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🎉 Exciting time with the incredible team at Isomer Capital 🎉 Super thrilled about the news we shared with the world last week. It has us all buzzing with excitement. At Isomer, we've long been dedicated to providing liquidity in the European VC space. And now, we're taking it to the next level with the launch of our dedicated fund. What is it, you ask? A fund that will invest in secondaries at all levels within the European VC ecosystem—LPs, GPs, companies, founders, angels, and even employees. And because there is limited liquidity solutions to LPs that have invested in European VCs, around 70% of our fund will go towards LP stakes. With the support of our Cornerstone investors, we've reached this significant milestone in our journey. But the work has only just begun, which myself and my incredible team have already started smashing through ... first 2 deals closing in a matter of weeks. Watch this space! 😉 #Isomer #VentureCapital #Secondaries #EuropeanVC #Investing #Liquidity #ImpactInvesting #Teamwork #Milestone

The Texas Medical Center (TMC) is a collector of colossal adjectives and accolades. You probably already know it as the largest medical center in the world, also home to the renowned Texas Children's Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center. TMC also hosts Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, St. Luke's Health, Memorial Hermann Health System, and more. With an impressive 120,000 employees, 10 million patients a year, and more than 180,000 annual surgeries, it’s no surprise that incredible #medical breakthroughs happen at TMC’s academic and research institutions, not to mention its 21 different hospitals. That’s why the impact of its TMC Venture Fund runs the gamut! #VentureCapital is quite a rarity in Houston, in fact. There are only about dozen active venture capital funds based in this city with a metro area of 7.2 million people. While there’s a ton of wealth in Houston, it’s mostly in real estate, wealth management, private equity, energy, etc., not so much in venture capital funds for #medtech #startups. That’s why, in 2017, the TMC Corporation launched the TMC Venture Fund with a humble $25 million—with the TMC Foundation as the sole investor—and the dream of filling a much-needed gap in the Houston venture capital ecosystem. Since its inception, TMC Venture Fund has partnered with 24 startups, with a focus on #digitalhealth and #medicaldevice companies. In 2022, it doubled its fund to $50 million! Something that sets the TMC Venture Fund apart is that all the money that’s made goes right back into the next round of companies. By contrast, in most venture funds, partners pocket the profits, then raise more money instead.

Link Capital chairman Christian Rangen will be heading a VC Masterclass in Estonia on November 29. Still not too late to join us in-person or online (free). Topics that will be covered during the masterclass include: ⭐ What does "a fund journey" actually look like? 💹 What is a great performance in venture capital? 🤝 How can emerging fund managers work with corporate venture capital teams? 💲 And, if you don’t have many, how can VCs help develop a more active CVC scene in your ecosystems? https://lnkd.in/dkPXwiHH

🚀 Introducing Thema: The Launchpad for Aspiring VC Fund Managers! 🌟 Ready to make your mark in the world of venture capital? Discover how the newly unveiled platform by Thema is revolutionizing the VC landscape in London! Tailored specifically for first-time fund managers, Thema is demolishing traditional entry barriers with its robust support system. 💼 Reduced costs, hands-on operational guidance, strategic office spaces, and unique LP insights – all designed to empower and enable emerging talent. Tap into the expertise and experience that Thema offers, as they commit to nurturing four pioneering funds each year over the next triad. Are you a VC veteran, a savvy angel investor, a dynamic ex-entrepreneur, or a community influencer ready to take the lead? Dive into my latest blog post to explore how Thema is fostering meritocracy and accessibility in the VC sphere, and why this could be your opportunity to shine! #VentureCapital #Innovation #ThemaVC #EmergingManagers #StartYourFund [Link to blog post]

We are thrilled to partner with IIE.VC for Cohort 5 of GPx. In an alliance with the U.S. Treasury Department and numerous private-sector foundations, the venture capital vertical of Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (IIE.VC), led by JumpStart Inc., is working to accelerate equity and inclusion across the U.S. venture capital industry. IIE's commitment includes helping diverse emerging fund managers to raise $6B+ in AUM (Assets Under Management) by 2025. Initiated by the U.S. Treasury’s $10 billion State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program, IIE.VC's vision is to reshape the venture capital industry by dramatically increasing access to capital for diverse emerging venture capital fund managers. The role of GPx and the Plexo Foundation is to help ensure the success of Fund Managers who receive SSBCI funding. Cohort 5 will include material specifically designed to address issues related to these federal funds. Applications are open until February 16, 2024. Apply now for Cohort 5! Apply here: http://gpx.plexocap.com/ cc: Jennifer P. Hopp chris trinetti #FundManagers #VentureCapital

People say the VC skills are: source, win, operate, exit (hope I have these right) For some doing a startup is a good training ground for VC, but probably you need a lot more in order to be able to do VC #ForSomeTheFateWillBeToBeFounder #SomeInvestor #NothingIsEasy #BeingAbleToCreateSuccessfulBiotechsIsNotEasy

Strategy Tools founder Christian Rangen will be heading a VC Masterclass in Estonia on November 29. Still not too late to join us in-person or online (free). Topics that will be covered during the masterclass include: ⭐ What does "a fund journey" actually look like? 💹 What is a great performance in venture capital? 🤝 How can emerging fund managers work with corporate venture capital teams? 💲 And, if you don’t have many, how can VCs help develop a more active CVC scene in your ecosystems?

Emerging VC investors often grapple with establishing a strong track record. SPVs might just be the game-changer. ⤵ Here are a few key takeaways from our blog on how SPVs can elevate your venture capital journey. Dive into the comments section below for the full blog link: 👇 1️⃣ The VC Track Record Dilemma: Needing a track record to attract startups and needing investments to build that record. 2️⃣ SPVs to the Rescue: These legal entities allow for pooling capital, reducing individual risks and barriers to entry. 3️⃣ Diverse Benefits: SPVs offer investment diversification, relationship building, flexibility, tax benefits, and simplified reporting. #VentureCapital #SPVs #InvestmentStrategy

Venture capital is an important driver of UK growth, and as the largest domestic investor in the asset class British Patient Capital is committed to unlocking the funding that is required by high growth businesses says our MD for Funds, Christine Hockley. Read more in this Sifted article on the role of LPs in venture capital and what they look for 👇

Interesting article. I would like to connect with GPs looking to refocus their efforts away from the "next fund". Operators are standing by.