VENTURE CAPITAL

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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 […]

What size VC fund is right for your company?

November 25, 2019

Not all venture capital is created equal. The size of the fund you choose will shape every strategic decision — from burn rate to exit options.

Opening Our Investment Aperture Thanks to Army Futures Command

October 18, 2019

The Pentagon’s push into commercial tech is changing the calculus for founders and VCs alike, turning “too hard” markets into breakout opportunities.

So you want to raise a Venture Capital Fund…

August 15, 2019

Inside the long, unglamorous, and often misunderstood grind of raising a first-time venture fund.

How to Start Investing in Early-Stage Companies…

June 17, 2019

How wisdom from a pioneering angel investor shaped a modern approach to evaluating founders, building a portfolio, and entering venture capital.

Announcing: Moonshots Capital Fund 1

October 11, 2018

With its first $20M fund, Moonshots Capital formalizes a leadership-driven investment approach spanning military, tech, and entrepreneurship.

Asking for introductions to investors…

June 20, 2018

Why founders should think twice before asking a VC for intros they haven’t earned.

Angel Strategy

May 31, 2016

Lessons from 48 investments and 8 exits — and the rules every new angel should follow.

He’s invested in 37 startups. And he has a tip for you, regardless of your business.

August 6, 2015

Why the former Army officer, reality-TV winner, and serial tech investor keeps choosing the next challenge over the last victory.