Disadvantages of Investing in a Fund of Funds
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/05.disadvantages_of_investing_in_fund_of_funds.mp3"][/audio] While a fund of funds investment approach may have benefits, there are disadvantages. Here is a list: The returns on a fund of funds range widely. It's rare that a fund of funds makes more than 25% IRR. It's just difficult to do with the funds spread across…
Investor Connect: Backing Defensible Deep Tech and Enterprise AI
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/03.27Lu_Zhang.mp3"][/audio] On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Lu Zhang, founder and managing partner of Fusion Fund. Calling in from downtown Palo Alto, Lu shares how Fusion Fund, based in the heart of Silicon Valley, backs early-stage companies with difficult-to-copy technology across enterprise AI, healthcare AI, industry automation,…
How To Approach a Founder Seeking Funding
Investors looking to fund startup investments often receive unsolicited calls from founders. In most cases, the founder is not yet fundable but is making a go of it. To find quality investments, investors need to be proactive in their outreach to founders. Here are some key steps in approaching a…
What Investors Look for in a Biotech Startup
Biotech startups bring a unique set of value propositions and exit opportunities to the startup investor. Here's what investors look for in a biotech startup: Investors look first and foremost for a novel target to pursue. These receive outsized funding rounds at the early stage. Investors look for platform-based approaches…
How To Introduce Yourself to an Investor
In engaging investors, startup founders should master the self-introduction. It's important to make a good first impression. While some introductions come from others, most often the founder will be introducing themselves. Here are some key points in introducing yourself to an investor: Begin with gratitude for their time. Avoid the…
