Published Jun 24, 2022

20VC: From Kitchen Table to $134M Fund II; Raising Your First Time Fund: Lessons from 400 LP Meetings, How To Find New LPs, What Materials to Use, How To Get LPs To Commit, The Challenges on Minimum Check Sizes and GP Commits and more with Henri Pierre-Ja

Harry Stebbings hosts Henri Pierre-Jacques, managing partner of Harlem Capital, as he shares transformative insights on raising a $134M fund, overcoming skepticism, and promoting diversity in venture capital through strategic networking, adaptive investment philosophies, and deliberate team-building efforts.

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Diversity in Venture
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Investment Philosophy
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Fundraising Strategies
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20VC: From Kitchen Table to $134M Fund II; Raising Your First Time Fund: Lessons from 400 LP Meetings, How To Find New LPs, What Materials to Use, How To Get LPs To Commit, The Challenges on Minimum Check Sizes and GP Commits and more with Henri Pierre-Ja

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Diverse Manager Success

Overcoming Rejection

Deal Memo Best Practices

Venture Journey

Fund Manager Nuances

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Investor Insecurities

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Online Business Tools

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Check Sizes Evolution

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Diversity in Venture

Investment PhilosophyHenri Pierre-Jacques discusses the evolution of investment decisions and strategies at Harlem Capital. He highlights the importance of adapting to risk, evolving check sizes, and leveraging data-driven decision-making to enhance investment outcomes.

Investment Philosophy

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