Origins - Inside Venture Capital, Hosted by a GP and an LP
Matt Auxier, The University of Chicago
Nov 17, 2020
Portfolio manager, Matt Auxier, discusses his investment philosophy within venture capital, the challenges and opportunities in early-stage investing, managing the University of Chicago's endowment amidst COVID-19, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the startup ecosystem.
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Quick takeaways
- The University of Chicago's endowment prioritizes investing in managers with strong networks and market expertise to generate outstanding fund returns.
- The endowment actively seeks managers who prioritize diversity and equity, incorporating it as a core principle in their investment strategies.
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Focus on early-stage investments
The University of Chicago's endowment focuses on early-stage venture capital investments, particularly in seed and series A-stage companies. They prioritize managers who excel at sourcing unique companies, helping their portfolio companies, and finding follow-on financing. The emphasis is on identifying managers with strong networks and market expertise to generate outstanding fund returns.
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