ºÝºÝߣshows by User: dmc500hats / http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo.gif ºÝºÝߣshows by User: dmc500hats / Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:51:01 GMT ºÝºÝߣShare feed for ºÝºÝߣshows by User: dmc500hats How to VC: Creating a VC fund portfolio model /slideshow/how-to-vc-creating-a-vc-fund-portfolio-model/257493590 howtovc-creatingavcfundportfoliomodel-230420175101-a75fa339
This article aims to help VCs figure out how to size a venture capital fund, how many companies to include in your portfolio, and when and how to do follow-on investments. Most VCs aim to make a 3X (net) return on initial fund capital, at a ~20% net IRR. Note however, likely less than 10% of most VC funds achieve that goal.]]>

This article aims to help VCs figure out how to size a venture capital fund, how many companies to include in your portfolio, and when and how to do follow-on investments. Most VCs aim to make a 3X (net) return on initial fund capital, at a ~20% net IRR. Note however, likely less than 10% of most VC funds achieve that goal.]]>
Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:51:01 GMT /slideshow/how-to-vc-creating-a-vc-fund-portfolio-model/257493590 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) How to VC: Creating a VC fund portfolio model dmc500hats This article aims to help VCs figure out how to size a venture capital fund, how many companies to include in your portfolio, and when and how to do follow-on investments. Most VCs aim to make a 3X (net) return on initial fund capital, at a ~20% net IRR. Note however, likely less than 10% of most VC funds achieve that goal. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/howtovc-creatingavcfundportfoliomodel-230420175101-a75fa339-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> This article aims to help VCs figure out how to size a venture capital fund, how many companies to include in your portfolio, and when and how to do follow-on investments. Most VCs aim to make a 3X (net) return on initial fund capital, at a ~20% net IRR. Note however, likely less than 10% of most VC funds achieve that goal.
How to VC: Creating a VC fund portfolio model from Dave McClure
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VC Marketing and Branding Strategies /slideshow/vc-marketing-and-branding-strategies/252954508 vcmarketingandbrandingstrategiesdavemcclure11-220913154949-74e875f2
Basic concepts of marketing and branding for venture capital. Emphasis on competitive differentiation (aka "How are you different/better than other VCs in your category?"). Specific focus on defining areas of "value add" that aren't BS.]]>

Basic concepts of marketing and branding for venture capital. Emphasis on competitive differentiation (aka "How are you different/better than other VCs in your category?"). Specific focus on defining areas of "value add" that aren't BS.]]>
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:49:48 GMT /slideshow/vc-marketing-and-branding-strategies/252954508 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) VC Marketing and Branding Strategies dmc500hats Basic concepts of marketing and branding for venture capital. Emphasis on competitive differentiation (aka "How are you different/better than other VCs in your category?"). Specific focus on defining areas of "value add" that aren't BS. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/vcmarketingandbrandingstrategiesdavemcclure11-220913154949-74e875f2-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Basic concepts of marketing and branding for venture capital. Emphasis on competitive differentiation (aka &quot;How are you different/better than other VCs in your category?&quot;). Specific focus on defining areas of &quot;value add&quot; that aren&#39;t BS.
VC Marketing and Branding Strategies from Dave McClure
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The Helpful VC (June 2019) /slideshow/the-helpful-vc-june-2019/249641875 thehelpfulvcjune2019-210707152747
How to define and position your VC brand to attract funding and dealflow. * note: more recent updated version below: /dmc500hats/branding-strategies-for-better-dealflow-and-fundraising-aka-the-helpful-vc]]>

How to define and position your VC brand to attract funding and dealflow. * note: more recent updated version below: /dmc500hats/branding-strategies-for-better-dealflow-and-fundraising-aka-the-helpful-vc]]>
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:27:46 GMT /slideshow/the-helpful-vc-june-2019/249641875 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) The Helpful VC (June 2019) dmc500hats How to define and position your VC brand to attract funding and dealflow. * note: more recent updated version below: /dmc500hats/branding-strategies-for-better-dealflow-and-fundraising-aka-the-helpful-vc <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/thehelpfulvcjune2019-210707152747-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> How to define and position your VC brand to attract funding and dealflow. * note: more recent updated version below: /dmc500hats/branding-strategies-for-better-dealflow-and-fundraising-aka-the-helpful-vc
The Helpful VC (June 2019) from Dave McClure
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Skip the J-Curve: An Intro to Venture Capital Secondary /slideshow/skip-the-jcurve-an-intro-to-venture-capital-secondary-238640442/238640442 skipthej-curve-introtovcsecondarypracticalvc-200925001929
A brief overview of venture capital secondary, by Practical Venture Capital (Sept 2020, Dave McClure)]]>

