Venture-Capital
24 posts
How Startups Can Manage Equity Dilution
A practical guide to understanding and managing equity dilution in venture-backed startups, including transfer restrictions, founder preferred shares, and the role of audited financials.
The Dynamics of Venture Fundraising
How fundraising timelines, firm velocity, pay-to-play dynamics, and market cycles interact to shape the venture fundraising process, backed by data from thousands of deals.
How Deal Terms Vary by Stage and Region
What the data reveals about how venture deal terms differ across stages and regions, from the early-stage concentration paradox to regional variations in protective provisions.
The Venture Fund Audit Guide
A practical guide to venture fund audits, covering preparation, checklists, common pitfalls, and how data-driven approaches can make the process less painful.
Fund Economics: Fees, Terms, and Portfolio Monitoring
How venture fund economics work, from management fee structures and LPA terms to evaluating portfolio company cash runway.
KPI Monitoring for Venture Portfolios
A comprehensive guide to KPI monitoring for venture capital portfolios, covering frameworks, stage-specific metrics, collection strategies, and common blind spots.
LP/GP Dynamics in Venture Capital
How the LP/GP relationship is evolving in venture capital, covering emerging manager differentiation, liquidity paths, co-investor networks, and the push for standardization.
Joining Scale Venture Partners as Chief Data Scientist
Joining Scale Venture Partners as Chief Data Scientist to build AI infrastructure augmenting investment decisions in venture capital.
Angel Portfolio Cira 2021-2023 Update
A narrative walkthrough of notable developments across my angel portfolio from 2021-2023, including Scout Space, Jericho, and Flex.
The Mensarius Oath: When Ancient Banking Meets Modern Ethics
How ancient Roman public bankers inspired a modern ethical framework for venture capital and finance professionals today.