Lead Investor Programming Startup Syndication 
David Teten
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
But in practice, these phenomena create a tremendous volume of startups, which investors then have to filter. Most investors rely on their network of colleagues and service providers to source investments. Build a specialized outbound origination program. Just do a search online and the VC’s job is done! 2009) [ii].
mashable.com
NOVEMBER 2, 2011
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View from Seed
OCTOBER 21, 2014
As the seed-stage startup fundraise process has received more transparency in recent years, ranging from published advice on how to raise seed capital to increased availability through AngelList, Funders Club, and various accelerator programs, I’ve noticed another trend emerging. Lower-Than-Market Value.
David Teten
JUNE 12, 2014
We saw over time that our investor group, just like Angel List and most other angel groups, was good at syndication and not so good at leading rounds. As a result, we launched the Fast Track program, which helps VCs and active investors who are HBSAANY members to syndicate rounds with value-added members of our network.
Genuine VC
JULY 30, 2012
Sharing these expectations early in potential lead investor discussions fundamentally qualifies the conversations, but it also runs the risk of prematurely losing a potential financing partner or reducing options to maximize a financing process outcome.
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 1, 2010
If we can come to an agreement we will either lead the round ourselves or partner with other investors. Like Brad Feld I’m syndication agnostic but I have a slight preference toward working with others. The investor strategy is really determined by the management team. This is the nature of compromise.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 3, 2010
The problem with VC Seed Funding – Chris is right to raise the issue with entrepreneurs because there have been instances where large VC funds have set up seed programs where the investments have been used as “options.&# There are many problems with this. They don’t mind being the lead investor on deals that they seeded.
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