A brief overview of venture capital secondary, by Practical Venture Capital (Sept 2020, Dave McClure)]]>
Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:19:29 GMT /slideshow/skip-the-jcurve-an-intro-to-venture-capital-secondary-238640442/238640442 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) Skip the J-Curve: An Intro to Venture Capital Secondary dmc500hats A brief overview of venture capital secondary, by Practical Venture Capital (Sept 2020, Dave McClure) <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/skipthej-curve-introtovcsecondarypracticalvc-200925001929-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> A brief overview of venture capital secondary, by Practical Venture Capital (Sept 2020, Dave McClure)
Skip the J-Curve: An Intro to Venture Capital Secondary from Dave McClure
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Tech and Venture Capital in the Time of Corona /slideshow/tech-and-venture-capital-in-the-time-of-corona/238481152 techandventurecapitalinthetimeofcorona9-200914173046
Overview of Venture Capital in 2020 (Europe vs. US, Secondary Market, SaaS multiples, etc)]]>

Overview of Venture Capital in 2020 (Europe vs. US, Secondary Market, SaaS multiples, etc)]]>
Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:30:46 GMT /slideshow/tech-and-venture-capital-in-the-time-of-corona/238481152 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) Tech and Venture Capital in the Time of Corona dmc500hats Overview of Venture Capital in 2020 (Europe vs. US, Secondary Market, SaaS multiples, etc) <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/techandventurecapitalinthetimeofcorona9-200914173046-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Overview of Venture Capital in 2020 (Europe vs. US, Secondary Market, SaaS multiples, etc)
Tech and Venture Capital in the Time of Corona from Dave McClure
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The Helpful VC /slideshow/the-helpful-vc/125554740 thehelpfulvcdec2018-181210230103
branding and positioning for VCs]]>

branding and positioning for VCs]]>
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 23:01:03 GMT /slideshow/the-helpful-vc/125554740 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) The Helpful VC dmc500hats branding and positioning for VCs <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/thehelpfulvcdec2018-181210230103-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> branding and positioning for VCs
The Helpful VC from Dave McClure
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Bringing Silicon Valley to LatAm: Startup Ecosystems & Investment /slideshow/bringing-silicon-valley-to-latam-startup-ecosystems-investment/76868842 miami-170612142750
slides for my talk at eMerge Americas (Miami, June 2017)]]>

slides for my talk at eMerge Americas (Miami, June 2017)]]>
Mon, 12 Jun 2017 14:27:50 GMT /slideshow/bringing-silicon-valley-to-latam-startup-ecosystems-investment/76868842 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) Bringing Silicon Valley to LatAm: Startup Ecosystems & Investment dmc500hats slides for my talk at eMerge Americas (Miami, June 2017) <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/miami-170612142750-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> slides for my talk at eMerge Americas (Miami, June 2017)
Bringing Silicon Valley to LatAm: Startup Ecosystems & Investment from Dave McClure
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Building #500STRONG /slideshow/building-500strong-75030661/75030661 building500-170414194646
slides for my talk at TomTomFestival (Charlottesville, VA, April 2017)]]>

slides for my talk at TomTomFestival (Charlottesville, VA, April 2017)]]>
Fri, 14 Apr 2017 19:46:46 GMT /slideshow/building-500strong-75030661/75030661 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) Building #500STRONG dmc500hats slides for my talk at TomTomFestival (Charlottesville, VA, April 2017) <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/building500-170414194646-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> slides for my talk at TomTomFestival (Charlottesville, VA, April 2017)
Building #500STRONG from Dave McClure
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Take a Walk on the Dark Side: Branding for Startups & Sith Lords /dmc500hats/take-a-walk-on-the-dark-side-branding-for-startups-sith-lords walkonthedarkside-170411112504
slides from my talk at Leade.rs (Paris, April 2007)]]>

slides from my talk at Leade.rs (Paris, April 2007)]]>
Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:25:04 GMT /dmc500hats/take-a-walk-on-the-dark-side-branding-for-startups-sith-lords dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) Take a Walk on the Dark Side: Branding for Startups & Sith Lords dmc500hats slides from my talk at Leade.rs (Paris, April 2007) <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/walkonthedarkside-170411112504-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> slides from my talk at Leade.rs (Paris, April 2007)
Take a Walk on the Dark Side: Branding for Startups & Sith Lords from Dave McClure
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Startup & VC Tech Trends /slideshow/startup-vc-tech-trends/72881182 whatsnewintech-170307005931
slides for my talk "What's New in Tech" (SF, March 2017)]]>

