Venture Capital
How to Turn a Long Fundraising Cycle Into a Trust-Building Advantage
How to Turn a Long Fundraising Cycle Into a Trust-Building Advantage A long fundraising cycle feels like friction when you are living inside it. Weeks stretch. Diligence slows down. Follow-ups...
Jeff Barnes, MBA··7 min read
Venture Capital
Your Reporting Cadence Is Part of the Product.
Most fund managers think investor reporting starts after the close. That is a mistake. Your investor reporting cadence starts long before capital is wired, because sophisticated LPs are not just under
Jeff Barnes, MBA··7 min read
Venture Capital
LPs Read Your Misses More Carefully Than Your Wins.
Most managers think LP conviction is built on the upside story. It is not. Sophisticated LPs do care about your winners. They want to know you can source, underwrite, support, and exit good investment
Jeff Barnes, MBA··7 min read