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How to Launch, Manage, and Invest a VC Fund

David Teten

Another critical design consideration is your tech stack. On Copper (our deal board), a due date of two business days is automatically set for us to review the opportunity. We also have created a proprietary tool, Oasys, which programmatically identifies very high-caliber technical teams. 6) Due diligence.

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How to Launch, Manage, and Invest a VC Fund

David Teten

Another critical design consideration is your tech stack. On Copper (our deal board), a due date of two business days is automatically set for us to review the opportunity. We also have created a proprietary tool, Oasys, which programmatically identifies very high-caliber technical teams. 6) Due diligence.

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

David Teten

The median VC reviews 87 opportunities before making 1 investment. Annual Deal Pipeline for Selected VCs and Angel Investor Groups. Detailed due diligence. I’ve shown below a case study of the geographic diversification of the largest late-stage technology venture capital / growth equity investors.

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Unintended Consequences: When SAFE and Convertible Notes Go Awry

Pascal's View

Andrew Krowne and I recently co-wrote an article in Tech Crunch , Why SAFE Notes Are Not Safe for Entrepreneurs. We’ve received numerous constructive comments, both privately and on social media, from attorneys, VCs, and CEOs who are well aware of the problem (including several who are experiencing it in real time).

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Corporate Venture Capital: Obligatory or Oxymoron?

David Teten

Access to the corporate investor’s ecosystem can open up great opportunities from technology validation to customer and partner development. Entrepreneurs today expect more than just capital from their investors. Teten: The new generation of entrepreneurs is asking more from their investors than just money.