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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

The majority of funds are using the popular B2C websites and services for basic due diligence, e.g., Linkedin, Twitter, HackerNews. 645 Ventures released a cap table simulator to help level the playing field. Carta , Captable.io , Certent , EquityEffect , and ShareWorks by Morgan Stanley track private company cap tables. .

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Does Your VC have an Investment Thesis, or a Hypothesis?

David Teten

Foundry Group, investing primarily in “ Software and Internet ”, follows six major themes, e.g., Human Computer Interaction (HCI) or Distribution. B2B vs B2C) within the business model preference. . “Index the Best” – Only invest in companies that have brand name firms on the cap table and/or as leads.