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.

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.

Mar 3, 2023 • 51min

20VC: Will LPs Pull Out of Existing Managers, How Will Fund Sizes Change Moving Forward, Is Now The Time to be Aggressive on Secondaries, What is the Discount on Secondaries Today, Who Will Win and Lose in the Next Five Years with Hunter Somerville, Partn

Hunter Somerville, Partner at StepStone and seasoned venture capital expert, dives into the evolving landscape of secondary markets. He unpacks the three types of secondaries and discusses how the current economic climate is reshaping fund sizes and LP commitments. Somerville raises concerns about LPs potentially pulling out of existing managers, driven by the denominator effect. He also shares insights on the implications of venture capital valuations and emphasizes the need for strong GP-LP relationships in turbulent times.

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.