Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

We are also seeing more investors try to be a part of syndicated A rounds for companies that are raising $5M or more and are really not what most would consider “seed” stage. Great returns in early stage investing is driven by great deal flow and good picking. This is not what Nextview is about.

North America 36

North America Seed Stage Early Stage Lead Investor 36

Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2016

After two years of a dedicated experiment, we’ve decided to stop making new investments via our FG Angels Syndicate. The Monday after AngelList announced their Syndicate product in September 2013 we decided to to jump in with both feet and start FG Angels. Average syndicate investment amount per deal: $316k.

Syndicate 70

Syndicate Syndication Angel Investor Portfolio 70

This is going to be BIG.

MAY 5, 2023

It was all great fun and I hope it was helpful—and I couldn’t have done it without all the other investors and founders who answered my e-mails roping them into showing up to various office hours events, panels, and other networking events.

Later Stage 218

Later Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Limited Partner 218

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

The historic capital-raising process is driven by face-to-face networking and salesmanship. Some funds are using intermediaries to help them sell to retail LPs ( Artivest , iCapital Network ). Relationship Science makes it easier to understand and map social networks into potential limited partners. 4) Manage deal flow.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

Haystack

AUGUST 18, 2019

They’ve all accepted that this is a new world of capital abundance and that the pistons driving the global economy are technology and network effects. On this dimension, most seed funds can’t even compete on network, brand, or the cost of capital. You lose way more than you win. You wait the longest for liquidity.

Seed Stage 108

Seed Stage Cap Table Early Stage Malaysia 108

David Teten

JULY 10, 2017

This matching structure takes advantage of the industry knowledge, proprietary deal flow, and network of senior executives. – If an employee wants to invest at least $25K in a private company, she can nominate it to the Syndicate VC (“SVC”).

Employee 60

Employee Balance Sheet Syndicate Syndication 60

Genuine VC

JULY 26, 2010

Micro VCs are notorious for building large and friendly syndicates. While traditional VCs sometimes have a love/hate relationship with their syndicate partners (often depending on how well their mutual portfolio companies are performing), it seems as though in the Micro VC arena all of the players speak and act like best friends.

Syndicate 128

Syndicate Syndication Due Diligence Seed Stage 128

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Find out what the buzz is all about and make valuable connections with local investors who you can syndicate deals with. You should come along for the ride if you are interested in investing more in Texas technology and disruptive commerce companies and want to develop relationships with local investors who can be your deal flow.

Texas 50

Texas San Antonio Dallas Houston 50

David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Most investors rely on their network of colleagues and service providers to source investments. These funds use a combination of cold-calling, travel, firm networks, paid expert networks, and technology to identify investment opportunities outside of their neighborhood. They are typically among the top quartile performers.

Private Equity 114

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Equity 114

David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

– Create a franchise and license access to it , e.g., the Draper Venture Network. The firm attracts deal flow by promising a decision (positive or negative) in under 2 weeks, with minimal paperwork and without repeating due diligence. – Syndicate Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPVs”) for specific opportunities.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Cofounder 60

Gust

JANUARY 15, 2014

Gust (the company I founded) is the online platform used by over 45,000 accredited angel investors and VCs, from over 1,000 angel groups and venture funds, in 74 countries, to manage their startup deals.

Angel Investor 119

Angel Investor Belarus Accredited Investor Portugal 119

Gust

JANUARY 15, 2014

Gust (the company I founded) is the online platform used by over 45,000 accredited angel investors and VCs, from over 1,000 angel groups and venture funds, in 74 countries, to manage their startup deals.

Angel Investor 70

Angel Investor Belarus Accredited Investor Portugal 70