Great turnout last night at our happy hour and fireside chat with Tabs at 25madison HQ! In case you missed it, Ali Hussain had a few suggestions: DON’T: ❌ Be afraid of early churn: "Breaking-up” with 1-2 of your early design partners who are not engaged can actually help narrow your focus on the ideal customer profile (ICP). Although this is never set in stone, focusing on building alongside engaged partners can only bring you closer to it. ❌ Feel pressured to talk to investors: There is nothing wrong with being heads-down while building. You should set the timeline for when you are ready to engage, which often creates a bigger FOMO effect for investors. DO’s: ✅ Be scrappy: Seek ways to meet potential design partners, advisors, and investors in person. Some conversations are less likely to happen within the constraints of a Zoom call. ✅ Cross-reference your investors: Even the speed at which investors respond to your emails and connect you with their references sheds light on how they will show up for you and your team in the future. Thank you for everyone who attended and stay tuned for future events!
25madison
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
New York, NY 6,186 followers
25madison is a leading global venture platform specializing in both building and investing.
About us
25madison is a venture platform: we co-found and invest in early-stage startups, supporting founders with deep connectivity to customers and design partners, plus a broad array of services spanning product design, engineering, data science and more. 25madison is backed by Apollo Global Management and partners with Apollo portfolio companies on innovation. Building: Three dedicated venture studios spanning Health, Supply Chain, and AI, developing SaaS products. 25m studios combine deep technical and functional expertise, real-time building, and institutional resources from Apollo. Investing: 25m Health and 25m Ventures are early-stage investment funds combining decades of institutional venture investing and a cohort of real-time operators. Branding: Creature is a preeminent brand, marketing, and UX agency that partners with companies at defining moments, creating brand experiences with immediate impact and long-term equity .
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http://www.25madison.com
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 11-50 employees
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- New York, NY
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- Privately Held
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- 2018
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- entrepreneurship, venture capital, technology, consumer products, consumer applications, B2B software, business services, brand and experience design, industrials, and health
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We are excited to welcome Wilya to the 25madison portfolio! Rahil Siddiqui and his team are changing the game at the intersection of manufacturing, supply chain, and HR. We are excited to participate in this round alongside lead investor Ironspring Ventures and others, including Schematic Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center, Iron Prairie Ventures, and Motivate Venture Capital. Congrats Rahil Siddiqui and team! We can't wait to see what you do next.
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Creating a compelling brand identity goes beyond AI-generated logos, colors, and fonts. Your brand reflects your company and should evoke mood, personality, and values that connect with your audience. We're here to help you create a brand that is distinct (stands out from competitors), memorable (makes a visual impact), and compelling (tells a story that is authentic and meaningful). Ready to make a mark in the market? Check out our guide to crafting a compelling brand identity.
Creature | Crafting a Compelling Brand Identity: Mastering the Art of Conveying Your Value Proposition and Story through Visual Design
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We're excited to introduce our talented summer associates joining the 25madison platform this summer! Our program plays a pivotal role in discovering top talent, many of whom grow into integral team members or founders. Our summer associates dive right into the action, engaging in internal incubations and collaborating closely with our studio and venture investing teams. They undertake independent research on various industries and sometimes even suggest their own incubation ideas. This internship provides hands-on experience in every facet of our business, from building and operating to investing.
Meet our Summer Associates - Class of 2024
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We're excited to debut our new interview series where we speak with experts about the future of brand, product, and experience design. For our first interview, we're doing something a little special. We interviewed our very own Margaret Strickland, Co-Founder and Head of Strategy and Marketing here at Creature. Margaret told us how a great brand is no longer enough to stand out, and how companies must think differently (and holistically) about brand, product, and experience. Read the entire interview at the link, below. We'll be publishing new interviews with experts each month. Subscribe to updates, below. We've got some very exiting guests lined up for the months to come!
Creature | Navigating Defining Moments with Margaret Strickland, Head of Strategy at Creature.
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The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to share a Member Spotlight on 25madison, a leading venture platform focused on incubating companies, investing in early-stage startups, and propelling brands into their next phase of growth. Read here: https://lnkd.in/exs4m4WN
25madison - The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council
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Join 25m Evolve and Tabs for a happy hour and fireside chat on the latest finance and AI trends, along with tips for getting your startup funded. Space is limited, so make sure to register soon!
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The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to share a Member Spotlight on 25madison, a leading venture platform focused on incubating companies, investing in early-stage startups, and propelling brands into their next phase of growth. Read here: https://lnkd.in/exs4m4WN
25madison - The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council
https://usuaebusiness.org
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Ladder Health, built in partnership with Boston Children's Hospital, delivers virtual-first early intervention care for babies and young children (0-6) with developmental delays. Ladder's mission is to bridge gaps in early intervention care and enhance its accessibility, as traditional state-run programs are often overcrowded and lead to care shortages. By making early intervention more accessible, Ladder Health helps ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We worked with the Ladder Health team to create a brand as inspiring as their mission—capturing the attention of parents, caregivers, and children nationwide. Our goal was to balance kid-friendliness with clinical rigor. Check out the case study. Ready, set, grow! cc: Elizabeth Kidder, Rebekah Foster, Merrill Anovick, Nathan Jay, and the 25m Health & Boston Children's Hospital teams
Creature | Work Example: Ladder Health
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