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Lots of VCs describe themselves as contrarians, but in practice chase "hot" companies. Yet everyone knows you maximize your returns by being non-consensus (and right). So why does this paradox exist? Below, I peel back the onion on VC incentives and outline a bunch of ways that we at 1984 Ventures look to make non consensus investments (with examples from the portfolio) Ramy Aaron Farzad Mark https://lnkd.in/ghJtHgkb
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Global CMO | 20+ Years in Strategic Marketing & Business Development | I Help Tech Startups in Branding, Digital Transformation & Performance Marketing | $2B+ in Brand Value Creation
A great summary of how a first close works for a new or emerging manager in Venture Capital. IMO a great insight is to always count for a number of LPs not joining the close. This could lead to a failed close, and you don't want to be in those shoes! #venturecapital #firstclose #startups
What does the ideal closing process look like? With 450+ funds launched through our accelerator program and direct management of 70+ Decile Partner firms, we’ve distilled key drivers behind a fund’s early success. For confidentiality purposes, we will refer to this fund as ‘Fund VC’. Our experience with Fund VC, a standout among our fund launches, offers valuable insights into a quick and effective closing process - achieving their first close in 4 weeks. Key Insights for a Successful First Close: 🤔 Distinctive Niche: Fund VC’s success was largely due to its well-defined, niche-focused thesis. The fund’s deep ties with a strong community of founders and startups provided a compelling value proposition to LPs, showcasing promising deal flow and exit opportunities. 🗣️ Effective Pitch Deck: Continuous refinement based on our feedback through multiple reviews and LP rejections enhanced their deck’s appeal. The fund’s ratio of 4:1 pitches to PACTs underscored the importance of resilience and adaptability in gaining investor interest. 🗓️ Proactive Scheduling: Fund VC’s approach of scheduling a minimum of 20 LP meetings per week was crucial. They exemplified the importance of prioritizing meetings with potential LPs over distractions. 💰 Securing Commitments: Prior to closing, Fund VC secured $3.7M in PACTs, mindful of the attrition rate among LPs. This cushion enabled a successful first close at $3M. It’s important to anticipate this drop when calculating a first close. (Note: minimum to have a healthy first close is approximately $1M) 📈 Streamlined Operations: For new and emerging managers targeting a typical $5M-$10M fund, simplicity in operational and legal agreements is key. Fund VC’s reliance on standard agreements and Decile Partners’ efficient management facilitated a smooth formation and first close in 4 weeks. (Note: avoid complicated structures and agreements that will require costly legal revisions) 🤖 Automated Systems: Leveraging Decile Hub, the all-in-one tool for VCs, for automated closing and capital call processes allowed the fund manager to focus on essential activities like fundraising and deal sourcing, streamlining administrative tasks. Fund VC’s closing process underlines the value of a distinct investment focus, proactive LP engagement, and operational efficiency. #venturecapital #vc #investing #closing #fund #accelerator
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What does the ideal closing process look like? With 450+ funds launched through our accelerator program and direct management of 70+ Decile Partner firms, we’ve distilled key drivers behind a fund’s early success. For confidentiality purposes, we will refer to this fund as ‘Fund VC’. Our experience with Fund VC, a standout among our fund launches, offers valuable insights into a quick and effective closing process - achieving their first close in 4 weeks. Key Insights for a Successful First Close: 🤔 Distinctive Niche: Fund VC’s success was largely due to its well-defined, niche-focused thesis. The fund’s deep ties with a strong community of founders and startups provided a compelling value proposition to LPs, showcasing promising deal flow and exit opportunities. 🗣️ Effective Pitch Deck: Continuous refinement based on our feedback through multiple reviews and LP rejections enhanced their deck’s appeal. The fund’s ratio of 4:1 pitches to PACTs underscored the importance of resilience and adaptability in gaining investor interest. 🗓️ Proactive Scheduling: Fund VC’s approach of scheduling a minimum of 20 LP meetings per week was crucial. They exemplified the importance of prioritizing meetings with potential LPs over distractions. 💰 Securing Commitments: Prior to closing, Fund VC secured $3.7M in PACTs, mindful of the attrition rate among LPs. This cushion enabled a successful first close at $3M. It’s important to anticipate this drop when calculating a first close. (Note: minimum to have a healthy first close is approximately $1M) 📈 Streamlined Operations: For new and emerging managers targeting a typical $5M-$10M fund, simplicity in operational and legal agreements is key. Fund VC’s reliance on standard agreements and Decile Partners’ efficient management facilitated a smooth formation and first close in 4 weeks. (Note: avoid complicated structures and agreements that will require costly legal revisions) 🤖 Automated Systems: Leveraging Decile Hub, the all-in-one tool for VCs, for automated closing and capital call processes allowed the fund manager to focus on essential activities like fundraising and deal sourcing, streamlining administrative tasks. Fund VC’s closing process underlines the value of a distinct investment focus, proactive LP engagement, and operational efficiency. #venturecapital #vc #investing #closing #fund #accelerator
