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How did VC/PE secondaries begin? Evolve? What’s next? HarbourVest Partners (then known as Hancock Ventures) was one of the first Institutional Investors in the VC Secondary Market. Ted Clark was an early member at Hancock Ventures. “I'm not sure anybody would have predicted the growth of the secondary market. The funding opportunity for companies that delayed an IPO created a need for increase private financing and that assisted the growth for secondaries.” Ted provides insights on this and more. Published on SecondaryLink. 👇

PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association just released their "first look" at 2023 metrics. In many ways the new numbers represent a return to normalcy for our industry. Looking at quarterly deal counts for 2012-2020 vs Q4 2021 vs Q4 2023 paints an intriguing story. Pre-Seed/Seed Volumes are clearly in a massive slump, but Series A to Growth are still above the 2012-2020 trend line. https://lnkd.in/gN_724Jz

🌌 I really enjoyed speaking to AlphaQ Venture Capital's founders Marcus Börner and Marius Weber about their discovery platform for LPs, GPs and service providers in the VC world. 🌌 You can read all about the platform here: https://lnkd.in/eY88t_bi #alternativeassets #finance #operations #privateequity #venturecapital #assetmanagement #investorplatform

Venture Capital is all about the cash – but in a crowded field, money is cheap. 💰 That’s why today’s guest is all about building relationships. Seth Spergel, Managing Partner of Merlin Ventures, joins #WelcomeToTheArena to discuss what differentiates his company in the VC market, current market opportunities, and more! Listen here: https://hubs.la/Q02G1rHn0

The fundraising pitch serves a dual purpose—it's not merely a document for investors. Each element you incorporate should serve as a tool for assessing your business's current state. Consider if you have the right team, if sustainable processes are in place, and if your revenue model aligns correctly. Your presentation should not only attract funds, but also serve as an extension of communicating your strategy both internally and externally.

Throughout an entrepreneur's journey, there will be numerous occasions where the ability to communicate effectively through presentations proves invaluable. This skill is not only crucial for fundraising but also extends to interactions with your board and existing investors. The following tips are geared towards conveying key points to a particular audience, emphasizing that effective communication goes beyond just "fundraising."

The fundraising pitch isn't just a document for your investors. As you put it together, each component should help you evaluate where you are with your business. Do you have the right team? Are you building sustainable processes? Is your revenue model, right? Your deck should not only help raise money, but it should also be an extension of your communicating your strategy - both internally and externally.

Could we see the venture capital spigot reopen in 2024? We are not here to predict the future. But when the market shifts and investors get off the sidelines, you'd better be ready. So, what's your pitch deck look like? In this blog, we look at what makes a good deck. It's not rocket science, just a few common sense ideas that will help you create a pitch that captures the attention of your target investors. #capitalraising #pitchdeck #cfo https://lnkd.in/gFnDDi9j

In a recent episode of Tech Salescraft, James Hounslow sat down with Aviad Ben-laish, Principal, Investment Team at StageOne Ventures, to discuss working as a VC in turbulent economic times. 🎙️ Aviad also gives advice to founders on how to choose the right fund, how VCs like himself conduct evaluations of firms, founders and their teams, and tells James why managers are often the focus when VCs carry out due diligence. Read our latest blog to learn more about James and Aviad’s conversation. 👇   https://lnkd.in/ejwfK2cu #TechSalescraft #TechSalesBlog #VC #Funding #Seed

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