Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Ali Hamed – Novel Venture Investing at CoVenture, Venture is Eating the Investment World 5 (Capital Allocators, EP.233)

Jan 31, 2022

Ali Hamed, founder of CoVenture, discusses the evolution of his $2 billion venture firm and its novel investment strategies. He dives into the dynamics of Crossbeam Venture Partners, focusing on sourcing and decision-making in fintech. Ali highlights trends in international fintech, comparing it to traditional models, and examines innovative asset classes in the venture landscape. He also shares insights on navigating work-life balance in the demanding world of venture capital, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and personal routines for success.

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Intro

5min

Exploring CoVenture's Growth and Innovative Investment Strategies

2min

Evolution of Venture Capital Strategies

19min

Exploring the Promise of International Fintech and Borrowing Dynamics

3min

Exploring Crypto Investments and Metaverse Guilds

3min

Navigating Investable Platforms and Asset Classes

21min

Work-Life Balance and the Demands of Venture Capital

2min

Influential Figures and Lessons Learned in Venture Capital

3min

Ali Hamed is the Founder of CoVenture a $2 billion investor across the capital stack of technology start-ups reinventing the economy of the future. Ali first appeared on the show three years ago when CoVenture’s assets were around $100 million. That conversation is replayed in the feed. Our second conversation starts with an update on CoVenture’s growth and dives into Crossbeam Venture Partners, CoVenture’s venture business. We discuss Crossbeam’s sweet spot, sourcing, due diligence, deal dynamics, ownership, and decision-making for follow-on rounds. We then turn to examples in fintech and platforms, and close with how CoVenture’s taste for novel assets fits into the venture ecosystem. Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership