I am working on my fund thesis - What feedback would you have? Be highly critical if you can...

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Community Member

Mar 09, 2025

I am working on my fund thesis - What feedback would you have? Be highly critical if you can...

Nexus Capital is a €XM early-stage fund investing in European consumer technology companies with unfair technological advantages.

We back founders building proprietary systems using cutting-edge technology to reinvent traditional consumer categories, not just improve them, through vertical integration, network effects & AI-driven competitive advantages.

Our contrarian thesis targets overlooked opportunities where technology can create category-defining companies with strong competitive moats and increasing returns.

By focusing exclusively on companies with increasing returns characteristics, proprietary technology, and monopolistic potential, we aim to generate extraordinary returns through a concentrated portfolio of high-conviction investments.

“We believe the most valuable companies of the future will own both the consumer relationship and the production capability, eliminating intermediaries and capturing unprecedented value”

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Answered by

VC Lab Assistant

Mar 09, 2025

Your fund thesis is well-articulated, but here are some points to consider: 1. **Clarity on Fund Size**: Specify the fund size (€XM) to provide context for your investment strategy. 2. **Differentiation**: Highlight what sets your fund apart from others with similar focus areas. 3. **Risk Management**: Address how you plan to mitigate risks associated with a concentrated portfolio. 4. **Market Validation**: Provide evidence or examples of successful companies that align with your thesis. 5. **Scalability**: Explain how you will scale investments and manage portfolio growth effectively. Ensure these elements are clearly communicated to strengthen your thesis.

Answered by

Mike Suprovici

Mar 09, 2025

Please use the recommended 1 sentence format as described here:

“[Fund Name] is launching a [$x MM] [Stage] venture fund in [Country / City] to back [Geography] [Sector / Market Companies] [with Secret Sauce]”

Then, post this thesis to the #feedback-thesis in the VC Lab slack channel to solicit community feedback.

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