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Westerly Winds is a venture investment firm, founded by Karim Abdel-Ghaffar Plaza and Edward van Cutsem, that's taking a unique approach to multi-stage VC by supporting later-stage companies beyond "just capital." And in a recent post, we dug into just what exactly that means. BuiltWorlds Research Analyst Cameron Mabley, who focuses on the venture side of the global AEC industry, writes, "The fund invests at the intersection of VC and growth equity, typically looking to participate at the Series A and B stages, hold board seats and equip founders with the tools to prepare for a meaningful exit." Mabley walks readers through the intricacies of Westerly Winds' multi-stage VC strategy, including how it diverges from typical strategies and where the value is in committing to such a novel approach, providing additional insights directly from the founders themselves. “There’s no substitute for committing time to a business. Sitting on 20 or 30 boards is different than sitting on three or four boards,” says Plaza. “The amount of time you can dedicate to each company really conditions how knowledgeable you become in the inner workings of a business and therefore how helpful you might be as a company evolves.” Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gnCuNSqY

The new realism in venture capital is healthy - Financial Times. Interesting piece covering the realities of dry powder, return expectations and more. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dkZEcUds

Investing is as much about the wins as it is about the misses. In venture capital, the concept of the "Anti-Portfolio" highlights those opportunities that were passed up, only to become runaway successes later. Brijesh Damodaran (Managing Partner) explores how such opportunities offer valuable lessons, shaping better investment strategies for the future, and the role of luck and serendipity in venture investing. Peek into how anti-portfolio can refine decision making from real-life case studies. https://bit.ly/4h6vT5L #AuxanoAscent #AntiPortfolio #InvestmentStrategy #StartupEcosystem #OpportunitiesAndRisks

Discover how behavioral biases shape the venture capital landscape. From herd mentality to overconfidence, learn the psychological underpinnings affecting investment decisions. #VentureCapital #InvestmentBias #BehavioralFinance

Witness VC innovation as Peak XV Partners introduces a perpetual fund backed by internal partners. - Read how Justas Rinkevicius shares the details of Peak XV's perpetual fund and learn how it aims to redefine investment strategies and support long-term growth opportunities. - Join the conversation on the future of venture capital and the evolving trends in investment structures. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCUn3dTQ Get the latest tech news for #free at https://techzi.co #VCInnovation #PerpetualFund #InvestmentStrategies

For founders looking to take on venture capital investors, what if they tell you that you’re not the best person to run the company? Do you take their advice or solicit other opinions? What you do depends on knowing yourself, which is one of four key elements that all founders should be considering when they talk with VC firms. Brad Hickey shares some great big-picture details in our latest DE Insight. #seriesfunding #businesslaw #businesslawyer #corporatelaw #corporateattorney #venturecapital #DEinsights

For founders looking to take on venture capital investors, what if they tell you that you’re not the best person to run the company? Do you take their advice or solicit other opinions? What you do depends on knowing yourself, which is one of four key elements that all founders should be considering when they talk with VC firms. Brad Hickey shares some great big-picture details in our latest DE Insight. #seriesfunding #businesslaw #businesslawyer #corporatelaw #corporateattorney #venturecapital #DEinsights https://lnkd.in/ePgeP5Q3

There are VCs who are excited about profitability because that is a trend right now, and then there are VCs who take actually foster profitability for better founder/community/investor outcomes. This is how that sausage gets made:

The Venture Capital Raise-Rinse-Repeat Investment Cycle Is Facing Decline as indicated in the article linked: https://buff.ly/3YoqArt. This trend reflects a shift in investment strategies within the venture capital industry. Investors are now seeking alternative methods to maximize returns and mitigate risks amidst changing market dynamics. The traditional model of raising funds, investing, and repeating the cycle is evolving to adapt to the current economic landscape. This shift prompts industry players to explore innovative approaches to stay competitive and sustain growth. #VentureCapital #InvestmentTrends

At a recent venture capital event, the challenges of #liquidity in today’s market was apparent. In a new Forbes article, Don Butler reflects on the impact of rising interest rates on liquidity and venture exits, and why 2025 may bring renewed opportunities for investors. With declining rates and a recovering M&A landscape, Don explains how the tide may soon turn for venture capital.