View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

As a small fund, NextView has a tight-knit LP base, many of whom have been with us from our earliest days. Each time that we set out to raise a new fund, we deeply believe that we are going to be able to deliver superior returns to our investors. Because of this, we are always grateful to all of our LPs for their trust.

LP 411

LP Early Stage Seed Stage Venture Capital 411

Feld Thoughts

JULY 28, 2014

On paper, only one is in positive return territory as a fund, but the SBIC leverage is a substantial negative factor for the LP investors in that particular fund. And, in the other two, I don’t expect to ever see any of my capital back because of the SBIC leverage. “Then when you dig into it, there were some problems.”

SBIC 142

SBIC Venture Capital Colorado SBA 142

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

If you track the venture capital industry it would be hard to miss the conversation going on this week over AngelList “Syndicates.” 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.

Syndicate 356

Syndicate Syndication Cofounder Early Stage 356

Growthink Blog

MAY 3, 2010

Other participants in the round included Adams Street Partners, Angeleno Group, PCG Clean Energy & Technology Fund, Vedanta Capital LP, New Silk Route, The Westly Group, and current investor MissionPoint Capital Partners. So yes, even in this economy, venture capital financing IS readily available.

Venture Capital 71

Venture Capital LP Syndicate Syndication 71

David Teten

JULY 12, 2017

First, a formal definition: According to Capital Dynamics , “Co-investments are direct investments in a company made alongside and on the same terms as a lead [General Partner]. Hence, if Sequoia is the lead and the valuation is reasonable, it’s near 100% chance.

Syndicate 60

Syndicate Syndication Institutional Investors LP 60

Venture Chronicles

JULY 16, 2010

Throughout my years in the venture capital business I was witness to some questionable behaviors and tactics, which in reality is par for the course in any business, but nothing could have prepared me for what I have seen in the last 2 years.

Due Diligence 28

Due Diligence Term Sheet Limited Partner LP 28

The Startup Lawyer

JANUARY 6, 2011

Assuming a Corporate VC is operating a traditional fund vehicle and not just investing off of the balance sheet (probably the first real difference), I would say the most recognizable difference is in the single vs. multiple LP structure.

Early Stage 58

Early Stage LP Later Stage Balance Sheet 58