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Why We Invested in Procurement Sciences AI: Blu Ventures' Strategic Investment in Procurement Innovation

Adriana Estevez

6 days ago
3 min

Why We Invested in Procurement Sciences AI: Blu Ventures' Strategic Investment in Procurement Innovation

At Blu Ventures, our mission is to invest in innovative companies that offer transformative solutions to critical challenges. Our recent...

Basic Considerations for Investing in Non-U.S. Companies

Howard Roth

Aug 6
4 min

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Basic Considerations for Investing in Non-U.S. Companies

Partner Howard Roth reviews the complexities of investing in non-U.S. companies, including accounting, reporting, tax, and regulations.

Ted Olsen & Kara Redman

Jul 11
3 min

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The Foundational Elements of Brand for Startups

Uncover essential strategies to create a compelling brand that resonates with customers and outshines the competition.

Trailblazers: Meet Cory Hohs, CEO of HAAS Alert

Kathleen Lineberger

Jul 10
4 min

Trailblazers

Trailblazers: Meet Cory Hohs, CEO of HAAS Alert

Cory Hohs, CEO of HAAS Alert, transforms road safety with V2X communication solutions, inspired by a near-fatal crash.

ID.me's Rise to Unicorn Status: Key Lessons for Startup Success

Kathleen Lineberger

Jun 26
3 min

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ID.me's Rise to Unicorn Status: Key Lessons for Startup Success

Explore ID.me's journey from TroopSwap to a $150M+ digital identity leader, highlighting lessons in innovation and adaptability.

Why and When a Startup Should Consider a Financial Audit

Hal Shelton

Jun 7
5 min

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Why and When a Startup Should Consider a Financial Audit

Discover the significance of financial audits for startups and when it's the right time to consider one.

Why We Invested in Pearl: Blu Ventures' Strategic Bet on Data-Driven Tutoring Solutions

Matt Kim

Jun 4
4 min

Why We Invested

Why We Invested in Pearl: Blu Ventures' Strategic Bet on Data-Driven Tutoring Solutions

Discover why Blu Ventures invested in Pearl, a data-driven tutoring platform addressing learning loss in the US.

A CEO's Financial Growth Guide: Recognizing When to Transition from Bookkeeper to CFO

Hal Shelton

May 15
3 min

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A CEO's Financial Growth Guide: Recognizing When to Transition from Bookkeeper to CFO

Guidelines for when early-stage companies should hire a bookkeeper, controller, fractional CFO, and full-time CFO.

Why We Invested in Elidah: Blu Ventures’ Strategic Investment in Women's Health Through the Lens of the 5 Ts

Adriana Estevez

Apr 16
3 min

Why We Invested

Why We Invested in Elidah: Blu Ventures’ Strategic Investment in Women's Health Through the Lens of the 5 Ts

Explore Blu Ventures' rationale behind their investment in Elidah, broken down by the 5 Ts model.

Why We Invested in Enveedo: BVI's Investment in the All-In-One Cybersecurity Platform

Matt Kim

Mar 22
4 min

Why We Invested

Why We Invested in Enveedo: BVI's Investment in the All-In-One Cybersecurity Platform

Venture Fellow Matt Kim speaks with Deal Lead Mike Kostoff to break down Blu's rationale on their recent investment in Enveedo.

Trailblazers: Meet Jim Shea, CEO of DeepSig

Kathleen Lineberger

Mar 15
4 min

Trailblazers

Trailblazers: Meet Jim Shea, CEO of DeepSig

Jim Shea, CEO of DeepSig, discusses his journey in the cyber industry and the future implications of AI and DeepSig.

Unraveling the 5 Ts: Blu's Approach to Evaluating Leadership Teams

Paul Silber

Mar 14
7 min

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Unraveling the 5 Ts: Blu's Approach to Evaluating Leadership Teams

BVI Partner Paul Silber zeroes in on leadership teams: the first and most important component of BVI's 5 Ts investing framework.

Why We Invested in Breachbits: A Deep Dive into Blu Ventures’ Investment Strategy

Adriana Estevez

Feb 28
4 min

Why We Invested

Why We Invested in Breachbits: A Deep Dive into Blu Ventures’ Investment Strategy

Venture Fellow Adriana Estevez describes Blu's rationale on their recent investment in BreachBits.

Decoding SaaS Revenue Metrics: A Guide to ARR, CARR & MRR and Their Effect on Financial Performance

Hal Shelton

Feb 28
4 min

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Decoding SaaS Revenue Metrics: A Guide to ARR, CARR & MRR and Their Effect on Financial Performance

BVI Partner Hal Shelton breaks down Saas Revenue Metrics and provides tips for businesses regarding the adoption of these metrics.

Trailblazers: Meet Nick Delmonico, CEO of Strados Labs

Kathleen Lineberger

Jan 29
5 min

Trailblazers

Trailblazers: Meet Nick Delmonico, CEO of Strados Labs

Nick Delmonico, CEO of Strados Labs, speaks on the founding story of Strados Labs and the FDA's approval process for medical devices.

One Big Mistake Entrepreneurs Make When Telling Their Story

Matt Hanson

Feb 28, 2023
4 min

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One Big Mistake Entrepreneurs Make When Telling Their Story

BVI Partner Matt Hanson shares an important message for founders as they develop their story - "Don't be the hero."

Trailblazers: Meet Damon Henry, CEO of Asylon

Deepika Jonnalagadda

Jan 26, 2022
4 min

Trailblazers

Trailblazers: Meet Damon Henry, CEO of Asylon

Damon Henry, Co-Founder and CEO of Asylon, speaks to the value of building a strong team culture.

Trailblazers: Meet Serene Al-Momen, CEO of Senseware

Deepika Jonnalagadda

Sep 14, 2021
4 min

Trailblazers

Trailblazers: Meet Serene Al-Momen, CEO of Senseware

Serene Al-Momen, Co-Founder and CEO of Senseware, shares her journey as a leader in the IoT industry.

The 5 Ts: A Blu Venture Investors Guide to Raising Early-Stage Capital

Paul Silber

Apr 15, 2021
8 min

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The 5 Ts: A Blu Venture Investors Guide to Raising Early-Stage Capital

We utilize the same set of criteria to evaluate every deal, which we have distilled into an easy-to-remember paradigm called "The 5 Ts."

Trailblazers: Meet Lisa Xu, CEO of NopSec

Deepika Jonnalagadda

Mar 30, 2021
3 min

Trailblazers

Trailblazers: Meet Lisa Xu, CEO of NopSec

Lisa Xu, Co-Founder and CEO, of NopSec, is disrupting the status quo in the male-dominated cybersecurity industry.

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