EPISODE · Dec 12, 2018 · 34 MIN
How VCs do due diligence: blockchain and priorities with Aly Madhavji and Mansoor Madhavji, Partners of Blockchain Founders Fund
from Asia Startup Pulse · host Chinaccelerator
In the second episode of our series on due diligence, we learn from Blockchain Founders Fund about how they evaluate blockchain startups and what they specifically look for in the due diligence process. Recording from Money 20/20 China in Hangzhou, our host Oscar Ramos had an in-depth discussion with Aly Madhavji and Mansoor Madhavji, partners of the Blockchain Founders Fund, who shared their insights about their due diligence process, strategy and preferences when evaluating blockchain projects, and the examples how they work with early-stage projects, which is also illuminating for other startups. Here are some keywords they mentioned: Trust, product, traction, finance, etc. Show Notes: 01:32 Introducing Aly and Mansoor 03:00 Portfolio and their Investment Strategy & Philosophy 06:10 How do they work globally? 07:21 Stages of Investment 07:35 First Step in Due Diligence for Blockchain 10:37 Transparency and Trust Matters 11:54 Checking Background and Company’s Strategies 13:30 How do companies react to your due diligence and how does that matter 14:38 Bringing in External Parties to the Due Diligence Process 15:23 Other Important Areas for Due Diligence 16:48 Product Evaluation in Blockchain Companies 19:06 Role of Stress Test 20:10 Measuring Traction and Evaluating Analytics 22:08 Financial Due Diligence 25:52 Their Perspectives on Startups Outsourcing Key Team Roles (e.g. CFO) 27:41 Do they look into Cliffs? 28:55 Additional Tips from Aly and Mansoor 30:29 Due Diligence in East Asia 32:37 Contact Information and Signing Out Contact them! Twitter: @BlockchainFF Twitter: @aly_madhavji Email: [email protected] Companies mentioned: https://www.cryptyk.com/ https://every.shop/ https://www.taloflow.ai/ Many thanks to our host Oscar Ramos and guest Aly Madhavji and Mansoor Madhavji , editor David and Geep, producer Eva Shi, organizer Chinaccelerator and sponsor People Squared. Be sure to check out our website www.chinaccelerator.com.
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In the second episode of our series on due diligence, we learn from Blockchain Founders Fund about how they evaluate blockchain startups and what they specifically look for in the due diligence process. Recording from Money 20/20 China in Hangzhou, our host Oscar Ramos had an in-depth discussion with Aly Madhavji and Mansoor Madhavji, partners of the Blockchain Founders Fund, who shared their insights about the due diligence process, strategy and preferences when evaluating blockchain projects, and the examples how they work with early stage projects, which is also illuminating for other startups. Here are some keywords they mentioned: Trust, product, traction, finance, etc.
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