ISSUE 020 - November 2024
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Top predictions for private capital in 2025
With continued economic pressures, many firms took a more cautious approach to dealmaking this year. But data from our survey of nearly 300 dealmakers reveals a brighter picture for 2025.
Explore the key trends shaping private capital next year, including why outbound deal sourcing, AI adoption, and proving fund value are top priorities for firms—and how to adapt your strategies to stay ahead.
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The VC platform role: What it is and why it matters
Ray Zhou, Affinity’s Co-Founder, offered his perspective on how today’s top platform teams are driving portfolio value creation—from business development to recruiting—and using technology to scale their impact.
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Top 10 takeaways from Campfire 2024
This year’s Campfire brought together leaders from firms including Intel Capital, Kleiner Perkins, and MassMutual Ventures. See what they shared about the future of deal sourcing, relationship intelligence, and workflow automation.
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Building a VC tech stack like Highland Europe
In VC, driving value is about more than just sourcing deals—it requires effectively managing platform efforts. Join Abhishek Lahoti, Head of Platform at Highland Europe, as he shares strategies to build advisor networks, track portfolio progress, and integrate AI-driven insights into your tech stack.
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“We invest in transformative companies, technologies and entrepreneurs, and Affinity gives us the visibility to translate our network and relationships into investments.”
Caroline Haun, Operations Director, 8VC
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