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Evaluating Venture Capital Funds: IRR, DPI, TVPI, and Multiple

How these metrics work together to provide a comprehensive evaluation of a venture capital fund's performance?

What is Private Equity (PE)?

Understand the advantages and drawbacks of this high risk-high reward asset class.

Value Creation in Buyout operations

How do Buyout firms create value for the companies they acquire then sell?

Why start Angel investing?

Are you considering Angel investing but not sure if it's right for you? Here's why it may interest you

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The angel investing lingo

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Glossary: Common/Preferred Stock

Know the differences between common stock and preferred stock, in terms of voting rights and dividend priority in a company.

Glossary: Contributions

These are funds provided by investors or partners for use in making investments in assets or companies.

Glossary: Fund of Funds

What is a FoF investment strategy, and what are the benefits and drawbacks for investors, including LPs?

Glossary: Capital Call/Drawdown

Learn how a capital call, also known as a drawdown, works as a request from an investment firm to investors.

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Community Building - Sourcing, Selecting and Convincing Angels to join

Building an investor community involves networking, leveraging existing connections, involving family and friends, investing in education, and fostering friendships.

How do I get my co-investors excited and commit to invest in a deal?

Learn more how to get co-investors excited and committed to a deal by doing research, focusing on a mission that aligns with their values, getting involved in the company, and emphasize the people behind the business idea.

Why should I start an angel syndicate?

Discover the advantages of starting an angel syndicate and how it can boost your journey and financial returns.

How can I leverage my investor community to best help founders?

Discover practical ways to leverage your investor community to support founders and drive long-term success for your investments.

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The syndicate leader lingo

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What is a lead investor?

If you have invested in a startup, you might have heard about a 'lead investor'. But what does that mean, and why should you care?

What are pro-rata rights?

Pro-rata rights refer to the privilege granted to existing investors to maintain their proportional ownership in a company when new equity or financing is issued.

Glossary: AUM (Assets Under Management)

AUM represents the total value of investments managed by a financial institution.

Glossary: KYC (Know Your Customer)

KYC is a vital process in venture capital, verifying investor identities to reduce risks, including reputational damage and regulatory penalties.

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Words from syndicate leaders

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Paul Lê

Paul Lê spoke to Roundtable about the importance of fighting spirit, how building trust is key to growing a network, and Unhiders being like a ‘private club’ for open-minded people.

Vanessa Proust

Vanessa Proust spoke to Roundtable about what led her into this career track and how it is an asset to be a woman investor.

Adrien & Antoine, Mozza Angels

Adrien & Antoine, Mozza Angels

Adrien and Antoine are the co-founders of Mozza Angels, Europe's first syndicate for Product and Design executives.

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Venture Capital 101: What is a VC?

If you plan on raising funds, you should know what a Venture Capital firm is, how it operates, and what its business model is.

The Economic Logic of Leveraging a Founder SPV for Startups

Understand how you save money by using a Founder SPV

What are angel investors and what is an angel syndicate?

Want to know more about angel investors and angel syndicates? Explore the world of startup funding and how these groups can help you grow your business.

What are the best ways to leverage angels for my business ?

Looking for the best ways to leverage angel investors for your business? Explore the different options available and how they can benefit you.

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The founder lingo

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Glossary: What is a cap table?

Understand how cap table works as a crucial tool in the world of investment.

Glossary: Round

Learn and understand the concept of a "round" in venture capital.

Glossary: Side Letters

In venture deals, side letters are extra agreements that customize terms for specific investors.

Glossary: Angel Investor

Discover how angel investors use their personal funds to support startups, trading capital for equity or convertible debt.

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Words from founders

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Geoffroy Germano

Geoffroy Germano

Geoffroy spoke to Roundtable about why an SPV was the right vehicle for Studio Paillette, what it’s like to work alongside his daughter and why you have to enjoy the day-to-day struggles to be an entrepreneur.

Valentin Lautier

Valentin Lautier

In 2023 Valentin Lautier founded Homaio, an innovative business looking to democratise Carbon Markets

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