This week on Swimming with Allocators, it’s another DDQ episode as Earnest and Alexa delve into various venture capital (VC) topics and answer audience questions. They discuss the series A crunch, the concentration of LP capital in mega funds, and the importance of partnership questions in VC. They also debate the merits of secondary funds, blue-chip venture portfolios, and direct Investing through family offices. Additionally, they explore the trend of solo GPs and the potential for mergers, debate whether 2024 will be a breakout vintage year for VC returns, and so much more!

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:
The Series A Crunch (0:59)
Concentration of LP Capital in Mega Funds (4:22)
Partnership Questions in VC (12:24)
Start, Bench, Cut of Alternative Investment Products (21:34)
Emergence of Solo GPs and Potential Mergers (27:56)
Debate on the Potential of 2024 as a Breakout Vintage Year (30:28)
LP Update Strategies and Being a Better Ally (33:20)
The Power Law (41:22)
The Next Novel Approach (42:53)
Venture Capital’s Future (44:30)

Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies.

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