Episode 38
E38: Carrie Thome & Grady Buchanan of NVNG on How to Raise Capital from Corporate LPs
How I Invest with David Weisburd
February 1, 202436m 15s
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Show Notes
Carrie Thome and Grady Buchanan of NVNG sit down with David capital to talk about the importance of startups, and portfolio construction. They discuss the competitive landscape for talent, their transition to venture capital, and strategies at Wharf. The conversation also covers strategic investment, liquidity management, and the inception and building of NVNG Investment Partners. The episode wraps up with insights on raising a fund during COVID, network building, assessing emerging manager quality, and the value of fund of funds.
(0:00) Introduction and Background of Carrie Thome and Grady Buchanan
(5:26) Importance of Startups, Mentorship, and Portfolio Construction
(9:35) Competition for Talent and Passion for Building Portfolios
(12:40) Transition to Venture Capital and Strategies at WARF
(17:10) Strategic Investment and Liquidity Management in Venture Capital
(25:35) Inception and Building of NVNG Investment Partners
(28:37) Raising a Fund during COVID and Network Building
(31:08) Portfolio Construction and Assessing Emerging Manager Quality
(34:54) Value of Fund of Funds and Closing Remarks