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Capital & Good Business Ideas in Macedonia
As the founder of Networker, a company that directly deals with the development of startups, I firmly believe in the next generation of Macedonian businesses that can shape the world. It is precisely for this reason that we appeared as an organizer and investor at the Longest pitch marathon event, where investments were made in the business idea phase for the first time.
Through our work, we noticed a gap between investment capital in our country and good business ideas. The practice of our investors is to invest in businesses that already have some operating results, without taking a higher level of risk. This approach often leaves early-stage startups without the necessary investment capital they need to succeed.
Unfortunately, the most successful Macedonian startups did not receive domestic capital at the early stage when they needed it the most and approached foreign investment funds. In this way, everyone lost something. Macedonian investors missed an opportunity for a good investment, while some startups failed. Some succeeded because they had the IT experience to build a demo, but significantly slower than with support.
This is where Networker comes in as an "insurance policy" for investors and startups. We provide support using our "Google Design Sprints" to influence the development of the first demo of ideas, their adaptation, and testing of a Go-To market strategy. By doing so, we help startups create a strong foundation for success and reduce the risks for investors.
I believe that investing in the development of startups at an early stage is crucial for the growth of our economy and the creation of innovative businesses that can shape the world. At Networker, we are committed to bridging the gap between investment capital and good business ideas in Macedonia, and we will continue to support and invest in promising startups that have the potential to make a significant impact.
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