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Another FKA Friday ● 13 December 2024#47

13/12/2024


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We don't know if Kitea Health #37 will pick up breakneck speed after gaining FDA Breakthrough Device Designation. But it will certainly help! MORE—see the open round HERE!

From breakneck to ultrafast (not broadband). It is deep tech and Glen did ask many of the smart questions in this Q&A. He still likes it!??—see the open round HERE!

Indus—DD in progress and to compete before Xmas!

A big shout out to the superheroes who usually participate in the weekly ADI dance, helping founders with advice and connections. Andy Harwood, Ashley Smout, David Eldor, Ewart MacLucas, Glen Harris, Jeff Skidmore, Juan Aguilera, Lucy Law, Mark Robinson, Mike Evans, Olivia Yeo, Rudi Bublitz, Seth Wells.

Hindsight is 20/20, but foresight is a good thing too. You can already book your slot for the Startup Governance Workshop in February with Debra and Greg. HERE

2024 was FKA's 10th anniversary, and on balance, it has been a great year, with some wipeouts and some great returns. The longest Xmas dinner table yet last night. This is the last newsletter edition for 2024. See you back in 2025!

Still some open rounds and one DD about to close. We will follow up separately.

Another FKA Friday ● 6 December 2024#46

6/12/2024


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Olivia has been a super FKA supporter at KMPG, and we're sad to see her go. But we're pleased she will still be rooting for FKA in her new role at Kai's Education. Going from KPMG blue to literally more colour. Go, Olivia!

Another super FKA supporter is Lucy. She will co-ordinate the activities of the next generation of angel investors, making her the Chief Kitten Herder. See more!

Data goes down better with investors than coffee! READ ON

This studio session called for the orange suit. LinkedIn / Podcast

Now, Rudi wants to take the learnings from his own startup and other startups he has worked with to Kai's Education.

We are glad to have Flying Kiwis who think and have been thinking deeply about AI. Alan is one such candidate and was on the above Team121 journey. READ

We do prefer a more diligent class of co-investors. If you are then you can see more background on our open rounds at fka.nz/deals ??

"The conventional venture model relied on the power law to rationalize overly concentrated portfolios, and 'hot deal chasing' when basic portfolio management theory emphasizes (non-systematic) risk management through diversification."

AN INTERESTING READ ??

So true! READ and LEARN ???

All seats are taken for next Thursday night. But Katheren may be open to bribes! ??

Another FKA Friday ● 13 December 2024#47

Another FKA Friday ● 6 December 2024#46

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