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๐ What exactly is an SPV and how can both founders and emerging mangers leverage them to their benefit? Last week, I Interviewed the SPV Master & GP at Riverside Ventures, Alex Pattis ๐ฏ Transitioning from an operator to investor, Alex has utilized SPVs to amass an impressive portfolio of over 200 investments, paving his way to founding Riverside Ventures. ๐ค He shares insights on how SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles) serve as a powerful tool for consolidating investments, enabling greater access to capital for startups, and offering emerging managers a flexible platform to build their track record and establish meaningful relationships in the venture capital ecosystem. ๐ Key Insights from Our Discussion: ๐๐๐๐ฌ - ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฌ: Discover Alexโs strategies for leveraging SPVs to build substantial portfolios and forge critical connections in the venture capital network. ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐๐๐ฌ: Learn about the unique advantages SPVs offer founders, enabling them to scale their startups effectively by overcoming traditional funding barriers. ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ & ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ: Gain valuable insights as Alex highlights the essential qualities he seeks in founders and the skills crucial for early-stage venture capitalists. ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Hear Alexโs perspective on adapting to the evolving venture capital landscape, including strategies for raising funds during capital booms and maneuvering through market downturns. ๐ Watch the full interview to gain a deeper understanding on SPVs & Alex's insights into the VC ecosystem. ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ค ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฐ๐๐ญ๐๐ก ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ:ย ๐ก๐ญ๐ญ๐ฉ๐ฌ://๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฐ.๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐.๐๐จ๐ฆ/๐ฐ๐๐ญ๐๐ก?๐ฏ=๐๐ฒ๐๐7๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ซ๐๐ค ๐ฃ๏ธ What are your thoughts on SPVs? Share your insights and questions in the comments below! โฌ๏ธ #VentureCapital #SPVs #StartupFunding #InvestmentStrategies #VCInsights #Entrepreneurship
Co-Founder & Co-CEO @ Deal Sheet โ Curated private market SPV investments for accredited investors | GP @ Riverside Ventures (300+ company portfolio)
8moSuper fun hanging with you and talking about venture, startups, SPV's etc!