What is an exponential organisation? An exponential organisation (ExO), is a new business-building model, characterised by intense technological innovation and whirlwind growth. In other words, this is a company that grows at an above-average rate – up to ten times faster than comparable companies in the industry. But what makes them even more exceptional is...
simple.Capital() recently hosted a series of ‘Fireside Chats’ – an intimate programme of discussions and roundtables facilitated by Willem van der Post, and featuring a cross-section of the most dynamic players in the entrepreneurial and investment space. We’ve included some highlights from the series below. Fireside chat 1: Technology is changing the way we...
simple.Capital() was founded with a very clear mission: “democratise access to early-stage high-growth investments for every one from anywhere”. This is a powerful and consequential mission that we believe will disrupt how traditional Venture Capitalists operate. When we founded the company, we knew that it would take us a long time to achieve this mission,...
As a founder, it can be a daunting experience to go through the process of raising capital for the first time. A great amount of time and energy is spent on getting a pitch deck ready and presenting it to investors, but an equally, if not more important part of the process is the term...
Venture capital (“VC”) is a game where the pool of potential opportunities to review is large, but only a select few result in an investment. According to a recent Harvard business review survey, for each deal that a VC eventually closes, that VC firm considers up to 101 opportunities. This means that the process behind...
