Venture Underground

Adeo Ressi
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Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey.

Episodes

  1. 1 HR AGO

    Middle East VC Is the Biggest Missed Opportunity in Tech Right Now — Ep 13

    Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey.In this week's episode:00:00 VC in the Middle East 03:07 What Makes a Successful Venture Ecosystem 07:11 Collaboration Beats Competition 13:03 The Future of Capital Allocation in the Region 18:14 Conclusion and Next Steps

    20 min

  2. 2 FEB

    The Policy Playbook for Building a Thriving VC Ecosystem — Ep 12

    Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey. In this week's episode: 00:00 The VC Ecosystem: An Overview 01:21 Government's Role in Venture Capital 03:24 Identifying Thriving VC Ecosystems 05:46 Case Studies: Singapore and Chile 11:24 The Impact of VC on Economies 14:26 Europe's Regulatory Challenges 18:56 Opportunities in Emerging Markets

    27 min

  3. 12 JAN

    Annual Planning Mastery — Ep 11

    Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey. In this week's episode: 00:00 Introduction to Annual Planning 05:26 Hacks and Strategies for Fund Success 13:17 Choosing the Right Fund Size 27:42 Key Areas for Annual Planning

    23 min

  4. 22/12/2025

    Crafting a Story LPs Trust — Ep 10

    The conversation delves into the power of storytelling and narrative in fundraising, emphasizing authenticity, specificity, and the importance of building trust. It also explores tactical approaches to storytelling on LinkedIn, the strategic aspects of online networking, and the significance of managing online presence and feedback. The final words highlight the value of authenticity in the fundraising process. Takeaways Storytelling is essential for fundraisingAuthenticity and specifics are key in storytelling Chapters 00:00 The Power of Story and Narrative05:04 Building Trust and References16:29 Tailoring the Narrative to the Audience29:29 Strategic Online Networking45:22 Final Words on Authenticity

    28 min
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Venture Underground is a weekly series for aspiring fund managers. Each episode breaks down a core part of launching a VC fund: crafting a differentiated thesis, choosing the right structure, fundraising with LPs, building deal flow, running disciplined diligence, and delivering portfolio support. Subscribe to follow the full journey.

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  • Creator
    Adeo Ressi
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  • Episodes
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    © 2025 Adeo Ressi
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