Partner @SapphirePrtnrs - the LP arm of @SapphireVC. Sharing the LP perspective via @Open_LP. Free time: hiking, cooking & watching 49ers/Giants/Warriors!
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Joined July 2016
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Laura Thompson retweeted
We’re hiring an Associate to join our team of LPs at @SapphirePrtnrs in SF! 💫
Know someone fantastic w/ 1-3 yrs of relevant experience (LP backgrounds prioritized) in a financial analysis position at a fund investment firm, financial/VC firm, or a technology-focused corporate role? Encourage them to apply 👇
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ALT We're Hiring!
Laura Thompson retweeted
“Who are your LPs?”
This is a question I both hear and ask frequently.
And while it’s a simple question on the surface, there are a lot of nuances. Many of which have been on my mind recently.
#OpenLP
Laura Thompson retweeted
With an uneasy market, how is venture fundraising faring?
Sapphire's @Beezer232 shares her thoughts on the "cloudy" picture with @TechCrunch's @christinemhall.
techcrunch.com/2022/04/11/a-…
Laura Thompson retweeted
Key prediction for European venture funds this year?
"Specialist funds will proliferate and thrive," shares @ttm00n of @SapphireVC.
sapphireventures.com/blog/sa…
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Laura Thompson retweeted
📣 GPs and LPs 📣 You can now follow #OpenLP on LinkedIn too and stay up to date on the ✨ LP perspective in venture✨! lnkd.in/gi3s-Yyq
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At #OpenLP we love ourselves some performance benchmarks!
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250+ emerging managers submitted data to the @raiseconference... one 2015 fund is notching a 10.46x TVPI! 👀
Check out the stats below ⬇️
raiseglobal.co/post/raise-20…
Laura Thompson retweeted
2021 was a monster year for venture fundraising… but it was still tough to be in the market as an emerging manager.
@SapphireVC Partners’ @Beezer232 shares the LP perspective with @BusinessInsider’s @thebenbergman:
hubs.li/Q01218mM0
Laura Thompson retweeted
What questions are venture LPs asking as we enter 2022? 🤔
🙏 to @Beezer232 for this insightful thread on investment pacing, "LP indigestion," the IPO market and more...
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Laura Thompson retweeted
🏆 Huge congrats to Sapphire's @cgao & @natewcl for being recognized in @VCJournal’s 40 Rising Stars to tap into in 2022! We're proud to see our investors featured in this year's ranking, honored for making waves in VC & shaping the venture community!👏 hubs.li/Q011qXzb0
Laura Thompson retweeted
The last #OpenLP newsletter of the year is slated to go live this week. 🥳
Want top LP insights delivered to straight to your inbox?
Better sign up quick!👇
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Laura Thompson retweeted
Another 🔥 thread from @Beezer232, this time on what LPs wish VCs knew about fundraising.
Tons of helpful nuggets here, give it a read, GPs!
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Raising a fund is always a challenge... but now with the crazy competition of today’s venture market, it’s harder than ever to stand out from the pack.
Here are some things us LPs wish VCs knew about fundraising 🧐
businessinsider.com/here-are…
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Laura Thompson retweeted
💥 2021 was a big year for European venture. Sapphire's @ttm00n shares his thoughts on the European tech ecosystem in @atomico’s landmark State of the European Tech report💥: hubs.li/Q010rQNq0
Laura Thompson retweeted
What a super podcast!
A masterclass in European ecosystem and venture firm development from @cape. ✨
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🛎️ Podcast Alert 🛎️
The latest episode of the #OpenLP podcast miniseries drops today, this time featuring 🇪🇺European🇪🇺 tech ecosystem champion Saul Klein (@cape) of @localglobevc + @latitudevc.
sapphireventures.com/blog/th…
Laura Thompson retweeted
Have you filled out the #OpenLP Community Survey yet?
Help us build a better OpenLP by sharing your thoughts here:
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Laura Thompson retweeted
Excited for next week's #RAISESummit2021! ✨
As one of the selection committee members, I can confirm that the slate of emerging manager presenters is super strong this year. 💪
Request an invite here: raiseglobal.co/
Laura Thompson retweeted
This month's #OpenLP newsletter will be arriving in inboxes shortly. 🔥
Make sure you're subscribed so you are looped in on all the LP conversations that took place this month! ➡️
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Laura Thompson retweeted
It's not just Tiger and Coatue...
Rolling funds, syndicate funds and solo GPs investing out of non-traditional venture vehicles are also impacting the ecosystem.
@Beezer232 chats with @wsjvc about the new entrants to venture.
wsj.com/articles/vc-daily-qu…
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Laura Thompson retweeted
The Fika story continues, announcing Fund III ($160M fund) & Opp I ($35M fund), as well as promoting @thejohnchen to Investing Partner & @hershcules to Operating Partner. Excited to back more great companies in #longLA & beyond! @TXZhuo @gabrignardello
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Laura Thompson retweeted
📣 *Exciting #OpenLP News* 📣
Today we're dropping episode one of the new OpenLP podcast miniseries on @notationcapital's Origins podcast.
Give it a listen 🎧👂
Hey GPs + LPs - Today I am ✨ very ✨ excited to announce Sapphire Partners will be hosting an #OpenLP miniseries on the Origins podcast.
First episode drops today!
sapphireventures.com/blog/tu…
Laura Thompson retweeted
Hey emerging managers - did you know the new OpenLP.com website has a dedicated Emerging Manager section just for you?
Check it out 👀
openlp.sapphireventures.com/…