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In this week's episode, the host delves into an innovative investment strategy he refers to as a 'flip fund'. This strategy involves raising funds to purchase a single company with the objective of doubling its revenue within a short span of 12-24 months, and then selling it off.
The host discusses past experiences and challenges with fund-raising, such as potential investors' concerns about their investment duration and exit strategies. Unlike traditional venture commitments that can stretch over a decade, the flip fund concept offers a brief commitment period and clearer exit opportunities, thereby addressing several common investor objections.
However, there are limitations to this concept. One crucial point raised was that there would be no distributions or "mailbox money" during the investment period, as all earnings would be reinvested into the company for growth purposes.
The host brings up his successful track record, having employed a similar strategy on nine previous occasions. He also addresses risk mitigation, explaining that poorly performing companies are quickly sold to recoup investments.
Overall, while this flip fund concept is an idea in its infancy and not a fund that is currently being raised, the host presents it as a fun, potentially profitable venture. He wraps up the discussion by inviting feedback and thoughts on the concept from the listeners.
By Andrew Pierno5
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In this week's episode, the host delves into an innovative investment strategy he refers to as a 'flip fund'. This strategy involves raising funds to purchase a single company with the objective of doubling its revenue within a short span of 12-24 months, and then selling it off.
The host discusses past experiences and challenges with fund-raising, such as potential investors' concerns about their investment duration and exit strategies. Unlike traditional venture commitments that can stretch over a decade, the flip fund concept offers a brief commitment period and clearer exit opportunities, thereby addressing several common investor objections.
However, there are limitations to this concept. One crucial point raised was that there would be no distributions or "mailbox money" during the investment period, as all earnings would be reinvested into the company for growth purposes.
The host brings up his successful track record, having employed a similar strategy on nine previous occasions. He also addresses risk mitigation, explaining that poorly performing companies are quickly sold to recoup investments.
Overall, while this flip fund concept is an idea in its infancy and not a fund that is currently being raised, the host presents it as a fun, potentially profitable venture. He wraps up the discussion by inviting feedback and thoughts on the concept from the listeners.