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Monique Woodard, Fund of Funds Panel & The Pro-Rata Yacht! | E2018
The episode explores the intricacies of venture capital and fund management, featuring insights from industry experts like Ben Choi, Michael Downing, and Monique Woodard. The discussion kicks off with success stories in angel investing and transitions into a panel discussion from the Liquidity Summit. Topics include challenges faced by emerging managers, venture capital performance insights from Sehun Kang, and fundraising strategies during COVID-19. The episode also delves into the dynamics of individual versus institutional investors, building relationships for future funds, and strategies for subsequent fundraises.
Key Points
- Emerging manager funds, particularly those under $60 million, have shown significant outperformance in venture capital returns over the past 15 years, highlighting the importance of early-stage investment by small, nimble funds.
- Institutional investors may not participate in Fund 1 but engaging with them early on is crucial for setting up relationships that can benefit future funds, emphasizing the importance of long-term relationship building in venture capital.
- Raising a fund requires a determined and "burn the boats" mentality, as demonstrated by Monique Woodard's experience, where unwavering commitment and focusing on specific LP personas like fund of funds played a pivotal role in successfully launching Cake Ventures.
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