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From Startups to Unicorns: Phil Nadel has invested over $100M into 200+ startups
From Startups to Unicorns: Phil Nadel has invested over $100M into 200+ startups

This is episode 3 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Phil Nadel, managing partner of Forefront Venture Partners, shares his journey from angel investing to running one of the largest rolling funds on AngelList. With over $100M invested into 200+ startups, he discusses the benefits of rolling funds, post-revenue investments, and the importance of adding value to portfolio companies.

By Harrison Faull Phil Nadel| July 16, 2024
Seed stage is about picking winners
Seed stage is about picking winners

Early stage investing is more collaborative. The key to success for early stage VC is to pick winners based on limited information. So what's the optimal VC strategy to pick winners at seed?

By Jonah Probell| February 12, 2024
Why video games are the perfect VC category
Why video games are the perfect VC category

As a gaming founder who spoke with 50+ VCs, I wanted to share my findings on why games are a stellar VC category, and why you should consider it in your fund or angel portfolio.

By Pavel Afanasiev| February 6, 2024
Understanding idiosyncrasy in seed investing
Understanding idiosyncrasy in seed investing

Beyond the fundamentals of seed investing, how can investors identify the outliers? This post explores the "idiosyncratic phenomenon" as a key concept in the VC decision-making process.

By Giuseppe Stuto| October 9, 2023
"You're not VC fundable!" What it really means.

"Your project sounds cool, but I'm not sure it's VC fundable". If you're raising funds, you may have heard those words. It is important to understand what VC fundability is, why it's important, and how you can become VC fundable.

By Stéphane Nasser| September 5, 2023
How Indian startups can navigate the funding winter
How Indian startups can navigate the funding winter

The startup ecosystem in India has been gaining impetus over the last few years and is touted to grow stronger even in the face of these uncertain times. Here’s how Indian startups can plan to survive and nurture success through this funding winter.

By Vittal Ramakrishna| May 8, 2023
2023 study: Practices of European venture capitalists
2023 study: Practices of European venture capitalists

Discover the most massive study on European Venture Capitalists. Learn how Euro VCs investment process, deal flow, term sheets, syndication, valuation techniques, value add and more.

By Stéphane Nasser| April 17, 2023
How to improve your fundability odds
How to improve your fundability odds

This post breaks down the methodology behind the Fundability Assessment and help you find ways to boost your signal, making yourself more "fundable": team, tech, traction, terms.

By Stéphane Nasser| April 10, 2023
How to access deals with OpenVC
How to access deals with OpenVC

Investors: in 5 minutes, you will know how to use OpenVC to access top deals. This post covers account creation, profile optimization, reply rate, and more for VC firms, angels, and accelerators.

By Stéphane Nasser| March 28, 2023