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Portfolio Management – Learning from experienced investors

NZ Entrepreneur

Andrew Chen shares his takeaways from the second instalment on Portfolio Management, held in Wellington on 13 May 2021. The data shows that a small number of investments in each portfolio will account for the vast majority of the returns, so you need to invest in enough opportunities to increase your chances of finding a winner.

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How Much Information Should you Give VCs for Due Diligence?

Both Sides of the Table

So I have taken to recommending to some of my portfolio companies a small addition to my statement above to say, very casually. There is no reason to part with your cap table or legal docs until you’re convinced that they’re actually committed to doing work with you in due diligence. S**t rolls downhill.

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Venture Capital Firms Broaden Horizons: Early and Late-Stage Investments Fuel Innovation and Growth

The Startup Magazine

By investing in more established companies, venture capitalists can stabilize their portfolios, ensuring a smoother ride toward profitability. Balancing the Portfolio: The Dual Strategy in Action How do venture capitalists navigate this complex landscape? However, managing such a portfolio is no small feat.

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Arif Bhalwani, CEO of Third Eye Capital, on the ‘Golden Age’ of the Private Credit Market

The Startup Magazine

While these conditions might seem unfavorable, they create a fertile ground for private credit firms that excel in rigorous due diligence and crafting structured deals that mitigate risks effectively. The increasing inflow of capital into private credit necessitates rigorous underwriting standards and disciplined risk management.

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Doing Due Diligence on Potential Investors

View from Seed

One of the often neglected parts of fundraising is the process of doing due diligence on potential investors. Partnering with an investor and/or board member is very long term commitment, and I’m always surprised by how little diligence founders do prior to signing up for what could be a 10+ year collaboration. When to do what?

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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

I do already see a return of normalcy on the amount of time investors have to conduct due diligence and make sure there is not only a compelling business case but also good chemistry between the founders and investors. But I thought a better way of thinking about how we manage our portfolios is to think about it as a funnel.

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Mark Hauser’s Hauser Private Equity Spearheads Major Deals in Industrial Sector

The Startup Magazine

With over three decades of experience in private equity investments, acquisitions and mergers, Mark Hauser has developed a keen ability to recognize trends and do his due diligence. In 2016, Hauser Private Equity completed an investment in Stat Health Management, LLC, an urgent care provider with locations throughout Long Island, NY.