☃️ Wintering, joy, 2025 predictions, VC list of lists, 1-min pitch template and more
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Happy holiday season! As we wrap up 2024, let’s take a moment to pause. Whether you’re a founder hustling to close the year strong, an investor reflecting on the deals that made (or broke) your year, or a friend cheering from the sidelines, here’s a reminder: the work never ends—but you (we!) deserve a breather.
On my end, I’m wrapping up Ganas Ventures’ 2024 investments, supporting our portfolio companies, and getting ready for 2025. I’m also leaning into rest (yes, it’s hard!) with Wintering by Katherine May and Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee. They’ve reminded me that slowing down and savoring the small joys can fuel creativity and clarity.
So, what’s one small way you can recharge this December? Maybe it’s a short walk, writing your 2025 goals, or saying “no” to that one extra thing you really don’t want to do. Start small, but start—you’ve earned it.
Before you sign off for the year, I’d love your help. Take 3 minutes to fill out this survey—your feedback shapes what I’ll share in 2025, so you get more of what you need and want.
Here’s to rest, joy, and big ideas for 2025! PS I hope Wells Fargo’s 2025 bull market forecast materializes!
✨ Lolita Taub, GP at Ganas Ventures | X | LinkedIn
Ganas Ventures invests $100K checks into pre-seed and seed community-driven startups in the US and Latin America. We’ve been featured in Forbes, Nasdaq, Techcrunch, and more.
Congrats
Liquidonate (port co) raised $5.25M. Zócalo Health (port co) is a finalist for HLTH Foundation’s 2nd Annual Techquity for Health Case Study Awards. Toolhouse (port co) has crossed 1K users. Leadsales (port co) and Nufi (port co) made the Las 100 Mas Pro de 2024 list. Storybook (port co) is pitching at the Shark Tank.
For investors
Forbes | Check out LP predictions for VC in 2025
EY | Find out founders’ sentiment over 2025
ET | Know these startup statistics for 2025
Felicis | Learn more about the top 1% venture exits
Startup-Investor Matching Tool | VCs: meet thesis-aligned underrepresented founders
For founders
Carta | Figure out if you’re likely to get to a Series A
Notion | Use this template for your 1-min pitch
Tremont| Know what great SaaS metrics look like
Mundi | Get the list of VC lists to pitch in 2025
LaaS | Underrepresented founders: get resources made for you
Money
Forum Ventures | Underrepresented founders: apply for $100K
Ganas Ventures | Pre-seed & seed founders: apply for $100K
RCF | Social Impact founders: Apply for $15K grants
Square | Black founders: Apply for $15K
Workers Lab | BIPOC women: apply for $200K
Amber | Women founders: apply for <$10K grants
Z Fellow | Technical tinkerers: apply for a $10K grant
Equity Crowdfunding | Raise up to $5 million
Startup-Investor Matching Tool | Founders: get intros to investors
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