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5 Innovative Fundraising Methods for Emerging Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds
David Teten VC
MAY 26, 2021
How do you raise money for your venture capital or private equity fund from family offices and high net worths? . I see five innovative new methods for raising capital which emerging managers such as Versatile VC are using, which I’ve ranked in roughly descending order of popularity: .
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Launching a Portfolio Acceleration Platform at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Fund
David Teten VC
APRIL 1, 2021
Almost every private equity and venture capital investor now advertises that they have a platform to support their portfolio companies. I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout. Real Ventures , an early-stage, Canadian-based fund, runs a two-day Founder Camp every six months.
A framework to think about pricing seed, angel, and venture capital rounds
This is going to be BIG.
MAY 17, 2012
2) Supply and demand of capital willing to invest in your company. Note that, to even get venture in the first place, you are special. It seems to me that the most important factor in pricing your round isn't your progress or your idea. It seems to come down to two things: 1) How much do you want to raise?
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Launching a Portfolio Acceleration Platform at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Fund
David Teten VC
APRIL 1, 2021
Almost every private equity and venture capital investor now advertises that they have a platform to support their portfolio companies. I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout. Real Ventures , an early-stage, Canadian-based fund, runs a two-day Founder Camp every six months.
The New Business Preservation Act and the Tradition of U.S. Federal Government Support for Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital
Ian Hathaway
MARCH 31, 2020
Senators led by Amy Klobuchar introduced the New Business Preservation Act to incentivize venture capital formation around the country. It avoids two well-known traps for government-sponsored venture programs by requiring that public funds are matched with private dollars and that capital is deployed by professional investors.
Japanese Regulator Plans to Double Crowdfunding Investment Cap for Retail Investors
AsiaTechDaily
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Register Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to double the cap on the amount of money retail investors can invest in unlisted startups. At present, through crowdfunding, retail investors have a limitation of investing a maximum of 500,000 yen annually in individual unlisted startups.
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Cybersecurity Seed Fund Launches, SYN Ventures Touts its Size and the Firm’s Deep Experience
American Entrepreneurship
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Venture Capital Firm Launches third Cybersecurity Fund in the Past Three Years Warnings about cyber threats are so prevalent that people understand the importance of cybersecurity in their businesses and daily lives. SYN Ventures was founded by former Fortune 500 CISOs and C-level security leaders.
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This freshly funded startup spun out of a student-run Stanford investment club
TechCrunch
AUGUST 25, 2022
In late 2020, a group of Stanford students banded together to create Stanford 2020, a venture fund solely to invest in their fellow classmates’ ventures. million for the debut investment vehicle — waitlist not included. million seed funding round led by Initialized Capital, with investments from GSR, NEA and Canaan.
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Finding Founder-Market-Geography Fit
Revolution
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
In 2017, we partnered with iconic leaders in American business to turn the thesis we developed on the road — that great companies can start and scale anywhere when given a chance — into an investment vehicle. In the last decade, we’ve socialized several Rise of the Rest-isms to describe investments that check those boxes.
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Sequoia backs open source data-validation framework Pydantic to commercialize with cloud services
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Pydantic , the popular Python library and open source data-validation framework used by some of the world’s biggest companies, has a new commercial namesake and the backing of one of Silicon Valley’s most storied venture capital (VC) firms. Pydantic Services Inc. emerges from stealth today with $4.7 and Europe.
Uniqus Consultech raises $12.5M to invest in technology, scale business operations
AsiaTechDaily
DECEMBER 19, 2022
intends to use the funding to investment in technology and scale its business operations and teams in the United States, India and the Middle East. The founding round was led by Nexus Venture Partners, a leading Silicon Valley-India venture capital firm. Uniqus Consultech Inc. The post Uniqus Consultech raises $12.5M
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The Science of Success: Creative Venture’s Alex Luce’s Unconventional Path of Impact
AsiaTechDaily
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Register The intersection of science and venture capital can do wonders and uncover a champion in a city like Silicon Valley. In the epicenter of tech, where innovation thrives, Alex Luce bridges materials science and venture capital, carving a niche as a Partner at Creative Ventures.
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AHG Lab Secures $4M in Funding to Boost Philippine Startups
AsiaTechDaily
AUGUST 11, 2023
Register AHG Lab , an independent venture builder based in the Philippines, has successfully raised $4 million in a pre-Series A funding round to expand its portfolio of ventures and programs. million in its seed round in 2021, with support from Philippine’s venture capital investor Foxmont Capital Partners.
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In Venture Capital, Should You Be a Momentum or a Value Investor?
