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Monique Woodard, Fund of Funds Panel & The Pro-Rata Yacht! | E2018

Oct 2, 2024

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Monique Woodard, a distinguished venture capital expert, shares her insights on fundraising and the nuances of startup investments. She discusses the critical challenges emerging managers face, especially during their first fundraise. Monique debunks common myths about raising a fund, emphasizing the importance of building trust with both individual and institutional investors. The conversation also highlights the significant impact of smaller funds and the need for innovative strategies in today's evolving venture landscape.

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Fund of funds play a vital role in the venture capital ecosystem by connecting individual investors to fund managers, facilitating diversified investment opportunities.

Building early relationships with institutional investors is crucial for emerging managers, enhancing their fundraising efforts and ensuring long-term fund sustainability.

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Understanding the Role of Fund of Funds

Fund of funds are essential to the venture capital ecosystem as they connect individual investors, such as family offices and high net worth individuals, to fund managers. This bridge helps diversify investments and provides access to various opportunities in venture capital that individuals might not be able to explore on their own. By leveraging the expertise of these fund managers, individual investors can participate in a more structured and potentially lucrative investment environment. This systemic approach to funding is crucial for fostering innovation and growth within the startup landscape.

Unlocking Value in Emerging Manager Funds

03:00

Trust in Relationships Trumps Written Agreements

01:26

Find Your Edge in Emerging Management

01:17

Navigating First Fund Challenges

01:09

Intro

2min

Unlocking Fund-to-Funds: The Power of Emerging Managers

7min

The Importance of a Stellar Business Website and Adapted Investment Strategies

2min

Navigating Challenges for Emerging Managers

9min

Navigating Payroll Needs and Exploring Venture Trends

2min

Emerging Managers in Venture Capital

9min

Navigating Startup Finances and the Crypto Comeback

2min

Navigating First Fundraising Challenges

18min

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Timestamps:

(1:18) Alex kicks off the show!

(2:27) Our Fund of Funds panel from Liquidity Summit 2024 take the stage. (2:54) Insights from Ben Choi on Fund of Funds (6:25) Emerging Manager Funds with Michael Downing

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(13:38) Challenges for Emerging Managers in Venture Capital

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(21:30) Venture Capital Performance with Seyonne Kang

(32:12) Runway - Sign up at https://runway.com/twist to get your first 3 months free.

(33:30) Monique Woodard on Raising a First Fund (38:35) Debunking Myths of Raising a First Fund (40:46) Importance of Individual vs. Institutional Investors (42:18) Building Relationships for Subsequent Funds (43:45) Identifying Your Ideal LP Persona (45:19) Leveraging Your Fund's Unique Strengths (49:24) Strategies for Fund 2 and Beyond *

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