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Origins - Inside Venture Capital, Hosted by a GP and an LP

Sahil Lavingia and Steve Schlafman on new VC structures

Oct 13, 2020
Sahil Lavingia and Steve Schlafman discuss new VC fund structures, the rise of solo capitalists, and the impact of AngelList on venture capital. They explore disruptive structures, evolving trends in funding models, and the accessibility of venture capital for founders and LPs.
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Quick takeaways

  • Sahil and Steve view their venture fund structures as experimental and open to change, allowing for continuous evaluation and adaptation of investment approaches.
  • Sahil explores the horizontal scalability of his rolling fund model to increase deal flow while maintaining quality and efficiency, aiming for greater impact and diversification.

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Short-term experimentation with fund models

Both Saheel and Steve view their current venture fund structures as experimental and open to change. Saheel describes his rolling fund as fitting into his philosophy of experimental growth, allowing for ongoing evaluation and adaptation of his investment approach. Steve sees his traditional fund structure and potential shift to a rolling fund as part of a continuous learning process, not committing fully to a long-term strategy but open to evolution based on performance and feedback.

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