Running a VC with Sanjay Nath

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0hr 47m

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2020

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In this Conversational Masterclass, we provide a comprehensive overview of what it takes to successfully run a VC. We discuss establishing a structure, formulating an investment thesis, creating a sustainable deal flow, and the art of balancing relationships with your LPs and community. Leading this Masterclass is Sanjay Nath, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Blume Ventures, one of India’s leading and most impactful early-stage venture funds. Focused on seed to Pre-Series A stages of funding, Blume completed 100+ investments across its 10-year history, marked with prominent exits.

1 - Introduction: Reflecting on the past decade.

04 min 46 sec

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2 - Getting started – establishing a structure

12 min 29 sec

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3 - Defining your investment thesis and creating deal flow

14 min 57 sec

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4 - Managing your portfolio and LPs

15 min 16 sec

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Running a VC with Sanjay Nath

Masterclass|English|4 Episodes

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	1 . Introduction: Reflecting on the past decade. Prior to Blume, Sanjay was an active angel investor through Mumbai Angels. His angel investments include Inmobi, LittleEye Labs (acquired by Facebook), Tonbo Imaging, Svasti Microfinance, and 6Dbytes (Blendid), amongst others. He reflects on changes in the Indian investment landscape over the last decade. More Prior to Blume, Sanjay was an active angel investor through Mumbai Angels. His angel investments include Inmobi, LittleEye Labs (acquired by Facebook), Tonbo Imaging, Svasti Microfinance, and 6Dbytes (Blendid), amongst others. He reflects on changes in the Indian investment landscape over the last decade.	04 min 46 sec
	2 . Getting started – establishing a structure What constitutes a minimum viable fund, seeking out the right set of LPs to align for the long-term, optimizing capital allocation, fee structure and who is not cut out to be a VC are topics of discussion. More What constitutes a minimum viable fund, seeking out the right set of LPs to align for the long-term, optimizing capital allocation, fee structure and who is not cut out to be a VC are topics of discussion.	12 min 29 sec
	3 . Defining your investment thesis and creating deal flow Learn about crafting an investment thesis as we delve into how Blume’s investment thesis has changed over the last 10 years. Understand two types of investors 1) futurists and 2) historians. Other themes discussed: creating a sustainable deal flow, and nuances of evaluating a deal – “VCs invest in a line and not a point,” says Sanjay. More Learn about crafting an investment thesis as we delve into how Blume’s investment thesis has changed over the last 10 years. Understand two types of investors 1) futurists and 2) historians. Other themes discussed: creating a sustainable deal flow, and nuances of evaluating a deal – “VCs invest in a line and not a point,” says Sanjay.	14 min 57 sec
	4 . Managing your portfolio and LPs At the core of Blume’s philosophy is cementing long-term, fulfilling relationships. Be it it’s limited partners (LPs), co-investors, portfolio, and community. Sanjay shares insights into what it takes to do just that. We also discuss the importance of building a network for your portfolio to benefit from, such as access to other investors, markets, and partners. More At the core of Blume’s philosophy is cementing long-term, fulfilling relationships. Be it it’s limited partners (LPs), co-investors, portfolio, and community. Sanjay shares insights into what it takes to do just that. We also discuss the importance of building a network for your portfolio to benefit from, such as access to other investors, markets, and partners.	15 min 16 sec