This is the fourth post in a blog series on trust. I previously wrote about how trust is critical in the VC-entrepreneur relationship (“When Entrepreneurs and VCs Break Up”). I also wrote two posts on trust between the VC and his investors (the “LPs”), looking at the relationship from each party’s perspective (the posts are
Category: Technology and VC
New Investment: Shareaholic
We’re really excited to announce that we led a Series A investment in a company called Shareaholic, which reaches 270 million users a month. More details in this Tech Crunch article.
“You’re Crazy”
People used to think we were crazy. Not many do now. Let me explain. Recently, my partner Eric and I met up with one of our major investors, to update them on what we’re up to. This is is a very large institutional investor with a sophisticated view of the world. They told us they
Series on Trust: The VC and His Investors
I’ve been writing a blog series about trust. I started with a post on how VC is a “trust business” and I highlighted why trust between an entrepreneur and a VC is important (more here for a post on “When Entrepreneurs and VCs Break Up”). Last week, I wrote about why investors (called “LPs”) in VC
Series on Trust: The LP and the VC
This is the second post in a blog series on trust. Last week, I wrote that VC is a “trust business” and I highlighted why trust between an entrepreneur and a VC is important (called “When Entrepreneurs and VCs Break Up” and is here). This week, I’d like to write about trust between a VC firm
Series on Trust: When Entrepreneurs and VCs Break Up
We met with some of our large investors recently, and one of them mentioned: “VC is a trust business.” He was saying that he trusted us. I’ve been thinking a great deal about what he said. I think trust in venture capital is critical, and it is something that covers multiple dimensions. So, I’d like