We’re happy to share the latest in AltsTech’s series profiling how investment managers are using AI, tech, and analytics to generate alpha. We’re fortunate to interview Gelila Bekele, Founder of Aone Partners. David Teten: Please give us an overview of your firm. Aone Partners is a search fund partnership backed by 14 enterprise software CEOs,...
[Continue Reading]STG acquires Movable Ink
Kudos to ffVC portfolio company Movable Ink and CEO Vivek Sharma! STG, a software-focused private equity firm, has announced they’re acquiring Movable Ink. My old firm, ffVC, invested when Movable Ink was a seed-stage company. Movable Ink has grown to 600 employees, and won more than 100 new enterprise customers in the last year across...
[Continue Reading]For Emerging Private Equity/VC Funds: Join Coolwater’s Next Accelerator Cohort!
Coolwater Capital is doubling down on its mission to support the next generation of emerging fund managers. Coolwater Capital is the leading platform for emerging VCs to launch, fundraise, and institutionalize with confidence. Coolwater’s accelerator is designed to make fundraising more efficient, connect GPs to top-tier LPs, and build lasting firm infrastructure. Over the past...
[Continue Reading]Alternative Investments Technology: Bridging the Gap
I was fortunate to interview for AltsTech Ankur Agarwal, Cofounder and CTO of PE Front Office, and author of the new book, Alternative Investments Technology: Bridging the Gap. Personal and Professional Background What’s your background? How did you end up in your seat today? Well, it’s been a ride! I began my career 25 years...
[Continue Reading]Launching Orange Collective: Exclusively Investing in Y Combinator Companies
I’m happy to share that I’ve joined the team building Orange Collective! Orange Collective exclusively invests in Y Combinator companies. Our team (Jason Freedman, Ryan Bednar, Dave Yen, Tara Perillo, David Teten) have founded 8 companies which participated in 5 graduating Y Combinator batches spanning from 2009 to 2017. The team has also collectively angel...
[Continue Reading]How VCs Are Eating Our Own Dogfood: AI & Technology to Generate Alpha in Private Markets
Here are the slides and video of my keynote talk from Eagle Alpha’s alternative data conference, Feb. 12, 2025, in NYC. I spoke on “How VCs Are Eating Our Own Dogfood: AI & Technology to Generate Alpha in Private Markets.” For more research on how investors in private companies can use AI and...
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