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What does it take to scale a venture capital firm to billions in AUM? I asked Mark Allen, #CFO of General Catalyst, about their rapid growth and how they've adapted to industry shifts in the latest Turpentine Finance episode. We discuss: - Providing ambitious but realistic projections in VC pitch decks - Building systems to streamline fund management and support large-scale growth - Investing strategically across geographies and sectors - Balancing portfolio needs with LP alignment. Founders, if you aim to understand #VC growth strategies or seek capital, don’t miss this one. Link to the full episode is in the comments.

Who Makes Decisions and How? 🌍 Understand the firm's decision framework (consensus-driven or conviction-driven). 🌍 Know the roles of different partners (active, skeptical, influential). 🌍 Learn about the dynamics and process of partner meetings, typically held on Mondays. 🌍 Identify the involvement of non-partner staff like analysts and associates in due diligence and deal evaluation. Strategic Advice for Founders: 🌍 Build relationships beyond the sponsoring partner. 🌍 Engage with multiple partners and staff to increase the likelihood of a positive decision. 🌍 Utilize meetings and presentations to address biases and concerns in advance. Summary: 🌍 Each VC firm has unique decision processes; understanding these is crucial for successful fund-raising. 🌍 Building broader relationships within the firm increases the chances of securing investment. #entrepreneurship #startup #fundraising #investing #managementdevelopment

"Why are we the best investor to be on their cap table?" If they can't answer this question with conviction, they won't write a check. Which VC firm am I talking about? It's Sound Ventures. Alexandra Burbey just joined the firm as their newest investor, and in this clip she breaks down this unique part of their investing philosophy ⬇️

How to stand out as a VC: Be on time for meetings with founders

Excellent example of perseverance of the entrepreneur. In the medtech space, when VC's play it safe on the sidelines it is not only at the expense of entrepreneurs but patients and their families lively hood. VC's - Todays medtech investment will save lives tomorrow. #getoffthebench #venturecaptial #investor #SBA #NIH #Phasetx #cryoablation #medtech #pancreaticcancer #lungcancer

5 Things To Know About The New VC

When will LPs ramp up their venture commitments? 🤔 Sapphire Partners' Partner, Elizabeth "Beezer" Clarkson, shared her perspective in today’s WSJ Pro VC newsletter with The Wall Street Journal's Brian Gormley, emphasizing that LPs are likely to jump back on the venture train once exit windows reopen consistently. Catch more insights from Beezer and other investors in the latest WSJ Pro VC newsletter, linked in comments. 👇 #VentureCapital #LPInsights

Since so many people reacted to the last post about VC led by ex-McKinsey types. My experience with one fund. Completely transactional. Zero empathy. I know better. My way or the highway. Again, I want to caveat that this is one specific fund. I do not want to generalise and say that all ex-consultant VCs are bad. Equally, not all ex-founder VCs are good. My advice to founders is to do your due diligence. Speak to other founders. Hell, speak to me. Hard to get investors on your cap table. Even harder to get them off.

"I find, with all investors, what they want and what they actually buy tend to be two different things." Giovanni Amodeo sits down with David York, Founder and Managing Director at Top Tier Capital Partners (TTCP), to discuss the art of observing cycles in VC investing, building successful relationships with managers and investors, and the role of technology in the industry. York emphasizes the significance of cultivating strong relationships with managers and being the eyes and ears for investors in the venture capital market, providing transparency and helping them navigate the complexities of VC investing. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eYjvHPXr #IONInfluencers