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Our partner Eddie Eltoukhy has identified these opportunities in Biotech. Eddie has a PhD in bioengineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and over a decade experience as an operator. Reach out to him if you are working on these areas of biotech. Pear VC - Technology-Driven Therapeutic Platforms Companies developing therapeutic assets with a core product engine Proprietary tool, workflow, or samples leading to novel biological data sets Preference for omics platforms or high throughput screening / engineering workflows First-in-class or best-in-class drugs - Next-Generation Therapeutic Modalities Technologies to improve the efficacy, safety, access, or reach of next-gen modalities including the following: Genomic medicines (gene tx & gene editing) Cell therapies Targeted protein degraders Antibody-drug conjugates Radiopharma - Precision Medicine New technologies supporting the discovery of novel biomarkers and the generation of proprietary data sets for applications in: Disease screening Therapy selection Recurrence monitoring - Life Sciences + AI Software Platforms Software & AI-driven platforms to improve all aspects of life sciences R&D, including: Target discovery and validation Drug design and optimization Manufacturing Regulatory Clinical development

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Worth checking out for any companies at the right stage.

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I love this! Thank you to Rachel Brown from Beauty Independent to kick-off this exchange with Andrew Ross' provocative thesis and have us all react to it. I truly enjoyed reading everyone's thoughts on the topic of the shortening lifecycle of beauty brands. Here is a snippet of mine: "Because beauty brand lifespans are shortening, it is important that we are able to differentiate brands with staying power from brands that will end up being a flash in the pan. There are much more of the latter than the former in the market right now, and if a brand is not well-positioned, it will be challenging for that brand to survive over the long-term. That’s why we focus on understanding each brand’s differentiators and long-term relevance." See more here: https://lnkd.in/esVbwnu2 and you will discover what Kevin Murphy, Odile Roujol, Rich Gersten, Tina Henry Bou-Saba, Oliver Nordlinger, Claire Chang, Manica Blain, Sonya Brown, George Birman had to say. #beautyindustry #beautyinvesting Stride Consumer Partners

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What an insightful article in Vator’s “Meet the VC” series about Aegis Ventures co-founder and managing partner John Beadle, and the company creation platform built to partner with health systems!   The partnership between Northwell Health and Aegis Ventures has resulted in the development and launch of several healthcare companies, including Caire, Ascertain and Optain.   Aegis will be expanding its scope by working within an expanded healthcare system ecosystem through its Digital Consortium. We believe healthcare systems are best suited to understand and prioritize the changes needed in healthcare, and possess the knowledge and know-how to fix these problems head-on. Through our partnership with Aegis, Northwell Holdings has been able to explore creating these solutions on a commercial scale so they can be utilized by organizations across the healthcare landscape. The advent of the Digital Consortium marks an important milestone for how health systems can co-develop solutions and unlock the value inherent in our collective enterprises to drive catalytic change and improve care delivery and better support the efforts of our coworkers. Richard Mulry, Michael Dowling, John Noseworthy, M.D., Mark Michalski, Jeff Dunkel https://lnkd.in/etRk3-Yw

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🏔 The Harlem Capital Effect: A 5-Year Retrospective I joined the HCP team nearly three years ago, inspired by the firm's mission to invest in 1,000 diverse founders over 20 years. Since 2018, we have raised 2 funds and made 60+ investments - we are just getting started in changing the face of entrepreneurship 🚀 While we know viscerally and anecdotally that we're built different as a firm, we needed more proof points to validate this perspective. Ultimately you can't change what you don't measure. Enter the first-ever 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩. To assess our impact, we looked at our firm from three lenses: 💰 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 - HCP saw 50%+ of all Black & Latino seed deal volume ($) in 2022 and 2023 - 3% of all Black & Latino seed capital raised was HCP checks and 6% were HCP-led syndicates 🧑🏾‍💻👩🏽‍💻 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙤 - 384+ jobs created by HCP portfolio companies, 36% identify as people of color (POC) and 35% as women - 114 total management positions created, 44% held by POC and 36% held by women 👩🏽👨🏻 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 - 39% of intern alums have held full-time VC positions - 9% of all Black & Latino investors in the ecosystem are HCP intern alums - 2% of all Black & Latino checkwriters in VC are HCP intern alums 📖 Read the blog post: https://lnkd.in/dr_yAhNS Major kudos to Nicole DeTommaso & Sophia Escagedo for helming this fantastic report. #Diversity #VentureCapital #Impact #BlackFounders #LatinoFounders #startups

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NY Climate Tech Founders! 1) YES PLEASE save the date to join us at #techweek (6/3!), and 2) YES PLEASE share your top NY resources to complete our NY INSIDER GUIDE, in collab with NYCEDC!

