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It’s Morning in Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

Many observers of the venture capital industry have questioned whether its best days are behind it. Looking ahead at the next decade I am excited by what I believe will be viewed as one of the best and most rational investment periods for venture capital due to seven discrete factors: 1. Thank you, Aaron Sorkin!

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This Week in Venture Capital – Episode 3

Both Sides of the Table

Peer-to-peer lending is back! I’m now the permanent host for TWiVC (until such time as they kick me off). Thank you to anybody who sent Jason a note on Twitter on my behalf. The episode isn’t yet live but it should be in the morning (probably when you’re reading this) – you can find it here. Really!).

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Asset Management Is a Peculiar Industry Ripe for Disruption

David Teten VC

However, few investors can directly impact the value of the underlying asset, except for private equity and venture capital investors with portfolio acceleration strategies. After gazing long and thoughtfully at the beautiful boats, the short seller asked wryly, ‘Where are the customers’ yachts?’ ”. The HFRI Index returned 18.3%

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As Allbirds goes public, sustainability is the mantra of the future

TechCrunch

It has now become a materials innovation company disrupting how clothes are made. On any given day, you can find news on the funding of sustainable technology at the small end of towns (every large venture capital firm has at least one alternative meat company in their portfolio) or the ESG responsibility of large corporations.

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Why So Many Small Emerging Managers Don’t Use Placement Agents

David Teten VC

Empirically, few small emerging investment managers hire placement agents, particularly in venture capital. Greycroft in 2010 also had an experienced team, but didn’t either. million venture fund. And even the firms that hire a placement agent almost always still have to run their own internal process. . Signaling. .

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Should Small Emerging Managers Use Placement Agents?

David Teten VC

Empirically, few small emerging investment managers hire placement agents, particularly in venture capital. Greycroft in 2010 also had an experienced team, but didn’t either. I’ve worked with a significant number of placement agents and other capital-raising intermediaries of multiple types. Signaling. .