E16: Beezer Clarkson on her new $1.4B Emerging Manager Fund with CalSTRS
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E16: Beezer Clarkson on her new $1.4B Emerging Manager Fund with CalSTRS

E16 • Oct 31, 2023 • 55 mins

Elizabeth "Beezer" Clarkson, Partner at Sapphire Partners, discusses how their new partnership with CalSTRS will allow them to expand their ability to support the next generation of VC managers – all while continuing to focus on investing in the established.

Key Points

  • Emerging managers transitioning from Fund 1 to Fund 4 have only a 17% graduation rate, highlighting the challenges in establishing long-term success in venture capital.
  • Sapphire Partners' new $1.4 billion emerging managers investment program with CalSTRS will focus on early-stage venture capital in the US, diverging from CalSTRS' historical focus that included private equity and healthcare.
  • The importance of understanding and managing team dynamics is critical for the longevity and success of venture funds, as internal team changes can significantly impact a fund's ability to progress beyond initial funding stages.

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