How I Invest with David Weisburd
E89: How a Fund of Funds backed by one of the world's largest insurance companies is revolutionizing venture capital
Aug 27, 2024
Iyan Unsworth, Vice President of AXA Venture Partners, teams up with David Weisburd, a venture capital expert, to delve into the dynamics of the investment landscape. They discuss the critical relationship between limited partners and general partners, the rise of venture secondaries, and trends affecting first-time fund fundraising. Iyan emphasizes the need for strong team dynamics in assessing emerging managers and explores the complexities of deal attribution in venture capital, shedding light on performance sensitivity and the importance of partnership.
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- Strong relationships between limited partners and general partners are crucial for fundraising success in the competitive venture capital landscape.
- Emerging managers must balance ambition with realism, setting conservative expectations to build trust and credibility with investors.
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Overview of AXA Venture Partners
AXA Venture Partners is part of AXA, a major global insurance group with over 200 years in the market. As a robust institutional investor, AXA Venture Partners focuses on the tech space, launching its platform to make limited partner (LP) investments in emerging managers since 2015. The organization operates primarily in North America and Europe, targeting key regions like the UK, France, Nordics, and parts of Asia. With a strong backing of institutional knowledge, AXA aims to capitalize on significant growth opportunities in these balanced markets.
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