High-Value Startups Do Things Other Startups Cannot

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

In ideating a new startup, focus on things other startups cannot do.

High-value startups do things other startups cannot

This value comes from several sources as follows:

Technology edge.

The startup has technology that translates into higher revenue and/or lower cost of service.

Consider what new technologies can be applied to your business that other startups in the space are not using.

Network connections.

The startup has founders with connections in the industry that give it access that others do not have.

Consider what resources or customers the startup can leverage with their connections.

Business model innovation.

The startup has applied a new business model that generates more revenue than others.

Consider a new business model for the industry that is currently not being used.

Applying recurring revenue is one example of a business model that brings high value to the startup.

Consider these options in moving your startup into a high-value business.

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin welcomes Per Nordling, an entrepreneur, angel investor, and SaaS operator who co-founded Medius in 2001, bootstrapped it to about $10M in revenue, raised capital to accelerate expansion, and helped scale the company internationally across Europe, North America, Australia, and parts of Asia before selling his stake.

Per shares what founders need before going global, including a verified offer with real customer adoption, a clearly defined ideal customer profile, a deliberate go-to-market strategy, localization and regulatory readiness, and adequate funding. He explains why Partinc Capital focuses on B2B SaaS and AI, how active investors add value through ownership, board, and operational support, and where he sees European opportunities in helping SaaS companies integrate AI while Europe competes primarily through niche AI applications rather than infrastructure, amid heavy regulation and limited funding.

Visit Partinc Capital at partinccapital.com/

Reach out to at per.nordling@partinccapital.com

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How To Reach Out to an Investor

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

Founders raising funding must first get the attention of the investor.

Some connections come through warm introductions.

Others can come through cold email.

Here are some key steps to take in reaching out to an investor:

Research the investor to understand their investment interest.

This includes the sector and stage.

Find some connection with the investor.

This could be a university alma mater, mutually held contacts, or associations that both are involved in

Write a short email no longer than four or five sentences explaining the purpose of the outreach.

Include a short description of the connections you have with the investor.

Write a one-line description of the startup and what it does.

Ask for permission to send them more information.

Then await a positive response.

Always be grateful for their time.

Never come across as entitled to anything from the investor.

Because you are not.

Consider these steps in reaching out to an investor.

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