This Week in Startups Markups & markdowns (VC School) + Coral Regeneration with Coral Vita Co-founder Sam Teicher (Climate) | E1476
Jun 5, 2022
Sam Teicher, co-founder and chief reef officer of Coral Vita, shares insights on innovative coral regeneration strategies in response to climate change. He highlights the urgency of reef restoration efforts and the creation of a restoration economy through coral farming. The discussion also touches on the intricate link between flourishing coral ecosystems, tourism, and economic stability, emphasizing sustainable business models to finance these efforts. Teicher's passion for coral health encourages listeners to engage in climate action and explore collaborative solutions.
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Marking Private Companies
- Marking a private company means assigning it a value.
- This happens when investors buy shares, giving a snapshot of the company's worth at that moment.
Conservative Marking
- Take a conservative approach to marking up investments, even when valuations jump significantly.
- This prevents overestimating fund value and disappointing LPs later.
Varying Marks
- Different firms can have different marks for the same company, based on their valuation methods and risk tolerance.
- This makes it challenging for LPs invested in multiple funds to assess the true value.