Investors in Venture Capital funds are presented with a dilemma: top-decile performers capture most of the asset class's alpha, yet it's quasi-impossible to get access to established funds with stellar track records. Many turn to "younger" firms, called Emerging VCs, with various fates. The "super power law" is even more entrenched in this category, where| The VC Factory › Mindset-Based Investing
What are the key considerations VCs use in startup valuation? How can Founders optimize their companies' value? What are the current market levels?| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
This article unpacks the main factors at play in Venture Capital today, helping VC managers position their next fund and "play the game on the field."| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
Softbank’s Masayoshi Son has been credited with the largest win (Alibaba) and loss (WeWork) in Venture Capital’s history. As he’s commonly referred to, “Masa” is reported to be a very… The post “I don’t look for companies. I look for Founders.” – Masayoshi Son first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
One of the hardest parts of Venture Capital is navigating bad news. Over the years, I’ve seen some Founders handle those moments with clarity and composure. I’ve seen others spiral… The post Emotional Intelligence Is A Board Meeting Skill. Here’s How To Use It first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
A common mistake I’ve seen among Emerging VC Managers, especially when their fundraising stalls, is thinking they just need to find more LPs. More meetings, more outreach, more names. But… The post How Top Emerging VCs Nail Their Investment Thesis to Win LP Commitments first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
Entrepreneurs’ mental health issues, like Aliens, are the unwelcome passengers of what was supposed to be a pleasant voyage. Navigating the entrepreneurial landscape can be an exhilarating journey ripe with… The post How To Preserve Entrepreneurs’ Mental Health first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
A data-based analysis of the "Super Power Law" in Venture Capital, highlighting that few VC firms generate the bulk of returns—and how LPs can identify them.| The VC Factory › Mindset-Based Investing
Mindset-Based Investing is recognizing that success in Venture Capital depends primarily on the Investor’s mindset—not technical metrics LPs use.| The VC Factory › Mindset-Based Investing
Learn how due diligencing Founders' learning styles will help Venture Capitalists avoid those who repeat the same mistakes.| The VC Factory
The legendary Investor Arthur Rock, who practically invented Venture Capital, drilled entrepreneurs to understand how lucid they were about their venture. Isn't overconfidence a force in entrepreneurs?| The VC Factory › Mindset-Based Investing
I recently attended meetings where experienced VCs and Founders claimed that money is the primary driver of successful entrepreneurs. This idea stood out because it conflicted with much of what I have experienced directly as an Investor, advisor, and mentor, as well as what I have learned as a researcher. Money-motivated individuals often find more| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
