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LP10X - How do institutional LPs look at Venture Capital? - Tony Meadows, Partner, Sinefine

Aug 27, 2024

Tony Meadows, a Partner at Sinefine and former Portfolio Manager for a $70 billion pension fund, delves into the dynamics of institutional venture capital. He shares insights on how big LPs view the asset class and the essential strategies for GPs to forge strong relationships with them. The conversation highlights the importance of backing female-led funds, navigating market downturns, and maintaining a consistent investment strategy. Tony also reveals the allocation percentages and reasons behind LP preferences for established brand-name funds.

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Quick takeaways

Tony Meadows emphasizes the importance of supporting top quartile fund managers to ensure successful investment outcomes during uncertain market conditions.

Transitioning from institutional fund management to backing female-led VC firms allows for a focused strategy that captures undervalued market opportunities.

Deep dives

Supporting Top Core Tile Managers

Supporting the top quartile managers is crucial in investment decision-making, particularly during uncertain times. Proven track records provide a greater level of comfort when evaluating fund performance, as metrics indicate that top quartile performers are likely to maintain their success in the future. Meanwhile, emerging managers present a unique opportunity for potential outperformance but also come with the risk of increased volatility and underperformance. It is essential to thoroughly vet and meet enough emerging managers to identify the standout general partners (GPs) who exhibit the potential for strong returns.

Intro

4min

Journey from CPA to Private Equity Portfolio Manager

2min

Insights from the Limited Partner Advisory Committee Experience

2min

Empowering Women in Venture Capital

23min

Navigating Down Cycles: The Perspective of Institutional LPs

3min

Strategies and Insights in Venture Capital Investing

4min

Tony Meadows is a Partner at Sinefine, an investment platform backing female led/co-led VC firms. Before joining Sinefine, Tony held the position of Portfolio Manager for a $70 billion pension fund called Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System or PSERS in short. His responsibilities included overseeing a mature portfolio of private equity investments and participating in advisory board meetings.

In this episode, Tony shares:

- His story of transitioning from managing an institutional fund to Sinefine, backing female GPs

- How do big institutional LPs think about the venture capital asset class?

- How can GPs build relationships with institutional LPs?

- How much % allocation does venture capital get from an institutional fund?

- Why do institutional LPs prefer brand name funds?

- Why consistency is very important for LPs deploying into VC asset class

& lots more

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