Fundraising used to be a relationship business. Now, it’s a volume game.

In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Aduro Advisors to unpack the data behind the current venture capital landscape. With $131 Billion+ in assets under administration across 650+ firms, they have a bird’s-eye view of the market that few others possess.

We dive deep into the "haves vs. have-nots" dynamic in VC, why the era of the generalist firm might be ending, and the exact operational mistakes that stop emerging managers from scaling. If you are raising a fund or managing a firm in 2025, you need to hear this.

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Topics covered:

- Shift to Solo GPs: The rise of individual managers over large platforms.

- Fundraising Reality: Why raising capital is now a volume-based "numbers game."

- Market Polarization: The widening gap between the "haves" and "have-nots."

- Specialization Wins: Why LPs favor sector-focused funds over generalists.

- The 100% Rule: Data showing funds that invest 100%+ of capital outperform.

- Smaller Funds: The strategic advantage of "right-sized" funds for faster returns.

- Individual Investors: The massive influx of High Net Worth individuals into VC.

- AI & Operations: Using AI to automate fund administration and data reporting.

About the Guest:

Aduro Advisors is a premier fund administration firm supporting over 650 venture capital and private equity firms with more than $131 Billion in assets under administration. Their platform, FundPanel, leverages data and AI to streamline operations for the next generation of investors.

Timestamps:

(00:00 ) - Introduction and episode overview

(00:02:43 ) - Inspiration behind founding Aduro Advisors

(00:04:25 ) - Major shifts in fund operations and data flow

(00:05:58 ) - Aduro Advisors' data insights on fund performance and market recovery

(00:09:48 ) - Evolution of fund sizes and LP composition

(00:11:22 ) - Common mistakes made by first-time fund managers

(00:12:40 ) - The importance of sector specialization versus diversification for LPs

(00:17:24 ) - Surprising findings from Aduro Advisors' Q2 2025 report

(00:20:16 ) - Longevity of firms and the "haves and have-nots" dynamic

(00:23:09 ) - Characteristics of top-decile performing funds

(00:25:48 ) - How Fund Panel streamlines fund administration and reporting

(00:27:17 ) - The role of AI in fund administration

(00:30:38 ) - Changes in fundraising approach post-pandemic

(00:32:23 ) - Biggest opportunities for innovation in fund operations

(00:33:54 ) - Where to learn more about Aduro Advisors and Fund Panel

Learn more about Aduro Advisors:

Website: https://aduroadvisors.com/

FundPanel: https://fundpanel.io/

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