Hunter Somerville
Partner at StepStone Group, specializing in fund investments, secondaries, and late-stage direct investments. He provides expertise on the dynamics of the venture capital market.
Top 5 podcasts with Hunter Somerville
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Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 12min
Redpoint Ventures and Stepstone Group on VC Deployment, M&A, and Google's AI Strategy | E1934
Logan Bartlett, a Partner at Redpoint Ventures, focuses on tech investments, while Hunter Somerville of StepStone Group specializes in fund investments. They dive into the challenges smaller venture funds face in the shifting fundraising landscape. The discussion reveals the significance of capital efficiency and governance in venture capital. They also explore the complexities of M&A and the caution needed in AI investments, highlighting the delicate balance of liquidity strategies and the importance of aligning incentives among investors and founders.
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May 27, 2025 • 58min
E167: The Hardest Questions Limited Partners Ask GPs w/Stepstone’s Hunter Somerville
Hunter Somerville, a Partner at StepStone Group, shares insights from his two decades in venture capital. He discusses the misconceptions about emerging managers and reveals what truly gets them funded. Hunter emphasizes the importance of metrics beyond DPI and TVPI, and how LPs assess performance pre-liquidity. He also outlines strategies for fund managers to distinguish themselves and dives into the critical nature of trust in financial partnerships. Plus, his unique time management techniques highlight the delicate balance between work and personal life.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 26min
E52: StepStone's Hunter Somerville on How to Scale LP Capital
The podcast delves into StepStone's unique approach to venture capital, their transition to leading deals, and their full life cycle investing. They discuss accessing companies in the secondary market, identifying potential in emerging managers, and StepStone's value-add to funds and companies. The conversation also explores the qualities and mindset essential for success in business, emphasizing dedication, relationship-building, and adding value to portfolio companies.
Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 6min
E12: Redpoint Ventures and Stepstone Group on VC Deployment, M&A, and Google's AI Strategy
Logan Bartlett, Hunter Somerville, and Jason Calacanis discuss fundraising indicators, secondary markets, and Google's investment in AI. They touch on the challenges of venture capital, importance of liquidity, and competition in the AI ecosystem.
Aug 4, 2020 • 1h 5min
The Founding Story of Blackbird with Niki, Rick, Mike Cannon-Brookes & Hunter
The founding story of Blackbird is discussed by Niki, Rick,
Mike Cannon-Brookes & Hunter. They cover Blackbird’s origin story, investment philosophy, and the impact of COVID-19 on the tech industry. They also explore the importance of ambition, team building, and the growth of the Australian BC community. Partnership between Greenspring and Blackbird is also discussed.