David Teten VC
AUGUST 7, 2019
As a venture capitalist, should you be a Momentum or a Value investor? To simplify, there are two classic approaches to public markets investing. The first is Momentum Investing , “a strategy to capitalize on the continuance of an existing market trend”, which usually meaning that the price has been rising in the recent past.
Venture capitalists eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments
David Teten VC
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . The 11 Steps of Investing in Private Companies. Before you can actually invest, you have to manage your fund. 4) Originate investments. 1) Manage the firm . 2) Market .
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Japan’s EdgeCortix Closes $20 Million Funding Round, Collaborates with Renesas Electronics
AsiaTechDaily
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Leading this financing endeavor were Japan’s venture capital firm, SBI Investment Co. and Global Hands-On VC (GHOVC), a collaborative venture capital entity with a track record of successful semiconductor investments that span the Japan-United States nexus.
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Breaking Barriers: Japan’s Startups Embrace Cryptocurrency Capital
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Register Japan has relaxed regulations to permit startups to raise investment funds through cryptocurrencies. With this, the Japanese government now allows startups the flexibility to secure capital using crypto assets in addition to conventional stocks. Japan’s Five-Year Development Strategy unveils KANSAI Startup Night Vol.
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H Twenty Capital aims to be ‘go-to fund for pre-seed investments’ in Latin America
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Venture capital continues to flow into Latin America at a staggering rate. Venture firms in those countries are also raising funds; for example, this month, Colombia-based Marathon Ventures announced its first fund of $26 million. It also invested in Brazilian social grocery commerce company Favo , which raised a $26.5
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Digital asset exchange DigiFT scores $10.5m in Shanda-led funding
AsiaTechDaily
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
million in its pre-Series A funding round, led by Shanda Group, a global privately-owned investment group founded by Chinese online entertainment pioneer Tianqiao Chen and family in 1999. As a key international financial hub, Singapore boasts a robust legal framework and government support for tokenization with blockchain technology.
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Welcoming the Newest Partner to Upfront Ventures
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Today is amongst the proudest days I’ve had at Upfront Ventures — getting the chance to announce that Kevin Zhang has been promoted to Partner. years at Upfront has been both a pleasure and also has taught me a lot about venture capital. Watching him develop over the past 4.5 Kevin joined Upfront in 2012 as an Associate.
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Japan Launches Silicon Valley Hub for Startups: Innovation Campus in Palo Alto
AsiaTechDaily
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The strategic location aims to facilitate collaboration with local entities such as companies, venture capital firms, and research institutions. Around 50 venture capital and other companies will also utilize the coworking space within the facility.
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How to Invest in Web3: A Beginner’s Roadmap
Angel Capital Association
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
How to Invest in Web3: Navigating Emerging Opportunities Crypto Coins and Tokens Investments In the Web3 ecosystem, cryptocurrencies and tokens are more than digital currencies; they represent a new paradigm of digital value. The investment potential in VR and AR is potentially significant.
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Why the startup sector should keep its eye on the SEC
TechCrunch
APRIL 9, 2023
Although SVB’s failure can’t be blamed on the venture ecosystem, some policymakers have joined the general public in maligning the bank’s depositors — in large part venture-backed startups. This negative narrative has immense implications for the venture community. This is an inflection point.
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5 Ways to Encourage More Women Into Careers in VC
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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111 Fundraising hacks for alternative investment managers: venture, private equity, hedge funds
David Teten VC
MAY 16, 2017
” I’ve written a number of pieces relevant if you are fundraising for a private equity or venture capital fund: I suggest: 15 Steps to Fundraising for Your New Venture Capital or Private Equity Fund. my presentation on raising capital for tech companies . Tips to write a great venture fund pitch deck.
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Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control
David Teten VC
AUGUST 19, 2019
A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. So what is Revenue Based Investing?
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Fundamentally altering antitrust laws will harm US startups and slow the economy
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Bobby Franklin is the president and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association. At the beginning, young businesses use capital from friends, family or even outside investors to help them get started. Those that do succeed graduate to other levels of financing, including angel or venture capital. Contributor.
Extra Crunch roundup: Build a founding team, choose a VC and recruit your board
TechCrunch
AUGUST 6, 2021
” In a related article, Gregg Adkin, VP and managing director at Dell Technologies Capital, shared the framework he’s developed for helping founders set up their board. For commentary and perspective, he interviewed: Dan Rosen, founder and general partner, Commerce Ventures. TX Zhuo, partner, Fika Ventures.
