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Entering the Post-ZIRP, venture-capital-winter years. Thanks TechCrunch for this great summary of the macro economic context of #VC emerging managers.

Thank you for this Elaine Stead. I’ve worked with far too many founders who have been on a wild goose chase through an ecosystem that is never going to fund them, but won’t tell them and will still take their money for events and more without ever getting honest feedback or being taught the things they need to be successful. It’s nothing but predatory. Fewer VCs working harder and more ethically would be a great thing in my eyes. Meanwhile I’ll keep shouting from the rooftops that there are other pathways for founders! #bootstrapping #startup #founders

These are the results for a couple of months, and we plan to increase this metric twice by the end of Q3! #venturecapital #startups

How Do Top Fund Managers Approach Their First #VC Fund? 🚀 Watching how top fund managers approach their first fund can provide invaluable insights for aspiring venture capitalists. Actions often speak louder than words, and observing successful fund managers' strategies can reveal practical steps that lead to success. Top fund managers typically start by building a strong foundation through syndications or personal investments. This phase allows them to demonstrate their ability to generate returns and manage investor capital effectively. They meticulously document their performance, creating a track record that they can present to potential investors when launching their first fund. Networking and relationship-building are also crucial. Successful fund managers leverage their connections to gain introductions to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors. They understand the importance of having credible, influential backers who can vouch for their capabilities and provide the initial capital required to get their fund off the ground. Furthermore, transparency and communication are key. Top fund managers are clear about their investment thesis, strategy, and risk management approach. They provide regular updates and detailed reports to their investors, building trust and ensuring that their investors are well-informed about the fund's progress and any challenges they face. Lastly, top fund managers are adaptable and continuously learning. They stay informed about market trends, emerging industries, and innovative investment strategies. This adaptability allows them to pivot when necessary and capitalize on new opportunities, ensuring their fund remains competitive and profitable. By emulating these practices, aspiring fund managers can increase their chances of successfully launching and managing their first fund. P.S. These lessons are part of my journey mastering Venture Capital, to better understand how can I provide value to the community, using #tokenization and #blockchain technology. 🌎Shout out to Bridger Pennington for sharing this great content on https://lnkd.in/eHYWxJcZ 🌐If you want to learn about Tokenized VC, just shoot me a message. Happy to help! #vc #digitalassets #venturecapital #equity #startups #funding #pe #cvc #privateequity #rwa #ai #realworldassets

I wish I had this 6 months ago... 😂 On a serious note, this is probably one of the best posts I've read about 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱. 💡🤔 I've been reading a lot of posts over the last few months from the FJ Labs and, of course, from NFX. 👏👏👏 If you're thinking about starting a venture capital fund and you don't want to lose 6 months like me, start reading this. 👇 All credits to Omri Amirav-Drory and Pete Flint. 🤝 https://lnkd.in/e3cNjz2s? #VentureCapital #Productivity #Collaboration #FutureOfWork #FirstDegree

The article discusses recent changes by the SEC that simplify compliance for smaller venture capital (VC) firms. Specifically, the SEC raised the threshold for assets under management (AUM) that trigger more stringent regulatory requirements, allowing smaller VCs to operate with greater flexibility and reduced costs. This change is expected to ease the operational burden on these firms, potentially encouraging more investment in startups by making it easier for smaller VCs to thrive. You can read the full article [here](https://lnkd.in/eEQea9sT).

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Why the "social syndicate" is the future of investing for angels and founders: 1. A social community builds trust among founders, investors, and GPs... the key ingredient to effective transactions 2. The collection of investors + GP of the SPV provide a support system for the company being invested in 3. The social/collaborative network provides diverse deal flow, resources, mentorship... and an even more powerful 2nd degree network 4. Domain experts in the network can be engaged for due diligence on each deal 5. It's more fun than sitting at home looking at candles and charts by yourself! https://lnkd.in/g5-yz7Fb