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E45: Lindel Eakman on Whether Venture Capital Returns are Higher than Hedge Funds, Private Equity, and Buyout
Feb 27, 2024
Venture capital returns are compared to hedge funds and private equity, discussing generational transitions and conflicts in venture firms. Lindel Eakman shares insights on investment strategies, search funds, and seeding platform opportunities. The podcast explores the appeal of prestigious endowments as limited partners and the potential of venture capital for high returns.
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- Venture capital has the potential to outperform public equity benchmarks by 300-700 basis points due to partnership dynamics and thematic investment focus.
- Transitioning between investment fields requires aligning with partners who share the same vision and passion for understanding market dynamics.
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Venture Capital as a Top Asset Class
Venture capital is considered one of the best asset classes due to its risk-return profile, comparable only to small growth equity. The speaker emphasizes putting most of their investments in venture capital due to its potential to outperform public equity benchmarks by 300 to 700 basis points. This preference is driven by the alignment, partnership dynamics, and thematic investment focus found in successful venture capital opportunities.
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