Emerging Managers

Patron's LPs include Marc Andreessen of Andreessen Horowitz and Fred Wilson at Union Square Ventures. In addition to gaming, the new firm will also look at crypto, including NFTs.

Plexo Capital's GPx program provides access to information crucial to becoming a good fund manager, said managing partner Lo Toney.

Panelists in a virtual event for diverse fund managers noted that when starting, most aspiring managers underestimate how much it takes to raise a first fund.

The climate tech investor believes that you don’t change behaviors unless you change incentives.

Earthshot founding partner Dawn Lippert says the infrastructure bill opens up more markets for climate start-ups.

The early-stage investor believes digital-native consumer brands will make big headway post-pandemic.

Data suggests emerging managers have struggled during the pandemic, but stats ignore the increasing importance they have to the industry.

LPs have begun to push for diverse investment partners on the back of greater conversations about the lack of diversity within the GP and LP ranks. But it's still not enough.

Corporate LPs can bring unique advantages as investors, with their sector-specific knowledge and potential as customers for portfolio companies.

The investment community is gearing up for more in-person meetings, which should make fundraising fruitful for the emerging managers. But what will those in-person meetings look like?