Genuine VC

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

These firms aim broadly – diverse along sector, geography, and stage lines. 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.

Seed Stage 191

Seed Stage Belgium Differentiation LP 191

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

But the reality is that “global warming” massively blunted the effects of winter and my prognosis for VC fundings of entrepreneurs in 2017–2018 is now very sunny indeed. In case you’re keeping score at home — that’s approximately the size of 65 US seed-stage funds managed by one company. billion into Uber.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Saudi Arabia Kuwait Burn Rate 150

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Seed-stage compatible: Like traditional equity VC investors, Flexible VCs accomodate early-stage investment risk within their portfolios better than a traditional RBI funder. Flexible VC creates early liquidity which can be either reinvested or distributed to LPs. Early liquidity. Short track record.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

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. But what tools are they using themselves to automate their own processes?

Early Stage 60

Early Stage Technical Review Software Review Venture Capital 60

Haystack

JULY 20, 2018

Will the next company to raise $100M in financing just poach from decent seed-stage companies and pay triple the amount to lock up talent? Global and Local. and seen the rise of absolute juggernauts with deeply global ambitions such as Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent, and Xiaomi.

San Francisco 116

San Francisco Silicon Valley Seattle Venture Capital 116