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Founders usually have a lot of questions when it comes to doing early stage raises. These are interesting conversations to have, but the part that is sometimes hard to explain is that there aren’t always black and white answers. Terrific podcast episode that dives into a number of issues related to early stage funding. One takeaway that I have been trying to impress for quite some time is that it doesn’t make a lot of sense to do a priced round when the proceeds do not justify it - the expense and time are not worth it. #startups #founders #venturecapital

“We're just in this environment of impatience and instant gratification where we want quick flips and turnarounds, but those are rare. You need to build it the old-fashioned way—build it over time and grow it.” ^^^ That’s George Rossolatos, CEO & Managing Partner of Canadian Business Growth Fund, talking about marketing and brand investments on an episode of the Private Equity Value Creation podcast. Dive into the long-term investment tactics he recommends companies embrace for more sustainable growth—and how to avoid the “over-burn and under-deliver” trap many tech startups fall into. 🔥 https://lnkd.in/eDCDbSUe

1/ Biotech is supposedly to be a binary asset class. I don’t think that’s entirely true. It’s an incredibly consistent and performing sub-asset class in venture. It’s not something I had always known when I first came to the space as an LP. 2/ Emerging managers in VC are important. They can't be forgotten. It should play an important role in LP portfolios looking at ventures. These are two counterintuitive things learned in VC shared by Tej Panesar, Partner at Prism Ventures, in our new EUVC podcast episode. Tune in for an inspiring conversation in the comments section. 🎧 #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #europe

“We're just in this environment of impatience and instant gratification where we want quick flips and turnarounds, but those are rare. You need to build it the old-fashioned way—build it over time and grow it.” ^^^ That’s George Rossolatos, CEO & Managing Partner of Canadian Business Growth Fund, talking about marketing and brand investments on episode 8 of the Private Equity Value Creation podcast. Listen to the full episode to hear our deep dive into the long-term investment tactics George recommends companies embrace for more sustainable growth—and how to avoid the “over-burn and under-deliver” trap many tech startups fall into. 🔥

Should check size dictate a VC's strategy? For Charles Hudson and his firm, Precursor Ventures, he's focused on access to great companies over a specific check size. Find out more about his approach to VC in the latest episode of The Data Minute podcast. From pre-seed deals to the dynamics of multi-stage vs. small funds, and navigating the AI-dominated market, this episode covers it all. Charles also shares insights on SAFEs, the evolution of pre-seed investing, and how Washington's policies impact emerging managers. Tune in to make sure you don’t miss a minute 🎧 Full episode l!nk in bi0. #VC #FundStrategy #Preseed #StartupInvesting #PrecursorVentures

On non-consensus v. contrarian investing. The goal is not contrarian, the goal is to find something before others believe --> Will Quist of Slow Ventures in action. He and Jason Shuman from Primary Venture Partners join Elizabeth "Beezer" Clarkson and I on Origins pod and debate different approaches to building venture firms. 📷 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/efUJJZMT #OpenLP #OriginsPodcast 

🏆 What does it take to construct a VC firm that stands out in today's competitive market? Not all VCs agree… but that doesn’t mean there’s only one way to win. In the latest episode of the Origins podcast, Notation Capital’s Nicholas Chirls and Sapphire Partners’ Elizabeth "Beezer" Clarkson host two highly respected GPs from very distinct firms: Jason Shuman from Primary Venture Partners and Will Quist from Slow Ventures, who share how their respective firms approach building teams and platforms. Spoiler alert: Their strategies couldn’t be more opposite. At Primary, their Impact team outnumbers investors 2:1, while Slow consists of 3 GPs, and 3 GPs only. But in a surprising twist - they agree on more than one would expect. 🎧Listen to the full ep anywhere you get your podcasts (linked in comments) to dive into:   🌟00:00-Introduction & The Burning Question 🌟09:13-Defining the S Curve 🌟11:06-Positioning Your Firm to Win 🌟15:08-Identifying Winners on Day Zero 🌟18:31-Being Non-Consensus and Right 🌟25:46-What is the Value Add of VCs? 🌟32:43-Setting KPIs 🌟35:36-”You Sell Something” #VentureCapital #OpenLP #OriginsPodcast #Startups

Hannah Meiton is a Founding Partner at Ampli Ventures who invest in the Nordics’ leading SaaS ventures. In our podcast interview, we explored: 🎯How Hannah transitioned from a career as a senior operator to building a VC firm 🎯Why the tough decisions that keep her awake at night are always about people 🎯Her passion for investing in individuals who demonstrate grit, a clear vision, & creative ways to solve problems 🎯How Ampli Ventures is shaping their portfolio companies’ approach to D&I Check out the brief clip below & follow the links in the 1st comment to listen to the full interview #VC #b2bsaas #podcast #diversityandinclusion

What's the real value of VCs and how does that drive out performance? We've seen the pendulum swing between extensive services by large VC platforms to a more "traditional" approach around what an individual investor can bring to the table. 🎙️In a new episode of the Origins podcast, Nicholas Chirls and I explore with Jason Shuman from Primary Ventures and Will Quist from Slow Ventures how two early stage venture firms with very different go to market strategies both strive for outperformance. Listen to the episode below and let us know where you stand… Curious to hear everyone’s take. 🎧Links to listen: https://lnkd.in/gjdBYczd  #OpenLP #OriginsPodcast

Martin Tobias - Thanks for doing this with me! Very low signal to noise on this episode - That's what you get with multi-exited founders who are willing to share their exit experiences and strategies for success. #exits #venture #venturecapital #ipo #scale #growth #founders #entrepreneurs #founderstories #CEO #mergers #Acquisitions #startups #businesstips