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#31 Episode - VC Funds Regulatory Playbook

Law of VC • 89 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
💼 Business Regulations Venture Capital Compliance Funds
  1. The Carta Policy Team released a comprehensive VC Regulatory Playbook that simplifies the complex SEC rules for emerging fund managers.
  2. The playbook covers crucial topics including the regulation of fundraising, private funds, and fund managers along with an ERA Compliance Checklist.
  3. Fund managers can learn about specific regulations such as the Section 3(c)(1) and 3(c)(7) exemptions, the requirements for venture capital funds, and the importance of filing a Form ADV.

Simple Portfolios

Market Sentiment • 923 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
💰 Finance Investing Portfolios Diversification Assets Funds
  1. Steve Edmundson's successful investment strategy was to do as little as possible, keeping costs low and not trying to beat the market.
  2. Investing doesn't have to be complicated - simple portfolios like the 60/40, Cockroach, and 3-Fund portfolios can be the foundation for long-term success.
  3. Ray Dalio's All Weather Portfolio aims to perform well over time without predictions, with an asset allocation of 55% bonds, 30% stocks, and 15% commodities.
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The Ackman Discount

Net Interest • 29 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
💰 Finance Investment Funds
  1. Bill Ackman sought to raise permanent capital for his investment strategy by creating a closed-end fund called Pershing Square Holdings Limited in 2014.
  2. Closed-end funds like Ackman's often trade at a discount to their Net Asset Value, which can impact investors' returns.
  3. To address the discount issue, Ackman has taken various actions like buying back shares, offering dividends, and considering merging the fund with an operating company.

🙌🏽 Community spotlight: hottest AI startups & tools, funds that lead pre-seed rounds, term sheet guide, VC trends, Barbie and more

Lolita's Newsletter • 98 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
💼 Business Startups Funds Community Venture Capital Sales
  1. Monthly newsletter for underestimated founders, funders, and friends with curated insights and resources
  2. Importance of leaning on community for personal and professional success, highlighted with examples like Beyoncé and Barbie
  3. Announcements of funds raised by various ventures and empowerment initiatives for underrepresented founders

You hit my soft spot…

Klement on Investing • 1 implied HN point • 07 Mar 24
💰 Finance Investing Funds Market Analysis
  1. Active fund management may have an advantage in less efficient markets like UK small- and mid-caps.
  2. Due to reduced research and liquidity, UK small- and mid-caps have become under-researched and may present opportunities for generating alpha.
  3. Shares in UK small- and mid-caps sometimes follow macro trends over fundamentals, but a shift can lead to significant outperformance.

2023 VC Deal Data in Review

Magid and Co • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
💼 Business Venture Capital Investors Funds Market Trends
  1. 2023 was challenging for companies raising venture capital, with the total capital, deal volume, and median deal size being below the peak in 2021-2022.
  2. Notable trend: Later stage rounds were more affected than early stage ones, possibly due to their IPO expectations and proximity to public markets.
  3. Brand name investors reduced activity, with a drop in the number of Series A, B, and C rounds led by them compared to the broader market, suggesting founders need to pitch to a broader range of funds.