Newsletter ➢ ᴀFKAғ•2020#04

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6 March 2020 #04 Kara.tech was another one of the three pitches in February. CEO Arash has now supplied an abbreviated video of his pitch. The full video along with the DD report of the lead investors for this co-investment opportunity will be circulated over the weekend. Debra in her inimitable style has just kicked off the FKA strategy cycle. She is driving the process and is helped by James and Eva from KPMG. Thank you to everyone who can make the sessions! Given the many changes in our ecosystem, it is important that we assess and adjust how we work so that we continue to produce better outcomes for Angels and founders alike. Kellogg's 10 summary points are succinct and on point. 10 questions that every smart Angel investor should be asking! 5 Thoughts On What SaaS Companies Will Look Like in 2021-2023. An interesting prognosis by Jason Lemkin, the founder of SaaStr The level of subsidy that has been going towards Jackson's interests seems to go beyond helpful economic stimulation. NZ Herald Article. "The $300m VCF bill is about stimulating the VC industry. Will international funds participate or will standards adjust to give money to local funds that are passive or have a lesser track record." wonders Rudi. If in doubt? Rebrand! Richard Dellabarca, the chief executive of NZ Growth Capital Partners (formerly NZVIF), has confirmed that the just launched Elevate NZ Venture Fund will allocate up to $300 million, alongside matching private capital, within five years into five to ten private VC funds. Full Press Release.