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LA Venture
Aaron Samuels -- Collide Capital
May 17, 2023
Aaron Samuels discusses investing in intersectional founders, identity saliency, and how he turned scout investing into a $66M fund. The podcast also explores venture capital challenges, content trends, storytelling, and the importance of diversity in the tech community.
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- Collide Capital focuses on supporting intersectional founders in enterprise SaaS, regenerative economy, and Gen Z spaces.
- Trust in venture capital is built through reliable relationships, proven commitments, and collaboration with scout programs.
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Background and Focus of Collide Capital
Collide Capital, led by Aaron Samuels, is a $66 million seed stage fund concentrating on supporting intersectional founders. The fund centers on three main areas: enterprise SaaS, regenerative economy, and Gen Z. Despite challenges in fundraising, mentorship from established funds like Lightspeed contributed to establishing key partnerships. Collide Capital's emphasis on seed and pre-seed investments allows for early pipeline identification and collaboration with larger funds for top performers.
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