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GUEST POST: MAINTAINING ALLOCATOR INTEREST AFTER A “NO”: Remain in Touch
June 18, 2024 As allocators choose which investment managers to commit capital to, they will inevitably dish out more “Nos” than “Yeses” due to the nature of the investment ecosystem – too many... Read More -
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release
June 6, 2024 Deer Isle Releases D.I.G. BeaconTM v.3, a Tech Solution for Successful Institutional Capital Transactions Reach ~10,000 Institutional Capital Providing Organizations (42,000+ contacts) Using 1,000+ Attributes Deer Isle Group, LLC, a... Read More -
NAIL THE FINANCIAL NARRATIVE: Create a Capital Story
May 22, 2024 Advice around capital raising is often focused on “telling your story”. Having a compelling mission and thesis. We say “sure” BUT What a capital provider really wants is a “financial... Read More -
DEER ISLE: Insights, Flows & Investment Trends
May 21, 2024 “AI”: 70% versus 20%!? In what sector is close to 70% of the funds flow and corresponding intellectual energy going into AI? “Venture Capital” In what sector is only approximately... Read More -
GUEST POST: “NO”, IT CAN’T BE A “NO”: Soliciting Feedback from Allocators
May 21, 2024 There is nothing enjoyable about rejection, no matter how it comes. In the case of fund GPs/sponsors, rejection is especially painful when they have displayed transparency, authenticity, and the potential... Read More -
Schulte, Roth + Zabel: Private Equity Bootcamp Invite
April 29, 2024 Schulte, Roth + Zabel are pleased to invite you to their Private Equity Bootcamp program on May 2nd, 2024. It promises to offer valuable insight into structuring and executing private... Read More -
GUEST POST: CORPORATE INNOVATION: 3 Recent Government Proposals (and Inaction) Creating Obstacles
April 26, 2024 Innovation has always been a key driver of economic growth, productivity and human progress. According to the Global Innovation Index 2023 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), factors such... Read More -
GUEST POST: SALE or CAPITAL RAISE TIMELINE: 3 Months to Close
April 26, 2024 A Capital Seeker’s understanding of the financial due diligence timeline can significantly help them prepare for a sale or capital raise. By becoming familiar with the timeline, they gain key... Read More -
DEER ISLE: Insights, Views & Investment Trends
April 26, 2024 Top Broker/Dealer We are proud to announce that we have been selected as a top 10 Broker Dealer by Financial Services Review Magazine. Read the Article: Deer Isle Group |... Read More -
GUEST POST: DEAL KILLERS: 8 Steps to Avoid Killing a Capital Transaction
March 27, 2024 There is a certain momentum that occurs during GP/sponsor due diligence. Positive momentum can be exhilarating for all parties involved. The LP conducting the research feels excited because a selected-for-further-scrutiny... Read More -
PROTECT AGAINST CAPITAL RAIDERS: 4 Steps to Prevent a Down Round
March 27, 2024 In periods of high liquidity organizations rarely think about “what will happen in the next funding round if…”. Optimism rules the mindset and it’s not a scenario that anyone wants... Read More -
DEER ISLE: Insights, Flows & Investment Trends
March 27, 2024 A Capital Seeker Who Understands Us! True Conversation with a head of a Large Capital Provider (think billions under management): Capital Provider: We expect to get to know potential Capital... Read More
