How to Create a CVC Fund | Introducing our Counter Club Ambassadors
Are you looking to launch a CVC fund in 2024? Tune in to learn how two recently launched CVCs got started. Welcome to this year's Ambassadors who will own industry verticals & launch new events.
How to Launch a CVC Fund in 2024
Last month, we shared our full year calendar with webinars and industry deal parties almost every month. We are excited to share more about our first webinar, How to Create a CVC from Scratch, with lessons from two newly launched CVCs on the beginnings of their fund: how and why they launched.
This webinar is designed to serve as a blueprint for other corporates looking to launch a corporate venture capital fund in 2024.
Two funds launched in 2022 will join us—Prisma Ventures, the CVC arm of cosmetics company Ulta Beauty and CRH Ventures, the CVC arm of global construction company CRH. We’ll talk with investors at both funds to understand how they started and most importantly why they started? We’ll give perspective to corporates that are considering launching their own fund. This webinar will provide others with a blueprint on how to successfully launch a CVC fund and understand the landmines to avoid when getting started.
Case studies of why the corporation launched the fund and risk considerations.
Resistance met and negotiations tactics that moved the needle for leaders to launch.
The right team and fund structure that set the CVC up for success while aligning with the corporate parent.
How to Register:
The webinar is only open to corporates (existing and prospective members of the Counter Club). If you are already a member then login to your account at https://counterclub.vc. If you are not a member yet, please visit https://counterclub.vc/signup to create your account. Once activated you will be able to visit the Events section and RSVP.
Thursday, January 25th
12:00-1:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Zoom link will be shared with registered members
If you are a leader at your corporation and thinking about starting a fund, we welcome you to join the Counter Club, our platform with resources, events, deals and opportunities. After you join you will be able to register for this webinar and all future events.
Introducing our Regional and Industry-Specific Counter Club Ambassadors
We created Counter Club to increase transparency in CVC through events and discussions. All designed around discussing the challenges and opportunities that CVCs face. Now with over 600 members from all over the world, we want to further connect investors up to share deals, investment trends and collaborate on opportunities.
With so many fantastic corporations and investors part of this community, we’re putting the spotlight on these 10 individuals. We’ve handpicked these champion investors who will take leadership positions in their respective industries and regions. From our neighbors in San Francisco to friends in Copenhagen, these emerging and established investors have incredible energy, knowledge and networks that will significantly enhance the Counter Club experience.
We encourage all Counter Club members to head to their respective industry or join a group if you haven’t already.
Kyle Kling
US Head of Investments US, MDI Ventures
Industry: Telecommunications
Los Angeles
Leigh Gaffney
Senior Associate, Assurant Ventures
Industry: Insurtech
Atlanta
Roman Kiwakyou
Principal, Shell Ventures
Industry: Energy, Resources & Climate Tech
San Francisco
Brian Bernstein
Investor, Rich’s Products Corporate Ventures
Industry: CPG & Food Tech
San Francisco
Logan Ashcraft
Principal, Standard Investments
Industry: Generalist
San Francisco
Matt Tamburro
Vice President, Venture Investments and Strategic Partnerships, M&T Bank
Industry: Fintech
Buffalo, NY
Ida Christine Brun
Head of External Innovation & Ecosystem Engagement, Maersk Growth
Industry: Supply Chain & Climate Tech
Copenhagen, Denmark
Monideepa Chakravorty
Senior Manager & Business Development & 7-Ventures, 7-Eleven
Industry: CPG & Food Tech
Irving, Texas (Dallas)
Dina Samra
Director of Business Development, NYL Ventures
Industry: Insurtech & PropTech
New York
Paulina Szyzdek
Principal, Bosch Ventures
Industry: Supply Chain, Logistics & Advanced Manufacturing
San Francisco
Women in CVC Summit Reminder
Spots for the 2nd Women in CVC Summit have continued to fill up. We will bring together 50-60 CVC leaders and emerging investors in Sonoma, CA to engage in thoughtful discussions about the CVC ecosystem and broader professional development. Speaker announcements coming soon.
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Location: Francis Ford Coppola Winery, 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville, CA 95441
Other Upcoming Events
Take a look at the next events coming up within the Counter Club. Users must be logged into their Counter Club account to access the links.
February 1—Deal Party: Supply Chain and Logistics
February 15— Webinar: Emancipating from the Mothership
Hear from CVCs who have gained independence, as well as tools and support needed for this transition like fund admin changes.
September 25-27—Counter V, Counterpart's Annual CVC Conference will take place over three days including side-events.
We can’t wait to take Counter Club to new heights in 2024 alongside our partners and ambassadors.
All the best,
Counterpart Ventures