Signature Block

Signature Block

How to build a successful venture fund

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Signature Block is a newsletter for fund managers, curating advice and learnings from experienced GPs. We cover how to fundraise from LPs, source, deal flow, support founders, and more. If you're thinking of starting a fund or have one already, subscribe. :)
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Ryan Hoover
Product Hunt
Maker
It's been a while since I launched something here. Feels good. :) Over the last few years we've seen an explosion of interest in starting a fund. At Weekend Fund we've been very open about how we operate, and as a result many people have reached out asking for advice on how to start and manage a fund. Of course, we're limited by own experience and scaling 1:1 text threads is tough. So, we started Signature Block to crowdsource advice and learnings from experienced GPs. Our goal is to make this the best resource for fund managers (or those that want to learn more about VC). A few of the more popular posts (so far): • VC fund decks that close LPs • Should I start a fund? • Top mistakes first-time fund managers make We just launched the new Signature Block site and have a few fund things launching in the coming weeks. Keen to hear any and all feedback, and would love to know what topics you'd like us to cover in future editions of the newsletter.
Kornel Grunwald
Tenshii
@rrhoover @vedika_jain this is super cool. I really think such knowledge hub for micro-funds and solo-gps will be super important!
Metin Zerman
@rrhoover @vedika_jain @kornel_grunwald Second this. Its a pleasure to follow and read.
Kornel Grunwald
Tenshii
@rrhoover @vedika_jain I gave it a proper look now. Funny enough, all content there is quite relevant for the founders too! I will definitely be a frequent guest :)
Ryan Hoover
Product Hunt
Maker
@vedika_jain @kornel_grunwald good point. While it's focused on fund managers and investors, it may be useful for founders to "get inside the head" of investors before starting a fundraise.
Kornel Grunwald
Tenshii
@vedika_jain @rrhoover it absolutely is. I was aware of the specific questions investors ask during pitch events, but now it explains the logic behind some from various standpoints. Very useful!
Abadesi
Hustle Crew Academy
I've really been enjoying the newsletter, so its great there's now a home for all this helpful content. Excited to see how it progresses.
Vedika Jain
Signature Block
Maker
@abadesi Thanks for the support! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like to see covered. :)
Abadesi
Hustle Crew Academy
@vedika_jain Would love to see advice for impact-oriented funds e.g. reporting where LPs are philanthropists. Thanks 🙏🏽
Sharath Kuruganty
I have said this many times on Twitter and countless times referred Signature Block to my founders/operator friends who want to get into VC - the amount of value and knowledge is just enormous. Big fan of all the posts Ryan and Vedika created. Must-subscribe IMO 💯 Ryan, Vedika - curious about what other niche topics you want to cover as part of SB in 2023?
Ryan Hoover
Product Hunt
Maker
@5harath appreciate that. :) We have a running list of topics we're planning to cover, including: - How to model a portfolio (we'll include a spreadsheet template) - Tools stack used by fund managers - How to think about follow-on investments and reserves And many others. But keen to hear what others would like to see!
Sharath Kuruganty
@rrhoover I love the tool stack topic - it can turn into a mini-project by curating them(no-code for the rescue) Do you have any plans to convert SB into a community? Maybe on slack or circle? I’m sure people are going to appreciate connecting with like-minded folks
Ryan Hoover
Product Hunt
Maker
@5harath we've experimented with a few events. There's clearly an opportunity to do so – many readers have expressed interest in connecting directly with other fund managers – but starting a community is a serious commitment and we would need to ensure it's a high enough priority relative to everything else we're working on. TL;DR: Maybe someday!
Jamie Peak
Startt
Really nice work @rrhoover @vedika_jain, loving the new site! 🙌
Ryan Hoover
Product Hunt
Maker
@jamiepeak thanks, Jamie! Blame me for typos or bugs you might find. We're hoping to cover most of the questions (current and future) fund managers have as we publish more articles. Admittedly, the site looks a little light when diving into individual topic pages until then.
Jamie Peak
Startt
@rrhoover sounds great, excited to see future articles. I'll be following along for sure!
Ben Yoskovitz
The Fundraising Playbook
I’ve enjoyed reading the content a great deal. Raising a fund isn’t easy, getting perspective from others in the field is super valuable.
Vedika Jain
Signature Block
Maker
@byosko I Appreciate that, Ben! 100%. The topics we cover benefit from multiple perspectives from people who have raised a fund before. There often isn't a "right answer".
Carlos Diaz-Padron
Garnet
Ryan and Vedika are some of the best investors I’ve worked with, anyone starting a fund should definitely listen to any advice they curate. Congrats on launch!
Ryan Hoover
Product Hunt
Maker
@_carlosdp_ too kind 🙏🏼
Usama Ejaz
SocialBu
Congratulations on the launch of Signature Block! Looking forward to the valuable learnings it will bring to fund managers.
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