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Your startup pitch deck is your initial introduction to potential investors. Discover the art of making a lasting impression with insights from Maximilian Fleitmann, who's been through the experience as a founder and investor. 💼 https://bit.ly/3QPDPgs
How to craft the perfect pitch deck for your fund
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🚀 Introducing the Howard Marks A.I. Fund For accredited investors interested in learning about opportunities in venture-backed A.I. and tech companies, the Howard Marks A.I. Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of well-established private companies in these sectors. https://lnkd.in/eiS7XGP5 🤖 About the Howard Marks A.I. Fund: Private A.I. + Tech Portfolio: Includes eight venture-backed companies with combined VC funding exceeding $4.32B.* Industry Growth: A.I. investments are projected to reach $200B globally by 2025.** Experienced Leadership: Fund managed by Howard Marks, CEO & Co-Founder of StartEngine. 🧠 Fund Strategy Breakdown: A.I. Chips & Computing Hardware: 37% (PsiQuantum/Recogni) A.I. Platforms: 37% (Harness/SingleStore/ThoughtSpot) Generative A.I.: 6% (H2O. ai) Marketing Technology: 20% (Attentive/Outreach) 🏢 Notable Companies in the Fund: SingleStore: Real-time distributed SQL database. ThoughtSpot: AI-powered analytics platform. H2O. ai: Machine learning platform. Harness: Continuous delivery-as-a-service. Attentive: Personalized text messaging platform. Outreach: Sales engagement platform. Recogni: High-performance perception systems. PsiQuantum: Quantum computing. 📕 Important Disclosures: This offering is for membership interests in Series 1-1 (“Howard Marks A.I. Fund”), a series of StartEngine Private Funds LLC, which will own shares of the underlying companies listed. You are not buying shares of these companies directly. This offering involves risks, including the potential loss of your entire investment. This offering is speculative, illiquid, and is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, under Regulation D, exclusively for accredited investors. Please review the Form CRS (https://lnkd.in/eXAbJDgW) and the Offering Document on the Offering Page for important information about the services provided, the fees and costs involved, and associated risks of this offering. Learn more about the Howard Marks AI Fund here: https://lnkd.in/eiS7XGP5 * The information provided is sourced as of June 19, 2024, from PitchBook, a website that maintains a record of the companies’ funding rounds. The minimum investment amount for this offering is $20,155.72. Consult your advisors before making any investment decisions. ** Source: Goldman Sachs, 2024. A.I. investment forecast. *** Refer to our disclaimers and footnotes for additional information.
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Is early-stage investing the easiest it’s ever been? Solely from an administrative standpoint…I’d say yes. Software has made it extremely easy to spin up investment vehicles, collect investor checks, and sign deal docs (shoutout AngelList). But that alone won’t bring you great deal flow and co-invest opportunities. For that, the age-old necessity of building relationships remains true. Not only do we champion relationships at Angel Squad, but we do it with the entire Hustle Fund community. If you’re looking to meet new LPs, family offices, and GPs, you should probably come to Camp Hustle in May. Check out our recent write-up on the evolution of VC and grab your tickets to CH here 👇
How venture capital has changed over time | Hustle Fund
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Sidekick Money is a new wealth management platform that aims to bring financial services, usually available only to the ultra-wealthy, to a broader audience. Founded by Matthew Ford and Peter Townsend, the platform focuses on helping professionals like #founders, #tech-workers, and lawyers grow their wealth more effectively. Several notable investors and venture capital firms, including Pact VC, TheVentureCity, MS&AD Ventures , BlackWood, 1818 Venture Capital, and Columbia Lake Partners, support Sidekick Money. They believe in Sidekick’s mission to reduce wealth disparity by offering advanced financial tools and products to more people. Key features of #Sidekick Money include: -Actively Managed Equities Product: This allows users to invest in a diversified portfolio with a low minimum investment requirement. Portfolio Line of Credit: This product lets investors borrow against their investment portfolios, avoiding the need to sell assets prematurely. Instant-Access Savings Account: Offers a competitive interest rate, with a bonus for those who invest in Sidekick’s main portfolio. Supporters like Monik Pham of Pact VC and Álvaro Sanz Sieteiglesias of TheVentureCity praise Sidekick for making sophisticated financial services more accessible. The platform’s strong regulatory compliance and technology have also impressed investors like Tiffine Wang of MS&AD Ventures and Abbas Kazmi of Blackwood Ventures. Matthew Ford, Sidekick’s CEO, emphasizes the platform’s goal to help hard-working professionals achieve long-term financial success. With a dedicated team, including Chief Investment Officer Cyril Bosch, Sidekick Money is set to provide transparent, affordable, and high-quality wealth management solutions to a wider audience. 