In venture capital, the increasing disruption by mega-funds is driving many VCs into the classic innovator’s dilemma: I need to raise bigger funds to survive, but doing so will eventually dilute my returns which will ultimately kill me. The now-classic example is SoftBank who’s founder Masayoshi Son raised $100 billion dollars to invest “unlimited cash” in innovation-crazed companies. Based on my experience navigating three different innovator’s dilemmas, I see two main reasons for this disruptive trend and three ways VC firms might respond. As we’re all navigating towards a new normal, post-COVID-19, these responses will define a new industry direction, and I believe the natural endpoint will be increased fund consolidation activity.

SC Moatti shares some insights and observations on what it takes to be a true value adding member, specifically at an early-stage company. Plus, what’s required during deciding moments, such as fundraising, CEO transition, insolvency, and exits.

Mighty Capital’s Jennifer Vancini sat down recently with Scott Orn, host of the engaging Founders and Friends podcast series, to discuss product-led VC investing. In this series, Scott interviews top VCs, founders and advisors to share their insights on the startup journey. Jennifer describes how Mighty Capital leverages our network of product professionals, through Products That Count and our partners, to evaluate investments and drive value for portfolio companies and investors. She and Scott share laughs and insights as they compare experiences in this dynamic, complicated process.

SC Moatti was honored to recently be interviewed by Innovation Hong Kong. Read about her experience, her thoughts on AI, and a few updates on Mighty Capital and Products That Count.

An effective branding strategy requires seeing your entire constituent universe and transmitting a constant, cohesive and comprehensive values message.

Mighty Capital, whose founder and managing partner is SC Moatti, has its first liquidity event. SC tells Women’s PE Briefs that the firm sold a small portion of its first investment, Amplitude.

Having insights into how investors think about assessing a startup team will also help you think about designing your organization and hiring for the right qualities. I’ll break down the questions investors may ask themselves into 4 easy to remember categories.