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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations. Tim Friedman, Founder, PE Stack , said, “If I could offer one piece of advice to today’s managers, it would be to take the time to understand the demands of the modern institutional LP. 1) Manage the firm .

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Does Your VC have an Investment Thesis, or a Hypothesis?

David Teten

B2B vs B2C) within the business model preference. . Avataar Ventures invests exclusively in companies which fit these criteria: “$15 Million + in Annual Recurring Revenues; Strong Tech-Led B2B & SaaS Companies; Core Operations in India/ South East Asia; Open to Active Partnering.” 3) Geography-defined funds.

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Startups: It’s not Thelma & Louise

Austin Startup

With the help of advisors Ada Ryland and Wayne Lopez, we set up data-driven operation to get clarity on what and why we measured?—?and swing for the fences category-building B2C software capital?—?wasn’t We have the consumer market, but not investor market for what I’m selling : B2C software.) you win on 50% + 1 or you don’t…).

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How Private Equity and Venture Capital Investors Are Eating Their Own Dogfood

David Teten

In venture capital in particular, early-stage companies are often operating in frontier industries, where the rules are unpredictable and conventional analytic frameworks may be misleading. The majority of funds are using the popular B2C websites and services for basic due diligence, e.g., Linkedin, Twitter, HackerNews.