Interview by TJ Laurino
Asa Cox is passionate about being a NZ deep tech founder and busts some myths and misconceptions about Artificial Intelligence. He tells us how AI may help address some of the issues in society today
Blogs for Startups
Asa Cox on Crossing the Deep Tech Chasm with WNT
Interview by TJ Laurino
The CEO and Founder of Arcanum AI, believes getting the right partners at the start of his deep tech journey was vital.
Common Seed Investment Negotiation Missteps
Written by Laura Faulconer
For some founders, negotiating a seed investment can be difficult. For others, it can be a positive way to cement a long-term partnership with your investor.
Designing Your Startup’s ESOP
Written by Dr Laura Faulconer
An ESOP is an allocation of options that can be granted to employees or key people in the future in the form of company shares.
Startup Founders and CEO’s – March 2020 Advisory Note
Dear Startup Founders and CEO’s
Most of you are across the current environment and may be considering the impact on your businesses. We at WNT Ventures have seen these scenarios play out before, usually with different characteristics of how they begin; but how they play out has similarities.
Why We Did it That Way – TDRI
Written by Jon Sandbrook
One of our recent investments – TDRI Limited (www.tdrisolutions.com) – was a little different for us. For a start it’s the only company in our current portfolio that is 100% owned by WNT Ventures. Like most investors, we’re usually backing existing founders and teams.
How to Discuss Valuations with Seed Investors
Written by Dr Laura Faulconer
Early Stage Company Valuations for Founders Crafting a ‘Round Comparables’ Analysis Valuation forms the basis for determining the value of the shares, or equity, in a company. There are many valuation methods and investors typically apply several in order to…
Sales Projection Guide for Startups
Written by Michael Nguyen
As many startups nowadays focus on market penetration and revenue growth as a core driver of their value proposition for investors, sales projections become more and more important for budgeting, valuation and cap raise. There are essentially two approaches to…
The Foundry Lab and WNT Story
Written by Dr Laura Faulconer
One of the latest investments at WNT Ventures is in Foundry Lab – an advanced manufacturing startup company. I’d like to share some of the reasons why we invested in this opportunity to help other founders better understand how WNT approaches…