David Teten VC

MARCH 21, 2024

How can influencers raise capital for companies or funds, without running afoul of restrictions on “general solicitation”? The 2012 bipartisan JOBS Act was supposed to empower funds and individuals to raise capital more openly: to publicly advertise their track record and what they’re selling, just like almost every other industry.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2022

Over the past few years, corporate venture capital investors have solidified their stature as a reliable source of VC funding. The number of companies launching investment arms has exploded , and the amount of new funds has continued to rise despite the current market volatility.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten. Akshat Dixit is a senior at North Carolina State University, an intern at Versatile VC , and a past intern with the HBS Alumni Angels Association and the Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Scouts help promote diversity in VC.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 2, 2021

5 Ways to Encourage More Women Into Careers in Venture Capital It’s time to tear open the seemingly impenetrable ‘old boys’ network It’s no secret that founders seek out investors who value diversity and recognize the success that comes from having diverse teams. However, the question of how to make this a reality remains unanswered.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 5, 2014

About seven years ago, I wrote a post on breaking into venture capital and I continue to point the five or six people a week who ask me how to break into venture. If you need to introduce yourself to a VC firm, you''re probably not getting the job. That''s a benefit to the VC firm.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

I’ve recently advised a number of emerging private equity and VC funds who are wrestling with the question: What are the highest impact steps they can take to support their portfolio companies? . Almost every private equity and venture capital investor now advertises that they have a platform to support their portfolio companies.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

In the VC insider baseball world a discussion has gone on about “VC platforms” over the past 5 or so years. While firms define platforms differently, let’s just say they are the services that a VC offers outside of investment capital and partner time on boards or providing intros.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

Over the past decade, venture capital has become synonymous with entrepreneurship. But what if you don’t have unicorn dreams – or you don’t want to pursue VC money? It requires patience and focus, but the freedom to create a meaningful product, on your terms, is worth more than even the biggest VC check. Keep your day job.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2022

Maria Lepskaya is a senior associate at Runa Capital , leading investments in different branches of quantum technologies and advanced materials. In the next three to five years, quantum computers manufacturers are expected to generate revenue of $5 billion to $10 billion , according to Boston Consulting Group. Maria Lepskaya.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

One of the first decisions we had to make in setting up our new VC fund, Versatile Venture Capital , was our CRM and marketing technology infrastructure. . I’m very interested in the tech stack of private equity/VC firms , both to improve the efficiency of Versatile VC and also as a focus area for our investing.

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TechCrunch

JULY 22, 2021

The world of venture capital investing is a relatively small one, and relationship-based to boot. The company, founded by Samir Kaji and Hana Yang in February 2021, is developing an approach to venture capital fund investing that provides a way for investors of any size to participate. Enter Allocate.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I’m often asked by people, “how do I get into VC?&# Well, I know 3-4 VC jobs that are publicly available. The chosen candidate will probably have worked for a very reputable firm that is either in technology, consulting, investment banking, media or a startup. Tags: VC Industry. Position: Analyst.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 14, 2024

Over a decade ago, when I was working for First Round Capital, we opened our doors for “Open Office Hours”—a series of open meetings where any founder could come in and chat with us for 20 minutes each. It’s easy for a VC to just stick within your own networks and filter bubbles—and hard to scale being “open” without opening the floodgates.

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 30, 2023

In addition to his rich experiences working in the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) sectors, Joseph has also sharpened his investment acumen through his multiple years in the audit and stock-broking industry before deciding to finally launch his cross-border investment firm, Kairous Capital , in 2015.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2021

David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten. How to win consulting, board and deal roles with PE and VC funds. 5 innovative fundraising methods for emerging VCs and PEs. If you want outside capital, VCs will chase after you to invest. Consulting.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

I’ve recently advised a number of emerging private equity and VC funds who are wrestling with the question: What are the highest impact steps they can take to support their portfolio companies? . Almost every private equity and venture capital investor now advertises that they have a platform to support their portfolio companies.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

It seems that every internet company and their dog have at least one venture capital (VC) arm under their wing, with the likes of Google Ventures (now GV), Microsoft Ventures (now M12), Salesforce Ventures , Twilio Ventures , and Zoom Ventures all serving their corporate namesakes potential cash cows via hundreds of equity investments.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

I took the opportunity this past week to publish summary notes of some of the VCs and entrepreneurs I had interviewed on This Week in VC. One of my goals in doing the show was not only to educate entrepreneurs but also to put a human face on many of the VCs in our industry as VCs can be hard to get to know. (if

