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Is @AngelList Syndicates Really Such a Big Deal?

Both Sides of the Table

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!

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Seed Stage Funding 101: What it Is & How it Works

The Startup Magazine

However, there are primarily three channels via which indirect investment can be made in a startup: Angel Network An angel network is a group of wealthy individuals who have banded together to invest in new businesses. Syndicates Those in charge of a syndicate are called “syndicate leads.”

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The NextView Ventures Manifesto

View from Seed

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.

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Sharp Elbows Among Seed VCs

View from Seed

Historically, seed rounds were syndicated among several different firms. 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. Instead of broadly syndicated rounds, we are seeing much more competition for fewer slots.

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How to Scale a Venture Capital (or Private Equity) Fund

David Teten

– 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.

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How to Leverage Micro VC Funds to Build an Angel Portfolio

This is going to be BIG.

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.

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Where are the Deals? How VCs Identify the Next Generation of Startups

David Teten

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.