LP Networking Syndication 
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 29, 2013
If you track the venture capital industry it would be hard to miss the conversation going on this week over AngelList “Syndicates.” My favorite new VC blogger, Hunter Walk, weighed in with some thoughtful comments about how Syndicates might actually pit, “ angel vs. angel.” Must be doing something right!
This is going to be BIG.
JUNE 20, 2024
On the other hand, I feel things are a lot more predictable on the fund side—and that getting limited partners for your fund or syndicate is a lot more grounded in something that resembles logic. Perhaps you run a widely syndicated startup newsletter where the best companies have been subscribers for years.
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David Teten
DECEMBER 3, 2019
But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . Tim Friedman, Founder, PE Stack , said, “If I could offer one piece of advice to today’s managers, it would be to take the time to understand the demands of the modern institutional LP.
View from Seed
MAY 29, 2019
Historically, seed rounds were syndicated among several different firms. Today, we are seeing less syndication of seed rounds and sharper elbows among many of the funds in the market. Instead of broadly syndicated rounds, we are seeing much more competition for fewer slots. Why Is Seed Investing Becoming More Sharp Elbowed?
David Teten
JULY 12, 2017
GPs strategically invite trusted [Limited Partners and others] to co-invest, often based on the LP’s ability to add value or when the amount of capital required to complete an attractive transaction is larger than they are able to invest alone.”. Fundraising is burdensome. Market Insight. Alpha pursues a similar model.
This is going to be BIG.
DECEMBER 3, 2020
If you’re not showing up at all the events, putting out content, constantly networking, generating enough deal flow—more specifically enough high-quality deal flow—being able to co-invest next to experienced professionals can really boost your funnel. Access to other investors. Option #2 Do 50/50 angel investing and fund investing.
David Teten
JANUARY 19, 2021
Aunnie Patton Power writes, “According to the Global Impact Investing Network, 85% of Impact Investors look for market rate or close to market rate returns, but they are cognizant that pushing for a full company exit might have negative impact on the company’s founding mission. Particular application in impact capital.
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