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Working efficiently: Why we don’t like NDAs and why you shouldn’t worry.
From Olivier Verhage - Kennet Partners (@olivierverhage) In the Valley, it has become common practice that VCs don’t sign NDAs. In Europe, however, I frequently speak to entrepreneurs or CEOs that require me to sign and NDA – or they won’t disclose any data or information. Although the European tech scene is still very different to the US in...
VEECEE’s international VC event on May 26 in Amsterdam
By Ilan Goudsmit – Endeit Capital (@ilangoudsmit) Over the past twenty-four months many existing and newly established Dutch venture capital funds raised funds as well as a significant number of Dutch corporates set up venture arms. This is great for the evolvement of the Dutch startup ecosystem. To improve the interaction, expertise and deal...
Reaching out to a VC: Unfortunate Mistakes.
From Pieter Welten - Prime Ventures (@pieterwelten) Every now and then we receive a phone call from an entrepreneur or advisor who is seeking to raise funds and who is only willing to talk to a partner. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) not to me, myself not being a partner. Sometimes we also receive a phone call or e-mail from a CEO who wants to...
What We Venture Capitalists also (have to) Do.
From Pieter Welten - Prime Ventures (@pieterwelten) There are plenty of debates that discuss what makes a good venture capitalist (“VC”) and what the best time in your career is to enter the industry. Some argue for instance that entrepreneur venture capitalists (“EVC”) create more value and work with entrepreneurs in a more efficient way...
Hiring: Employee Targeting.
From Jan Andriessen - henQ (@JanAndrssn) As a VC, one of my main responsibilities is to facilitate portfolio companies in performing key hires and setting up a good hiring policy. In this and following posts, I will provide you with an overview of the most prevalent hiring improvement areas I see across the hiring cycle. I will begin with the...
