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INSIGHTS FOR STARTUPS

👋 Hello! I'm Rafa. I'm here to cover everything related to the world of startups, venture capital, financial modeling, pitch decks, and more—all with the sole goal of helping you get funded!

A bit about myself: I'm a CFA Charterholder with 9+ years of experience in Investment Banking. I founded Startup Models so founders can spend less time on finance and more time growing their startup. If you need help building a killer, investor-ready financial model, just let me know!

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 28, 2024

TOP 15 Venture Capital Firms for Startups in Israel [2025]

1. Pitango VCInvestments: 364Location: Herzliya, Tel AvivSocials: Website / LinkedIn / X / FacebookPitango VC focuses on health-tech and growth investments across various sectors, including vertical SaaS, digital health, deep tech, fintech, and gener...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 28, 2024

TOP 15 Venture Capital Firms for Startups in China [2025]

1. IGD CapitalInvestments: 1,485Location: Beijing, BeijingSocials: Website / LinkedIn / X / FacebookIDG Capital is an investment firm specializing in early- to growth-stage technology companies. They collaborate with global private equity and venture...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 28, 2024

TOP 15 Venture Capital Firms for Startups in South Korea [2025]

1. Korea Investment PartnersInvestments: 389Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsiSocials: Website / LinkedInKorea Investment Partners (KIP) is a leading venture capital and private equity firm with over 30 years of experience. They have invested in ...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 26, 2024

TOP 15 Venture Capital Firms for Startups in Japan [2025]

1. Global Brain CorporationInvestments: 635Location: Tokyo, TokyoSocials: Website / LinkedIn / X / FacebookGlobal Brain Corporation is a venture capital firm investing in companies from seed stage to pre-IPO startups. With over 300 investments and 25...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 26, 2024

TOP 15 Venture Capital Firms for Startups in the Netherlands [2025]

1. RockstartInvestments: 236Location: Amsterdam, Noord-HollandSocials: Website / LinkedIn / X / FacebookRockstart is an early-stage investor empowering purpose-driven founders across Energy, AgriFood, and Emerging Technologies. They invest in startup...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 26, 2024

TOP 15 Venture Capital Firms for Startups in Brazil [2025]

1. Bossanova InvestimentosInvestments: 1,684Location: São Paulo, Sao PauloSocials: Website / LinkedIn / X / FacebookBossanova Investimentos is the leading micro-venture capital firm in Brazil and the most active pre-seed stage investor in Latin Ameri...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 24, 2024

TOP 15 Venture Capital Firms for Startups in Spain [2025]

1. WayraInvestments: 1,123Location: Madrid, MadridSocials: Website / LinkedIn / XWayra is a globally connected open innovation hub operating in 10 countries, including Spain, the UK, Germany, and several Latin American nations. As part of Telefónica,...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 24, 2024

Startup Cash Runway: How to Calculate It and Why It Matters

Let's get straight to the point: cash runway is the most important metric for early-stage startups. And you can be sure that investors will ask you about it. Understanding what cash runway is, how to calculate it, and what counts as a healthy cash ru...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 24, 2024

TOP 15 Venture Capital Firms for Startups in Italy [2025]

1. LVenture GroupInvestments: 159Location: Roma, LazioSocials: Website / LinkedIn / X / FacebookLVenture Group SpA, listed on the Italian Stock Exchange (MTA), operates in the venture capital field with a focus on digital innovation. It owns the Star...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 22, 2024

TOP 15 Venture Capital Firms for Startups in Australia [2025]

1. Artesian VCInvestments: 284Location: Melbourne, VictoriaSocials: Website / LinkedIn / XArtesian Capital Management is an alternative investments company that spun out of ANZ Banking Group in 2004. Fully owned by partners and staff since 2005, Arte...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 22, 2024

TOP 15 Venture Capital Firms for Startups in France [2025]

1. PartechInvestments: 563Location: Paris, Ile-de-FranceSocials: Website / LinkedIn / X / FacebookPartech is a global investment firm with offices in San Francisco, Paris, Berlin, and Dakar. It supports entrepreneurs from seed to growth stages with c...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 21, 2024

TOP 15 Venture Capital Firms for Startups in Germany [2025]

1. Global Founders CapitalInvestments: 970Location: Berlin, BerlinSocials: Website / LinkedIn / XGlobal Founders Capital (GFC) is a globally oriented, stage-agnostic venture capital firm founded by Oliver Samwer in 2013. With a presence in Berlin, GF...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 21, 2024

TOP 5 Ingredients for a Successful Startup Pitch Deck!

Are you a startup founder seeking funding? A successful pitch is crucial to attract investors and secure the necessary funds. In this article, we will explore the five key ingredients that make up a compelling startup pitch: Problem, Solution, Market...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 20, 2024

Is Venture Capital the Best Move for Your Startup? Pros and Cons

Are you seeking funding for your startup? Do you know the differences between Venture Capital, Angel Investors, and Private Equity? If you're on the hunt for VC funds for your startup, this article is a must-read. We'll delve deep into what sets VC a...

Rafael Navarro-Rubio, CFA May 20, 2024

TOP 15 Venture Capital Firms for Startups in Canada [2025]

1. BDC Venture CapitalInvestments: 695Location: Calgary, AlbertaSocials: Website / LinkedIn / X / FacebookBDC Venture Capital is a major investor active at every stage of a company's development, focusing on technology-based businesses with high...

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