Category: Asset Allocation
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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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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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Africa’s VC Landscape (CNBC Africa)
8th Season Capital founding partner spoke to CNBC Africa’s Power Lunch on Friday 11th November 2022 and provided high level insights into Africa’s growing Venture Capital (VC) landscape. Some notable points included: Access the full interview HERE: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/6315384289112/
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Advantages & Disadvantages of VC
What is Venture Capital? Venture capital is a common way for promising startup companies to gain the finances they need to grow. Venture capital financing involves venture capitalists, who are often part of a venture capital firm, investing in a startup company. When venture capitalists invest in a start-up company, they are making a risky…
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