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Welcome to the DealMakers show, hosted by Alejandro Cremades. Alejandro is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and cofounder at Panthera Advisors (M&A and fundraising advisory). On this podcast you will find weekly interviews with entrepreneurs that have been very successful at raising capital or getting their company acquired. You can learn more at alejandrocremades.com/

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Recent Guests

Bill Lenihan
Founder / CEO of Zola Intelligence (formerly Off-Crit Electric)
Zola Intelligence
Episode: Private Equity Investor-Turned-Founder Bill Lenihan On Raising $25 Million To Solve Energy Access For 3 Billion People
John Howard
Founder of Croissant; former KKR executive
Croissant (Fintech)
Episode: John Howard On Raising $52 Million to Create an “Intentional Commerce” Ecosystem
Andrew Antos
CEO of Klarity.ai (clarity.ai)
clarity.ai
Episode: Andrew Antos On Raising Over $90 Million To Automate Document-Intensive Workflows, Reduce Manual Work, And Increase Efficiency
Constantin Schröder
Founder/CEO focusing on AI-native property management for short-term rentals
Arbeo/Arbio (as described in episode)
Episode: Constantin Schroder On Raising $50 Million To Build An AI-Native Property Management Company That Optimizes Short-Term And Vacation Rentals To Maximize Revenue For Owners
Jagdeep Singh
CEO of RODA.ai
RODA.ai
Episode: Jagdeep Singh On Selling A Company For $550 Million, Taking Another Public At $1.2 Billion And Raising A Historic $450 Million Series A Round To Build Humanoid Robots To Transform The Future Of Work
Felipe Gomez Herrera
Founder of Welli, healthcare fintech
Welli
Episode: Felipe Gomez Herrera On Raising $115 Million In Equity And Debt Funding To Build A “Bank For Healthcare” In Latin America
Wen Sang
Co-founder and CEO at Genspark
Genspark
Episode: Wen Sang On Raising $460 Million To Build A Unicorn That Reached Over $155 Million ARR In 10 Months
Tikue Anazodo
Founder of Kudos, an AI-powered smart wallet service.
Kudos
Episode: Tikue Anazodo On Raising Over $20 Million To Build An AI-Powered Smart Wallet Service That Optimizes Consumer Rewards And Benefits On Purchase
Doug Storf
Founder and CEO of Swap, a leading banking-as-a-service platform
Swap
Episode: Doug Storf On Raising ~$30 Million To Build The Leading Banking-As-A-Service Infrastructure Platform For B2B Businesses In Brazil

Host

Alejandro Cremades
Host of the show and a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and cofounder at Panthera Advisors, leading insights on fundraising and entrepreneurship.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 490 ratings
  • Great Show!

    This is a really great show and Alejandro is a very good interviewer. Very insightful episodes, direct from the mouths of the founders; very honest portrayal and inspirational. Well done! I would highly recommend subscribing.

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    Solange Wonder
    Canada7 months ago
  • More women entrepreneurs, please

    Would love to see more women entrepreneurs interviewed!

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    3
    TClaire1123
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast

    Thankyou for giving us a peak and dive into different strategies and how these founders go about there multi multi million dollar businesses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PurpleDrank19
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    Always bringing the energy and the insights

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Toronto Entrepreneur
    Canada2 years ago
  • Amazing!

    I love Alejandro’s podcast! The knowledge you gain from each episode and the quality of guests that are brought on the show makes this podcast a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    REIexpert101
    Canada3 years ago

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The interviews are engaging and often provide valuable lessons from successful founders.
Highly recommended for entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights.
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Andrew Antos On Raising Over $90 Million To Automate Document-Intensive Workflows, Reduce Manual Work, And Increase Efficiency
Q: How did you navigate fundraising as a foreign founder and what helped you access investors?
YC played a pivotal role in early networking; merit-based perceptions in Silicon Valley helped secure meetings, and persistent, staged interviews with YC eventually yielded acceptance and momentum for fundraising.
Andrew Antos On Raising Over $90 Million To Automate Document-Intensive Workflows, Reduce Manual Work, And Increase Efficiency
Q: Why did you decide to pursue an MBA/masters at Harvard and how did that influence the founding of your company?
The move provided stability and a large market, plus space to think strategically; meeting a potential cofounder in MIT's class led to starting an AI company when AI opportunities felt imminent.
Andrew Antos On Raising Over $90 Million To Automate Document-Intensive Workflows, Reduce Manual Work, And Increase Efficiency
Q: What was your biggest takeaway from the lawyer years that prepared you for building a company?
Understanding corporate mechanics like issuing stock and handling investments is useful, but the real value came from developing strong written communication to articulate value to potential customers and investors.
Constantin Schroder On Raising $50 Million To Build An AI-Native Property Management Company That Optimizes Short-Term And Vacation Rentals To Maximize Revenue For Owners
Q: So talking about deal making here, how much capital have you guys raised to date, and what has been the journey of raising that money to?
To date, around $50 million in equity and debt, with a Series A of $36 million led by Eurosea, backed by notable angels from KKR, GetYourGuide, Airbnb, and Booking.com connections, which helped validate the model after a challenging initial fundraising phase.
John Howard On Raising $52 Million to Create an “Intentional Commerce” Ecosystem
Q: What does the intended long-term vision for Croissant look like if it fully materializes?
A ubiquitous network of top brands and retailers where Croissant is a primary checkout and redemption option, creating a dense base of premium shoppers who are rewarded through the ecosystem for making intentional, higher-quality purchases.

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The podcast features in-depth conversations with successful entrepreneurs who share their journeys of raising capital and acquiring companies. Episodes frequently encompass discussions about fundraising strategies, start-up challenges, and insights from the guests' personal experiences in entrepreneurship. Listeners can expect to gain practical advice and inspiration from various industries, including technology, fintech, and energy, as well as insights into what it takes to navigate the complexities of building and scaling a business. Each guest brings a unique perspective, making the content particularly valuable for aspiring founders and seasoned entrepreneurs alike.

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1. Bill Lenihan
2. John Howard
3. Andrew Antos
4. Constantin Schröder
5. Jagdeep Singh
6. Felipe Gomez Herrera
7. Wen Sang
8. Tikue Anazodo

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