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S1E31 31. "The Price of Agreement" (ep. 6 of the series "101 VC Core Principles")
Welcome to episode number six of our series called “One O One VENTURE CAPITAL CORE PRINCIPLES FOR NEW LPs, WILLING TO UNDERSTAND HOW VC REALLY WORKS”…Today we’re going to explore four new core…
S1E30 30. What pension funds could learn from Yale?
What pension funds could learn from Yale? The core argument is structural, and not aspirational.Pension funds are not built like endowments: they carry liability schedules, coverage ratio…
S1E29 29. The "Architect’s Guide to First-Time VC Fund Raising"
We usually talk to new and emerging LPs in venture capital, but for this particular piece of research, we want to talk to new General Partners (GPs) raising their first venture capital fund, and…
S1E28 28. "The Partner Vote" (ep. 5 of the series "101 VC Core Principles")
Welcome to episode number five of our series called: “One O One VENTURE CAPITAL CORE PRINCIPLES FOR NEW LPs WILLING TO UNDERSTAND HOW VENTURE CAPITAL REALLY WORKS”.Today we’re going to explore four…
S1E27 27. The architecture of micro VC entry sizes
GPs often talk to prospective LPs who have strong misconceptions about minimum ticket sizes to become an LP in VC funds.In venture capital, the assumption that LP commitments must start at €250k or…
S1E26 26. "Ownership and Conviction" (ep. 4 of the series "101 VC Core Principles")
Welcome to episode number four of our series called “One O One VENTURE CAPITAL CORE PRINCIPLES FOR NEW LPs, WILLING TO UNDERSTAND HOW VC REALLY WORKS”…Today we’re going to explore four new core…
S1E25 25. "The Power Law Math" (ep. 3 of the series "101 VC Core Principles")
Welcome to episode three of our series called "One O One VC CORE PRINCIPLES FOR NEW LPs WILLING TO UNDERSTAND HOW VENTURE CAPITAL REALLY WORKS".Today we're going to explore four new core…
S1E24 24. "The Anatomy of a Venture Bet" (ep. 2 of the series "101 VC Core Principles")
Welcome to episode two of our series called "One O One VENTURE CAPITAL CORE PRINCIPLES FOR NEW LPS WILLING TO UNDERSTAND HOW VC REALL Y WORKS".Today we're going to explore four new core…
S1E23 23. "The Outlier Business" (ep. 1 of the series "101 VC Core Principles")
Welcome to episode one of our new series, “101 Venture Capital Core Principles for New LPs Willing to Understand How VC Really Works.”Today, we’re going to explore the first four core…
S1E22 22. Announcing our new white paper: "101 Venture Capital Core Principles for New LPs Willing to Understand How Venture Capital Really Works."
Today, we’re thrilled to announce the release of our brand-new white paper, titled “101 Venture Capital Core Principles for New LPs Willing to Understand How Venture Capital Really Works.” This…
S1E21 21. Should LPs such as family offices, focus on the VC fund's thesis or on the GP managing the fund?
Family offices and other LPs should underwrite both the GP and the thesis, but when forced to choose, the repeatable quality of the GP and firm platform matters more than any standalone fund thesis.…
S1E20 20. LPAC role in conflict resolution
LP Advisory Committees (LPACs) serve as essential governance bodies in VC funds, comprising select LPs who provide non-binding input on key decisions like conflicts of interest, extensions, or…
S1E19 19. For Family Offices new to being LPs in VC, they should realize that a strong focus should be on underwriting the GPs (general partners).
For Family Offices new to being LPs in VC, they should realize that a strong focus should be on underwriting the GPs (general partners).1 - Family Offices shouldn’t just look at quantifiable data…
S1E18 18. In VC, fund size and stage shape the nature of returns and risk exposure.
In VC, fund size and stage shape the nature of returns and risk exposure.New and emerging VC managers tend to run smaller funds, write smaller checks, and invest very early when uncertainty (and…
S1E17 17. GP-led continuation funds have become one of the most sought-after options in VC for GPs. For family offices new to venture capital, they can be tempting, so here's what to consider.
GP-led continuation funds have become one of the most sought-after options in VC for GPs. For family offices new to venture capital, they can be tempting, so here’s what to consider.The key challenge…
S1E16 16. Family offices evaluating venture capital as LPs have to understand how quantitative dynamics is crucial to making informed allocations.
VC offers a range of “products” to investors, from small, new, and emerging funds to large, established firms. Each product type can be a valuable vehicle depending on investment style and…
S1E15 15. For family office LPs, a clear assessment of both unsystematic and systematic risks is essential when building a venture capital portfolio.
When analyzing GPs, the focus must first be on unsystematic risks, those specific to individual managers, their firms, and their funds. This includes cultural alignment with the family office’s…
S1E14 14. LPs must be understanding a Venture Capital firm's long-term viability by looking past returns, and focusing on organizational behavior.
In other words, to understand a VC firm’s endurance, Limited Partners must evaluate how a firm is built and run as an organization, not just how it performs financially. VC is fundamentally a…
S1E13 13. How should family offices envision a 'great GP' in venture capital?
More Single and Multi-Family Offices (labeled here S/MFOs) are starting or expanding their exposure to venture capital. However, many still primarily focus on brand-name VC firms, potentially missing…
S1E12 12. Being a new GP in Venture Capital is tougher than ever in 2025. What role can Family Offices play?
When S/MFOs consider allocations to VC, it is easy to underestimate how much has changed and how hard the path truly is for GPs raising VC funds in 2025. While headlines mostly focus on startups…
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