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Friday Letter: Here’s why LPs and GPs are upbeat

Six venture-focused LPs gathered for a virtual roundtable and shared their comments on various topics. The result is that we learned how equally enthusiastic about venture they are.

2 min read · 04 September 2020

Friday Letter: SEC defining accredited investor means a lot to some

In widening the definition beyond the one's financial net worth, the SEC takes another step to permitting retail investors into the private funds market and increasing access to venture in particular. ICOs might also become more accessible to the general public.

2 min read · 28 August 2020

Here’s what VC-backed biotechs should focus on amid covid-19

Tom Walker of Rev1 Ventures addresses the question of whether investors should back biotech start-ups that focus on the coronavirus and other potential pandemics. Here's what you should know.

4 min read · 25 August 2020

Friday Letter: GPs debate in new PrimeTime VC program

In a new program on YouTube, VCs from Eniac, Plexo, Supernode and Bullpen vie for random points as they discuss the relevant topics of the day.

2 min read · 21 August 2020

Friday Letter: Yes you can learn about people when meeting them over Zoom

Mark Sherman of Telstra Ventures found that investing in Springboard in a virtual deal could be done. It just required a lot of phone calls.

2 min read · 14 August 2020

Friday Letter: VCs may take a summer break, but there is no slowing down

VC is not entirely insulated from the impact of the pandemic and economic slowdown, but it sure feels like it really is business as usual.

2 min read · 07 August 2020

How to handle the virtual state of corporate venture today

William Taranto of the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund writes how the switch to working from home can make investors more productive. But the downside is loss of personal interaction.

3 min read · 04 August 2020

Friday Letter: Checking in on how GPs are handling due diligence

We all are aware of how covid-19 is impacting our lives. But I wonder how due diligence and the art of picking deals will be affected long-term.

2 min read · 31 July 2020

Three VC trends covid-19 is accelerating

Times are difficult right now, but promising signs in regard to deals terms, impact investing and engagement are boding well, writes Oliver Libby, managing partner and co-founder of venture firm Hatzimemos / Libby.

3 min read · 30 July 2020

Powering out of covid 19: The role of patient capital

The CEO of British Patient Capital writes, borrowing from its own name, that investing patient capital will help lift economy out of the pandemic.

3 min read · 28 July 2020

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