Christian Claussen

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Jun 24, 2015 neutral
Insight
Claussen: VCs build service platforms primarily as competitive pitch marketing
“But I think the reason why people are doing that is primarily is competitive reasons. Absolutely. You know, it certainly helps gives you a story to founders to say, listen, I have a little more than the other guys.”
Christian Claussen Jun 24, 2015 ▶ 14:48 20 VC 048: What Do VC's Really Add To Startups with Christian Claussen, Managing Partner @ Ventech
Jun 24, 2015 positive
Insight
Claussen: First two months of deal negotiations reveal VC partner working style
“I think that period, at least, you know, maybe not the last two weeks, but the first two months or so can give you a very good indication to who you are dealing with, as long as you can be sure that this is the person who will be then following that engagement…”
Christian Claussen Jun 24, 2015 ▶ 18:02 20 VC 048: What Do VC's Really Add To Startups with Christian Claussen, Managing Partner @ Ventech
Jun 24, 2015 negative
Opinion
Claussen: In-house VC recruiting teams are less efficient than specialized agencies
“What, why in hell should they be more efficient than a dedicated firm, you know, with global reach, with longstanding experience, and a clear incentive scheme?”
Christian Claussen Jun 24, 2015 ▶ 12:27 20 VC 048: What Do VC's Really Add To Startups with Christian Claussen, Managing Partner @ Ventech
Jun 24, 2015
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Claussen: Initial VC meetings to deal closing typically take 2-4 months
“Between meeting a VC the first time and concluding a deal, a closing, You typically have, I'd say, something like three months. It's two to four months sometimes six months.”
Christian Claussen Jun 24, 2015 ▶ 16:46 20 VC 048: What Do VC's Really Add To Startups with Christian Claussen, Managing Partner @ Ventech
Jun 24, 2015
Disclosure
Claussen: Ventech reserves a seed pocket for checks up to 250k
“We have one slot in our new fourth generation fund, which is a one hundred ten million fund, with one dedicated slot that is used for seat investment. So that's called the seat pocket. And we do, alongside business agents who we know and who we trust, we do al…”
Christian Claussen Jun 24, 2015 ▶ 5:26 20 VC 048: What Do VC's Really Add To Startups with Christian Claussen, Managing Partner @ Ventech
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