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Westerly Winds is a venture investment firm, founded by Karim Abdel-Ghaffar Plaza and Edward van Cutsem, that's taking a unique approach to multi-stage VC by supporting later-stage companies beyond "just capital." And in a recent post, we dug into just what exactly that means. BuiltWorlds Research Analyst Cameron Mabley, who focuses on the venture side of the global AEC industry, writes, "The fund invests at the intersection of VC and growth equity, typically looking to participate at the Series A and B stages, hold board seats and equip founders with the tools to prepare for a meaningful exit." Mabley walks readers through the intricacies of Westerly Winds' multi-stage VC strategy, including how it diverges from typical strategies and where the value is in committing to such a novel approach, providing additional insights directly from the founders themselves. “There’s no substitute for committing time to a business. Sitting on 20 or 30 boards is different than sitting on three or four boards,” says Plaza. “The amount of time you can dedicate to each company really conditions how knowledgeable you become in the inner workings of a business and therefore how helpful you might be as a company evolves.” Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gnCuNSqY

Our #2 article from 2023 is from Director, Private Capital Jordan Stein as he explores how and why venture capital is providing investors with significant opportunities in this unsettled market environment. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gw8jUAJC

The new realism in venture capital is healthy - Financial Times. Interesting piece covering the realities of dry powder, return expectations and more. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dkZEcUds

Witness VC innovation as Peak XV Partners introduces a perpetual fund backed by internal partners. - Read how Justas Rinkevicius shares the details of Peak XV's perpetual fund and learn how it aims to redefine investment strategies and support long-term growth opportunities. - Join the conversation on the future of venture capital and the evolving trends in investment structures. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCUn3dTQ Get the latest tech news for #free at https://techzi.co #VCInnovation #PerpetualFund #InvestmentStrategies

For founders looking to take on venture capital investors, what if they tell you that you’re not the best person to run the company? Do you take their advice or solicit other opinions? What you do depends on knowing yourself, which is one of four key elements that all founders should be considering when they talk with VC firms. Brad Hickey shares some great big-picture details in our latest DE Insight. #seriesfunding #businesslaw #businesslawyer #corporatelaw #corporateattorney #venturecapital #DEinsights

Discover how behavioral biases shape the venture capital landscape. From herd mentality to overconfidence, learn the psychological underpinnings affecting investment decisions. #VentureCapital #InvestmentBias #BehavioralFinance

For founders looking to take on venture capital investors, what if they tell you that you’re not the best person to run the company? Do you take their advice or solicit other opinions? What you do depends on knowing yourself, which is one of four key elements that all founders should be considering when they talk with VC firms. Brad Hickey shares some great big-picture details in our latest DE Insight. #seriesfunding #businesslaw #businesslawyer #corporatelaw #corporateattorney #venturecapital #DEinsights https://lnkd.in/ePgeP5Q3

Francesca's article is a must read for founders. Especially if you're wondering how the funds who are already invested in you really think about things when it's time to put more money in!

"...at an early stage, every company [a VC invests in] has to have the potential to return the fund [meaning 100X]." https://lnkd.in/gSM6GRmM A friend shared this "Scientific Approach to VC" article that I think does a very good job of walking through the science of VC behavior. DeepTech founders, definitely give it a read to better understand WHY venture investors look for $1b companies rather than say $50m!

What can we glean from the @@Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA)'s H1 2024 market report? John Rikhtegar, Director, Capital at @@RBCx looks at what these investment patterns mean for companies across various growth stages in the tech and innovation ecosystem, and how VC firms are investing in innovation to foster a competitive economy. Read more: https://bit.ly/4eBjWCU #RBCxPowersBold #venturecapital #insights #mycompany