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Kate McAndrew On Co-Founding A $100 Million Venture Fund To Support Founders And Businesses At The Frontiers Of Technology And Design

Kate McAndrew On Co-Founding A $100 Million Venture Fund To Support Founders And Businesses At The Frontiers Of Technology And Design

Update: 2024-10-26
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In today’s rapidly evolving venture capital landscape, one of the most exciting developments is the rise of investors like Kate McAndrew. Kate, a visionary founder and leader, recently launched Baukunst, a $100M fund.


Baukunst has attracted funding from top-tier investors with whom Kate and her co-founders had built long-term relationships.


In this episode, you will learn:



  • Kate McAndrew launched Baukunst Ventures, a $100M pre-seed fund that focuses on high-conviction investments in innovative companies.

  • Her journey from Pasadena to Silicon Valley exemplifies resilience, ambition, and a passion for leadership, fostered from an early age.

  • Her venture career began with Bolt, where she gained hands-on experience building a fund and managing portfolios, eventually inspiring her to start her own.

  • Baukunst’s strategy centers on high ownership stakes and a focused approach. It aims to support seasoned professionals revolutionizing their industries.

  • Kate emphasizes the power of relationships in fundraising, securing two-thirds of her fund from personal connections and trusted collaborators.

  • Baukunst combines technology with design, championing an eco-centric model that values creativity and collaboration over technology alone.

  • Kate’s recent book, The Goddess Guide to Branding, encourages founders to elevate their brands through archetypes that resonate with modern audiences.


 


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Kate McAndrew On Co-Founding A $100 Million Venture Fund To Support Founders And Businesses At The Frontiers Of Technology And Design

Kate McAndrew On Co-Founding A $100 Million Venture Fund To Support Founders And Businesses At The Frontiers Of Technology And Design

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