Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

But returns are partly a function of whether one can get access to great deal flow. And was fortunate enough to get a reference call from an LP asking me this very question. He decided to wrap himself in it, provide unparalleled information about SaaS businesses and push all of his chips into the pile. Question not.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

I had a chance to discuss AngelList Syndicates with Naval at Michael Kim’s Cendana LP/VC conference on a panel with Naval, Roger Ehrenberg (IA Ventures) and Mike Brown, Jr. Is AngelList Syndicates really such a big deal? If it gets broader adoption I think it is a big deal. Must be doing something right! Bowery Capital).

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I took my last LP meeting the first week of March and clearly, I didn’t close anyone that I had met with at that time. I wrapped up the closings on a few deals I had in progress—which I’m super glad I did, because those companies are now doing terrifically well. It was the first anyone had asked me about it. He seemed paranoid.

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

I was previously a Partner at two different VC firms, neither of which had any contractual LP mandate to invest in diverse companies. The results were more diverse inbound deal flow, and which we assessed using a neutral filter. They want to raise capital because they are highly qualified, period.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Are investors allowed to come into deals that the fund does side by side with the fund? This creates a source of deal flow for investors who aren’t out there full time creating opportunities. In fact, those deals are actually set up as mini-funds. Access to the partner. Access to other investors.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

As a globally focused LP in early stage VC funds, we at Blue Future Partners have observed a growing trend of firms investing substantially in software tools, whether developing proprietary solutions or adopting off the shelf tools. What tools to VCs use to manage their deal flow and internal processes?

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Sebastian Soler recently launched Knowledge.vc , which uses software and machine learning to enhance deal sourcing and diligence for VC firms. 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.

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View from Seed

MAY 29, 2019

These funds would regularly share deal flow with one another and could share the work in supporting founders and helping to push the company forward. They are also increasingly focused on “leading” rounds, because funds that are institutionalizing get LP pressure around whether or not they lead.

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David Teten

MAY 4, 2011

The Capital Roundtable is holding a MasterClass May 26 on “ Best Practices for Sourcing Quality Deal Flow & Developing New Business for Private Equity Funds “, and I’m honored to be one of the speakers. Bennett, Ground Swell Equity Partners LP. It’s in Midtown Manhattan. Christopher A.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

We call these investors “LPs” for limited partners. I had lunch with an LP. Marketing = deal flow = share of mind = start of future relationships. I bucket some of my time every month to ongoing fund raising relationships – even in years we’re not raising. That would be pretty lame.

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aweissman.com

JULY 31, 2007

It is not the time sink of the deal and diligence process, but maybe the lack of quality deal flow, too much LP money in the system, everyone wanting in on the Internet boom (again!), At last, the compromise. One could argue what really causes the compromise.

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Rob Go

DECEMBER 13, 2016

” Surprisingly, this isn’t just an LP kind of question, I actually get this a lot from founders or even just friends who are not directly involved in the startup community. The stock answer from most investors is that they get most of their deal flow from referrals.

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K9 Ventures

DECEMBER 10, 2011

.” Implications for investing: As a venture fund, if you’re in Silicon Valley you probably have ample deal flow to where you can focus on primarily investing in companies that are located here and still build an awesome portfolio. It’s a simple density/deal flow issue.

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K9 Ventures

DECEMBER 10, 2011

.” Implications for investing: As a venture fund, if you’re in Silicon Valley you probably have ample deal flow to where you can focus on primarily investing in companies that are located here and still build an awesome portfolio. It’s a simple density/deal flow issue.

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Professor VC

MARCH 12, 2015

While I find the theory of syndicates appealing, particularly for individuals that wouldn''t have access to deal flow on their own, I''m generally not interested in paying additional fees and carry when I can invest directly on my own. However, I did want to check out the process to see if I might want to create my own syndicate.

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