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placement agent

also referred to as: placement agents

3 statements across 3 episodes · 0 bullish · 3 bearish · 3 people on the record · first statement Oct 11, 2017 by Samir Kaji · across every show →

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Oct 11, 2017 negative
Opinion
Kaji: Micro VC firms should not hire placement agents
“I'm generally not in favor of a placement agent with respect to micro VC firms. I think managers should be able to sell their own story. The fundraising element of running a firm is probably one of the most important. Getting the feedback, pitching the story. …”
Samir Kaji Oct 11, 2017 ▶ 23:51 20VC: What Does It Take To Raise A Venture Fund Today, An Analysis of The Explosion of Seed Financing & Why IRR No Longer Takes Centre Stage with Samir Kaji, Senior Managing Director @ First Republic Bank
Oct 23, 2017 negative
Insight
Early-stage and smaller fund managers should not use placement agents
“If you're an early or unproven fund, early stage manager, smaller fund, it just doesn't make sense. I think you have to build those relationships on your own.”
Semil Shah Oct 23, 2017 ▶ 22:45 20VC: Semil Shah on How To Raise An Institutional Venture Fund, Why LPs Mostly Have Reserve Allocation Theory Wrong & Why IPOs and Acquisitions Are Severely Constrained
Dec 18, 2023 bearish
Opinion
Lacaillade: Using placement agents is a terrible sign for venture funds
“I'm not saying I would, Completely rule out a venture fund that had an agent, but it's a terrible sign.”
Peter Lacaillade Dec 18, 2023 ▶ 1:14:09 Peter Lacaillade: Why Now is the Best Time to Invest in Emerging Managers | E1096 · 20VC with Harry Stebbings
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