In this episode, we sit with Kevin Moore, the fund manager at Serac Ventures. Kevin shares his unconventional journey to venture capital. Starting with a degree in civil engineering, Kevin transitioned through roles as a financial advisor, a regulatory worker at the Federal Reserve Bank, and eventually into the VC world. He emphasizes the importance of diverse experiences and a curious mindset for sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities. He discusses his methodology for investment selection and the significance of a disciplined approach across various investment mediums.

Kevin provides insights into the venture capital industry, highlighting the importance of understanding both the finance aspects and the operational challenges of startups, he also delves into the specifics of fundraising, offering advice on engaging with different types of investors, including foundations, endowments, family offices, and high net worth individuals. Furthermore, Kevin outlines the strategic focus of Serac Ventures on fintech, B2B SaaS, and commerce enablement solutions, emphasizing the fund's commitment to diversity and hands-on support for portfolio companies.

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Founder Bio:

Kevin Moore is the Founder and Managing Partner at Serac Ventures. Kevin has over 18 years' experience in public and private markets investing having worked at Spur Capital Partners (VC FoF), i2E (VC Fund), Morgan Stanley, The Federal Reserve Bank, and Northwestern Mutual. Kevin is also the author of Starting Your Investment Fund: A How to Guide and he has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Time Stamps:

02:52 Kevin Moore’s unconventional paths to VC success 08:03 First steps into venture capital and the importance of background diversity 11:25 Embracing your role for personal and professional growth 13:08 Navigating the investment landscape: from LP to VC fund manager 18:33 Strategies for investment managers to engage with endowments 26:36 Challenges and strategies in fundraising for successive funds 28:06 Strategizing fund size for investment success 30:34 Financing GP commitments through fund distributions 32:33 Investment criteria and strategies at Serac Ventures 36:28 VC leverage expert networks for founders 38:24 Investment trends and predictions for 2024 and beyond 41:51 Dry powder and investment strategy in fund management 46:32 What is coming up for Serac Ventures

Resources

Company website: https://www.seracventures.vc/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeracVentures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serac-ventures-vcfund/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seracventures