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How can you identify investment opportunities outside of your network in Venture Capital?

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As a venture capitalist, you know that finding the best deals is not always easy. You may have a strong network of founders, co-investors, and advisors, but you also want to explore opportunities outside of your existing connections. How can you identify and evaluate potential investments that are not on your radar? Here are some tips to help you expand your deal sourcing strategies.

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1 Use online platforms

Online platforms can be a great way to discover and connect with startups that are looking for funding. You can use platforms like AngelList, Crunchbase, Product Hunt, and PitchBook to search for startups by industry, stage, location, and other criteria. You can also follow trends, reviews, and ratings to see what customers and experts think of the products and services. Online platforms can help you generate leads, but you still need to do your due diligence and reach out to the founders personally.

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Nils Lange ??

Manager | VC @ Antler
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Your VC network should be dynamic and never static, then you will end up in a filter bubble which is detrimental to someone in the business of identifying emerging trends. That being said, finding investment opportunities outside your usual network in Venture Capital is like going on a treasure hunt. You can hit up industry events, dive into online platforms, and browse specialized forums to spot hidden gems. Keep an eye on emerging trends, hang out with industry pros, and explore different scenes—that's where the real adventure begins!

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Zécca Lehn

GP @ Responsibly Ventures
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Networks are only limited by our imagination. There are many people who lean into their network too much. Online platforms free us up geographically as investors; they also challenge us to narrow our focus in connecting with people relevant to our thesis. If you start with the latter, this can help -- but I like to leave room for open learning.

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2 Attend events and competitions

Another way to find investment opportunities outside of your network is to attend events and competitions that showcase startups and innovations. You can join events like Demo Days, Hackathons, Pitch Contests, and Conferences, where you can meet and interact with entrepreneurs, mentors, and other investors. You can also learn about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in different sectors and markets. Events and competitions can help you build relationships, gain insights, and spot potential winners.

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Zécca Lehn

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These are great for meeting lots of people and connecting dots. But they can get an investor locked into a network -- which can lead to thinking with blinders. Stay open!

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Michael Sonenshine

Investment Management, Finance | CFA, MBA
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Conferences are an excellent place to expand your network and look for opportunities to co-invest. They also help you build relationships and discuss problems and challenges with other investors.

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3 Leverage social media and content

Social media and content can also help you identify and evaluate investment opportunities outside of your network. You can use platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Medium, and YouTube to follow and engage with influencers, thought leaders, and industry experts. You can also consume and create content that showcases your expertise, interests, and values. Social media and content can help you establish your reputation, attract inbound leads, and stay updated on the startup ecosystem.

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Zécca Lehn

GP @ Responsibly Ventures
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Always valuable to explore. Check out the posi2ive community -- focused on Venture Scale Positive Impacts. We're fully inclusive!

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4 Explore alternative data sources

Another tip to find investment opportunities outside of your network is to explore alternative data sources that can provide you with valuable insights and signals. You can use tools like SimilarWeb, App Annie, Sensor Tower, and Apptopia to track and analyze the web and mobile performance of startups. You can also use tools like Mattermark, CB Insights, and Tracxn to access and compare data on funding, growth, valuation, and traction of startups. Alternative data sources can help you validate your hypotheses, benchmark your competitors, and identify gaps and opportunities.

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Zécca Lehn

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Don't forget Crunchbase for an affordable way to find new VC funds, LPs, startups and other information relevant to competitors. I also like platforms like openvc.app, scroobious.com, seedscout.com, and causeartist.com and the authentech community.

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5 Ask for referrals and introductions

Finally, one of the most effective ways to find investment opportunities outside of your network is to ask for referrals and introductions from your existing contacts. You can leverage your network of founders, co-investors, advisors, mentors, and friends to get warm introductions to startups that match your criteria and interests. You can also offer value and feedback to your contacts and ask them to recommend you to other founders and investors. Referrals and introductions can help you build trust, credibility, and rapport with potential investments.

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Dmitry Kobyshev

Corporate Development | CorpVC | Investments in startups | VC & PE | M&A Transactions (FDD) and Finance | ex-Big4 mngt consultant & auditor
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for corporate venture firms (CVCs) - set up a scout program for existing and former employees of the parent. Nobody knows your parent's business better than this group of people. Motivate them (say, via carry), and you will have the well to go to for opportunities in incremental and adjacent spaces

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1 Use online platforms

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1 Use online platforms

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5 Ask for referrals and introductions

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