Unicorn Venture Partners: An Successful Investment Firm And What Sets Them Apart
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Unicorn Venture Partners specializes in pre-seeds and Series A investments. Their two verticals are mainly the technology space and consumer space. Because Unicorn Venture Partners has no LPs (limited partnerships), how they operate, the massive success they’ve had, and how they’ve grown since 2018 sets them apart. In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Hung, Co-Managing Partner of Unicorn Venture Partners. We discuss the experience diversity superpower of the three founding partners and how that has impacted their success. We explore valuable concepts like “watch the blind side”, the ‘business emergency contacts’ litmus test, and cash cow business structures. In particular, I found the tips Jonathan shares regarding successful investment pitching to be (potentially) worth millions. Topics In This Episode Structuring the leadership team without VPs The importance of writing investment memos, even though only three people read them Looking at a business team and leadership as perhaps the most important success indicator How Unicorn leverages both itself and the other separate entities of each of its founders Balancing Unicorn Venture Partners with the demands of Johnathan’s various ventures. Why business owners should be selective, even if they need investment funds. Is this someone you’d have as your business emergency contact? Rethinking and reinventing cash cow businesses to increase revenue and scale Tips from Jonathan on how to successfully secure capital Contact Info Website: unicornvp.com  Email: [email protected]  Unicorn Venture Partners (company) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/unicorn-venture-partners/about  Jonathan Hung LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathanhung  Contact Unicorn Venture Partners: unicornvp.com/contact-us Contact Jonanthan directly for investment pitches, to read his blog, and more: jonathanhung.com
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