Insights & Perspectives
What’s Your Angel Strategy?
Many people are looking to get started with angel investing, but few know how to shape an early angel strategy. We explore how to develop your early angel strategy in practice. “Wow, that’s interesting”, said the successful real estate developer in the Middle East....
The Eight Angel Investor Types: Which One Are You?
In our work with angel investors, angel networks and startup ecosystems around the world we find eight uniquely different angel investor types. From Cairo to London, Palo Alto to Zurich, these angel types all show up, looking to invest, support and contribute; but...
Empowering Fund Managers in Africa with 2X Ignite
The Project Catalyst report recently revealed a significant US$ 7.9 billion in gender lens investments within private markets. However, capital allocation to a new generation of fund managers offering innovative solutions remains low. To address this gap, 2X Ignite...
What’s the Business Model Behind (Operating) VC Firms?
Most VC & PE firms have the classic 2& 20 business model. 2 % management fee on capital and 20% carried interest on proceeds above the target threshold. On the surface, this is the industry standard. But, for many firms, both smaller funds and emerging fund...
Strategy Tools Welcomes Kyrre Lemvik to the Team
Q: Tell us a little bit about your background. I have a diverse academic background, holding a master’s degree in finance from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), and currently pursuing a second degree in international management through the CEMS program. My...
Collaborating for Success: How Michael Badham and Stuart Morley Used Strategy Tools to Win the Creative Collaborator Award
Firstly, congratulations on winning the Creative Collaborator Award! How does it feel to be recognized for your contributions to innovation and collaboration in the community? Stuart and I are thrilled to be recognized for our collaborative and innovative approach...
Top 10 Simulation Sessions of 2023
#1Dubai Future District FundFund Manager!WHO: DFDF - Dubai Future District Fund WHERE: Dubai, UAE DURATION: Three days WHY THE SIM?: DF2 is Dubai’s evergreen venture capital fund of funds and direct investment platform. It is anchored by the Dubai International...
2023 Wrapped: This Year at Strategy Tools
1. Transforming How VCs Learn with Dubai Future District FundIn November 2023, we jumped on a plane to Dubai to facilitate a 3-day Fund Management program with the Dubai Future District Fund. Over three intense days, 40 participants, including seasoned professionals...
An Average Week at Strategy Tools
First Stop: Singapore Kicking off this roadshow was a 20-hour marathon of flights from Norway over to Singapore, where Strategy Tools Founder Christian Rangen ran a Fund Manager! Simulation Workshop for the brilliant GPs (VC, PE fund managers) on the 2X Ignite GP...