Find Your Edge in Emerging Management

Successful emerging managers distinguish themselves through a competitive edge in three key areas: deal sourcing, investment selection, and value add. A significant edge can come from the size and capabilities of their operational structure, allowing for superior deal flow and decision-making. The ability to provide substantial support to portfolio companies is also crucial. Quantitative metrics, such as maintaining a diversified portfolio with at least 30 companies per fund, are essential to discovering outliers. Unique sourcing methodologies further enhance the likelihood of success in this sector.

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Timestamps:

(1:18) Alex kicks off the show!

(2:27) Our Fund of Funds panel from Liquidity Summit 2024 take the stage.(2:54) Insights from Ben Choi on Fund of Funds(6:25) Emerging Manager Funds with Michael Downing

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(13:38) Challenges for Emerging Managers in Venture Capital

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(21:30) Venture Capital Performance with Seyonne Kang

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(33:30) Monique Woodard on Raising a First Fund(38:35) Debunking Myths of Raising a First Fund(40:46) Importance of Individual vs. Institutional Investors(42:18) Building Relationships for Subsequent Funds(43:45) Identifying Your Ideal LP Persona(45:19) Leveraging Your Fund's Unique Strengths(49:24) Strategies for Fund 2 and Beyond*

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