Join us for the first exclusive session in the VC Unlocked LP Webinar Series! Bedy Yang, Managing Partner at 500 Global, will share invaluable insights and tips from LPs, addressing the challenges faced by emerging VCs in today's fundraising landscape.
Our first interview features Laura Thompson, Partner at Sapphire Partners. Laura will dive into the new collaboration between CalSTRS and Sapphire, offer key insights on how emerging managers can stand out in the current climate and build strong relationships with LPs. Leave this session with actionable insights on how to navigate the dynamic world of venture capital fundraising!
Laura Thompson invests in technology-focused venture funds domestically and internationally. She is passionate about partnering with established and emerging firms to advance the thinking in the limited partner space. Laura is a frequent contributor to OpenLP.com in an effort to help increase transparency across the venture ecosystem, and was named a VC Rising Star by Venture Capital Journal in 2021.
Bedy joined 500 Startups in the early days in order to pilot international investments and 6 years later, the fund has done investments in over 70 countries. Today, Bedy focuses her investments in LatAM and MENA regions and spends a lot of her time on investor education programs and is passionate about unlocking Silicon Valley and developing ecosystems and innovation programs around the world.
