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ISSUE 027 - JUNE 2025

How and why venture capital due diligence is evolving

Venture capital has always been about making big, high-conviction bets in uncertain environments. But now, the stakes—and the uncertainty—are higher than ever before. 

Learn how macro trends, shifting LP demands, and AI innovation are reshaping due diligence, and how your firm can stay ahead with smarter, data-driven dealmaking.

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5 takeaways from the Agentic AI Summit 

The most successful startups aren't building the most sophisticated models—they're getting to market faster with superior distribution and customer experience. Learn the types of companies top VCs are prioritizing and how AI is reshaping investing with key insights from the recent Agentic AI Summit. 

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The essential software guide for asset managers

Managing client relationships and scaling your investment strategy takes more than spreadsheets. This guide breaks down the tools today’s asset management firms rely on to deepen investor relationships, streamline workflows, and stay ahead in a competitive market.

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Press Play

How Motive Partners built a connected fintech stack to scale smarter

With 70% of firms using both internal and external solutions, building an optimized tech stack is crucial. Join us on July 10 to see how Motive Partners integrates their workflows with an AI-optimized tech stack—helping them streamline deal flow, due diligence, and fundraising.

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VOICES FROM THE INDUSTRY

"Affinity Sourcing powers our team’s top-down deal flow by helping us discover and triage investment opportunities up to 5x faster. Their commitment to quality data and precision gives us full visibility into the startup universe—because finding just one more great deal is what separates top quartile funds from the rest."

Eric Emmons, Managing Partner, MassMutual Ventures

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