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The Daily Bolster
VC Backed versus PE Backed with Kathryn Minshew
Sep 27, 2023
Kathryn Minshew, Founder of The Muse, discusses the differences between working for a venture-backed versus private equity-owned company. She emphasizes the importance of consistent cadence in managing the business. The chapter also explores the dynamics of working with venture capital and private equity firms, including communication challenges and the transition to a profitable operating model.
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- The transition from venture-backed to private equity ownership led to a greater focus on day-to-day operating metrics and more frequent deep dives on specific topics and performance.
- Partnering with a private equity firm facilitated expertise in structuring and engineering successful M&A deals, becoming a key aspect of the company's growth strategy.
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Closer attention to day-to-day operating metrics
One major difference Katherine Menchoux noticed when transitioning from a venture-backed company to a private equity-owned company is the increased focus on day-to-day operating metrics. As a venture-backed company, board meetings were held quarterly, leaving gaps in tracking the business's day-to-day rhythm. However, in the private equity model, there are more frequent deep dives on specific topics and overall performance, allowing for more detail-oriented analysis conducted every other week.
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