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Episode Synopsis
How important is tenacity, stamina, and honesty in the fundraising process?
On our first episode we are joined by Alex Loizou, a computer scientist turned entrepreneur who founded TROUVA in 2013, a leading platform for discovering and shopping independent boutiques and brands across Europe. Trouva has raised a total funding of $41.1M over 6 rounds.
We discuss successful and unsuccessful strategies of securing capital, the nuances of fundraising in the US as a European founder, and key decision-making criteria such as when to raise funds, how much to seek, and from whom. This episode is a deep dive into the strategic and honest approach to building enduring relationships with investors, essential for any startup’s growth.
🔨 Learn more about EUROPE BUILDS: https://byborrn.substack.com/p/does-europe-build-real-innovation🔍 Read about how Alex Loizou Built an International Company and Sold it Twice https://fastforward.com.cy/tech-ecosystem/how-alex-loizou-built-international-company-and-sold-it-twice
On our first episode we are joined by Alex Loizou, a computer scientist turned entrepreneur who founded TROUVA in 2013, a leading platform for discovering and shopping independent boutiques and brands across Europe. Trouva has raised a total funding of $41.1M over 6 rounds.
We discuss successful and unsuccessful strategies of securing capital, the nuances of fundraising in the US as a European founder, and key decision-making criteria such as when to raise funds, how much to seek, and from whom. This episode is a deep dive into the strategic and honest approach to building enduring relationships with investors, essential for any startup’s growth.
🔨 Learn more about EUROPE BUILDS: https://byborrn.substack.com/p/does-europe-build-real-innovation🔍 Read about how Alex Loizou Built an International Company and Sold it Twice https://fastforward.com.cy/tech-ecosystem/how-alex-loizou-built-international-company-and-sold-it-twice
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