#043 - Rational Musings: Start a VC Fund or a Syndicate?

<p>In this Rational Musings episode, Iman and Cyrus discuss their views on whether setting up a fund or running a syndicate (SPV) makes the most sense. The guys also talk about angel investing, joining a fund and scouting deals as alternatives to running an SPV or fund.</p> <p>Submit questions for us to cover in podcast episodes: <a href= "https://www.rationalvc.com/questions">https://www.rationalvc.com/questions</a></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Materials referenced</span></p> <p>Samir Kaji tweet 1: <a href= "https://twitter.com/Samirkaji/status/1522757321809485824">https://twitter.com/Samirkaji/status/1522757321809485824</a></p> <p>Samir Kaji tweet 2: <a href= "https://twitter.com/Samirkaji/status/1541979202953433088">https://twitter.com/Samirkaji/status/1541979202953433088</a></p> <p>Ryan Hoover tweet thread: <a href= "https://twitter.com/rrhoover/status/1473347361762066438?lang=en-GB"> https://twitter.com/rrhoover/status/1473347361762066438?lang=en-GB</a></p> <p>--</p> <p>Rational VC provides regular content on technology investing and technology building. We also write long-form memos on all things tech investing and building. You can sign up for these monthly memo newsletters on the website: <a href= "https://www.rationalvc.com/">https://www.rationalvc.com/</a><br /> <br /> We break everything down to first principles, to simplify the complex technology world. We aim to bring you content that is insightful, logical, and rational.<br /> <br /> We cover tech products and tech companies across the lifecycle, from pre-seed to seed, Series A to D+, to IPOs and beyond. We also cover all investing methods including Angel Investing, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Public Markets, SPACs etc.<br /> <br /> For more information on Cyrus, Iman and the channel, check out:<br /> <a href= "https://www.rationalvc.com/">https://www.rationalvc.com/</a><br /> <br /> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrusyari/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrusyari/</a><br /> <a href= "https://www.linkedin