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We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jason Zins, founder of Nomi Capital, and discuss his unique investment strategy. Jason develops customized investment vehicles for RIAs, tailored to their clients’ specific investment needs, which streamlines capital deployment directly into SPVs and facilitates co-investments. In our customer highlight piece (link below), we outline how this approach reduces costs, what sort of investment opportunities he brings to his clients, how he decides when to use SPVs vs. dedicated capital pools, and more. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dxbgieic

Ever wondered what a 20-year VC veteran considers when backing a founder for the first time? The answer might surprise you, and it’ll completely reshape how you think about the term 'Right to Win.' Ashmeet Sidana of Engineering Capital shared these insights and more during Venture5 Media’s latest Emerging Manager Spotlight, supported by Sydecar ????

??Important webinar update?? We're excited to announce that we've added Elizabeth Yin, General Partner at Hustle Fund, to our expert panel for the upcoming Sydecar Session, "From Capital to Closing: Advancing Your Fund", alongside Daniel Kimerling and David Yakobovitch. Fund I, II, or III managers, we look forward to having you join us on December 4th at 1 PM ET to get valuable insights from seasoned fund managers on executing successful exits, supplementing your fund with SPVs, crafting standout brands, and more. Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eB5jcbBi

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Did you know you can use your self-directed IRA (SDIRA) to invest in private market opportunities like SPVs? While the benefits—like tax-deferred growth—are significant, there are important considerations to keep in mind: -Withdrawals from SDIRAs are taxed as ordinary income, which could mean a higher tax rate than capital gains. -Illiquidity and early withdrawal penalties can limit access to your funds. -Prohibited transactions could trigger significant tax consequences if mishandled. In this month’s Sydeletter, we’re diving deeper into how SDIRAs work, the pros and cons of using them for private investments, and how Sydecar simplifies the process of investing in SPVs through an SDIRA. Get the full breakdown in your inbox—sign up for the Sydeletter today:

It's a common misconception that IRAs can only be used to invest in stocks and mutual funds, but that’s not the full story. With a self-directed IRA (SDIRA), you can unlock private market opportunities—including SPVs. In this month’s Sydeletter, we’re breaking down: -How SDIRAs let you invest in private assets like SPVs -The pros and cons of using an SDIRA -How Sydecar makes investing via an SDIRA simple and seamless Sign up now to get the full Sydeletter on Tuesday:

Simply put: launching your first venture fund is difficult, and raising subsequent funds comes with its own unique set of challenges. For emerging managers, there isn't an abundance of resources available when it comes to raising capital, branding, operations, and all the other tasks associated with fund management. In a constrained market, support for emerging managers is more critical than ever. Join us on Wednesday, December 4th at 1 PM ET for “From Capital to Closing: Advancing Your Fund,” an exclusive Sydecar Session webinar that will cover essential strategies for raising capital, differentiating your fund, and navigating exits. This session is tailored for managers who are raising and deploying Fund I, II, or III. Our panel features seasoned experts, Daniel Kimerling, Founder and Managing Partner at Deciens Capital, and David Yakobovitch, General Partner at DataPower Ventures. They'll share their firsthand experiences and tactics across various fund stages. We'll cover topics like creating a compelling brand that stands out to LPs, planning exit strategies that maximize returns even in a tight market, and how to supplement your fund with SPVs. Whether you're looking to close your first fund, raise your next, or enhance your overall fundraising efforts -- this session will provide valuable insights. Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eAjAv7Ab

Sydecar was proud to support this year's Fall Fête, hosted by Garuda Ventures. Nearly 100 founders, investors, LPs, and operators showed up to eat, drink, and network at La Mar Cocina Peruana SF last week, including Sydecar's own Jeremy Sell. We're always excited to help VCs make connections in our industry, and this event was no different. We hope everyone had a great time, saw old friends, and made some new ones along the way.

Our partner, The Full Ratchet, has a segment on their podcast called "Investor Stories", where they interview prominent VCs to provide insights on the industry in bite-sized clips. In this week's Investor Story, titled "Key Advice", Katelin Holloway of 776 advises new VCs to genuinely support founders by honoring commitments and engaging empathetically, while Michael Droesch of Bessemer Venture Partners emphasizes the need to love what you do to succeed. Adam Felesky of Portage suggests young investors gain operating experience and build their networks. Tune in for more invaluable insights and practical advice from leading investors. Listen to the full clip here: