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Considering raising capital? How to know when the time is right and how to prepare

Considering raising capital? How to know when the time is right and how to prepare

Timing an investment round is one of the most important decisions a founder makes. Going too early weakens your position—both in terms of negotiation and capital. Going too late can cost you momentum. So how can you recognize when the time is right?

FaceUp Technology: the first investment by the new JIC Ventures fund

FaceUp Technology: the first investment by the new JIC Ventures fund

From a free app that helps combat bullying to globally successful software for collecting complaints, suggestions and improving the atmosphere within companies. That is the journey of the Brno-based start-up FaceUp Technology. In May, it completed another investment round, raising $5 million. The money will help with further expansion in the US...

Monika Vrbková: By 2030, we want to have 10 globally successful companies

Monika Vrbková: By 2030, we want to have 10 globally successful companies

Helping companies expand into new markets and connect with foreign investors is an increasingly important issue for JIC and its clients. That’s why we’ve been focusing on it systematically in recent months. The result? Collaborations with partners and investors in the CEE region and the U.S., as well as contacts in Asia.

How to prepare a pitch deck: What it must contain & what you should watch out for

How to prepare a pitch deck: What it must contain & what you should watch out for

Too complicated, too detailed, or incomplete. Even pitch decks like these end up in investors’ hands. Often, they go straight into the trash. Take a look at what a pitch deck should include and why you should prepare it even before you start thinking about investment.