At 27four, we’re deeply committed to shaping the future of emerging female fund managers. As Lester Freamon, from the Wire, once said, “We’re building something, here, detective, we’re building it from scratch. All the pieces matter”. This sentiment resonates strongly with our recent experience during the fundHERforward publicly run working capital application and screening process.
We’re excited to share with you our latest publication in our All the Pieces Matter series, which reflects on the mixed emotions and valuable insights gleaned from the screening process. While the enthusiasm and talent of applicant managers were genuinely impressive, the process also highlighted key challenges that need to be addressed to ensure forward momentum within the market.
In this publication, we dive into several crucial areas, including the balance between deals and fund management, the pitfalls of overcomplicating structures and strategies, the elusive gross-to-net IRR, and the psychology of capital raising. We also explore the “One-Woman Show” dilemma and the importance of team dynamics and experience.
We believe that by addressing these areas head-on, we can help unlock the full potential of the market and thus invite you to explore the publication and join us in this important conversation.
Together, we can continue to build something truly impactful.