Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Kelsey Chase – Analyzing Venture Transactions at Aumni (Capital Allocators, EP.241)
Mar 17, 2022
Kelsey Chase, Founder and President of Aumni, transitioned from a corporate attorney to a pioneer in venture capital analytics. He dives deep into how Aumni helps investors track complex deal terms and the transformative impact of data in private markets. Kelsey discusses trends in venture financing, challenges in navigating funding stages, and the importance of legal infrastructures. He also shares personal insights, including his love for outdoor winter sports and the daily habits that keep him grounded in a fast-paced industry.
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Kelsey Chase's Path to Founding Aumni
- Kelsey Chase worked as a corporate attorney, assisting entrepreneurs and investors with venture deals.
- This experience exposed him to the inefficiencies and complexities of venture financing, inspiring him to found Aumni.
Initial Inspiration for Aumni
- Kelsey Chase was surprised by the inefficient way venture deals were handled during his first week as a lawyer.
- This sparked his idea for a data-driven solution.
Founding Aumni
- Kelsey Chase's co-founder, Tony, also worked at Wilson Sonsini, giving them a shared perspective on venture deals.
- An angel investor, Glenn Anderson, backed them despite their legal backgrounds.