slides for my talk "What's New in Tech" (SF, March 2017)]]>
Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:59:31 GMT /slideshow/startup-vc-tech-trends/72881182 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) Startup & VC Tech Trends dmc500hats slides for my talk "What's New in Tech" (SF, March 2017) <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/whatsnewintech-170307005931-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> slides for my talk &quot;What&#39;s New in Tech&quot; (SF, March 2017)
Startup & VC Tech Trends from Dave McClure
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Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems for Emerging Markets /slideshow/farming-unicorns-building-startup-investor-ecosystems-for-emerging-markets/71494336 fu-170128170943
slides from my talk at #TechWadi Forum (San Francisco, January 2017)]]>

slides from my talk at #TechWadi Forum (San Francisco, January 2017)]]>
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 17:09:43 GMT /slideshow/farming-unicorns-building-startup-investor-ecosystems-for-emerging-markets/71494336 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems for Emerging Markets dmc500hats slides from my talk at #TechWadi Forum (San Francisco, January 2017) <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/fu-170128170943-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> slides from my talk at #TechWadi Forum (San Francisco, January 2017)
Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems for Emerging Markets from Dave McClure
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Farming Unicorns in Emerging Markets (Dubai, Oct 2016) #Gitex /slideshow/farming-unicorns-in-emerging-markets-dubai-oct-2016-gitex/67237823 fu-161016100718
slides for my talk at #GITEX in Dubai]]>

slides for my talk at #GITEX in Dubai]]>
Sun, 16 Oct 2016 10:07:18 GMT /slideshow/farming-unicorns-in-emerging-markets-dubai-oct-2016-gitex/67237823 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) Farming Unicorns in Emerging Markets (Dubai, Oct 2016) #Gitex dmc500hats slides for my talk at #GITEX in Dubai <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/fu-161016100718-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> slides for my talk at #GITEX in Dubai
Farming Unicorns in Emerging Markets (Dubai, Oct 2016) #Gitex from Dave McClure
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The Unicorn Hedge: Why Are Corporations Buying Unicorns? (Madrid, Oct 2016) /slideshow/the-unicorn-hedge-why-are-corporations-buying-unicorns-madrid-oct-2016/66767722 fu-161005142147
slides from my talk at #SouthSummit Madrid on how corporations are becoming venture capitalists, buying unicorns, and trying to avoid disruption.]]>

slides from my talk at #SouthSummit Madrid on how corporations are becoming venture capitalists, buying unicorns, and trying to avoid disruption.]]>
Wed, 05 Oct 2016 14:21:47 GMT /slideshow/the-unicorn-hedge-why-are-corporations-buying-unicorns-madrid-oct-2016/66767722 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) The Unicorn Hedge: Why Are Corporations Buying Unicorns? (Madrid, Oct 2016) dmc500hats slides from my talk at #SouthSummit Madrid on how corporations are becoming venture capitalists, buying unicorns, and trying to avoid disruption. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/fu-161005142147-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> slides from my talk at #SouthSummit Madrid on how corporations are becoming venture capitalists, buying unicorns, and trying to avoid disruption.
The Unicorn Hedge: Why Are Corporations Buying Unicorns? (Madrid, Oct 2016) from Dave McClure
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Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems /slideshow/farming-unicorns-building-startup-investor-ecosystems/65687717 fu-160905051948
slides for my talk at Stockholm TechFest (Sept 2016)]]>

slides for my talk at Stockholm TechFest (Sept 2016)]]>
Mon, 05 Sep 2016 05:19:48 GMT /slideshow/farming-unicorns-building-startup-investor-ecosystems/65687717 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems dmc500hats slides for my talk at Stockholm TechFest (Sept 2016) <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/fu-160905051948-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> slides for my talk at Stockholm TechFest (Sept 2016)
Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems from Dave McClure
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500 Startups #Batch17 #DemoDay: "Beauty and the GEEK" /slideshow/500-startups-batch17-demoday-beauty-and-the-geek/64631332 b17demoday-160802184433
overview slides for #500Startups #Batch17 #DemoDay]]>

overview slides for #500Startups #Batch17 #DemoDay]]>
Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:44:33 GMT /slideshow/500-startups-batch17-demoday-beauty-and-the-geek/64631332 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) 500 Startups #Batch17 #DemoDay: "Beauty and the GEEK" dmc500hats overview slides for #500Startups #Batch17 #DemoDay <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/b17demoday-160802184433-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> overview slides for #500Startups #Batch17 #DemoDay
500 Startups #Batch17 #DemoDay: "Beauty and the GEEK" from Dave McClure
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Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems (Stanford, June 2016) /slideshow/farming-unicorns-building-startup-investor-ecosystems-stanford-june-2016/63388028 fu-160623180137
slides for my talk on building startup ecosystems, for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (Stanford, June 2016)]]>

