My criteria are tough. But this startup made it through.

[The Startup Investor] Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Meet the Startup That Hits Every One of My Pitch Criteria Dear Startup Investor, Daymond John here. I've worked with thousands of startups over the years - both on and off the show. But for every company I say yes to, there are countless that didn't make the cut. That's because I have a certain set of criteria a company has to meet before I even consider taking a closer look. And I'll be honest - they are tough. Some might say I'm picky. (They're right, but I prefer "strategic" or even just "smart"). But that pickiness has helped me build an incredible startup portfolio that's generated millions of dollars in returns and transformed mine and my family's lives. The criteria work. But I don't like keeping them to myself... because in angel investing, there is enough money to go around. The amount of capital generated by startups each year could change millions of lives, just like it's changed mine. And I've made it my goal to show others that same path. That mission continues this week. Tomorrow at 1 p.m. EST, I'm sitting down with an up-and-coming entrepreneur who I believe could be the next household name out of startup-land. And his startup has every single characteristic I look for in a company, like... - A massive TAM that's ripe for disruption - A long list of celebrity backers - including a few you'll recognize - A "moat" of intellectual property competitors can't touch - A founding team stacked with industry leaders - A product that solves a real problem - The potential for a massive $6 billion acquisition - A mission that could create a lasting positive impact for future generations to come Better yet, this startup's product centers around some of my greatest passions: board games, card games, and game shows. These are classic forms of entertainment that have been around forever. But they're gaining momentum right now... and they're about to make an epic resurgence. Money is absolutely pouring into the gaming space right now. Gaming startups have raised about $5.9 in 2021 so far - more than 2019 and 2020 combined. In the last year, we've seen high-profile exits from gaming companies like Roblox, Unity Technologies, Playtika, and more. Every single one of these exits kicked back incredible returns for their earliest investors. Take Unity, for example, which saw its valuation skyrocket from $8 million to $13.6 billion between its Series A round in 2009 and its public offering in 2020. That's a 169,900% increase - meaning if you'd invested just $1,000 into Unity's Series A round, it could have made you a millionaire just 11 years later. It would be foolish to ignore the opportunity that's in front of us right now. We're literally watching a market take off before our eyes. Nearly everybody I know got back into board games over the past year and a half. And once this startup's product launches... game night will never be the same. I can see this taking center stage in every home across America (but why stop there?). After you attend the Private Dealroom Meeting this Wednesday, you'll understand exactly what I mean. If you haven't already, you can [confirm your attendance by clicking here](. When you do, you'll be signed up for all of the last-minute details you'll need before tomorrow's meeting. But if you want a seat at the table, you'll need to add your name to the list right away. I only have a few passes left, and I really don't want you to miss out. [Just click here to save your seat](. When you do, my team and I will send you all of the last-minute details you'll need to know before the big meeting (check out our [Privacy Policy]( here). I'll see you tomorrow at 1 p.m. EST. Talk soon, Daymond John Trending [Forget Unicorns - We're Chasing Decacorns Now]( The value of $1 billion has changed. Startups are raising more money than ever before - and faster. But don't worry. This is good news for early stage investors, no matter how much money you have to throw behind a startup company. In fact, we'd say this is one of the best times in history to get into the game. [Full story]( [190% Profit in 30 Days? Check]( There's a reason Shah Gilani is known as the "man who calls it all." On August 10 - only an hour after the markets opened - he sent out an alert to his readers, notifying them it was time to [close out a smooth 190% gain](. The best part? Shah clocked the whole thing in just under a month's time, and the party is far from over. Right now, Shah and his followers are preparing for their next big profit. [Watch this](. [There Are No Shortcuts to Success... Only This]( Daymond John here, The People's Shark and panelist on ABC's Shark Tank. I never went to college. But for me - and many others - college wasn't a necessary part of my success equation. What mattered more were the experiences I had along the way. 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