David Teten

JANUARY 23, 2021

For example, one LP told me she prefers customized emails from fund principals, as opposed to a bulk-mailed quarterly update. Conduct an honest self-evaluation: can you realistically raise money from institutional investors, or should you focus on high net worths/family offices? We are using Digify to manage this.

Private Equity 78

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review 78

David Teten

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

I highlight endogenous social impact because many of my portfolio companies might give money to charity or provide low-cost pricing to nonprofits, but that’s not what I think of as an impact company; they’re tacking on social impact on top of their core business, whatever that is. . Are you politically active? How have you handled them?

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Partner Technical Review Cofounder 60

David Teten

JUNE 1, 2011

Must build and promote your reputation / expertise. Flow is a function of reputation and share of mind in target market. Staying on the buyers’ lists is based on how well you conduct yourself in the diligence processes, “beauty contest” Banks are aware of your funding situation and your portfolio / investment thesis.

Private Equity 122

Private Equity Deal Flow Equity Developer 122

Hunter Walker

APRIL 4, 2014

Part of our presentation will be portfolio financials, which, because we’re relatively new, aren’t exceptionally volatile (LP speak: most of our investments are still carried at original value since no additional fundraising has occurred). high net worth individuals. family offices.

San Francisco 100

San Francisco Private Equity LP Syndicate 100

The Equity Kicker

JANUARY 19, 2016

7/ Net/Net: VC is a hard f **g business but simplification in press makes it seem glamorous & easy – almost swashbuckling. Making consistent returns as a VC requires building a portfolio of companies in the difficult times that are ready to exit when the good times come. NotGlamorous.

Europe 60

Europe IPO LP Venture Capital 60

David Teten

JULY 12, 2017

When I meet with other VCs, family offices, and other institutional investors, the most common question I get is: “What are the highest-potential companies in your portfolio which are raising now?” If I can reduce a portfolio company’s time burden, I create value for them. Fundraising is burdensome.

Syndicate 60

Syndicate Syndication Institutional Investors LP 60

Genuine VC

OCTOBER 11, 2011

I hypothesized that, “Perhaps a contrarian statement in this environment: but even though there’s been a dip in fund size due to broad economic factors and LP appetite, it wouldn’t surprise me if the truly top firms raise even larger funds over the coming decade.” What’s pouring = individual partners matter.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Seed Stage Entrepreneur LP 150