How Predictive Algorithms Are Transforming Venture Capital — by Dan Hoogterp I. Introduction The Evolution of Venture Capital and the Adaptive Role of Technology Venture Capital has long been considered both an art and a science, where investors leverage a blend of industry experience, intuition, and financial analysis to identify startups with high-growth potential. However, the landscape of venture capital…

A Closer Look at Variable Capital Companies (VCC) — by Hans Yong Singapore, a renowned financial hub, recently rolled out the Variable Capital Company (VCC) investment structure in 2020. This move was strategically positioned to captivate global investors and amplify the country’s stature in the financial sector. Understanding the Framework of VCC The inception of the VCC in 2020 was an initiative by Singaporean…

A New Corporate Structure for Investment Funds in Singapore — by Hans Yong The Variable Capital Company (VCC) is a novel corporate structure introduced in Singapore to cater specifically to the needs of investment funds. The Singapore VCC is not just another corporate entity but is tailored for the complexities and dynamism of modern investment strategies. …

An Overview — by Hans Yong Singapore, a thriving financial hub in Asia, continuously introduces innovative financial instruments and structures to bolster its reputation. Among these, the Variable Capital Companies (VCC) stands out, offering a multitude of benefits to fund managers and investors alike. …

by John Carolus Sharp This article first appeared in Hatcher’s blog I’m loving the resurgence of interest that Elon Musk is bringing about in space right now. Two decades or so ago, I got to live out a childhood dream and work in the space industry. …

This article first appeared in Hatcher’s blog ‘Impact investing’ has been a buzz word for quite a while now and has multiple definitions and schools of thought. Call it ESG investing (based on the Environmental, Social & Governance principles), SDG investing (based on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals) or simply…

by John Carolus Sharp This article first appeared in Hatcher’s blog Around the beginning of the last global crisis, the Global Financial Crisis of 2007–2008, it was widely predicted that entrepreneurs would stop founding unicorns and venture capitalists would cease investing. The belief was: the startup industry as a whole…

by John Carolus Sharp This article first appeared in Hatcher’s blog Twelve months ago, Dan and I decided to turn our attention to a problem that almost all entrepreneurs face — how to identify the best investors for a startup, based on the company’s location, stage, sector, and other characteristics. …

by John Carolus Sharp This article first appeared in Hatcher’s blog Venture capital is, at its core, about finding and solving problems at scale. The best business plans are those that can describe the size and scale of the problem and the proposed solution, and the value that will result…