Jacques LaPointe, The Hard Truth of Early Stage Investing

Published: Sept. 14, 2023, 6:31 p.m.

On today\u2019s episode, hear from Jacques LaPointe, a seasoned investor and expert in the early-stage tech industry. As Co-Founder of Metiquity Ventures Fund I, Jacques has insights into the importance of using the right investment structure and vehicle to simplify the fundraising process. He emphasizes the need for companies to have a clean and organized financial structure when seeking the next financing round. Jacques also discusses high-net-worth investors' challenges and suggests partnering with established funds for guidance and expertise. We dive into the current investment environment, where there has been a shift towards focusing on fundamentals and a decrease in companies with high valuations but no revenue.\xa0


The episode is sponsored by Givesome, an online charitable giving platform that allows companies to engage with their employees to promote charitable giving. Visit their website to learn more: https://www.givesome.org


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Jacques LaPointe\u2019s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueslapointe

Metiquity\u2019s Website: https://www.metiquity.ca

Metiquity\u2019s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metiquity-ventures


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