It’s Monday. Do you know where your VC is? If their firm is like most others, they are very likely in a conference room most of the day (actually Zoom because it’s still 2020). Let’s quickly clarify something important: no, not every firm holds its...
In our last post, we discussed a typical VC Monday Partners Meeting and the dynamics around the ways teams decide to invest. So what happens after an investment committee talks through a startup opportunity? The team must decide on that particular company, and there...
One of the essential elements in a venture capital firm is the investment thesis. The thesis can come in many varieties, from broad and loosely defined focuses to a specific vertical and company stage. On the other hand, some investors choose to allocate capital...
When considering an investment, it’s essential to understand the size of the opportunity. To find this information, both VCs and founders will conduct an exercise called market sizing. This post will define what market sizing is, why investors and founders...
One of the biggest differentiators between private investors and fund performance is their deal flow. This fact is especially true today, as more money has moved from the public markets into venture capital through micro-VCs, crowdfunding, and corporate venture...
Investors have many challenges when managing a venture capital fund. Still, one of the hardest things they must do is determine whether a company will be a winner that provides them with outsized returns. Many factors go into evaluating a company, and sometimes...
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