Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managers

Saga Ventures on key lessons on raising a Fund I, building healthy partnerships, and winning in a competitive seed market

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Sep 26, 2024
Join co-founders Ben Braverman, Thomson Nguyen, and Max Altman of Saga Ventures, a new seed-stage investment firm, as they share insights from their recent fund launch. They discuss key strategies for fundraising and the importance of building strong partnerships in venture capital. The trio highlights the necessity of resilience in the face of competition, effective communication with investors, and the significance of complementary skills within their team. Additionally, they elaborate on how to cultivate successful relationships with founders and navigate a dynamic market.
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ANECDOTE

Saga's Origin

  • Max Altman considered a solo GP model but decided against it.
  • He sought co-founders with shared worldviews, focusing on a multi-GP boutique early-stage fund.
INSIGHT

Complementary Skills

  • Saga Ventures' co-founders bring unique skill sets from their backgrounds in sales, product, and data science.
  • These complementary skills make them an attractive option for early-stage founders.
INSIGHT

Shared Resilience

  • Founders and VCs need a well-calibrated reality meter and a high tolerance for pain.
  • This shared resilience allows them to navigate the challenging realities of building something new.
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