Topic: Capital Seeker
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GUEST POST: INVESTOR PERSONALITIES and their Commitments
November 24, 2024 On the surface, the common maxim “capital is capital” might seem to predominantly drive GP decisions when raising capital. However, seasoned fund managers will be the first to tell you... Read More -
NAVIGATING DIVERSE CAPITAL TYPES: Clarity and Transparency Helps
November 24, 2024 “We Only Want Value-Add Capital” When companies raise capital, they often attract a variety of capital types, including for direct transactions, private equity (PE) firms, strategic investors (Strategics), high-net-worth individuals... Read More -
QUALITY OF TEAM AUDIT: Capital Success is All About the Team
October 22, 2024 “We Invest in Teams!” In the fast-paced world of private equity or venture capital, the success of an investment often hinges on the effectiveness of the leadership team. More and... Read More -
MAINTAIN CAPITAL ENGAGEMENT: Conquer Your Email Anxiety & Just Hit Send!
September 18, 2024 I can’t just send an email to a Capital Counterparty…What if it’s annoying!? Sending an email shouldn’t be a source of anxiety, but for many of us, because we worry... Read More -
CAPITAL REPUTATION: Yours Matters!
August 21, 2024 “Capital Won’t Invest in My Opportunity Because…They Can Invest Into [Larger, More Established Org] and Will Not Lose Their Job” While this thought process may feel good to the Capital... Read More -
POWER OF A STRONG COMPETITIVE CAPITAL ANALYSIS: It defines the Opportunity
July 25, 2024 Institutional Capital Providers have many investment alternatives and even those who consider themselves “bottoms-up” investors will consider an investment framework which considers portfolio construction when they make an investment decision.... Read More -
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 -
STAY IN TOUCH? WTH! Now What to Do!?
June 18, 2024 A great meeting with a potential Capital Provider. Hit it off, agreed with many statements,, knew some of the same people, went on similar vacations, even, maybe, went to the... 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 -
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 -
IF LIQUIDITY RETURNS IN 2024: 3 Steps to Prepare
January 24, 2024 As liquidity potentially returns to the capital markets, it will likely “normalize” at a level which is significantly lower than the boom years given caution was thrown to the winds... Read More -
IF LIQUIDITY DOES NOT RETURN IN 2024: 4 Survival Tactics
January 24, 2024 Entering 2024, there are green shoots that imply increasing capital markets activity, but there are also many headwinds. As organizations make their 2024 capital plans, they need to consider that... Read More -
PROPRIETARY DEALS WITHOUT PROPRIETARY DRAWBACKS: The “Sell Side” Deal Shepherd
May 24, 2023 Buyers and investors love proprietary deals. Compared to an auction, proprietary situations allow for a closer relationship with the owner and a more buyer-friendly price and/or structure. Unfortunately, as experienced... Read More -
HOW TO CREATE A CAPITAL PIPELINE: Pipeline is Not Revenue or Closed Transactions!
April 26, 2023 When seeking capital to grow, having a pipeline to support goals is often the key between obtaining attractive capital partners or not. A pipe line supports and gives validity to... Read More -
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH/THE TOUGH GET GOING: 5 Capital Seeker Survival Tactics
December 13, 2022 It may be an understatement to say that the end of 2022 was one of the worst years for Capital Seekers in twenty years. Bloomberg reports that “Venture Capital Deals... Read More
