

VC10X - Startups, GTM, Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Private Equity, Family Office
Prashant Choubey
On VC10X you will hear from world's top startup founders, venture capitalists, investors, asset managers, and family offices talk about their investing thesis, asset allocation, due diligence, risk management, valuations, diversification, return expectations, exits, and more.
If you're interested in the investment world, you're in for a treat!
Hosted by Prashant Choubey (@ChoubeySahab on Twitter)
If you're interested in the investment world, you're in for a treat!
Hosted by Prashant Choubey (@ChoubeySahab on Twitter)
Episodes
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Mar 7, 2023 • 42min
VC10X - How do Fund of Funds (FoFs) operate? - Ertan Can, Founder, Multiple Capital
Ertan Can is the founder of Multiple Capital, a Fund of Funds investing in micro-VCs across the world.
In this episode we talk about-
- What are Fund of Funds (FoFs)?
- How FoFs evaluate VC funds?
- How many VC funds do FoFs back in a year?
- Return expectations
- Diversification
- Advice for emerging managers
& more
Links mentioned:
Multiple Capital website - https://www.multiple.capital/
Follow Ertan on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ertancan/
Follow Ertan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/rtancan
Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/multiple-capital

Mar 5, 2023 • 24min
VC10X - Venture Capital is like a TV Series- Alex Menn, Partner, Begin Capital
Alex Menn is a Partner at Begin Capital, investing in B2B SaaS, Deeptech, Artificial Intelligence and Work Simplifiers at the seed stage.
We talk about:
- How Venture Capital is like a TV Series?
- Cool website of Begin Capital
- Investment thesis at Begin Capital
- Exciting Portfolio companies
- Something that Alex wishes he had learned at the start of his VC career
and more..
Links mentioned:
Begin Capital website- https://begincl.com/
Follow Alex on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-menn-bb72a310/
Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/begin-capital

Mar 2, 2023 • 39min
VC10X - The Climate Emergency - Peet Denny, Founding Partner, Climate.vc
Peet Denny is a Founding Partner at ClimateVC, a fund backing early-stage startups that will drive material decarbonization of the economy and day-to-day life through both their fund and syndicate.
In this episode, we talk about:
-How big is the climate opportunity?
-Why more founders should build in Climatech?
-Sub-sectors within Climatetech
-Carbon credit market
-Will we get there in time?
& more
Links mentioned:
Climate VC website - https://www.climate.vc/
Follow Peet on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peet-denny/
Follow Peet on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PeetDenny
Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab
Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/climatevc

Feb 28, 2023 • 23min
VC10X - Incubating Foundational IP Startups - David Van Wie & Michele Moreland, Co-founders, Aventurine
Aventurine Capital Group focuses on inventors, researchers, and entrepreneurs with strong and impactful Foundational IP. Our IP Commercialization Program and Studio provide unparalleled support in realizing the potential of intellectual property through IP Strategy, IP Asset Management and supporting Go-To-Market services.
We talk about:
-What is Aventurine & how they invest in Foundational IP-led companies?
-How they're different from a typical Venture capital firm?
-Most exciting sectors when it comes to IP investing
-Where will the next light bulb moment come from?
& more
Links mentioned:
Aventurine website- https://www.aventurine.com/
Pitch at michele@aventurine.com
Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab
Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/aventurine

Feb 26, 2023 • 39min
VC10X - How to fundraise for your startup? (Complete Guide) - Will Sacks, CEO, Falcrum Venture Accelerator
Will Sacks is a founder & CEO at Falcrum Venture Accelerator, where he's helping mission-driven founders raise their seed rounds. This is a must listen episode for startup founders looking to raise venture capital.
In this episode, we talk about-
-What's the right time for fundraising?
-How to prepare your pitch deck?
-How to find your ideal VCs?
-How to reach out to VCs?
-How to close your round on the best terms?
-Perspective on Downrounds
& more
Links Mentioned-
Falcrum Venture Accelerator - https://fulcrumventureaccelerator.com/
Follow Will on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsacks/
Follow Will on Twitter - https://twitter.com/willsacks
Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab
Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/falcrum

Feb 23, 2023 • 27min
VC10X - Investing in early-stage B2B Companies - Alex Ferber, GP, Green Egg Ventures
Alex Ferber is a Partner at Green Egg Ventures, investing in early-stage B2B SaaS.
In this episode, we talk about-
- How Green Egg Ventures got started?
- Investment thesis at Green Egg Ventures
- What do they look for in companies?
- Perspective on exits
& more..
Portfolio companies mentioned:
Near Space labs- https://nearspacelabs.com/
Native Voice- https://www.nativevoice.ai/
Links mentioned-
Pitch Alex at alex@greenegg.vc
Follow Alex on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ferber/
Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/green-egg

Feb 21, 2023 • 37min
VC10X - Why India is the Next Big Thing!? - Hershel Mehta, GP, 2amvc
Hershel Mehta is a Co-founder & General Partner at 2amvc, where they're investing in early-stage startups in India.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How 2amvc got started?
- Why India is the next big thing?
- Exciting sectors within India
- How they get their India-specific deal-flow?
& more
Links mentioned-
2amvc website- https://www.2amvc.com/
Follow Hershel on Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershelmehta/
Hosted by Prashant Choubey- https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab
Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/2amvc

Feb 19, 2023 • 26min
VC10X - Making Concentrated Bets - Richard Kerby, General Partner, Equal Ventures
Richard Kerby is a General Partner at Equal Ventures, where they're investing in Retail, Care, Insurance, Supply Chain, Climate sectors at the seed stage.
In this episode, we talk about:
-How Equal Ventures got started?
-How do they evaluate startups?
-Investing in a concentrated set of companies
-How they conduct due diligence?
-Mistakes to avoid for emerging managers
Portfolio companies mentioned:
Ghost: https://www.ghst.io/
Wrapbook: https://www.wrapbook.com/
Threeflow: https://www.threeflow.com/
Links mentioned:
Equal Ventures website: https://www.equal.vc/
Follow Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerby
Follow Richard on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardkerby/
Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/equal-ventures

Feb 16, 2023 • 34min
VC10X - Increasing access to the VC & PE asset class for everyday investors - John Bailey, Co-founder, OneFund
John Bailey is the Co-founder of OneFund. At OneFund, they're increasing access to the Venture Capital & Private Equity asset class.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How OneFund got started?
- Making Venture Capital more accessible as an asset class
- Increasing awareness about PE & VC investing
- How investing at OneFund works?
- What is Private Equity?
- Different stages of Private Equity
- Return expectations in VC investing
& more..
Links mentioned:
OneFund website - https://www.onefundinvestments.com/
Follow John on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bailey-51037793/
Hosted by Prashant Choubey - https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab
Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/onefund

Feb 14, 2023 • 32min
VC10X - Helping LPs build their VC portfolios - Eric Woo, Co-founder, Revere
Eric Woo is Co-founder & CEO at Revere. They help LPs build their VC portfolios.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How Revere got started?
- Revere's rating system to evaluate fund managers
- What should emerging GPs do before starting to raise their fund?
- Helping GPs refine & communicate their story to LPs
and more..
Links mentioned:
Revere website - https://www.reverevc.com/
Follow Eric on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericwoo/
Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/revere