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AI Companions — more than just assistants
AI Companions — more than just assistants
The idea of human users fostering relationships with AI is not as far off as we think. Read our investment thesis on AI companions!
Stephanie Chan
Mar 17, 2023
Generative AI: The platform race is on
Generative AI: The platform race is on
Generative AI has been gathering momentum at shocking speeds in the last 6 months. This year will be telling of the first pioneers…
Stephanie Chan
Jan 24, 2023
Reinventing partnerships between brands to revolutionize the way Ecommerce acquire customers
Reinventing partnerships between brands to revolutionize the way Ecommerce acquire customers
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Jun 21, 2022
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The Rise of Platforms
The Rise of Platforms
What’s left to disrupt? Are all marketplace opportunities already sought after?
Aurore Falque-Pierrotin
Apr 16, 2020
10 tips to turn your startup board into a secret weapon
10 tips to turn your startup board into a secret weapon
Over the last last 9 years I’ve been involved in ~20 different boards, mostly start-up boards. Sometimes as lead investor, other as…
José del Barrio Puerta
Feb 28, 2019
The Founders Q&A
The Founders Q&A
Everything you need to know about Samaipata
Aurore Falque-Pierrotin
Dec 17, 2020
Defensibility in digital platforms
Defensibility in digital platforms
The main driver of long-term value creation
José del Barrio Puerta
Apr 2, 2018
Cheat sheet #1: Key Metrics to track for Marketplaces
Cheat sheet #1: Key Metrics to track for Marketplaces
SPOILER: WE LOVE DATA (AND SO SHOULD YOU)
Stephanie Chan
Jan 28, 2021
The Power of Increasing Returns and Nfx [Part 1 ]
The Power of Increasing Returns and Nfx [Part 1 ]
This article (Part 1) is an attempt to explain how we understand increasing returns and network effects at Samaipata. Part 2 will follow…
Aurore Falque-Pierrotin
Jan 28, 2021
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Why we invested in Vivla
Why we invested in Vivla
We are very happy to announce that Samaipata is leading Vivla’s $30m pre-seed equity and debt round, backing the company alongside top…
Íñigo Laucirica
Mar 22, 2022
The Founders Q&A [Reloaded]
The Founders Q&A [Reloaded]
All you wish to know about Samaipata.
Aurore Falque-Pierrotin
Mar 16, 2022
Your guide to nailing your seed announcement
Your guide to nailing your seed announcement
(Disclaimer: Sometimes it isn’t always in your best interest to announce your seed round so give it a think before you move forward)
Daniel Hardoon Adulayavichit
Feb 22, 2022
B2B Sales: How to optimise your sales team structure
B2B Sales: How to optimise your sales team structure
Welcome to the next instalment of our B2B series! This time focusing on optimising your sales team (AEs and SDRs) to maximise output
Stephanie Chan
Jan 26, 2022
Why we invested in Karmen
Why we invested in Karmen
Yesterday, Karmen announced their €22m Seed round, and we are very excited to lead the round alongside Fasanara Capital and outstanding…
Cyprien Hallé
Jan 25, 2022
Debt & Tech, Tech & Debt
Debt & Tech, Tech & Debt
Give it a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and tech can disrupt anything.
Íñigo Laucirica
Dec 8, 2021
The Hive, or how we are building a portfolio support platform at Samaipata
The Hive, or how we are building a portfolio support platform at Samaipata
I was hired as a “Head of Platform’’ at Samaipata, but I prefer to think of myself as a Product Manager. Why? Because building a VC…
Alvaro González San Pedro
Nov 24, 2021
4 weapons and 6 tactics to ignite your network effects and solve the cold start problem
4 weapons and 6 tactics to ignite your network effects and solve the cold start problem
Network effects and physics
Cyprien Hallé
Nov 18, 2021
[WANTED] Germany-based Associate to grow our European investment team!
[WANTED] Germany-based Associate to grow our European investment team!
