LvlUp Labs

🚀 Founders — we're opening up our Office Hours for an AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Todd Bouman, a CEO and enterprise leader who has held senior roles at Sharp Electronics Corporation USA TVs (Former CEO & Chairman), Samsung Electronics (VP of Marketing), and Proto Hologram (CEO) — and has scaled businesses from $70M to over $1B+, led global P&Ls, and is an advisor at LvlUp Ventures. Todd has built, reinvented, and grown companies across AI, spatial computing, enterprise hardware, and frontier tech. He’s one of those rare leaders who can go from boardroom strategy → operational execution → measurable results. What he’s bringing to the session: 🔥 Scaling from early-stage → unicorn-level revenue 🔥 CEO decision-making during rapid change 🔥 GTM strategy, market expansion & turnarounds 🔥 Fundraising, investor relations & board management 🔥 Operational excellence at global scale If you want direct insights from someone who’s led billion-dollar units and scaled deep-tech startups — this is the AMA you don’t miss. 👉 Like + Comment “AMA” below to get the private link. #Startup #Founders #VentureCapital #VC #AMA #OfficeHours #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #NetworkingEvent #Fundraising #Startups #Investors #LvlUpVentures #Founder #AskMeAnything #StartupCommunity #EarlyStageStartups #Networking #Event

Proud moment for our team at LvlUp Ventures. We were ranked the #4 most active VC globally — alongside industry leaders Y Combinator, Techstars, and Pioneer Fund in NV’s pre-seed VC industry report. We are grateful to our exceptional team, our partners, and the thousands of founders who trust us early. We are dedicated to supporting as many founders as possible through strategic capital and the tailor-fit guidance, expertise, and platform that define our approach.

🚀 We’re thrilled to officially announce Coalition360 as the newest company joining the LvlUp Ventures portfolio! Incubated in our LvlUp Labs program, Coalition360 wasted no time proving their momentum — raising a $1.5M pre-seed round in just one month. Their focus: building innovative solutions for the #GovCon (government contracting) space, an industry long overdue for modern, efficient, and data-driven tools. Founded by Shandi Perkins, a U.S. Army veteran with deep experience in government IT and compliance, Coalition360 is tackling one of the biggest pain points in GovCon — streamlining compliance and operations for contractors. Their platform is designed to save time, reduce complexity, and deliver a clearer picture of program health, helping contractors scale smarter and faster. At LvlUp, we back founders who are bold enough to reshape industries. We’re excited to support Shandi and the Coalition360 team not only with capital, but also with growth, fundraising, and strategic guidance as they continue to build and scale. A huge shoutout to Shandi Perkins and team — we’re proud to welcome you and your team to the LvlUp family! Looking for funding? With one quick application, you can apply to LvlUp Ventures and get in front of 17+ other VCs in our network. 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ee9zRHJE #Startup #VentureCapital #VC #SeedStage #Founders #Entrepreneurship #GovTech #Innovation #Fundraising #PreSeed #StartupGrowth #TechForGood #FutureOfWork #ScalingStartups #WomenInTech

Founders keep telling me they’re “too early” for VCs 👀 But more often than not, it’s not the stage that’s the problem — it’s the story. Investors don’t need millions in revenue. We need to believe you’re the one to build something big. When Airbnb was pitching, most investors passed. The idea sounded niche. Couch-surfing for conferences? Really? But they reframed it: “People are already doing this — they’re just doing it in untrustworthy, fragmented ways. We’re building the trusted platform.” They showed a vision that was WAY bigger than a few air mattresses. They made the early traction feel inevitable. They made the pain point obvious. Suddenly, the “too early” startup became a rocketship 🚀 Here’s the truth: You’re not too early. You just haven’t told a story that makes your future feel inevitable. If you’re a founder in that zone, I want to hear your pitch. Even if you only have 20 users. 👇 Apply Here (We Meet With Every Founder) 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3tnQh9G #Startups #Founders #SeedStage #VentureCapital #PitchTips #VC #StartupStory #EarlyStageStartups #AngelInvesting #TechStartups

📣 Want Your Brand Featured in the LvlUp Ventures CPG Investor Newsletter? 👀 We send out a monthly deal flow newsletter to 1,000+ CPG investors, buyers, and strategic partners — and we’re featuring 3 emerging brands this month. ✅ It’s free ✅ We’ll highlight your brand + traction ✅ And yes… we’ve had founders get investor meetings and shelf space from this newsletter alone 💥 Want in? Like + comment “FEATURE ME” below and we’ll reach out. (We’re also an active CPG fund — and have discovered some of our favorite portfolio brands this way 👀) Let’s get you seen 🚀 #CPG #CPGFounders #ConsumerBrand #StartupGrowth #RetailStrategy #DTC #FoodandBev #BeautyBrand #WellnessStartup #EmergingBrands #StartupVisibility #PitchYourBrand #RetailLaunch #Fundraising #RaiseCapital #StartupMarketing #FounderFeature #InvestorNewsletter #BrandAwareness #CPGInvestment #VCbacked #StartupSpotlight #ConsumerGoods #FoundersToWatch #GrowthStageStartups #GetFunded #CPGDeals #StartupSupport #BrandBuilding #FounderLife

