
Slow Ventures has officially launched its Creator Fund, raising over $60 million to support creator-entrepreneurs. The fund aims to back individuals who are building businesses centered around their loyal audiences, marking a shift in how venture capital approaches the creator economy. This initiative is seen as a response to the growing recognition of creators as serious business founders rather than mere influencers. The fund will target 'best-in-class authorities' in niche areas, emphasizing the importance of community and audience trust in the current market landscape. Slow Ventures aims to identify and invest in the next generation of creators who demonstrate the entrepreneurial spirit akin to that of Y Combinator founders. The fund's launch reflects a broader trend of institutional investors recognizing the potential of the creator economy and the unique business models emerging from it.


I wrote about 'seed-strapping' businesses & another emerging fund manager to pay attention to (& they aren't focused exclusively on AI!) for Dealmaker https://t.co/Izkf6lVTAA
Really hard to return more than 3x on a large fund, even with breakout hits like Lightspeed has had Mulesoft, Appdynamics and Snap each returned >1x the fund they came from Selling at the right time is important too... LSVP sold Stitch Fix and Oyo at great times. https://t.co/qN543wMQsv https://t.co/9S6C3x2tFU
Having a big name (or really, any decent investor) leading your round is a massive positive signal. You may not like it as a founder. However, it's a reasonable value proposition as a financial product for a LP. Some funds even make it their whole strategy: “We index…