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
Every few months, a debate resurfaces on social media: Is the Venture Capital power law a bug or a feature of the asset class? This question often overlooks a deeper… The post LPs Beware: The “Super Power Law” in Venture Capital first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
Mindset-Based Investing is a new approach to select emerging VC managers based on their personality traits and approach to risk vs. track record and other usual metrics. Apply now to… The post A Manifesto For Mindset-Based Investing first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
Why do so many Founders make the same mistakes, costing Investors substantial capital? My previous explanations—overconfidence and fear of failure—capture part of the problem. There’s a third factor that VCs… The post The Most Underrated VC Due Diligence Item: How Founders Learn first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
One of the most consistent personality traits I’ve observed in entrepreneurs over the years is a tendency to live in denial. They don’t seem to perceive the inherent risks of… The post Are Entrepreneurs Delusional? The Overconfidence Factor in Startup Success first appeared on The VC Factory.| 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
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