
Venture Capital
Operational DD Starts Before the PPM
Most fund managers think due diligence begins when the private placement memorandum hits an investor’s inbox. It doesn’t. Operational due diligence often starts the moment your process becomes visible
Jeff Barnes, MBA··7 min read

Venture Capital
Capital Raising Is a Compliance Game Disguised as a Sales Game.
Capital Raising Is a Compliance Game Disguised as a Sales Game Most managers think a capital raise is won in the pitch. It is not. The pitch matters. The story matters. Your ability to create
Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read