10X Capital Podcast
The 10X Capital podcast interviews the world's premier institutional investors to deliver insights on how they manage their capital. Interview topics include investment decision frameworks, capital allocation strategies, GP/LP relationships and many more.
E7: Samir Kaji | Founder and CEO of Allocate on How the Top 5% of LP’s Invest in VC
David Weisburd and Erik Torenberg sit down with Samir Kaji, the co-founder and CEO of Allocate. In this episode, they talk about what differentiates truly elite emerging managers, what VCs get wrong in portfolio construction, what fees VCs are charging today, and his predictions about where the venture ecosystem is going by 2025.
Key Points
- Building rapport with LPs by understanding their objectives and forming a long-term partnership is crucial for standing out in a crowded market.
- Emerging managers need to have a clear, differentiated strategy that leverages their unique strengths and networks to succeed in venture capital.
- It's essential for new fund managers to set realistic targets, build a strong pipeline of prospective LPs, and be adaptable in their fundraising approach, especially in challenging market conditions.
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