What we offer
The A1 model.
Our 12-week, fully individualized investment process is designed to get you to first close. We help you get your first-time or second-time venture capital fund successfully off the ground.
A quick guide to our process
Two batches a year
We run two batches every year, investing in around 5 funds each — roughly ten funds a year.
Standard terms
We generally invest under our Anchor Deal. Exceptions are rare, but do happen for managers we meet near the end of their fundraise.
12 weeks max
The process typically takes a maximum of 12 weeks from first contact to closed deal. No geographic, thematic or industry restrictions.
What we look for in the funds we invest in
First and foremost, it's about you — the founder and GP. Apart from your background, motivation and experience, we also work with you on the following:
Thesis and edge
- ·A clear, differentiated investment thesis
- ·Define your edge — what's your unfair advantage?
- ·Storytelling — why you?
- ·Who's in your network? Why do people come to you?
Deal warehouse
- ·Do you have a well-tracked pipeline of quality deals?
- ·What's your deal-making process?
- ·Why do founders pick you as their investor?
- ·Do you already have signed deals for your fund?
Setup and admin
- ·Leverage our knowledge and network in your location
- ·Build partnerships with us and third-party providers
- ·Learn fund reporting and LP communication
- ·Set up your fund and team incentive structures
Fundraising
- ·Combine your network with ours and your batchmates'
- ·Define your process, tools & timelines
- ·Learn common pitfalls, dos & don'ts & LP preferences
- ·Present at Allocator One Demo Day