You are an active angel investor who has backed a dozen startups directly. Lately you have wondered whether putting money into a few emerging venture funds would give you broader exposure with less work than picking s...
- What they care about
- The fund's strategy and focus, the manager's deal flow and edge, fees and carry, fund size, how the manager's own money is committed, and how this fits alongside your ...
- What builds trust
- A clear investment thesis, real deal experience, skin in the game, realistic fund math, and candor about what could go wrong.
- What loses them
- Vague strategy, name-dropping without substance, inflated track records, and avoiding questions about fees or alignment.