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How to Scale a Venture Capital (or Private Equity) Fund

David Teten

– Create a franchise and license access to it , e.g., the Draper Venture Network. HOF Capital provides hands-on support through our in-house team, plus a network of outside mentors who work with portfolio companies on an as-needed basis. Manhattan, New York City, in 1911. BRK-A); and Prospect Capital Corp.

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Growing our team: V1 is hiring an associate

Version One Ventures

Since 2012, we have made over 40 investments and have been busy building our fund, expanding and deepening our network, and most gratifyingly, working with our portfolio companies in their pursuit to transform their industries and the world. So, we are excited to announce that we’re looking to augment our team. What are we looking for?

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What I did on my summer vacation: The First LP Close ($3.5mm) of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures

This is going to be BIG.

The great thing, if you can find them, is that the excitement around early stage investments in New York City is carrying over to a lot of investor interest--and the story of being actively involved as a hands-on investor is one that the market appreciates. That product isn't money--it's their time, attention, sound advice and network.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Aunnie Patton Power writes, “According to the Global Impact Investing Network, 85% of Impact Investors look for market rate or close to market rate returns, but they are cognizant that pushing for a full company exit might have negative impact on the company’s founding mission. Particular application in impact capital.

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How VCs Structure a Syndicate and Recruit Coinvestors

David Teten

GPs strategically invite trusted [Limited Partners and others] to co-invest, often based on the LP’s ability to add value or when the amount of capital required to complete an attractive transaction is larger than they are able to invest alone.”. Fundraising is burdensome. Alpha pursues a similar model.

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Upfront and the Power of Startup Community in LA

Feld Thoughts

I’m finally home after three solid weeks on the road which included Austin, Dallas, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. He immediately programmed me into the content for Wednesday (LP/GP day) and Thursday ( entrepreneur day ). There was plenty of networking time organized around the content.

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Winter is coming

Startup Lessons Learned

The LP's that fund booms are, after all, pension, municipal, and sovereign wealth funds. Those people working to nurture and support new startup hubs may see all of their hard work destroyed. I am especially worried about the burgeoning scene in places like New York. Will Union Square become another Silicon Alley?

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