Category: Fund Strategy
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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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Not All VCs Need Operational Experience. But They All Need Operational Empathy.
Source: VC Mastery newsletter – published on Medium Most VCs have never worked at a startup. In the UK just 8% of venture investors have startup operational experience, according to data from a 2019 Diversity VC report. In the USA the fraction is higher, ranging from 20% to 30% across a random sample of funds. (It’s…
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Will fund-of-funds open the door to early-stage deals?
Source: Pitchbook (Written by Leah Hodgson) The late-stage venture market is a perilous place to be at the moment, particularly for those itching to offload assets in the public markets. For that reason, many VCs dedicated to backing the most mature of startups are glancing behind them to see what the earlier stages have to…
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VC Models: Focused, Dispersed, and Hybrid
Article authored by VC Lab (May 6, 2023) Understanding the Pros and Cons of each portfolio construction Venture capital firms often employ different investment models for portfolio construction to maximize returns and minimize risks. In this article, we will explore three of the main models – Focused, Dispersed, and Hybrid – and discuss their respective pros and cons. By…
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