This episode demystifies private deal investing for ecommerce operators, covering angel investing, rolling funds, and syndicates. Learn how to evaluate opportunities in DTC and emerging tech, build an investment network, and avoid common pitfalls to effectively deploy capital and foster successful investment outcomes.
Key takeaways
Before becoming an angel investor, understand your risk tolerance, the time commitment involved, and thoroughly research the businesses you're considering.
Explore rolling funds for greater investment flexibility compared to traditional closed-end funds, benefiting both investors and fund managers.
Leverage investment syndicates to pool resources and expertise, enabling access to larger opportunities in DTC operations and emerging eCommerce technology.
Actively cultivate a robust network to unlock deal flow, find co-investors, and gain valuable due diligence support in private market investing.
Analyze current market trends and valuation multiples to understand the investment climate for ecommerce businesses and make informed decisions.
How does your investment portfolio look these days? I've been doing some investing over the past couple of years, running a very small investment syndicate that has taught me a ton, and I'm excited to have someone on the show who has been doing similar things. Andrew Gluck is the Founder of Irrvrnt.com, an investment fund that invests in DTC operations companies and emerging eCommerce tech (among other things), and we're going to be geeking out on all things investing—and so much more. Tune in as we share the lessons we've learned, as well as the mistakes we've made in our respective investment journeys. You'll hear us deep dive into angel investing, including what to consider before becoming an angel yourself. We also talk about rolling funds, the current investment landscape, and whether having a solid network to tap into is an important pillar of successful investing. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3yXLv86 Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners? Learn more here. Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups? Subscribe via email.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Before becoming an angel investor, understand your risk tolerance, the time commitment involved, and thoroughly research the businesses you're considering.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Explore rolling funds for greater investment flexibility compared to traditional closed-end funds, benefiting both investors and fund managers.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Leverage investment syndicates to pool resources and expertise, enabling access to larger opportunities in DTC operations and emerging eCommerce technology.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Actively cultivate a robust network to unlock deal flow, find co-investors, and gain valuable due diligence support in private market investing.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Analyze current market trends and valuation multiples to understand the investment climate for ecommerce businesses and make informed decisions.
