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E10. May Al-Karooni, Globechain - Where's The Value In Valuation?
#valuation #charity #venturecapital #confidence
£500k raised
Award winning marketplace Globechain is an online platform that allows corporates to distribute their unwanted items among SMEs and the charity sector. An enterprise for social impact with positive environmental implications - what’s not to love!
Former financial industry expert May Al-Karooni bootstrapped for three years, winning contracts with world-leading brands and mentorship from retail giant eBay before turning to fundraising to fuel her company’s growth. VC funding with equitable venture Kindred has done just that.
In this episode you’ll discover…
- Why flaunting your fundraising figures could do your business more harm than good
- When in your business trajectory you’re best placed to seek a VC raise
- The power you hold in picking your own investors and why you need to wake up to that authority
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