Umbrelic on how to start investing in the movies without breaking the bank
DiffuseTap Virtual Event Series – May 26, 2021
“…A lot of times, the creatives are the one driving the charge for the fundraising and everything else there. That’s great, but the problem I find most of the time is, they’re not thinking of the investor as a customer… The way we think about it is that they are our customers, and they are investing in our product. So with that in mind, what do we need to do? And what criteria do we need to make sure that the product gets delivered on time?” – Brian Katz, Umbrelic
Film investing can be a lucrative but also risky undertaking. Mitigating such risk starts with market research, deep due diligence, and picking the right investment vehicle.
Last time on DiffuseTap, Brian Katz and Tom Zambeck of Umbrelic gave us an inside look at evaluating investment opportunities in the film and entertainment industry, how due diligence differs in this space vs other asset classes, and how independent investors can get their foot in the door investing in Hollywood without breaking the bank.
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Griffin Phillips LLC on how fund structure impacts the ability of GPs to fundraise
DiffuseTap Virtual Event Series – June 9, 2021
Raising a fund is a complicated, time-consuming process for emerging managers. How do you plan your fund structure to expedite your go-to-market strategy?
Last time on DiffuseTap, John Phillips, Principal at Griffin Phillips LLC, shared how to tailor your fund structure to your investor profile, how to optimize for cross-border investment, and why certain fund strategies can scale exponentially with the right structure in place.
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Matt Lisle on the attractive returns of DeFi and the promise of ETFs, amidst regulatory complexities
DiffuseTap Virtual Event Series – June 16, 2021
Investing in digital assets has skyrocketed over the last year, creating limitless opportunities for both basic and complex yield-generating strategies, notwithstanding the regulatory uncertainty in the industry.
Last time on DiffuseTap, Matt Lisle, Director-Legal at Galaxy Digital, talked about tailoring your fund structure to your investor profile, optimizing for cross-border investment, and scaling select fund strategies with the right structure in place.
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Assure Syndicates on first-time fund performance and fundraising
DiffuseTap Virtual Event Series – June 30, 2021
Many first-time GPs frequently outperform second-time fund managers. The better the batting average, the more likely allocators will invest in it – but for new funds, establishing that credibility without a track record is an uphill battle.
Recently on DiffuseTap, Landon Ainge, Managing Director at Assure Syndicates, talked about what it takes to spin up SPVs on a deal-by-deal basis, how to build an allocator-friendly track record without a fund, and how to effectively build a strong and transparent relationship with your future LPs.
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Cannabis as an asset class and how to navigate the new investment hot house
DiffuseTap Virtual Event Series – June 23, 2021
Thanks to VC investments in cannabis technology and funds focused on cannabis-related securities, capital allocation opportunities are burgeoning. Meanwhile, regulations remain firmly in place, keeping this new asset class a high-risk and high-volatility investment option.
Last time on DiffuseTap, Benjamin Richardson of 7thirty, Helene Servillon of JourneyOne Ventures, and Jennifer Piro of The Cannabis Syndicate talked to us about the current landscape of the cannabis space and why it’s gaining crazy momentum, the challenges that loom large over the space, and practical advice for canna-curious investors looking to tap into the industry.
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Hundreds of millions of VC funding are being funneled into regenerative medicine. The goal: To extend life to previously unattainable limits.
Last time on DiffuseTap, Mike Moradi, Managing Member at R3 Bio, talked to us about regenerative medicine and what it is, current trends and investment opportunities in this space in the aftermath of COVID, and how VCs should place their bets to avoid the potentially expensive pitfalls in the space.
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Decentralized finance is turning technology innovation into attractive revenue streams. Where can investors place their digital assets bets to generate the best ROI on their capital?
Last time on DiffuseTap, Richard Titus – founder of Andronik and a Fellow of the Creative Destruction Lab – talked to us about new exciting opportunities in the digital assets space such as lending, staking pools, and tokenizing physical assets; the potential of crypto to become the national currency for developing countries; and how recent legislation could weigh down on the innovation landscape in America.
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Founders First Capital Partners on their approach against funding bias
DiffuseTap Virtual Event Series – July 28th, 2021
Minority-led businesses are an untapped vertical that’s neither served by the traditional VC networks, nor by revenue-based financing facilities. How can investors profit from the growth of these businesses, while taking a data-driven approach to their underwriting process?
Last time on DiffuseTap, we were joined by Founders First Capital Partners (F1stcp) Founder and CEO Kim Folsom and Director of Investments Bella Gangnes, and discussed how they used data to fuel these high potential businesses and why their approach is winning the fight against funding bias.
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Michael Terpin on how to turn alternative funds into attractive opportunities
DiffuseTap Virtual Event Series – July 21th, 2021
Alternative investments – in cryptocurrencies, blockchain-based technologies, and venture – have earned a spot in a well-diversified portfolio. Now that the LP appetite is whetted, how can GPs position their alt funds to attract capital?
Last time on DiffuseTap, we featured Michael Terpin, the Founder and CEO of premier advisory and PR firm Transform Group. Michael catapulted cryptocurrencies like Etherium and Tether to global fame – after working with top Internet brands like MotleyFool, Match.com, and AOL – to bring cutting-edge products to market.
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Achieve Partners on the hype behind the Future of Work
DiffuseTap Virtual Event Series – July 14th, 2021
The future of work is now, and the companies that are shaping this movement are some of the highest potential investment targets for GPs today.
Last time on DiffuseTap, Daniel Pianko, Managing Director at Achieve Partners, talked about the hype behind the Future of Work and how to spot a real opportunity in the noise, why education is key, and the roles that upskilling and edtech play in the restructuring of the global workforce.
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