, and the community support that EVP provides to its portfolio companies.
// Portfolio Wins_
- CarClarity Founder Zaheer Jappie discussed his founding journey on the MVP podcast.
- Coviu is ranked #26 as High-Growth Companies in Asia-Pacific 2023.
- Deputy CEO Silvija Martincevic discussed her views on the representation of women in tech.
- Hnry’s Managing Director Karan Anand spoke to The Australian about the high-interest rates and loan refusals for sole traders.
- Ignition’s CEO Guy Pearson told Accounting Times that the company’s centre of gravity will shift to the US.
- Mutinex co-founder Henry Innis joined The Startup Podcast to talk about talent density.
- Nexl partnered with Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C. to help the law firm expand and manage client relationships
- Practifi appointed Adrian Johnstone as the new CEO.
- Shippit was announced as one of the 2023 AFR BOSS best places to work in tech.
- Vendor Panel was called out amongst Victoria’s next billion-dollar start-ups.