No one has achieved success by themselves. Humans naturally thrive when surrounded by the right connections. Conversely, isolation can be detrimental, and attempting to shoulder every task alone is overwhelming. Many of the world’s most accomplished individuals openly credit their access to the right connections as a significant ingredient in their success recipe. There is undeniable proof that we learn more through the guidance of those who’ve come before us. For a startup to establish itself, many assume that only deep expertise or hard work is necessary. But, we often forget that taking advantage of the right opportunities at the right time is what lays the first steps towards growth and success. And more often than not, even getting access to the right opportunities is a matter of putting yourself out there and networking, and mostly about convincing people to give you a chance.
Identifying the lack of a simple, straightforward, and success-guaranteeing pathway for startup founders to network and scale up, neonVest – the first global VC network for founders – came into existence. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that neonVest is a pioneer in its field – the first of its kind to develop a networking tool centered around the founder. How are we different from those who claim to be different, you ask? Here’s a breakdown:
Streamlined Access to VCs and Industry Experts
Ever pondered why the elite 5% occupy that echelon? They’re frequently surrounded by influential networks that catapult their careers. The networks they are part of often determine the opportunities that come their way. Studies indicate that investors fund fewer than 1% of startups they encounter. neonVest aspires to alter this narrative, transitioning from an exclusive VC dynamic to a merit-based ecosystem. We aim to create a platform where startups can effortlessly connect with leading venture capitalists, angel investors, and venture-funded CEOs. Startups gain direct, one-on-one access to our vetted investors. By partnering with superchargers who are industry experts, enthusiastic about advising and investing in dynamic startups, neonVest intends to challenge and change the prevailing biases within traditional VC-startup interactions. Founders can simply choose a subscription plan to begin their journey.
Prioritizing User Experience and Client Focus
Before neonVest officially launched the current version of the product in 2020, it spent time developing a product that would be as easy for users to use as navigating Netflix, Amazon, Calendly, or HubSpot. Convenience and ease of use were the core goals and are the current USPs of the platform. This is why our users – startup founders and superchargers – don’t even have to install neonVest as an application. They can use the entire product solely through email (although, our tech makes it even more effortless). We also wanted to simplify the existing method of interaction with VCs – rather than conferences, pitch sessions, virtual webinars, we thought: How do startups get the most value? By 1:1 calls. Our SaaS platform makes the entire process frictionless. Literally, all our users need to do is log in to their calls, and get the value they need. We’ve aimed to establish a customer-beneficial business model in the true sense. One of the platform’s unique features is how it gives startups more flexibility and freedom. Flexibility to use NeonVest whenever and wherever they want to. And the freedom to own their startup and avoid giving an equity stake up to a company that is helping in their journey. At present, these features do not exist elsewhere.
Facilitating Genuine, Long-term Investor Relationships
neonVest’s primary aim is to foster authentic, lasting bonds between startups and VCs. We strive to transition from the singular focus of securing funds to nurturing multifaceted relationships with VCs. We champion the idea that genuine conversations are more potent than mere pitches. When the rapport is right, the VC might just make the pitch to you. True connections spark the most transformative results!
