Seed to Harvest Cendana Partner Kelli Fontaine on Why Cendana Invested in Behind Genius Ventures, Capital Call Line of Credits, Supporting Solo GPs, and What Makes A Memorable Annual Meeting | Seed To Harvest Ep48
Jan 31, 2023
Kelli Fontaine, a Partner at Cendana Capital and former Director at Trinity Capital Investment, dives into the intricate world of venture capital. She discusses why Cendana chose to partner with Behind Genius Ventures and the rise of smaller funds focused on investments under $15 million. Kelli also shares insights on the importance of storytelling and networking in securing startup funding. Plus, she navigates the challenges solo GPs face and the evolving landscape of seed-stage investing, making for a captivating conversation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Unlocking Investment Potential in Smaller Funds
01:52 • 3min
The Importance of Storytelling and Networking in Venture Capital Partnerships
04:27 • 2min
Understanding Capital Calls and Their Impact on Fund Performance
06:09 • 2min
Navigating Solo GP Challenges in Venture Capital
08:01 • 14min
The Rise of Seed-Stage Investing
22:03 • 5min