So You Want to Raise Venture Capital? Learn From 9 Founders Who Have Collectively Raised $1.8 Billion in Funding

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In this special episode, Miguel Armaza brings you a curated selection of the best lessons, stories, and candid reflections about raising venture capital. You’ll hear directly from some of the strongest fintech entrepreneurs around the world spanning four continents. From the skyscrapers of New York, through the vibrant landscapes of Cape Town, up to the lively streets of Mexico City, over to the cafes of Paris, and all the way to the heart of Bogota.

The founders featured in this episode have built and continue building revolutionary companies. Many of them multi-billion-dollar enterprises. To get there, they’ve successfully raised venture capital from some of the most respected investors in the world. 

In this episode, they reveal lessons they’ve learned and pass on valuable insights from their experiences. You’ll hear from nine founders, including:

• Alex Prot, CEO/Co-Founder of Qonto
• Laura Spiekerman and Tommy Nicholas, Co-Founders of Alloy
• Itai Damti, CEO/Co-Founder of Unit
• Brynne McNulty Rojas, Co-Founder of Habi
• Katlego Maphai, CEO/Co-Founder of Yoco 
• Jorge Combe, CEO/Co-Founder of DD360 
• Kurt Lin, CEO/Co-Founder of Pinwheel
• Rob Petrozzo, CPO/Co-Founder of Rally

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur just starting your journey, or a seasoned founder facing new challenges, we hope you find valuable takeaways in this episode.

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Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder & Managing General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.

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