💡 Question: What financial tools or products are essential for professionals seeking to grow their wealth? #wealthmanagement #financialinclusion #fintech #investment #Vsourz #Vectors #SideKick
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Hey everyone, It's been a few insightful weeks into our Venture Institute Program, championed by the prestigious Decile group. The program has been thorough, rigorous, and incredibly helpful. Today, I'm excited to share insights on two key topics: the power law and fund economics. Venture Capital Power Law: The power law principle highlights the nonlinear relationship between inputs and outputs in startup investing. It emphasizes that a small number of investments in a portfolio will generate the majority of returns, while the rest may yield minimal or negative returns. This underscores the importance of portfolio diversification, early-stage investment strategy, and long-term commitment for success in venture capital. Fund Economics: In discussing fund economics, we'll explore two crucial aspects: the popular 2 and 20 model and the waterfall distribution model. 2 and 20 Model: The 2 and 20 model refers to a common fee structure in venture capital funds, where the management fee is set at 2% of assets under management (AUM), and the carried interest, or profit share, is typically set at 20% of profits. This model aligns the interests of fund managers and investors, incentivizing them to pursue high-performing investments. Waterfall Distribution Models: Two common waterfall distribution models are employed: American Waterfall Distribution: Prioritizes the return of capital to investors before distributing profits, ensuring clarity, transparency, and alignment of incentives between fund managers and investors. It provides financial stability and fosters growth by allowing strategic reinvestment into new ventures. European Waterfall Distribution: Allows simultaneous profit distribution to investors and GPs after meeting performance hurdles. While streamlining distribution, it introduces complexities in calculating carried interest and requires careful alignment of interests between stakeholders. While both have merits, the American waterfall model, with its focus on prioritizing the VC firm's carried interest, seems particularly appealing. It ensures GPs receive their share of profits earlier, aligning their interests with fund success and incentivizing high-performing investments. In my opinion, the American waterfall model offers a compelling framework for aligning incentives, fostering growth, and ensuring long-term fund success. It's a win-win scenario for both GPs and limited partners (LPs), creating a more sustainable investment ecosystem. #VentureCapital #Investing #PowerLaw #2and20Model #WaterfallDistribution #DecileGroup #VentureInstituteProgram #VCLAB#
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SeedLegals launches Syndicates Investors can now get together with other investors and invest as a syndicate. SeedLegals automates the entire process, it takes minutes to create a syndicate. And because it’s on SeedLegals it’s all seamlessly integrated with the funding round. There's a slick workflow for adding investors to the syndicate, to viewing and signing the deal documents, through to getting SEIS/EIS certificates at the end. SeedLegals syndicates are free for investors, the cost is paid by the company when the round completes. Thinking of getting together with other investors to invest together? Head over to https://lnkd.in/eEtZyS_d and create yours now. Or drop me a note and I’ll arrange a demo. https://lnkd.in/ecwEEYqf
SeedLegals Syndicate: invest as a group | SeedLegals
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Excellent piece from Outlier Ventures. Great minds think alike! As Outlier Ventures underlines in their research, the tokenization of RWA drives the next leg of the digitalization trend. We are totally on the same page with a twist of perspective: this means “tokenization will be most valuable where digitalization is lagging” ;) This is why Remedi Finance is built 🚀 . It is the 1st UniFi pioneer we constructed on top of Embedr’s core to check all those efficiency, liquidity, and decentralization boxes to transform a $129B market niche where digitalization is at “caveman levels.” https://lnkd.in/e39JZ22A
Real World Assets Base Camp Launch & our 2024 RWA Thesis
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