slides for my talk on building startup ecosystems, for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (Stanford, June 2016)]]>
Thu, 23 Jun 2016 18:01:37 GMT /slideshow/farming-unicorns-building-startup-investor-ecosystems-stanford-june-2016/63388028 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems (Stanford, June 2016) dmc500hats slides for my talk on building startup ecosystems, for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (Stanford, June 2016) <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/fu-160623180137-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> slides for my talk on building startup ecosystems, for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (Stanford, June 2016)
Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems (Stanford, June 2016) from Dave McClure
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Dinosaurs vs Unicorns aka "Bubble My Ass, All Dinosaurs Gonna Die" (London, June 2016) /slideshow/dinosaurs-vs-unicorns-aka-bubble-my-ass-all-dinosaurs-gonna-die-london-june-2016/63008191 dinouni-160613133803
my talk on corporate innovation (or the lack thereof), the death of many dinosaurs, the survival of a smart few Raptors, and how to avoid getting trampled by Unicorns.]]>

my talk on corporate innovation (or the lack thereof), the death of many dinosaurs, the survival of a smart few Raptors, and how to avoid getting trampled by Unicorns.]]>
Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:38:03 GMT /slideshow/dinosaurs-vs-unicorns-aka-bubble-my-ass-all-dinosaurs-gonna-die-london-june-2016/63008191 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) Dinosaurs vs Unicorns aka "Bubble My Ass, All Dinosaurs Gonna Die" (London, June 2016) dmc500hats my talk on corporate innovation (or the lack thereof), the death of many dinosaurs, the survival of a smart few Raptors, and how to avoid getting trampled by Unicorns. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/dinouni-160613133803-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> my talk on corporate innovation (or the lack thereof), the death of many dinosaurs, the survival of a smart few Raptors, and how to avoid getting trampled by Unicorns.
Dinosaurs vs Unicorns aka "Bubble My Ass, All Dinosaurs Gonna Die" (London, June 2016) from Dave McClure
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Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems (Madrid, June 2016) /slideshow/farming-unicorns-building-startup-investor-ecosystems-madrid-june-2016/62881587 500-160609060502
slides for my talk at IN-3 Madrid ]]>

slides for my talk at IN-3 Madrid ]]>
Thu, 09 Jun 2016 06:05:02 GMT /slideshow/farming-unicorns-building-startup-investor-ecosystems-madrid-june-2016/62881587 dmc500hats@slideshare.net(dmc500hats) Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems (Madrid, June 2016) dmc500hats slides for my talk at IN-3 Madrid <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/500-160609060502-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> slides for my talk at IN-3 Madrid
Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems (Madrid, June 2016) from Dave McClure
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Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems (Dublin, June 2016) /slideshow/farming-unicorns-building-startup-investor-ecosystems-dublin-june-2016/62850427 500-160608114511
slides for my talk at Dublin Startup Angel Summit (June, 2016)]]>

slides for my talk at Dublin Startup Angel Summit (June, 2016)]]>
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Farming Unicorns: Building Startup & Investor Ecosystems (Dublin, June 2016) from Dave McClure
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500 Startups / Batch 16 Demo Day (Q1/2016 update) from Dave McClure
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https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/profile-photo-dmc500hats-48x48.jpg?cb=1710609335 I've been a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor for over 25 years. I founded Practical Venture Capital and 500 Startups, and previously worked at Founders Fund and PayPal. I’ve invested in hundreds of startups around the world. I have a BS in Engineering and Applied Mathematics from the Johns Hopkins University. Practical Venture Capital is a VC secondary firm that provides liquidity solutions for LPs and GPs in early-stage VC funds. We specialize in buying fund interests in microVC funds at years 5-10, and direct secondary in breakout companies in those portfolios. practicalVC.com https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/howtovc-creatingavcfundportfoliomodel-230420175101-a75fa339-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/how-to-vc-creating-a-vc-fund-portfolio-model/257493590 How to VC: Creating a ... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/vcmarketingandbrandingstrategiesdavemcclure11-220913154949-74e875f2-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/vc-marketing-and-branding-strategies/252954508 VC Marketing and Brand... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/thehelpfulvcjune2019-210707152747-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/the-helpful-vc-june-2019/249641875 The Helpful VC (June 2...