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Beauty Independent has featured insights from Moelis’s Michele Miyakawa, Co-Founder & Managing Director, in an article about the resurgence of the "Lipstick Index”. Michele discusses how consumer behavior is shifting in a transformation driven by advances in technology and molecular discoveries, which are offering consumers more effective and personalized beauty solutions, positioning the industry for continued resilience. #BeautyIndustry #LipstickIndex #ConsumerBehavior #IndustryInsight Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4dQyGO5

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Startup founders, you don't have to do it alone! Apply now to join the Techstars Boston Accelerator and gain access to our extensive network! We are looking to select 12 high-growth startups to participate in our 13-week Techstars Boston accelerator program kicking off in September -- apply now or tag a founder below who you think might be a good fit!  https://lnkd.in/gbi3hAGi #startups #founders #entrepreneurs #boston 

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Many VC fund managers are considering placement agents (PAs) to help secure commitments for the first time. Selecting the right PA and setting up a productive working relationship requires careful consideration. In my latest blog post, I explore essential tips for evaluating and working with PAs, including what to look for in their network, how to structure contracts, and best practices for effective collaboration. If you're navigating the use of placement agents, this guide offers practical insights to increase your fundraising success and avoid common pitfalls- full write up linked below. https://lnkd.in/ey-UcnSG Questions? DM me! #VentureCapital #Fundraising #PlacementAgents #InvestorRelations

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Happy Monday! Very excited to launch this fresh new episode of Unlocking Venture Capital Podcast today featuring Beth Devin from HearstLab, a corporate venture capital firm in the heart of #NY. In this episode, I chat with Beth Devin at Hearst Lab, about the ins and outs that Hearst has to offer. Be prepared to learn... 👉 What Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) can bring to the VC space 👉 Different programs and resources that CVC's can bring their entrepreneurs 👉 Heart's mission and vision for entrepreneurs See comments for #Spotify and #Youtube links! #venturecapital #startups #founders #fundraising #VC #CVC #investment #investing

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Series A or B wondering when to bring in a VP of Finance or CFO? It’s a crucial decision that can shape the future of your company. At this stage, financial leadership is not just about managing numbers but also scaling processes, securing funding, and driving strategic growth. My colleague Paul breaks down key signs that it’s time to hire and indicators for choosing between VP of Finance and a CFO #FinanceLeadership #CFO #StartupGrowth #SeriesA #SeriesB #NextGenLeadership

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We are thrilled to announce that LD Talent has been featured as a resource for the portfolio companies of 1517! This is a testimony to the hard work and dedication of our team in providing exceptional tech talent to growing businesses. A special shout-out goes to Danielle at 1517, who played an instrumental role in facilitating the listing of LD Talent as a recommended resource for 1517 companies. Our network has significantly expanded since the inception of this deal, and we continue to strive towards offering top-tier engineering skills to entrepreneurs and startups. As we celebrate this achievement, we want to thank our clients, whose valuable feedback continues to drive our growth and success. Here's what some of our clients have to say about our services: Our experience with LD Talent has been second to none. The level of expertise and professionalism within their network of engineers has been a game-changer for our business. Partnering with LD Talent has allowed us to scale our development efforts efficiently and with confidence. For more insight into our journey with 1517 and other notable funds, visit our blog post detailing how LD Talent became a go-to resource for portfolio companies: https://lnkd.in/dmiadKDg #LDTalent #TechTalent #EngineeringExcellence #StartupGrowth #1517Fund #ClientTestimonials #ProfessionalNetwork #StartupResources #TechIndustry #Innovation #PartnershipSuccess

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Whether you're steering a growing startup or managing a portfolio company, it's essential to remember that big dreams require relentless effort, execution and the right people. For PE/VC firms, investing in visionary founders is just the beginning. It’s the strategic guidance, operational support, people and tireless drive that turn those big ideas into successful ventures. Your commitment doesn’t end with the check—it’s about rolling up your sleeves and working alongside those founders to make those dreams a reality. For SMBs, every milestone you achieve is a testament to your teams hard work and dedication. But remember, growth doesn’t happen by chance. It’s the result of consistent effort, innovation, and the courage to push beyond what’s comfortable. The dream is the vision, but the work and your people is what brings it to life. Let’s stay focused, keep grinding, and turn those dreams into our reality. What are you doing today to bring your dreams to life? Share your strategies and successes in the comments below! #Intalegence #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #SmallBusiness #GrowthMindset #Leadership #Execution

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I've been a big fan of our next Tank Talks guest and his fabulous newsletter on VC and Emerging managers. This week I sit down with Benedikt Langer, founder of Embracing Emergence, to dive deep into building successful relationships between Family Offices and Emerging Managers. We discuss Benedikt’s journey from growing up in Germany to becoming a critical voice in the LP and Emerging Manager space. He shares insights on: - Why LPs and family offices should focus more on emerging managers - How storytelling can make or break a manager’s pitch - The importance of direct communication and trust in LP-GP relationships - What emerging managers should know before pitching family offices If you’re navigating the VC ecosystem or curious about the dynamics between LPs and Emerging Managers, this is one episode you can’t miss! Episode Link below: #EmergingManagers #VentureCapital #FamilyOffices #RippleVentures #EmbracingEmergence #LPrelationships

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PE - a People & Relationship Business ------------------ "We are actually in the talent business." - Graham Weaver, Alpine Investors (Source: Capital Allocators / Ted Seides - https://lnkd.in/eV5NSXjb) ------------------ - Graham Weaver highlighted on the Capital Allocators podcast that PE is a people/talent business - it's not just about deals and finance because people/talent is the key to success - Relationships and great people are what drive value creation in both portfolio companies and the PE firms - All PE leaders like Orlando Bravo at Thoma Bravo, Jon Gray at Blackstone and many others also prioritize people - focusing on strong relationships to drive lasting performance and growth P.S. People = the #1 success factor in PE --- #pe #privateequity

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Check out our latest 4-Min FirstMile Founder interview with Joe Thurman of TalentBloom Healthcare!

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