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The Four Cap Tables in Scale Up!

The Four Cap Tables in Scale Up!

by Christian Rangen | Nov 3, 2025 | Startups, Venture Capital

What is a ‘good cap table’? How have we trained 4,000+ participants on cap tables to date and how can new trainers become masters of cap tables? Over the coming 12 months we expect to train and certify 30-60 Scale Up Train-the-trainers. These range from...
Value Creation, Value Realization, Exit: Why MENA Founders Need to Know the Difference

Value Creation, Value Realization, Exit: Why MENA Founders Need to Know the Difference

by Christian Rangen | Nov 3, 2025 | Ecosystem, Venture Capital

“We just hit unicorn status!” the founder announced proudly at the Dubai Angel Network event. Congratulations flowed. Champagne corks popped. LinkedIn lit up. But here’s the uncomfortable question nobody asked: How are you actually going to turn that...

Taking Venture Asset Education in Europe to the Next Level

by Pradeep | Oct 30, 2025 | Venture Capital

CASE STUDY | VENTURE CAPITAL Taking Venture Asset Education in Europe to the Next Level IMD Classroom, packed for the Venture Asset Management Program, September 2025 30 participants. 12 funds. 6 teams. 2 days. 1 stunning ‘legendary performance’. This past...
The Growth and Evolution of Fund Administration and Fund Management Industry in Mauritius: From Colonial Trading Hub to Global Financial Powerhouse

The Growth and Evolution of Fund Administration and Fund Management Industry in Mauritius: From Colonial Trading Hub to Global Financial Powerhouse

by Christian Rangen | Oct 29, 2025 | Ecosystem, Venture Capital

Preface Leading up to the 2025 VC Fund Manager Masterclass in Mauritius, we explore the history and current ecosystem for venture financing in Mauritius. The country is already well-established as a financial services hub, with a thriving industry and large number of...
10 lessons from running 50+ fund manager masterclasses

10 lessons from running 50+ fund manager masterclasses

by Christian Rangen | Oct 29, 2025 | Venture Capital

Since we launched Fund Manager 4,5 years ago, more than 50 Masterclasses and programs have been delivered around the world. From Singapore to Toronto, London to Cape Town, 1.200 people have experienced building a new VC firm in just days, scaling it from idea to...
Building Your Fund Strategy: Why Most Emerging Managers Skip The Most Important Step

Building Your Fund Strategy: Why Most Emerging Managers Skip The Most Important Step

by Christian Rangen | Oct 29, 2025 | Venture Capital

Over the past six years working with 250+ emerging fund managers across every continent, I’ve noticed a troubling pattern. Most aspiring GPs can articulate their investment thesis in vivid detail. They know their target sectors, geographies, and check sizes....
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