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Peter Livingston: From first hire at $4B IPO to investing $70M+ in 430+ startups

Peter Livingston: From first hire at $4B IPO to investing $70M+ in 430+ startups

This is episode 11 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Peter Livingston, founder of Unpopular Ventures, shares how his rolling fund and angel syndicate have invested $70M+ into 430+ startups globally. He dives into startup success, sector-agnostic investing, and the importance of trusting founders.

Posted by Harrison FaullPeter Livingston | October 29, 2024
Two of my angel investments hit $10M ARR - With Francis Santora

Two of my angel investments hit $10M ARR - With Francis Santora

This is episode 1 of The OpenVC podcast. In this episode, Francis Santora, a full-time angel investor, shares his journey of backing high-growth startups, with four of his investments reaching $10M in ARR. He discusses his approach to B2B SaaS and consumer subscription investments, common mistakes angels make, and what founders can do to impress investor.

Posted by Harrison FaullFrancis Santora | June 4, 2024
Data-driven VC: where to start your journey

Data-driven VC: where to start your journey

This post is the 1st of a series on Data-Driven VC. It will give you a base understanding of the framework and tools that compose data-driven investing.

Posted by Silvan Cloud Rath | March 4, 2024
Introducing OpenVC Flow: Access top 1% deals before they close.

Introducing OpenVC Flow: Access top 1% deals before they close.

At OpenVC, we see 10,000 startups per year. Now, you can access the top 1% with OpenVC Flow. It's super easy and completely free.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | September 26, 2023