Category: Alternative Strategies
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Why allocate to Emerging Managers (VC Lab)
By VC Lab Venture capital is an asset class that epitomizes the high-reward and high-risk paradigm. When done well, venture capital can generate unparalleled returns. It offers Limited Partners the opportunity to partake in the growth stories of tomorrow’s leading companies, providing returns with the satisfaction of contributing to innovation and societal progress. Within the venture…
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VC Returns and the Endowment Model
Venture capital — an attractive and proven asset class for long-term financial returns As the “Endowment Model” has become broadly adopted by US institutional investors, venture capital (VC) has proven itself as a powerful instrument for long-term financial returns and value creation. Most institutional investors and long-term capital allocators in Europe have yet to adopt…
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Survey: VC optimism returns for 2024
Article by Kia Kokalitcheva, author of Axios Pro Rata After pulling back in 2023, venture capitalists (especially established fund managers) expect to dial up their capital deployment this year, according to a new survey. Why it matters: The uncertainty of the last two years has led to a notable slowdown in investment activity. By the numbers: According to a recent…
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Do VC Specialist Managers Outperform Generalists?
Source: Pitchbook Fundraising for venture investors has become significantly more challenging in recent times, and firms are increasingly looking for ways to differentiate themselves in order to secure commitments. One strategy has been for firms to focus on specific sectors, with the result that specialist vehicles have accounted for a larger share of overall VC…
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Alternative Investing: Art as an Investment
Written by Amy Bergen • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on December 4, 2023 (Source: Money Under 30) Art can do more than brighten a living space. The art market has become one of the hottest new investment crazes in recent years. Painting and sculpture collectors frequently buy pieces with an eye towards adding to their investment portfolio. But…
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