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6 crypto investors talk about DeFi and the road ahead for adoption in 2023
TechCrunch
JANUARY 10, 2023
The crypto venture capital industry has become more selective thanks to the general market downturn and wavering trust caused by a slew of scandals and market disruptions, but investors at major firms are still writing checks in the space. We surveyed: Michael Anderson , co-founder, Framework Ventures.
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4 strategies for deep tech founders who are fundraising
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
They deliberately are not investment bankers or accountants because they do not want to constantly pour over endless spreadsheets or dive deep into financial models. Make your pitch tailored to what excites venture capital investors and avoid what does not. Early-stage investors are in the business of funding dreams.
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My Role as a VC: What I am and what I am not.
This is going to be BIG.
JULY 16, 2014
There''s been some writing about how VCs and founders interact with each other and it inspired me to take a step back and reflect on what my role is supposed to be with regards to the investments I make and the founders I deal with. Venture Capital & Technology' Here''s what I came up with. I am not an expert.
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Frst and Fabric Ventures announce fellowship program for crypto entrepreneurs
TechCrunch
JUNE 3, 2021
VC funds Frst and Fabric Ventures are teaming up to create Le Crypto Fellowship. Frst and Fabric Ventures think they can create the right framework to incentivize the next generation of entrepreneurs. After that, Fabric Ventures and Frst partners will schedule regular office hours with you to check in on your progress.
Extra Crunch roundup: 3 lies VCs tell, betting big on Kubernetes, NYC’s enterprise boom
TechCrunch
AUGUST 13, 2021
Singh Cassidy, founder of premium talent marketplace theBoardlist, will discuss making the leap into entrepreneurship after leaving Google, her time as CEO-in-Residence at venture capital firm Accel Partners and the framework she’s developed for taking career risks. 3 lies VCs tell ourselves about startup valuations.
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NJEDA Establishes Diversity Finance Advisory Board
American Entrepreneurship
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The board will provide knowledge, guidance, and insights on ways to best increase capital, access, and investments in New Jersey’s diverse entrepreneurs. Across the nation, women- and minority-owned startups have not benefitted from the increase in venture capital investments that white-owned startups have experienced.
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Flexible VCs With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing
David Teten VC
JANUARY 21, 2021
(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? IV: Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing?
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A Personal Update
Andreessen Horowitz
JANUARY 23, 2024
Today the firm is over 500+ with 6 office locations, its operating value-add has raised the bar for all venture capitalists, and the firm continues to grow in vision and impact. He modeled how to work with integrity, competitiveness, curiosity and humility and I could not have picked a better venture investor to learn from.
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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments
David Teten VC
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . The 11 Steps of Investing in Private Companies. Before you can actually invest, you have to manage your fund. 4) Originate investments. 1) Manage the firm . 2) Market .
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TechCrunch+ roundup: 7 VCs who are taking pitches, AI best practices, zero-based budgeting
TechCrunch
MARCH 17, 2023
It’s too early to determine whether SVB’s downfall heralds a new era for venture capital, but based on anecdotal evidence, off-the-record discussions and chats with co-workers, it seems like we’re back to business as usual as far as pre-revenue startup fundraising is concerned. “We don’t see that commitment from other banks.”
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Founders Fund backs Vest, a startup out to give Latin Americans a bridge to investing in the US stock market
TechCrunch
JANUARY 26, 2022
Latin Americans seeking the ability to invest in companies trading on the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange now have a new option in Vest, a startup that has launched a mobile-first brokerage app with zero-commission trading in the Americas. Financial services for investing and cash management in the U.S. Image Credits: Vest.
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Elev8 Venture Partners launching $200m tech-focused VC fund
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Register Elev8 Venture Partners , the venture investor backed by India’s leading early-stage platform Venture Catalysts, is launching a $200-million fund that will focus on growth-stage, tech-driven companies in India. Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet?
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Flexible VCs With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing
David Teten VC
JANUARY 21, 2021
(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? IV: Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing?
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6 investors share where they draw the line when it comes to ethical issues
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The venture capital industry doesn’t have the best track record when you’re talking about ethics. Like most professions involving power and wealth, venture capital also sometimes attracts people for whom doing the right thing isn’t a concern. Vital Laptenok , founder and general partner, Flyer One Ventures.
How Attractive is Risk Today?
Revolution
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Investing is similar. The below analysis outlines an approach to quantify the attractiveness of investing in commercial real estate at a given point. The framework could be further altered for other asset classes. Such hard data can increase investment conviction when either is tempting. The highest score ever was 97.6
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