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Signature BlockA newsletter on how to build a successful venture fundSignature Block Signature BlockTopicsThe BasicsFundraisingPortfolio ManagementDiligence & Writing ChecksMarket MapsWhy They InvestedHow to build a successful venture fundInsights from fund managers that have done it before, read by thousands of investors managing over $30B in AUM.Thank you for signing up! You won't regret this.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. A PROJECT by Weekend FundArticlesThe BasicsFundraisingPortfolio ManagementDiligence & Writing ChecksMarket MapsWhy They InvestedJun 11, 2024A fund manager’s secret weapon: an EAHow investors work with an executive assistant to save time and do more.ReadApr 26, 2024Why they invested: DeelDeel grew from $0 to $500M ARR in 5 years. Here's a breakdown of why VCs invested.ReadApr 10, 2024Why they invested: WizWiz is the fastest growing software startup ever. Here's a breakdown of VCs invested. ReadApr 3, 2024Why they invested: PerplexityPerplexity has grown to 10M MAUs in a year. Here's why their VCs invested.ReadMar 7, 2024How to do founder reference checksA complete guide on how to go deeper with founder reference checks.ReadFeb 26, 2024Why they invested: ZipZip grew from $0 to $1B+ market cap in 18 months. Here's a breakdown of why VCs invested.ReadFeb 7, 2024The data revolution in venture capitalInvestors, data scientists, and tool builders leading the data-driven future of venture capital.ReadJan 12, 2024How to break into VCAn insider's guide on how to land your first VC roleReadDec 19, 2023How to (actually) be helpfulA guide to delivering on your value-addReadOct 26, 2023VC branding & positioningA breakdown of 15+ VC brands (and why branding matters!) ReadSep 20, 2023Venture studios & incubations$100B+ of enterprise value created, 800+ venture studios worldwide. Hear from the operators of the top venture studios. ReadAug 31, 2023VC workflowsThe workflows and automation to run an efficient fund.ReadAug 17, 2023Market map: Enterprise AI stackAI will unlock the next leap in productivity. Consumer adoption is exploding, but AI startups will need to clear a higher bar to gain adoption in the enterprise. ReadAug 3, 2023VC fund stacksThe tools and tips investors use to run their funds.ReadJun 7, 2023Do valuations matter? Perspectives from fund managers on the "valuation question". ReadMay 24, 2023Emerging Fund Manager Report - Q1 2023We collected 5,000 data points surveying emerging managers. Here are the results. ReadApr 6, 2023How to get deal flowA deep dive into strategies, tips, and learnings to drive deal flow.ReadMar 16, 2023A guide to raising your fund in publicWe're seeing more fund managers do a community raise. Here's why and how to do it.ReadFeb 23, 2023Market map: Digital healthcare infrastructure$4.3T is spent on healthcare in the US, approximately 18.3% of its GDP. And it’s growing. Here’s why it’s a great time to build the picks and shovels and the infrastructure companies powering new solutions. ReadFeb 9, 2023Market map: Alternative investment platformsAlternative investments are entering a golden era. Technological innovation, regulatory changes, and investor demand are creating opportunity for a new class of alternative investment platforms to emerge.ReadFeb 2, 2023Portfolio construction & how to model your fundIt’s critical to understand the drivers and their influence on returns as a fund manager. Here are tips and a template for your model.ReadJan 26, 2023Market map: SMBTechSmall businesses are the backbone of the US economy, yet tech adoption has historically been low. The space is undergoing major shifts driven by Covid-19, generational management shifts, and other tailwinds. ReadJan 12, 2023“Ask an LP” with Beezer from Sapphire PartnersAn inside look into how institutional LPs evaluate funds and how to stand out.ReadDec 22, 2022Knowing when to sellAn investor's job is to deliver liquidity to their LPs, but knowing when to sell is the hard part.ReadDec 15, 2022Market map: Vertical labor marketplacesWork is changing quickly, leading to new opportunities to improve how talent and labor demand meet.ReadDec 1, 2022Should I start a fund?Everybody is starting a fund. Is it the right decision for you?ReadNov 17, 2022VC terms you need to knowYou don’t need this. You totally know all these terms. ;)ReadNov 3, 2022Learnings from passing on unicornsVCs share their big misses, why they passed and lessons learnedReadOct 20, 2022How to say “no”: A guide to passingUnfortunately, as investors we have to pass often. How you do so matters. Here’s a guide on how to do this well.ReadOct 6, 2022How to write LP updatesWhy LP updates are important, what they should include, and a template for your own updates.ReadSep 21, 2022The reverse pitch: How VCs win hot dealsVenture is becoming more competitive than ever before. Here's how experienced investors get into competitive deals.ReadSep 8, 2022Top mistakes first-time fund managers makeKnowing what not to do can be critical when starting something new. Here are the biggest mistakes to avoid as a new fund manager.ReadAug 25, 2022Questions VCs ask foundersThe quality of questions asked matters when evaluating a startup. Here’s what experienced investors ask during a pitch.ReadAug 12, 2022VC fund decks that close LPsA deck template, tips, and best practices that successfully raised $500M+ from LPsReadJul 28, 2022How to raise from LPsAll about sourcing, building relationships with, and closing LPsReadAbout • Email • Twitter1732457821https://signatureblock.co

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