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EQT’s Carolina Brochado recently spoke with Sam Shead at LinkedIn News Europe for their VC Wednesdays, a weekly Q&A series with a leading venture capitalist. Together, they delved into Carolina’s inspiring journey from aspiring diplomat to successful investor and discussed what it takes to build a career as a VC. Follow EQT Group for more insights, or dive into the full interview here ➡️ https://ow.ly/vMP050UbI67

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

Where did all the angel investors go? Angel investor participation has apparently been dropping in venture deals for years. Data from PitchBook/NVCA shows deal and dollar amounts declining below. What do we think is driving it? Thought 1: More SPVs showing less individual angel $ but its likely still the same. Thought 2: Instiutionalized (lead by a VC fund) pre-seed rounds are more normal now. Thought 3: More early-stage funds with angels moving to LP? Share your thoughts below. 👇 h/t Jackie DiMonte for sharing originally 🙌

Thrilled to announce our participation in VC Lab Cohort #17 for emerging venture capitalists! Among the many aspects that drew us to VC Lab was their championing of The Mensarius Oath - a powerful ethical framework for investment professionals. While all eight principles in the oath are fundamental to responsible investing, the fifth resonates with me daily: I promise to treat individuals and opportunities with the respect and the attention deserved in business interactions. Interactions can feel somewhat transactional in the VC world. At Wildwood, we're deeply committed to being fully present and engaged in every founder conversation. While we constantly strive to raise our game, we believe authentic engagement is non-negotiable. Link to the complete Mensarius Oath in the comments below.

🎥 Voices of the Community: Meet Yaduvendra D. 🎥 Meet our inner circle of Angels, VCs and Super Angels from 30+ countries! 🌍 Hear Yaduvendra D.’s journey: 📌 Their background 📌 Challenges they faced in VC 📌 What they gained 🎯 Ready to navigate the world of Venture Capital & Angel Investing? 👉 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ekRr3w5n

There’s still time to apply for Venture Velocity Cohort 2! Applications for the Venture Velocity Cohort 2 have been extended to October 31st. 🎉 If you need more time to refine your pitch or get everything in order, this is your chance! Join a program that offers up to $250K investment, hands-on mentorship, and deep fundraising support to help you secure your first round of institutional venture capital. Whether you're perfecting your business or preparing for your next big leap, Venture Velocity is here to guide you every step of the way. https://bit.ly/3yDIBHs

It's one thing to know the difference between US and European markets. But is there also a difference between US and European founders? Here's part 2 of a clip from Hanel Baveja of Creandum VC sharing her thoughts on what she's seen as some key differences between the two based on working on both sides of "the Pond." Hanel was part of our expert panel of VCs, hosted by Jonny Seaman of SeedLegals, who did this in collab with us and Notion. Also on the panel were Laura McGinnis of Balderton Capital and Oli Hammond of Fuel Ventures 🚀. Watch the full video on our fundraising workshops hub.

Last week, we had our first Online Workshops with cohort 6 of Time to Raise. We had the pleasure of listening to Joel Uddén at Ventech and discuss the topic of Meeting Investors - What to Prepare. The workshop was very interactive and some of the key takeaways were: ➡️ Understanding what type of firms within Venture Capital are right for you: Ferrari-firms or Fiats? ➡️ The importance of building trust over time: be on time, do what you say you will do, realistic forecasts, manage expectations, do not lie. ➡️ Have a clear communication and trust the listener! Don't explain everything. Thank you, Joel!

One of the many ways for a VC manager to improve their skills and stay up to date, is attending summits and meeting people. In person meetings and events are key to establishing long-lasting relationships. If attending a meeting or summit is not possible, going through VC Lab is another way to enhance your skills as GP of a Venture Capital Firm. This week, my fund, Danta Fund, was moved to a special group within the VC Lab program: the Impact Investors group. How fitting, being that we are an #agtech fund. I highly recommend VC Lab for all new and emerging VC funders out there. #networking #events #learning

Still perfecting that pitch? We've got good news for you! Applications for the Venture Velocity Cohort 2 have been extended to October 31st. 🎉 If you need more time to refine your pitch or get everything in order, this is your chance! Join a program that offers up to $250K investment, hands-on mentorship, and deep fundraising support to help you secure your first round of institutional venture capital. Whether you're perfecting your business or preparing for your next big leap, Venture Velocity is here to guide you every step of the way. https://bit.ly/3yDIBHs