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Decks of the week: 4 early stage startups
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Deals of The Week
This week, we spotlight four innovative startups reshaping their respective industries. From a Nordic fintech automating expense reporting, to an EU-based RegTech platform modernizing compliance, a global SportsTech company revolutionizing sports management, and a payment orchestration service unlocking cashless opportunities for underserved sectors. These startups are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address pressing challenges, unlocking efficiencies, and driving growth in high-potential markets. Explore how they are poised to redefine their industries and deliver value to customers and investors alike.
If we reach more than €100k in interest we’ll start securing an allocation with the founders and once Term-Sheet is ready we’ll launch a syndicate on Roundtable.
If we reach more than €100k in interest we’ll start securing an allocation with the founders and once Term-Sheet is ready we’ll launch a syndicate on Roundtable.
If we reach more than €100k in interest we’ll start securing an allocation with the founders and once Term-Sheet is ready we’ll launch a syndicate on Roundtable.
If we reach more than €100k in interest we’ll start securing an allocation with the founders and once Term-Sheet is ready we’ll launch a syndicate on Roundtable.
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Deal #1
Startup Name: Krowd
Industry: Fintech, Hospitality
Stage: Pre-Series A
GEO: UK
Deck: Link to the deck
Overview:
Krowd helps banks keep their cards on top of wallets by sending their cardholders personalised restaurant offers.
By promoting restaurant brands on American Express, Lloyd’s, Curve, Zilch, etc. customers save money at their favourite restaurants and restaurants fill empty seats and increase profits. Krowd’s proprietary personalisation engine powering its engagement platform and its stellar selection of brands has generated high demand from banks across the UK and the US. The company is currently generating $500k MRR.
Having recently gone live in the US with PNC Bank and launching with several more banks in 2024, Krowd is taking its success across the Atlantic. Finally, Krowd is taking offers to the next level by integrating with payment gateways to enable instant discounting at the terminal which is a game changer for both publishers and retailers alike. Krowd is raising $5M and already has a lead who will deploy $2.5M. The money will be used to grow the sales team in the UK and US as well as increase its tech team's bandwidth.
Investment Terms:
Current Round: $5,000,000
Deals&Decks (AVA Ventures) Syndicate allocation: $300,000
Minimal Ticket: $5,000
Valuation: $20,000,000 Pre-Money
Estimated fees: 6% of the investment amount, 20% carry
(Fees include platform and management fee, and the DD process)
Investment vehicle: Roundtable SPV (Luxembourg platform)
Deal #2
Startup Name: - VST.
Industry: Sports, AdTech, SaaS, Marketplace
Stage: Seed | US&Europe
Overview: Overview: VST is unlocking the untapped potential of sports sponsorships and advertising.
Problem: As sports grow globally, there is untapped potential in regional sponsorship monetisation for rights holders with their live sports and video game properties.
Solution: Virtual Sports Technology (VST.) to launch a curated private marketplace for rights holders to control and regionally monetise both real-world and virtual assets.
Sports video games offer sponsorship opportunities 24/7:
Real-world games - no more than twice a week (per team, in season)
Video games - always on sports network, 100,000+ matches per day, global audience, interactive.
Market:
Global Sports Market - $629bn, by 2028 growing at 5.6% CAGR
Global Sports Sponsorship Market - $160bn, by 2028 growing at 8.7% CAGR
Global Sports Streaming Market - $139bn, by 2028 growing at 17.7% CAGR.
Global Sports Video Games Market - $20bn, by 2028 growing at 7.8% CAGR.
Opportunity:
Unlocking regional advertising spend to maximise global revenue through the Virtual Sponsorship Marketplace. VST’s platform to open up both inventory sources (Broadcast overlay replacement technology & Video game sponsorship management) to worldwide advertisers.
Competitive Advantage:
Combined Inventory - First platform to enable rights holders to control advertising and sponsorship spaces in their virtual stadiums in video games.
First Marketplace - Global monetisation of both video game and real world broadcast geo-targeted sponsorship assets.
Ready and Live - VST has built an in-game SDK and ad server, with proprietary advertising architecture. (Tried and tested technology in 80+ video games inc. EA Sports and SEGA).
Key Contract - VAR (Virtual Advertising Replacement) provider has over 1,600 matches under contract with a major US sport rights holder (+ contracts in tennis, skiing and football)
Team:
James Draper, Founder & CEO - Created both the DOOH and in-game advertising markets, through Bidstack. Commercial and product strategy core skills.
Lisa Hau, Co-Founder & CFO - Former WPP, has transformed the business operationally from an advertising network into an SaaS+ self-serve platform.
Daniel Barrigas, Co-Founder & CTO - Built two advertising networks and ex. FanDuel - has built the proprietary technology and architecture as lead developer and now CTO.
Deal #3
Startup Name: Gigmile
Industry: Mobility, Fintech
Stage | Geo: Seed | Africa
Overview: Gigmile is a fast-growing mobility fintech platform in Africa that provides gig workers vehicle subscriptions and other financial services.
Why Interesting:
Impressive Financial Performance
Gigmile is approaching an annualized revenue exceeding $7 million as it nears the end of 2024. The company is already EBIT positive and is set to achieve positive cash flow in the same period. This financial trajectory is particularly impressive for a young startup, indicating strong business fundamentals and efficient operations.
Strategic Partnerships and Scalability
Gigmile has secured valuable partnerships with global OEMs like Yamaha, which provided over $6 million in financing for vehicle deployments this year. These strategic alliances not only provide the necessary assets for expansion but also validate Gigmile's business model and potential for scalability.
Addressing a Critical Market Need
By offering vehicle subscriptions and financial services to underserved gig workers in the logistics and transportation sectors, Gigmile is addressing a significant gap in the African market. This focus on financial inclusion and empowerment of informal workers aligns with broader economic development goals in the region.
Experienced Leadership and Investor Backing
Founded by Kayode Adeyinka, who has a decade of experience in technology, logistics, and digital commerce, Gigmile benefits from strong leadership. The company has already raised $1.1 million from notable investors like Techstars, ENZA Capital, Roselake Venture, and Launch Africa, indicating confidence in its potential.
Deal #4
Startup Name: Vicity.ai
Industry: Travel, AI
Stage: Pre-Seed
Overview:
Vicity is a cutting-edge travel platform designed to revolutionize city exploration. It leverages advanced AI and a proprietary algorithm to offer personalized itineraries tailored to individual preferences, whether you're passionate about history, food, art, or hotels. Unlike generic travel recommendations, Vicity delivers high-quality, curated experiences, ensuring visitors discover the true essence of a city while avoiding tourist traps.
In addition to personalized trip planning, Vicity allows users to co-create itineraries with friends, making group travel more efficient and enjoyable. Backed by an experienced team of travel and tech experts, Vicity aims to streamline the $629 billion travel market by transforming the fragmented travel experience into a seamless, smart solution. With 20 cities already launched, the platform is growing rapidly and seeks to become the world's top travel app.
Founders:
Michael Sullivan Founded the creative agency Metropolis, built hundreds of technical solutions, with +100 creatives - exited 2017. Last 3 years as Head of Brand Experience and Design at Accenture.
Emelina Nyqvist World traveler with a decade in tech strategy and consumer insights at HP.Inc. Currently Strategy Director at Ogilvy UK. Effie awards judge and recurring strategy columnist.
Daniel Karlström Holds a PhD in Software Engineering and delivered thousands of technical solutions, many of them within travel. Co-founded the successful mobile app company Golden Gekko in 2005 and exited 2019.
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