Dry Powder in Venture Capital, VC Ratings, and more with Grady Buchanan and Victor Gutwein | E1895
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Intro
This chapter explores the difficulties faced by limited partners in choosing general partners amidst a saturated fundraising environment. It highlights the significance of storytelling and personal background in attracting investment and anticipates a natural selection process in the industry.
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Todays show:
David Weisburd hosts Grady Buchanan, Victor Gutwein, and Jason Calacanis to discuss dry powder in VC (1:38), VCs rating VCs (14:22), a study on whether returns persist in venture capital (29:33), and much more
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Timestamps:
(0:00) David Weisburd hosts Grady Buchanan, Victor Gutwein, and Jason Calacanis
(1:38) VC dry powder levels, cash management by GPs, and investment pace adjustments.
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(14:22) The importance of GP selection for LPs, VC firm ratings, and the impact of relationships in the VC ecosystem
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(29:33) Performing due diligence on funds and the persistence of VC Returns
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(51:41) Rapid-fire segment on top recent investments
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