Leadership Prevails

The Case for Syndicates in a Changing Venture Landscape

October 22, 2025/in Venture Capital/by Kelly Perdew

I started angel investing in 2004 in the Los Angeles ecosystem. My first checks were small — tiny, really — but I always invested my time and network alongside my capital. That combination earned me the reputation as a “go-to” angel, and soon, I started seeing more and more deal flow. I shared those deals […]

Moonshots Capital Invests in Able’s $3.29M Seed Round to Help Creators Stay Focused on Creating

October 29, 2021

As millions of Americans trade traditional jobs for independent work, Able is designing the financial infrastructure freelancers have long been forced to navigate alone.

The Future of Fintech: Coinbase Acquires Fund I Portfolio Company Zabo

August 4, 2021

As crypto breaks into the financial mainstream, Zabo built the connective tissue banks and fintechs needed to keep up — and Coinbase took notice.

Doubling Down on the Wildfire Team: Announcing their $15M Series A

August 4, 2021

With deep experience across e-commerce and digital media, Jordan Glazier is building the enterprise rewards infrastructure powering the next wave of online growth.

Investing in Extraordinary Leaders: Announcing Our $36M Fund II

July 20, 2021

Grounded in a decades-long belief that extraordinary leaders outperform markets, Moonshots Capital closes its $36M Fund II and backs a new class of founders already reshaping their industries.

Startup Fundraising and FOMO

February 17, 2021

After a decade of backing nearly 90 startups, I’ve learned that even when the fundamentals check out, it’s real, earned FOMO that often turns investor interest into a term sheet.

Investing in Passion

September 24, 2020

In a world of polished decks and perfect pitches, what still moves investors is the unmistakable spark of someone building the company they were meant to lead.

A Military Veteran Transitioning to the Private Sector Needs to Act Like a Startup

August 25, 2020

For veterans stepping into the private sector, the challenge isn’t a lack of experience — it’s translating a lifetime of leadership into a story the market immediately understands.

Recognizing Racial Inequity in Entrepreneurship

June 19, 2020

In a venture ecosystem built on networks and privilege, acknowledging racial inequity isn’t enough — investors must confront their own blind spots and reshape the pathways to opportunity.

Craig Cummings AMA with Capital Factory

June 18, 2020

What actually moves a venture fund from first meeting to “yes”? Craig Cummings answers founders’ toughest questions on raising capital, building trust, and standing out in a crowded pipeline.

Advisors…Who are these people and where can I find one?

May 18, 2020

Advisors can be powerful extensions of a startup’s team — but only when founders set expectations, define value, and treat the role with discipline.

Extraordinary Start-Up Leadership During Extraordinary Times

March 26, 2020

The pandemic has tested every assumption about resilience. What remains constant is the outsized role of leadership in determining who adapts — and who falls behind.

Creating Deal Efficiency — Leveraging Model Forms

February 19, 2020

Standardizing your financing documents isn’t just good hygiene — it’s the difference between a fast close and a stalled round. Here’s why top firms insist on NVCA and Series Seed forms.