We back
mavericks
Divergent
thinkers
We think differently and our VC model reflects that
Would you invest in things that your neighbor, Uber driver or banker suggest? We wouldn’t either. We think that many investors compete in the same overvalued sectors chasing the same finite set of startups. Being average gets you average returns.
We focus on emerging business models that are often overlooked by other VCs chasing today’s returns. We look for the mega global industries of tomorrow.
We look forward, not backward.
Trust
ultimate currency
We go beyond due diligence, We get into forensics
Most startup founders don’t start out to defraud investors. It happens over time. It’s looking for small clues and nascent behavior that could indicate a potential problem down the road. It’s not simply a matter of financial auditing. It’s trying to piece together the flow of money and identifying behaviors of secrecy, ethical lapses, lack of governance and controls and a potential toxic culture.
We see it as our duty to our LPs to not only deliver solid fund performance but to invest in sound, well-governed startups that have the best chance of becoming a long-term winner.
Number one
cash is king
The problem with this approach is institutional investors often have to wait 10 to 12 years before they see any cash. Institutional investors want exits so they can recycle their cash into new opportunities faster. Astor Perkins invests across stages so that our LPs see tangible exits in 1 – 3 years, 5 – 7 years and 7+ years with varying risk-reward characteristics. It gives them faster conversion to cash while still giving them incredible multiples on their capital.
Sustainability
DNA
We live and breathe sustainability and we demonstrate it through our actions. We invest in companies that can help fight climate change on the largest scale possible. We are a strategic partner and advisory board member of We Don’t Have Time, the largest climate change social network in the world. Each of our Astor Perkins members commit to personally and professionally fighting climate change in every aspect of their lives. Sustainability is core to our founding principles and values.
Active
not passive
We roll up our sleeves to help our founders. From helping to bring a round together, strengthening their board, connecting them to strategic partners and customers to accelerating market entry, we hustle so our founders win. We match the hunger of our maverick founders. It’s frankly refreshing.