Aakar Vachhani, from Fairview, discusses the role of data in venture capital, Fairview's unique structure, and their co-investment program. They also explore the discipline of making investment decisions, the advantages of a fund of funds, and the importance of team cohesion in VC firms.
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Understanding Venture Returns
Venture capital returns are highly dispersed due to power law effects.
Capital deployment timing and strategy significantly impact overall returns experienced by LPs.
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Team Chemistry Drives Endurance
Team cohesion and enduring culture are core to long-term VC success.
Trust, intellectual disagreement, and shared commitment help firms endure tough times.
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Early Struggles of Top Firms
Some of the best firms faced big challenges in their first funds due to early market timing.
Sticking to their original strategy helped them survive and ultimately succeed.
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Aakar Vachhani sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the role of data in venture capital, Fairview's unique structure, and their co-investment program. They also delve into the discipline of making investment decisions, the advantages of a fund of funds, and the importance of team cohesion in VC firms. Vachhani also shares best practices for data rooms and advice for LPs as Fairview celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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(0:00) Introduction and Aakar Vachhani's background
(1:43) The role of data in decision making and returns in venture capital
(6:55) Fairview's history, unique structure, and co-investment program
(15:58) The discipline and strategy in making investment decisions
(20:18) The advantages and arguments for a fund of funds
(26:50) Qualitative factors and enduring culture in venture capital firms
(33:30) Re-investing in tenured firms and the diligence process for emerging managers
(39:44) The importance of team cohesion and the ability to adapt in VC firms
(42:41) Best practices for data rooms and creating an ideal emerging manager deck
(53:23) Continual engagement with GPs and adjusting investment strategies for potential risk
(58:17) Celebrating Fairview's 30th anniversary and advice for LPs
(1:00:04) Launch of the 10X Capital Podcast Newsletter
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