Arjan ten Buuren named Global Connector of the Year by VNTR Capital.
Our Managing Partner received the award at the VNTR Summit in Lisbon for his work as Chapter Director, VNTR Capital NL.
What a Venture Partner contributes to a developing venture
Relevant experience is most useful when it is applied to a specific venture question, with preparation and follow-through. Three illustrative moments show how Venture Partners contribute at Xablu Venture Studio, and where the role’s boundaries lie.
Investing through a fund or directly in a venture: what is the difference?
Participating in the Xablu Venture Evergreen Fund and investing directly in a venture are separate positions, with different holdings, exposure and governing documents. What distinguishes them, and which risks apply to both.
When is a corporate challenge suitable for venture building?
Some corporate problems belong inside the organisation, some deserve a pilot, and some could support a business serving many customers. Five practical questions help decide when venture building is worth considering, and what a first exploration involves.
From AI demo to useful workflow: what needs to work?
An impressive AI output is only one part of a useful workflow. Value also depends on a defined task, usable information, meaningful review, integration with existing processes and evidence from real use.
How a venture studio builds new technology companies
Building a technology company means connecting work on the market problem, product, technology, commercial development and organisation. How a venture studio brings that together, what it shares across ventures and where the factory metaphor stops.