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Cosmic Conversations
B2B tech startup growth insights from the UK’s top VCs.
Join Matthew Codd, an experienced SaaS sales expert, as he interviews the UK's leading VC's to discover the state of the current investment landscape and to give startup founders they insights they need to scale successfully. From how to pitch to knowing if VC or Angel is right for you, we give you the inside track from those leading startup investment.
This is Cosmic Conversations.
Episodes
9 episodes
The VC hierarchy of needs for B2B SaaS founders with Edward Keelan at Octopus Ventures
Clarity beats clever in the pitch room.I sat down with Edward Keelan, Partner at Octopus Ventures, to unpack what really drives a yes from investors.We cover: • The VC hierarchy of needs and why the founder comes first
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Episode 9
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How to avoid the head of sales hire before £1m ARR with Richard Harley from Blackfinch Ventures
Why do some startups stand out to investors while others struggle to raise?I sit down with Richard Harley, Ventures Director at Blackfinch Ventures, to uncover how VCs really evaluate founders, traction, and the difference between innova...
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Episode 8
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11:42
How to turn customers proof into funding with Oli Hammond, Partner at Fuel Ventures
Why do certain founders land investment while others fall short?I sit down with Oli Hammond, Partner at Fuel Ventures, to unpack how seed VCs evaluate startups, and why early signals like revenue and customer references matter more than ...
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Episode 7
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24:06
How to build investor trust before you pitch with Brad Scott from Maven
Why do some founders build investor trust fast while others struggle to get a second meeting?I sit down with Brad Scott, Investment Manager at Maven Capital Partners, to unpack what catches his attention before a pitch and why rushing in...
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Episode 6
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11:30
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From pitch to term sheet: What makes VCs lean in
Why do some founders get a "yes" from top VCs, and others don’t?I sit down with Freddie Kalfayan, Principal at Smedvig Ventures, to unpack how Series A and B investors really assess SaaS startups, and why some pitches still miss the mark...
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Episode 5
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20:03
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Why most founders fail at fundraising: Insights from Kenneth Thomas at BackFuture Ventures
In this episode, I sit down with Kenneth Thomas, Principal at BackFuture Ventures, to dig into what makes early-stage SaaS startups actually fundable, and why so many promising founders still fall short.We talked about what VCs really lo...
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Episode 4
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How to build, sell and scale your SaaS business with Mattias Ljungman, founder of Moonfire
In this episode, I sit down with Mattias Ljungman, founder of Moonfire, to dig into what sets apart the most investable early-stage B2B tech startups.We covered what too many founders still get wrong when it comes to pitching, how to bui...
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Episode 3
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34:19
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Why most startups fail to raise: The harsh truth about VC funding with David Levine
In this episode, I sit down with David Levine, founder of Manchester Angels, to dig into why so many early-stage B2B tech startups struggle to secure funding. We addressed the biggest misconceptions about VC funding, the real reason...
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Episode 2
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What makes a pre-seed startup fundable? Insights from Ollie at Concept Ventures
In this episode, I sit down with Oliver Kicks, Partner at Concept Ventures, to explore what it really takes for early-stage B2B tech startups to raise their first institutional round.We unpack why Concept backs founders before traction, ...
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Episode 1
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