David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

However, in private markets, there is more room to optimize across all 11 steps of the investing process: firm management , marketing, fundraising , origination , manage relationships, due diligence, negotiation, monitoring, portfolio acceleration , reporting, and. 1) Manage the firm . This is harder than it sounds.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

A major angel group used Influitive , an advocate management tool, to track, activate and motivate their members. 4) Manage deal flow. For example, we created a pipeline management tool that automatically adds deals along with relevant information (such as attachments received) to our funnel. Pitchbot.vc 5) Due diligence.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

Hunter Walker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As a side note, another thing I wish people (especially women and other underrepresented talent) understood is that while venture is a money-management and investment business, it doesn’t require a deep finance background to do it (at early stages). Having a strong POV also helps with finding… LP/GP fit.

Venture Capital 106

Venture Capital LP Cap Table Portfolio 106

Austin Startup

JUNE 26, 2019

If you’re a founder/product manager/business owner, I encourage you to find that out! swing for the fences category-building B2C software capital?—?wasn’t We have the consumer market, but not investor market for what I’m selling : B2C software.) and the outcomes. “If wasn’t readily available in Austin. (We

Silicon Valley 54

Silicon Valley Startup B2C Sweat Equity 54

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2020

B2C Companies We talked about how some companies saw an immediate decline in purchasing (for example if you’re in travel or hospitality). Harry asked me whether I thought LP “defaults” (not funding the VC commitments it made) would go up. Burn through your cash quickly at your peril.

Marketing 263

Marketing Valuation Churn Rate Balance Sheet 263

David Teten

MARCH 18, 2021

However, we’d argue that for most smaller managers who are not brand names, it’s better to be highly identified in your niche than being a generalist. Most LPs we speak with agree. . B2B vs B2C) within the business model preference. . These firms focus on certain management philosophies or categories of founders. .

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Cofounder Venture Capital Deal Flow 78