NewWave VC Event

Freddie Macpherson recently created an event, hosted by Isomer as part of our ongoing initiative to support early-stage venture capital (VC) professionals in building their networks and fostering collaboration within the community.

This initiative is designed to encourage co-investments, facilitate knowledge sharing, and help non-Partners to enhance their branding and network. The event brought together 91 attendees from 63 different venture capital firms.

The panel focused on LPs and ways in which non-Partners can effectively engage with them. Our panel was hosted by Allison Graf from Frontline Ventures and featured Isomer’s Associate Freddie Macpherson and Dave Neuman from Molten Ventures.

The panel covered several key topics, including

• Collaboration Preferences: How LPs prefer to work with non-Partners and the best practices for establishing strong, long-term working relationships.
• Outreach Strategies: Tips for non-Partners on how to approach LPs and make a positive impression.
• Positive Signals: What LPs look for when meeting someone in the VC world, highlighting traits and behaviours that stand out.
• Ineffective Engagement: Common pitfalls and ineffective strategies that VCs should avoid when engaging with LPs.
• Impactful Relationships: Real-life examples and anecdotes where relationships with non-Partners have significantly influenced LP allocation decisions.
• Words of Wisdom: Panelists also shared their one-sentence pieces of wisdom, providing valuable takeaways for all attendees.

Last year was the first edition of this event and focused on personal branding strategies for VC professionals. The series is making a meaningful impact on the community, as demonstrated by the strong turnout and engagement from attendees.

We look forward to hosting more of these events in the future, continuing to support and empower the next generation of venture capital leaders.