The Venture Capital business constantly is changing, and these alternations are now happening with ever-increasing momentum. The number of companies seeking funding increases exponentially every quarter, and cornering the attention and remaining relevant in new investment markets has become a tough job. This situation gets more complicated if we factor in new developments, including the current tighter funding lines, focus on climate change, international conflicts, supply chain constrictions, and the new 3.0 web, which must be addressed if you want to take your business further.
How does this play out for the VC market? On one hand, the new funding horizon is forcing them to optimize returns and keep on top of changing trends to ensure they pick the winners. On the other hand, it calls for adopting new strategies and developing a broader investment focus. In addition to the above, one of the challenges brought by the transformation of the VC industry is the shortage of talent in all ranks from CEO to financial analysts, causing recurring delays in operations and hindering the effective flow of business.
So, how can you step up and confront VC trends and challenges and have your business come out on top? The following are the 3 key trends that you need to understand to address them in your business model.
Automation for deal management (H2)
Successful VC firms are devoting much of their resources to innovating around the use of automation and process optimization. Although this business is still being handled manually and individually in most cases, digitization is gaining ground.
The use of technology has proven to be one of the success factors of different investment businesses that have replaced coffee chats and notebooks, as stated by Jules Maltz, General Partner at IVP.
Networking, task management, databases and operational efficiency tracking are essential in the investment business to be aware of the behavior of operations. IT strategies include automating CRM platforms, the use of data analytics and big data, customer service through outsourcing firms such as Apertura, as well as leveraging project and task management resources.
Know your insights and be willing to adapt (H2)
In order to become a smarter investor, it is important not only to analyze the competition but also to have deep analytics to identify your own insights as a growing business. VC founders invest in data analysis to interact with their information and develop new ways to improve operational efficiencies and identify patterns in every previous investment success.
Increasing use of data trends approaches businesses with ways to gain detailed insights into their performance and adapt to every new challenge VC is facing nowadays. Also, these resources allow the business to get to know specific audiences, investors and networks. Digitization, AI, relationship intelligence and business intelligence are still the top strategies to decrease costs and improve the ROI of VC teams.
The most important part of this strategy is to generate a clear picture from the chosen business model and determine a budget to invest in financial tools, but also in business introspection to understand the adaptability of the company, the impact of risk to the VC firm and other data that will place them one step ahead of crises. Remember, data isn’t just for finance teams anymore.
Outsourcing allies to succeed (H2)
VC firms invest a lot of time in automating, optimizing and maintaining the performance of a company. That’s why many innovative firms prefer to hire outside help in specific tasks their teams lack knowledge in, thus becoming more effective and efficient. These are the tasks that are holding up their growth and slowing down their company’s progress.
One of the best ways to achieve this workforce optimization is by hiring outsourcing professionals. These professionals can help with tasks like accounting, writing marketing materials, and managing social media accounts—all of which can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and, if done without specialized knowledge, can hurt the brand and the company.
At APERTURA we have been advising investment, VC and private equity businesses for over 15 years on how to boost their performance to their fullest potential, while we take care of processes that can be improved and optimized, such as financial modeling, market research, data analysis, contact center, presentation developments, safety procedures, regulatory compliances, cyber security, IT, content creation, brand management tech services, SEO optimization and corporate strategies. In short, we can find a skilled professional to address any of your specific needs, for the time and the jobs you need them to perform.
Investment in outsourcing has become a key strategy for firms to improve growth and successful business investments. In fact, the number of companies using outsourcing services is growing at a rapid pace, and this trend is expected to continue decreasing costs and improving businesses’ performance. Are you ready to increase your business potential? Contact us to find out ways to revolutionize your processes and discover new ways to stand out from your competitors with our outsourcing services.
At APERTURA we are looking for an Admin & Data associate who is in charge of managing databases and communicating with our clients.
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With dozens of analysts and researchers available, Apertura is the only fully bilingual research and financial analysis outsourcing company in Latin America to support investors in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Located in the United States and managed by an experienced team of senior analysts from North America, Apertura offers a quality outsourcing solution for companies, private equity and debt funds, venture capital, start-ups, Family offices, SPAC, institutional investors, search funds, and more.
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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our team on a remote and freelance basis. In this role, you will work closely with our senior project manager to assist in handling various projects within our organization. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in project management methodologies, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
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About APERTURA:
With dozens of analysts and researchers available, Apertura is the only fully bilingual research and financial analysis outsourcing company in Latin America to support investors in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Located in the United States and managed by an experienced team of senior analysts from North America, Apertura offers a quality outsourcing solution for companies, private equity and debt funds, venture capital, start-ups, Family offices, SPAC, institutional investors, search funds, and more.
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As a Freelance Cybersecurity Consultant, your primary role will be to provide cybersecurity due diligence assistance for Apertura’s client acquisition activities. Your responsibilities include:
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About APERTURA:
Apertura is a unique and fully bilingual research and financial analysis outsourcing company located in Latin America, supporting investors across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Managed by an experienced team of senior analysts from North America, Apertura offers quality outsourcing solutions for a wide range of clients, including companies, private equity and debt funds, venture capital, startups, family offices, SPACs, institutional investors, search funds, and more.
At Apertura we are looking for a Security Analyst II. The Security Analyst II is focused on client facing front-line security monitoring for Managed Services as well as performing advanced Threat Analysis research and team activities. The Security Analyst II will utilize technical knowledge, proprietary tools and polite professional etiquette while performing the following duties:
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In Apertura we are looking for a Marketing Support Associate for one of our clients. This person will be providing support to our engineering team in various areas including data analysis, digital marketing, schedule creation and project management. This role requires candidate who can work independently, take ownership of work, and proactively seek opportunities to improve our sales, marketing, and deliverable efforts.
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Responsible for maintaining, engineering and operating the IT infrastructure. They are responsible for daily infrastructure administration (storage, network, firewalls, VMWare, IT / security applications) and act as an escalation point for Systems Administrators.
This individual needs to understand the complex interactions of technical systems (networks, storage, virtualization, security) and have good troubleshooting skills. They will be responsible for engineering highly available technical solutions that support mission critical platforms. They will engage other team members and support vendors as needed in order to resolve all technical issues in a timely manner. This individual will occasionally work after hours as needed, in order to support staff, perform updates, etc.
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We are looking for an eager and motivated individual. Ideally, this individual possesses a strong desire to learn and grow. As IT, we are responsible for maintaining the infrastructure upon which most services are built. As such, the efficient planning and operation of the infrastructure is critical to the success of the business. The Systems Engineers are responsible for the entirety of the infrastructure, from the physical hardware to the applications that monitor it. We are looking for someone who has advanced IT skills and experience, who can immediately contribute to the team. However, given the scope of the role, this position provides ample opportunity for growth and ownership.
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At Apertura we are looking for financial analysts to be responsible for forecasting revenues and expenditures, creating business plans, developing and managing financial models and advising growing companies regarding their future budget needs. Compensation is in USD.
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Business & Technical Writers
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At Apertura, we are looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist to provide protection during
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