The Hard Part with Evan McCann Guillaume Thérien from Triptyq Capital
Guillaume Thérien is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner (Associé) of Triptyq Capital.
Based in Montreal, Triptyq Capital is a $40M early-stage venture capital investment fund that invests in companies developing tech for the media, creator economy, gaming, XR and entertainment sectors.
Takeaways
Guillaume's background in marketing and entertainment has provided him with valuable insights as an investor in the entertainment tech space.
Working for Guy Laliberté's (founder of Cirque du Soleil) family office, Lune Rouge.
How Guillaume's other Partners, Bertrand Nepveu (Vrvana acquired by Apple) and Charles Sylvestre (Novacap and Fonds de solidarité FTQ) bring different skills to the firm.
The entertainment tech industry presents unique challenges and roadblocks that founders should be aware of, such as regulatory issues and platform dependencies.
Why Montreal is a top city globally for entertainment, gaming, media and entertainment tech.
Different platforms like the Apple Vision Pro and YouTube and how they impact founders and companies building in the space.
The process behind raising $40M as first-time emerging managers.
Chapters
00:00 Background in Marketing and Entertainment
04:14 Insights from Music and Entertainment Background
06:28 Experience at Lune Rouge
08:49 Genesis of Triptyq
13:23 Successful Fundraising for First Fund
18:12 Exciting Areas of Investment
22:02 Geography in Entertainment Tech
26:32 Challenges in Entertainment Tech
29:02 Defining Content in Entertainment Tech
30:35 Recent Investments and Founders
35:30 Investing in Platform Companies
38:07 Favorite Book and Future Outlook
39:43 Excitement for 2024
41:49 Dealing with Hard Times
42:58 Closing Remarks
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