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EVP Partner Howard Leibman sat down with Rohit Bhargava of The Startup Playbook Podcast for a wide ranging conversation. Howard and Rohit dive into Howard's background, explore the genesis of EVP, and discuss key elements of EVP's B2B software investment framework. Thank you Rohit for an engaging interview! https://lnkd.in/gjje6HGn

Congratulations team AutoGrab on this critical partnership with JATO Dynamics! The team are kicking massive goals with big plans ahead for 2024 🚀🚀🚀

Deputy has just announced a major strategic partnership with Express Pros, one of the largest staffing agencies in the US. In parallel, Express Pros has completed a sizeable equity investment in Deputy, valuing the business at over $1bn. Congratulations to Silvija Martincevic, Ashik Ahmed, Steve Shelley and the Deputy team on this significant milestone. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gUdC5sFc

As 2023 draws to a close, we look back at the highlights of our Annual Investor Event which brought together a number of our star Founders and our investor community. It captures why EVP exists — to support ambitious Founders, to build mission-critical software businesses, and to create value for our investors. The EVP team wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday period and all the very best for the New Year.  >> If you’re an investor and would like to receive updates and event invitations, please complete this short form: https://lnkd.in/giUR46XM #venturecapital #ventureinvesting #tech #software #B2BSaaS #techinvesting #Startup

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting an online session with Daniel Petre and Antonia Ruffell of StartGiving. Established in 2022, StartGiving is a not-for-profit organisation inspiring a culture of giving in the Australian innovation community. Daniel and Antonia shared some of the background and mission of StartGiving, and outlined the practical steps available for startup founders to begin their philanthropic journeys. Thank you Daniel and Antonia for spending some time with us. And thank you for the important work and very real impact that you’re having through the StartGiving initiative. #Charity #GivingBack #Event

We're pleased to announce our lead investment in CorePlan's $4 million funding round. CorePlan is the digital operations platform for mining companies and drilling contractors, designed to replace paper systems and improve the efficiency of mining exploration programs. The business has seen soaring demand for its solution, driven by the global transition to renewable energy. It has now become a critical tool in the mining industry, already securing leading miners such as BHP, Fortescue, and AngloGold as customers. Congratulations to Alex Goulios and the entire CorePlan team! 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gRUEeiys 

We were pleased to bring together the EVP investor community for sessions in both Sydney and Melbourne. A big thank you to Henry Innis and James Fuller for joining us at the Sydney event, and to ▲ Ben Williamson and Matt Farrugia for joining us in Melbourne. Thank you for providing a window into your unique startup journeys, and for sharing your experience with the room. And thank you to the many EVP investors who were able to join us. Great to catch up, and we appreciate your ongoing support.

“Being resilient is really essential if you're founding a startup. It can be a bumpy road with ups and downs. So, the ability to keep going through tough times is one of the most important qualities a founder can have.“ Last week, EVP Investment Manager, Britt Bloom, spoke at the Startup&Angels industry event, “From Idea to Business: Building Blocks for a Success”. The panel covered topics from: >> Validating a startup idea >> What it takes to be a startup founder >> How to create an MVP. Thank you Startup&Angels for hosting us! #founders #investors #events

Are you looking to validate your early stage startup idea? 🤔 This Wednesday, November 1st, EVP Investment Manager, Britt Bloom, will be speaking at the Startup&Angels industry event, “From Idea to Business: Building Blocks for a Successful Startup.” If you’re an early stage founder looking to validate or scale your startup, this event is for you! Join Britt and other industry experts, including: >> Natasha Prévot from Techvisa >> Pablo Seoane from ScaleMote >> Siebert Neethling from The Being Group >> Matthew Browne from Black Nova Venture Capital RSVP for your spot on November 1: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gGDS3429

We’re thrilled to announce our lead investment in Mutinex's $9.5 million round, taking EVP’s total commitment to $12m and marking the largest single investment in EVP’s history. 👏🏼 Mutinex is a marketing analytics platform used by marketing teams in large enterprises to optimise their spend across multiple channels. The platform is becoming a critical tool for a growing number of corporate customers in Australia and beyond, including Asahi, ING, Samsung, Domino's and TPG Telecom.  Congratulations to Henry Innis, Matt Farrugia, and the entire Mutinex team! We look forward to our continued partnership as you expand into the US. Read more here  👉 https://lnkd.in/g6--SVx5 #marketing #b2b #venturecapital #investment