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TechCrunch

MARCH 5, 2021

The data and research organisation uses factors like performance, capital, market reach, connectedness, talent, and knowledge to produce its rankings. However, a Kenyan B2B management startup founded by Yacob Berhane and Wossen Ayele wants to close the gap on three of the six factors — access to capital, knowledge, and talent.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 1, 2022

Is it community, or is it capitalism? It’s part consultant, part software services. Going back to the initial question, Commsor may envision a community strategy that isn’t solely for capitalism, but it does need to help startups spin ones up that eventually have some sort of payback. Image Credits: Commsor.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 9, 2018

The traditional answer of most VCs to the question of “edge” is a combination of the said and the unsaid. What VCs most typically talk about are: – Industry expertise. Many VCs focus on specific verticals, usually based on the sector in which a VC initially made her reputation. This model certainly makes sense.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 26, 2010

With VCs my strong suggestion is that you be open & realistic. Leaving your real competitors off of you presentation to a VC is not recommended. where do you need to make investments to make up ground and therefore need capital?). Why not take this opportunity to differentiate yourself in the VC presentation?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. I just completed an exercise where I went out to hire a new associate for my VC firm, GRP Partners. My first job after college was as a developer at Andersen Consulting.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 8, 2011

How about as a VC? Fred has basically always been a VC, Mike was a reporter, and Jim worked in product marketing and management consulting. Surely--but then I realize how difficult it is to be an early stage VC in NYC. Really never managed anything of significant or built anything major.". what has this guy done?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

By keeping your investors engaged and informed, you build crucial trust and support for when you eventually need to raise capital again. Beyond capital, you want backers who grasp your vision and can provide strategic guidance. He serves as the CEO of the boutique future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 10, 2022

million seed round led by MaC Venture Capital. Stears Advisory — the product where Stears wears its consultancy hat and takes on third-party projects around its core coverage — is taking a rear seat as the company intends to double down on Pro and Premium. Five years on, this startup, Stears , is announcing a $3.3

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The venture capital industry is built on signals. The startup, launching publicly today, is building a rating system for the venture capital industry. Revere declined to share any customer names but said that one of its first customers was a sizable investment consultant. The startup currently has over 100 funds on its platform.

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TechCrunch

MAY 12, 2021

million seed round, offers small to medium-sized game and app companies access to tools to manage their finances and capital to fuel their growth. Then, when Sanlo’s proprietary algorithms determine the business could benefit from the smart deployment of capital, it will assist by offering financing. Image Credits: Sanlo.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 21, 2020

.” These are typically the ability to attend board meetings, the ability to have access to financial reports on a regular basis, and the ability to advise and consult with the management of the company. The existence of these letters has everything to do with where the venture capital firms get their funds from.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

Andres, an Industrial Engineer by training, was previously investing in the B2B vSaaS space and comes from a background of strategy consulting. When I launched WePrep in college, I was researching key drivers for startup success and was introduced to the world of VC. He is also an angel investor and former EdTech entrepreneur.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2021

Design and marketing consultancy R/GA is expanding its Venture Studios program with the launch of a new Coalition Venture Studio focused specifically on supporting Black-led and Black-owned startups. The initiative is led by R/GA Entrepreneur in Residence Davyeon Ross, a Black entrepreneur who founded sports analytics company ShotTracker.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Its impressive roster of clients includes notable names from various sectors, such as technology giants, consulting firms, accounting firms, software companies, and global banks, including Adobe , Amazon , Facebook, Google, Microsoft , Salesforce, McKinsey and Company, PwC, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Wells Fargo.

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TechCrunch

JULY 6, 2022

Raising venture capital is rarely an easy lift for startups, but 2022 is turning out to be a more challenging year than we’ve seen for some time. As venture capital continues its slowdown after an aggressive 2020 and record-breaking 2021 , it’s clear that early-stage founders looking for their first dollars will require a new approach.

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David Teten VC

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I’m presenting on May 3, 2022, to the Harvard Alumni Global Financial Markets Forum on “ How to Win Consulting, Board, and Deal Roles with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds “ I’ve embedded below the slide deck.

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David Teten VC

OCTOBER 19, 2017

I presented a few weeks ago to the American Marketing Association Executive Forum on how their members can work with and earn money from private equity and venture capital funds. The post How entrepreneurs and executives can work with private equity and VC funds appeared first on David Teten. I welcome your feedback.

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Dream It

APRIL 26, 2019

Cybersecurity Venture Funding News Deepwatch, which provides managed security services, closed a $23 million Series A led by ABS Capital Partners. based company that sells managed detection and response and cybersecurity consulting services, has raised $9.6 Sequoia Capital led the round. million in funding.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. 1) Your school.

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