A strong founding team is a prime factor for every VC. Not only does it reduce investment risk, but it also translates into faster execution and effective utilization of invested capital. Here are five tips for VCs to decode the internal dynamics of a founding team: what to look for, how to get that information, and, importantly, the red flags to spot early on. Founders may find this helpful in understanding what VCs are looking for and self-evaluating before reaching out.
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How do VCs make decisions? 🧐 This 64-page study by Paul Gompers, Will Gornall, Steven Kaplan, and Ilya Strebulaev is a must-read for VCs. Based on surveys of 850+ VCs at 681 firms, it breaks down decision-making across key areas: - Deal sourcing and investment selection - Valuation and deal structuring - Post-investment value-add and exits - Internal organization and LP relationships Packed with insights like why team quality trumps product or market, and how deal selection drives returns more than post-investment efforts, this is essential for sharpening your edge as a VC. #VentureCapital #InvestorInsights #VCBestPractices
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What actually impresses investors? 🤔 In this free guide, you’ll find insights from a diverse panel of active UK investors - from experienced angels to top-tier VCs - on what it takes to get them to an enthusiastic yes on an early-stage deal. Get the free guide here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVdGDEg3 Download the guide to learn 🧲 How to find and attract investors 🧠 What makes a founding team investable 🚩 Green and red flags in your pitch deck and business plan 💸 How to approach valuation negotiations 🚀 Exit strategy: to plan or not to plan? 🔐 The common due diligence pitfalls 📊 How to manage post-investment communication A huge thank you to the investors who generously shared their insights with us: Eamon Tuhami, Eva Dobrzanska, Edward Stevenson from SFC Capital, Jonny Clark, Katie Ramsey, Yana Abramova from Pretiosum Ventures and Marc Cohen from unbundled vc 🙏
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An exciting day Three at #AustinStartupWeek! It's Funding Day, also known as VC day, with a bustling line outside the building. Emerging VCs are here sharing their stories, while there are insightful VC reverse pitches offering valuable insights on what VCs seek and how to engage with them effectively. Current session is about the landscape of founders and VCs in Texas, #4 in VC investing! Charlie Plauche Krishna Srinivasan Morgan Flager Kerry Rupp Thomas Ball These vcs have awesome insights for founders looking to partner and what and what not to do! #AIAgents
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CoFounder at Panthera Advisors I Fundraising I M&A I 2x Best-Selling Author I Podcast Host
Term Sheet and Valuation: This presentation reveals insights on various investment types and potential exit strategies. Explore the intricate world of term sheets. Discover common provisions that shape the economics and control in venture capital deals, and learn which clauses could make or break your startup’s future. PS. check out 🔔 for a winning pitch deck the template created by Silicon Valley legend, Peter Thiel https://lnkd.in/ejp-Bhnu
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I had a super interesting conversation with three stellar VC firms who have cracked the code on working with strategic LPs to invest in transforming the healthcare, energy and industrial sectors. Thank you Stephen Marcus of Emerald Technology Ventures, Andy Lubershane of Energy Impact Partners and Robert Garner of 7wireVentures!
A growing number of VC firms want to take on corporate limited partners that are hands-on investors and who take an active role in collaborating with the VCs and portfolio companies. Here is what we learned about what VCs expect from corporate LPs from a recent webinar we held as part of our The Next Wave series. Thank you to Stephen Marcus at VC firm Emerald, Andy Lubershane at Energy Impact Partners, and Robert Garber at VC 7wireVentures for sharing your thoughts on what makes ideal corporate partners. https://lnkd.in/eWpzCU2U
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Executive In Residence at Global Corporate Venturing and BMG Fellow at Bell Mason Group. Former MD at Intel Capital.
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A growing number of VC firms want to take on corporate limited partners that are hands-on investors and who take an active role in collaborating with the VCs and portfolio companies. Here is what we learned about what VCs expect from corporate LPs from a recent webinar we held as part of our The Next Wave series. Thank you to Stephen Marcus at VC firm Emerald, Andy Lubershane at Energy Impact Partners, and Robert Garber at VC 7wireVentures for sharing your thoughts on what makes ideal corporate partners. https://lnkd.in/eWpzCU2U
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Head of Customer Success at Emerald – Venture Capital | Partnering with corporations to advance a sustainable, net-zero economy
Really enjoyed taking part in the Global Corporate Venturing webinar on how to make the relationship between VC and Corporate LP a win-win for both. Key takeaways for me are: 1. Corporate LPs and VCs have richer opportunities to ideate on technology areas as well as co-invest and scale companies together. 2. There is immense power in having a corporate platform of LPs for both the LPs and VCs in order to act as a guide to the future of their industries 3. VCs must intentionally set themselves up with programs and services for Corporate LPs so they can extract the strategic value they look for. Take a look at the summary GCV article and recording of the webinar here - https://lnkd.in/eWpzCU2U
A growing number of VC firms want to take on corporate limited partners that are hands-on investors and who take an active role in collaborating with the VCs and portfolio companies. Here is what we learned about what VCs expect from corporate LPs from a recent webinar we held as part of our The Next Wave series. Thank you to Stephen Marcus at VC firm Emerald, Andy Lubershane at Energy Impact Partners, and Robert Garber at VC 7wireVentures for sharing your thoughts on what makes ideal corporate partners. https://lnkd.in/eWpzCU2U
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We’re proud to announce that AF Ventures has been recognized on Inc. Magazine’s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors list for the third consecutive year! This annual list honors the PE and VC firms with a track record of successfully partnering and accelerating growth. Check out the leading investors who support founder-led businesses. #founderfriendly #incmagazine #investors
Founder-Friendly Investors 2024: A Brighter Market
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What do current VC market conditions mean for founders' raising experiences? We explored this topic using insights from PitchBook, Silicon Valley Bank, CB Insights... We cover: 1. Runway lengths 2. Projected Series A activity and valuations 3. Outlook for companies raising down rounds 4. Revenue growth 5. Evolving investor groups ... and more! Read it below: https://lnkd.in/ebummTDG
The state of the VC market and what it means for founders’ raising experiences
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