Please apply here👇
Sebastián Fernández-Medrano
Nov 16, 2021
B2B Sales: How to turn your early-stage start up into a Predictable Revenue machine
B2B Sales: How to turn your early-stage start up into a Predictable Revenue machine
This article is part of a series we’re writing in collaboration with our network of Operating Partners at Samaipata. These posts strive to…
Íñigo Laucirica
Sep 30, 2021
[WANTED: Head of Legal]
[WANTED: Head of Legal]
We’re hiring a new Head of Legal!
Pablo Ferreras
Sep 20, 2021
How & When to set up a proper Data Stack in an early stage startup — with Enrique Colin
How & When to set up a proper Data Stack in an early stage startup — with Enrique Colin
What the purpose is of a data team and how & when to go about structuring one’s data & analytics stack.
Aurore Falque-Pierrotin
Sep 14, 2021
How to build a great tech team at Seed stage
How to build a great tech team at Seed stage
This article is part of a series of posts we are writing in collaboration with our network of Operating Partners at Samaipata. These posts…
Cyprien Hallé
Jul 21, 2021
Deporvillage acquired: Our first investment at Samaipata, our first home run — some learnings and…
Deporvillage acquired: Our first investment at Samaipata, our first home run — some learnings and…
Whether as an investor, an entrepreneur, or in everyday life, luck plays an important role. I think this is one of those strokes of luck…
José del Barrio Puerta
Jun 28, 2021
WANTED: Head of Growth Marketing to bring our funnel to the next level!
WANTED: Head of Growth Marketing to bring our funnel to the next level!
We’re hiring a new Head of Growth marketing in the UK
Aurore Falque-Pierrotin
Jun 16, 2021
[WANTED] Head of Platform to power our portfolio growth!
[WANTED] Head of Platform to power our portfolio growth!
On top of investing in platforms, we are a platform ourselves too generating connections between our portfolio and external advisors…
Sebastián Fernández-Medrano
Jun 6, 2021
[WANTED] New Associate to grow our European investment team!
[WANTED] New Associate to grow our European investment team!
Please apply here👇
Sebastián Fernández-Medrano
Jun 1, 2021
Cheat sheet #3: Key Metrics to track for B2B SaaS platforms
Cheat sheet #3: Key Metrics to track for B2B SaaS platforms
Did someone say “Recurring revenue”?
Stephanie Chan
May 26, 2021
Startup Growth Pains: what are they and how to navigate through them (with the great Kintxo Cortés!)
Startup Growth Pains: what are they and how to navigate through them (with the great Kintxo Cortés!)
Over the last months I have had the immense pleasure to learn from and work with Kintxo Cortés, current General Manager at Shopify Spain…
Sebastián Fernández-Medrano
May 5, 2021
Is Data the new Holy Grail for platforms?
Is Data the new Holy Grail for platforms?
Can data really generate a strong moat? In the end, are data nfx a sustainable source of competitive advantage for your company?
Aurore Falque-Pierrotin
Apr 21, 2021
When should I raise money?: Key milestones ahead of your Seed round
When should I raise money?: Key milestones ahead of your Seed round
At Samaipata we thought it was time to share some tips on what to get under your belt before raising seed money.
Sebastián Fernández-Medrano
Apr 7, 2021
Cheat sheet #2: Key Metrics to track for Consumer Apps and Networks
Cheat sheet #2: Key Metrics to track for Consumer Apps and Networks
We promise, there’s more than just downloads and users…
Stephanie Chan
Mar 22, 2021
How much should you raise at Seed stage? (v.236)
How much should you raise at Seed stage? (v.236)
Over the recent months, we have seen early stage start-ups raising rounds that were significantly higher than the average seed round…
Cyprien Hallé
Mar 11, 2021
How to create & measure Network effects[Part 2]
How to create & measure Network effects[Part 2]
This article (Part 2) is a follow-up of an original post (Part 1) focused on defining network effects (nfx)and increasing returns how we…
Aurore Falque-Pierrotin
Feb 24, 2021
Understanding non-dilutive financing sources in France: “Quick-win” guide for Founders
Understanding non-dilutive financing sources in France: “Quick-win” guide for Founders
Les phases de forte croissance de la plupart des “Scales-up” françaises sont très médiatisées. La presse relate de près les progrès de nos…
Cyprien Hallé
Dec 18, 2020
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