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Our first in-person gathering with Class 29! This week, we're thrilled to officially welcome the newest cohort to the Kauffman Fellows community. Class 29 is comprised of 58 investors from 15 countries, managing a total AUM of $80 billion. Seventy-two percent are partner-level and above, and 43% are founders at their firm. It’s an especially talented and diverse group that is leading the future of venture capital—discover more about each Fellow by exploring the following pages. #venturecapital #vc #investors

In the latest issue of the PitchBook National Venture Capital Association Venture Monitor, Jay Farber, Head of Growth at Juniper Square shares: - How the current venture landscape is creating an industry of haves and have-nots,  - Why GPs must make every LP interaction delightful, and  - How the most successful firms are supported by a system that spans fundraising, investor management, and fund administration. Get the full article now. https://lnkd.in/gnrjnxUJ

Huge thanks to Sevasti Balafas, CFA, CPWA® from GoalVest Advisory for joining me IN the Nasdaq to discuss the current state of the Venture market. It's been fairly quiet on the VC front lately which may mean it's a good time to get involved in some early stage investing. Check out what Sevasti has to say on InvestmentNews.

The University Venture Capital Society is a Registered Student Organization at the University of Arkansas ­- Sam M. Walton College of Business that owes a giant debt to the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and its former and current visionary leadership, Sarah Goforth and Phil Shellhammer. It would not be possible without the support of Tracy Poole and Dickson & Main, and the student leadership and initiative of William Tier, our ambitious Accelerated 4+1 MS in Finance student. #waltonmsf #waltoncollegefinance #vc #angelinvesting #investing

🌍 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐏 𝐆𝐏 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 Join us on 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 for a dynamic 𝐆𝐏 𝐋𝐏 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 spotlighting 6 standout venture capital funds focused on 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬. This is your chance to hear firsthand about their strategies, unique insights, and the transformative opportunities they’re pursuing in these high-growth regions. 📅 Date & Time: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝟑 𝐏𝐌 𝐂𝐄𝐓 🌟 Topic: 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 📌 LP Registration Link: https://lu.ma/6kpfgdk8 Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the potential of emerging markets and engage with some of the most forward-thinking funds in the industry. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: We're excited to introduce the new format of GP LP Pitch Events! This dynamic, 1-hour session takes place 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟑 𝐏𝐌 𝐂𝐄𝐓, designed to help LPs efficiently screen VC funds and maximise their time. 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 (𝟑𝟎𝐦𝐢𝐧): 𝟓 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐱 𝟓𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐐&𝐀 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 (𝟑𝟎𝐦𝐢𝐧): Each fund will showcase a deal in separate Zoom rooms. LPs will be assigned to each room, staying for 5min before rotating to the next room. #emergingmarkets #venturecapital #limitedpartners #vcfunds #fundraising #lp #gp

I'm looking forward to joining Walshs on Monday evening for a deep dive webinar on Venture Capital discussing: ➡ Investing in Venture Capital as part of a diverse portfolio ➡ The Venture Capital landscape ➡ Update on the Sprint Ventures funds ➡ Announcement of Sprint Fund III and our institutional investor ➡ Potential tax benefits of investing in an Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership ESVCLP I hope you can join us! #venturecapital #investing #alternativeassets #diversification #portfolio #fundmanager #growthcapital #ESVCLP

In December, the Venture Cooperative had the privilege of hosting Michael Dempsey, Managing Partner at Compound, for an insightful session on portfolio construction and investing in emergent categories. Mike shared how Compound, an early-stage fund, tackles the challenge of investing across diverse sectors and business models. It’s always inspiring to hear seasoned investors share how they balance risk, innovation, and foresight in their approach. A huge thank you to Mike for sharing his wisdom and for helping our cohort think bigger and more strategically about investing in the future!

Is angel investing as easy as it looks? In this reel, Anirudh A D., managing partner at Artha Venture Fund, breaks down what it takes to succeed in the world of angel investing. From spotting unicorns to avoiding common pitfalls, discover the strategies that separate winners from the rest. 🔗 Watch the full episode to uncover the realities of angel investing: https://lnkd.in/d_YW3Xdq Avanne Dubash #AngelInvesting #StartupFunding #UnicornHunt #Temperament

How do LPs Strategize Their VC Fund Allocations 🔐💰 Don't miss out on our expert speakers, John Elvesjö from The Incredible Machine Yaniv Stern from Red Dot Capital Partners, Alfie Lavery from VenCap International plc, Justinas Milašauskas from Willgrow, and moderator Brian Schettler from AEI HorizonX. This panel discussion, "LP Strategies on VC Fund Allocation & LP-GP Dynamics," will serve as an exploration of the strategies and considerations that shape limited partners' decisions in allocating funds to venture capital firms. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dTpdpHHE

#AllocateBeyondSummit, our annual flagship gathering that brought together over 200 family office LPs and venture capital GPs to discuss the path forward in #venturecapital through responsible #innovation, diversity in experiences, and harnessing of the latest technological advances. Here are the major highlights: 1. Embracing Responsible Innovation: Hemant Taneja from General Catalyst highlighted the crucial role of integrating profitability with societal impact, a strategy that builds long-term investor trust and positions companies for sustained success. This approach ensures that our investments contribute positively to society. 2. Diversity in Venture Capital: Our mainstage speakers from diverse backgrounds, ranging from music and athletics to academia (Lan Xuezhao from Basis Set) and sales (Pejman Nozad from Pear VC), showcased that there is no single pathway to success in venture capital. Alex Pall from Mantis Venture Capital and Lance Armstrong from NEXT VENTŪRES have leveraged their unique skills—from branding and storytelling to competitive drive and team-building—to enrich the venture capital ecosystem with fresh perspectives and innovative strategies. 3. AI's Transformative Impact: The breakout sessions led by Tomasz Tunguz from Theory Ventures, Nakul Mandan from Audacious Ventures, Sunil Nagaraj from Ubiquity Ventures, Will Coffield from Riot Ventures) emphasized AI’s potential in creating new business models and improving efficiencies. Insights included that while large language models may become commoditized with major incumbents prevailing, the real excitement and investment returns are anticipated in the application layers of AI. 4. Streamlining VC Processes: The need to address inefficiencies in the private markets—from portfolio construction to administration—was a focus. Excitement around Allocate’s solutions to streamline origination, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring, which empowers LPs to make more strategic decisions effectively. 5. Investment Sentiment and Liquidity Challenges: The venture capital industry faces significant liquidity issues, with companies remaining private longer, often beyond a decade. This breakout topic, led by Mark Suster from Upfront Ventures and Ravi Viswanathan of NewView Capital noted that the current liquidity market is constrained, with IPOs feasible primarily for companies with substantial revenues and large-scale mergers and acquisitions hampered by regulatory barriers. Innovative solutions, such as borrowing against private holdings or effectively selling stakes, were highlighted as essential strategies to enable LPs to access liquidity and engage more actively in the private markets.