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Do specialist funds outperform generalist funds?

Do specialist funds outperform generalist funds?

by Jonathon Cocks | Jul 5, 2024 | Fundraising, Insights

Blog by Jonathon Cocks In my previous blog I asked the question “When in the economic cycle is the best time to invest in Venture Capital?”, with past data suggesting that VC funds outperform public markets when funds launch just as public markets are coming off their...
The rise of AI and LLMs in travel and hospitality: A new era of discovery and booking 

The rise of AI and LLMs in travel and hospitality: A new era of discovery and booking 

by Nicholas Cocks | Jul 1, 2024 | Insights

Blog by Nick Cocks and Vileh Kumar Rai Artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) are revolutionizing the travel and hospitality industry, transforming how we discover, plan, and book our trips. From personalized recommendations to streamlined...
A Partner’s reflection: Beating the odds in Korean market entry

A Partner’s reflection: Beating the odds in Korean market entry

by Bennett Lee | May 20, 2024 | Insights, Investments

Blog by Bennett Lee, CFA, CAIA and Timothy Tham As venture capitalists specialising in the Travel and Hospitality industry, we have been to many parts of the world in search of innovative start-ups and each region offers unique opportunities and challenges. Over the...
Navigating sustainable tourism investments

Navigating sustainable tourism investments

by Patrick Imbardelli | Feb 26, 2024 | Insights, Sustainable Travel

In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of global concerns, the travel and hospitality industry in Southeast Asia is undergoing a conscious evolution towards sustainability. United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) anticipates the...
How do we pick good founders as a VC investor?

How do we pick good founders as a VC investor?

by Velocity Ventures | Dec 22, 2023 | Insights, Investments

by Calista Chew, Melvin L. De Guia, and Bennett Lee (L-R of sign) Rayner Loi (Lumetics founder), Nick Cocks and Bennett Lee with their teams at Lumitics: Breakfast Conversations event (L-R) Bennett Lee, Nick Cocks, Dave Rouse (CarbonClick founder) and Patrick...
I’m only a startup – why do I need a board?

I’m only a startup – why do I need a board?

by Nicholas Cocks | Nov 6, 2023 | Corporate Governance, Insights

One of the key milestones in the life of every company is the decision to start formal board meetings. At Velocity Ventures we invest from Seed through to Series B stage companies, so we are often at the table when the decision to start formal board meetings is made....
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