🚀 Founders, want access to >$1M in startup perks? 💬 Like & comment your startup name below and I'll DM you with how to access them! 💡👇 At LvlUp Ventures, we've built strong partnerships with industry leaders, giving startups in our ecosystem exclusive—and often free—resources that save founders thousands! 👇 🔹 Xero | Accounting Software | 6-Months FREE 🔸 Intuit Mailchimp | Email & Marketing Automation | 30% Off for 12 Months 🔹 Notion | Connected Workspace | 6 Months FREE 🔸 Zendesk | AI-Powered Customer Support | 6 Months FREE 🔹 Pipedrive | CRM | 14 Days FREE + 20% Post-Trial Discount 🔸 Grasshopper Bank | Premier Banking | Exclusive Support 🔹 Carta | Cap Table Management | FREE Plan & 20% off Premium Plans 🔸 Semrush | SEO Software Suite | 14-Day Semrush Pro Trial 🔹 Shields Group Search | Hiring | FREE consultation & exclusive deals 🔸 FundBetter | Fundraising & Pitch Deck Support | 25% discount 🔹 Accountfully | Tax, Accounting & CFO | Exclusive deals 🔸 DevRev | Conversational AI | Exclusive deals Like this post and drop your startup name in the comments below to unlock these perks! ⬇️ 🚀 #Founders #Startups #Perks #Entrepreneurship #StartupPerks #FounderPerks #ScalingStartups #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #Fundraising #StartupGrowth #BusinessGrowth #InvestorConnections #StartupEcosystem #TechStartups #SaaS #SmallBusiness #StartupSupport #StartupResources #EarlyStageStartups #Innovation #BusinessSuccess #StartupLife #FounderCommunity #Networking #GrowthHacking #SeedFunding #VentureScout #LevelUp #StartupDeals #BuildScaleSucceed #RaiseCapital

🚀 Startups, Let’s Talk Finances! Do you want 6-Months FREE Xero? 🔓 How to Unlock: Simply like this post & drop a comment below, and we'll DM you the details! LvlUp Ventures has teamed up with Xero to help founders take the headache out of financial management. Through our program, you’ll get 6 months FREE access to Xero’s powerful online accounting platform—making it easy to track finances, connect bank accounts, and focus on what really matters: growth! #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Founders #VentureCapital #Fundraising #StartupGrowth #BusinessFinance #Accounting #FinancialManagement #Xero #StartupPerks #GrowthHacking #TechStartups #SaaS #SmallBusiness #StartupSupport #ScalingStartups #InvestorReady #FinanceForStartups #StartupLife #Bootstrapping #FounderTools #EarlyStageStartups #StartupFunding #BusinessGrowth

🚀 Our NYC Networking Event is THIS THURSDAY! Last Chance to Register! Get ready, New York City! On March 20th, LvlUp Ventures is throwing an exclusive Founder & Investor Networking Event that’s all about big deals, bold ideas, and game-changing connections. 🔥 Are you a founder looking for the right investor? 🔥 An investor scouting the next breakout startup? 🔥 Or just someone who loves rubbing shoulders with the best in the game? Then this event is for you. 💥 What’s on Tap? ✅ Power networking with elite founders & VCs—real convos, real opportunities ✅ Live deal flow & investment insights—you might just meet your next investor or co-founder ✅ Unfiltered discussions on the hottest startup & VC trends—no fluff, just facts ✅ Insane gourmet treats & craft drinks from top-tier brands, including Tora Chai, LLC, Oceano Wines | Oceano Zero | Oceano Ultra, Keeping You Sweet, Heimat New York, Frühling, Lyvely Drinks, Inc. Kawama Tequila & Soda, Sohha Savory, Good Time Brewing, B.T.R. NATION and Barrelsmith Shoutout to Mercury and Infinum for backing this epic night and supporting our founder ecosystem! 🙌 📅 Date: March 20, 2024 📍 Location: New York City ⚡ Spots are disappearing fast—lock yours in NOW! ⚡ 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ee9zRHJE #NYCStartups #FounderNetworking #InvestorNetworking #StartupEcosystem #VCNetworking #StartupFunding #TechInvestors #VentureCapital #StartupGrowth #EntrepreneurLife #RaisingCapital #FounderCommunity #AngelInvestors #SeedFunding #NetworkingEvent #ScaleYourStartup #PitchToInvestors #StartupSuccess #TechStartups #LvlUpVentures #Startups #Investor

🚀 Get Your Startup in Front of Hundreds of Investors – Apply Now! 🚀 Startups, this is your moment! For the next 48 hours, every company that applies for funding through LvlUp Ventures will get: ✅ Featured in our Investor Newsletter – Reaching hundreds of VCs, angels, and LPs actively looking for new deals. ✅ A Spotlight on Our Blog – Showcasing your startup to our entire network. We know how hard fundraising can be. That’s why we’re giving you instant exposure to investors who are actively writing checks. No strings attached. Just follow the instructions below and we’ll put your company in front of the right people. ⏳ Deadline: 48 hours from now! 📩 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e3tnQh9G 💬 Like this post and Comment your Startup Name and One-Liner. Let’s get your startup funded! #LvlUpVentures #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #Fundraising #Entrepreneurship #Startups #FounderLife #VC #InvestorConnections #Startup #Funding #Investor #Seed #PreSeed