VC funding comes with many implications to consider as a startup. But the main benefit? Gaining access to a boat load of money of course! More money than you could normally compile on your own, and the resources that come with that money. And although it seems like a great…

Have you ever seen a public or private company that isn’t profitable, but has a massive valuation? If the answer is yes (and we’re sure you know there are many startups out there who fit this bill), then you have encountered a company with massive growth potential. Growth rates are…

Even if you have a revolutionary and innovative idea, raising money for your startup can still be a difficult and challenging ordeal. To add to that, you also have to achieve product-market fit, build a winning team, develop a functioning product, build your sales pipeline, and much more. …

For a first time fund manager, raising a fund can be a daunting task. Historically, launching a first-time fund has been an epic endeavor. The fundraising journey can easily stretch from twelve to sixteen months. On top of this, bigger checks tend to be written to vintage funds, while a…

Venture capital is one of those jobs that requires you to learn every single day. An aspiring VC must be on top of industry trends that are constantly changing, as well as the technical aspects of VC such as structuring cap tables, evaluating investments, and understanding how investments are made…

We all know the feeling. You are going about your daily routine when suddenly that big idea stops you dead in your tracks. Perhaps it’s for a new product, a new app, or maybe you just realized that an existing business or service could be run a lot more efficiently. …

Executive Summary We’re delighted to announce our newest investment in Cased’s Seed II round alongside In-Q-Tel (CIA’s VC arm) and Abstraction Capital, developer tools and infrastructure-focused VC fund. Founded by GitHub execs, Cased is re-imagining the developer terminal. Cased makes it easier for developers to work in production. Cased Shell, the terminal…

Executive Summary We’re delighted to announce our newest investment in MicroTERRA’s Seed round. Notable co-investors include SOSV, Cavallo Ventures, Typha Partners, Climate Capital, Amplifica Capital, Lifely Tech and Marinya Capital along with many super Angels such as Fernando Cuevas and Francois Saugie. MicroTERRA is a B2B foodtech startup that leverages existing aquaculture…

The Importance of Pro-Rata Rights Follow-on allocation in venture capital portfolio construction is critical. Being able to “double down” on the “winners” in a portfolio is an important factor in the success of venture fund managers, especially those at the seed stage. This is why so many managers fight for…