Venture Cooperative
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Create your own venture path || A program launched by @LaconiaCapital || Apply: https://t.co/zcqEgfHAuy ||
New York, NY
Joined March 2021
Nic Millikan, Managing Director of Investments at Allocate, spoke at our recent AMA! He breaks down how the industry is responding to market shifts—think secondaries, continuation funds, and new liquidity solutions that are here to stay. Thanks Nic for speaking to our Fellows!
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The best part about our program is that it doesn’t end when the cohort does—our fellows stay connected and remain part of the @LaconiaCapital ecosystem. Applications for Cohort 8 close on February 9! Apply here:
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Building a venture fund is about more than great founders—it’s about trust, discipline, and scale. We’ve learned the hard way and now share those lessons with our Venture Fellows. Read more about our journey:
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🚨 VC-curious? Get real-world venture experience with Venture Cooperative Cohort 8, covering: ✅ VC fundamentals & ethics ✅ Deal sourcing & due diligence ✅ Term sheets & cap tables ✅ Portfolio management & fundraising ⏳ Apply by Feb 9, 2025! 👉
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Our alumni are making an impact—launching studios, building communities, and leading syndicates. We’re excited to share their stories! Join them by applying for Venture Cooperative Cohort 8. Applications close Feb 9, 2025. Apply here:
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🚨 Last chance to apply for Venture Cooperative Cohort 8! 🚨 Applications close Feb 9, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. Gain: ✨ VC transparency ✨ Live deal shadowing ✨ Global network ✨ Expert access Open to all backgrounds—apply now! 👉
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David Arcara and @JSilverman22 share their journey from angel investors to leading @LaconiaCapital in their latest blog. Learn how curiosity shaped their path—and how they share their lessons with Venture Cooperative fellows. 👉 Read more:
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In December, we had the privilege of hosting Mike Dempsey, Managing Partner at Compound, for an insightful session on portfolio construction & investing in emergent categories. A huge thank you to Mike for helping our cohort think bigger and more strategically about investing!
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At @LaconiaCapital, mentorship is at our core. As @JSilverman22 highlights, our program is about growth, breaking barriers&sharing knowledge. We’re proud to shape the next generation of leaders through this program. Apply for the next Venture Cohort here:
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Moving into 2025, our mission remains the same: to support&serve as many Venture Cooperative fellows as possible. Here’s to another year of meetups, a new cohort or two, and some exciting guest appearances at our AMAs 👀
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RT @LaconiaCapital: Our latest newsletter drops next week, and you won't want to miss it. Here's what's inside: 📈 The State of the Market 💼…
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As @LaconiaCapital celebrates 10 years, we honor their team for creating Venture Cooperative. Their dedication to empowering founders & fostering innovation shaped our mission.🎉 Join us in celebrating a decade of impact:
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RT @LaconiaCapital: 2024 was a year of big wins and meaningful milestones for Laconia! We welcomed 7 incredible companies into the portfoli…
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RT @LaconiaCapital: As we prepare to welcome the new year, here are five must-reads (or listens!) podcasts and blog posts from 2024 that yo…
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We see every post you’ve tagged us in, every bit of love you’ve shared, and all we can say is THANK YOU! We created the Venture Cooperative to bridge the knowledge gap, breaking down the insider-outsider divide. None of this happens without you—thank you for making it possible!
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In our last session, @JSilverman22 and @geri_kirilova broke down the key responsibilities of a lead investor—from setting terms and conducting deep due diligence to supporting founders through syndication. Their insights show the pivotal role leads play in shaping startup success
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Happy Thanksgiving from our Venture Cooperative family to yours! We’re so thankful for the incredible fellows who have trusted us to guide them through the world of venture capital. To the thousands of fellows who have been part of this program over the years – thank you.
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Healthcare was a top investment sector in 2023. In our newest report, we explore trends like: Yuvo Health advancing value-based care, Auxa Health personalizing Medicare/Medicaid navigation & AI innovations like Tender’s smart caregiving tools. Read more:
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Last week, @MiritLugassi and @geri_kirilova took a break from their conference to host a meet-and-greet with our Venture Cooperative fellows! It was so much fun reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting some incredible new ones. We’re planning more meet-up opportunities soon!
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Last week’s call took us into Laconia’s investment process, covering everything from deal sourcing to the core of due diligence. Cohort members got an inside look at how Laconia assesses potential investments and what it truly means to build a venture portfolio.
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