E34: Aakar Vachhani of Fairview on What The Top 1% of GP’s Share in Common

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.

E34: Aakar Vachhani of Fairview on What The Top 1% of GP’s Share in Common

E34 • Jan 18, 2024 • 60 mins

Aakar Vachhani sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the role of data in venture capital, Fairview's unique structure, and their co-investment program. They also delve into the discipline of making investment decisions, the advantages of a fund of funds, and the importance of team cohesion in VC firms. Vachhani also shares best practices for data rooms and advice for LPs as Fairview celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Key Points

Investing in the team is paramount, as the qualities, motivations, and cohesion of the team are crucial factors for success.
Access to comprehensive and trustworthy data, such as that provided by Cambridge Associates, is essential for making informed investment decisions and understanding market trends.
Maintaining discretion and being able to move quickly are critical in the venture and emerging manager markets to avoid adverse selection and ensure pure investment decisions.

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Speakers

Aakar Vachhani

Guest • 85%

David Weisburd

Host • 14%

Erik Torenberg

Host • 1%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction to Aakar Vachhani and Importance of Team in Investment Decisions
1:30	Cambridge Associates Experience and Access to Data
4:18	Venture Capital Returns and LP Consultant vs Fund of Funds
6:55	Fairview Capital's Mission, Structure, and Investment Focus
10:28	Co-investment Programs and Adverse Selection
22:01	Asset Deployment Discretion and Down Market Strategies
25:04	Capital Raising and Deployment Consistency
27:00	Evaluating Emerging Managers and Predictive Factors
29:37	Assessing Firm Culture and Successful Strategies
33:30	Follow-up Investment Decision-making Process
35:55	Diligence for Emerging Managers and Strategy Pivots
40:46	Data Room and LP Memo Best Practices
45:00	Crafting an Effective Emerging Manager Deck
48:00	GP Credibility and Common Pitfalls
51:50	From Initial Meeting to Writing the First Check
55:00	Risk-Reward Balance in Fund Investments
58:17	Fairview's Investment Philosophy and Mentorship Value
59:50	Closing and 10X Capital Newsletter Introduction

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