Announcing Version One Fund II
On behalf of our team at Version One, I am incredibly excited to announce that we have just closed our second fund. Version One Fund II is $35M, slightly larger than our initial fund. In many ways, Version One Fund II is identical to Fund I. It’s the same investing team (myself in Vancouver and […]
Lessons from my first year at Version One
Today marks my first full year in VC at Version One. Over this time, I have grown so much and am happy to report that being an investor is still very much aligned with my core values. As I reflect on the past year, I want to share what I have discovered about these 3 core […]
What makes a great investor?
As someone who is still relatively early in his investing career, I often think about what qualities set successful investors apart from the rest. Good investing doesn’t just happen. And while luck may help at times, it’s not the answer. Here are few key ingredients that I consider important for being a great investor: Live in […]
Our year in review: a look back and ahead
As the year comes to an end, it’s a natural time to pause and reflect on what we’ve done and where we’re headed. 2013 was busy for Version One. We made 3 new investments: Figure 1, a photo-sharing network for medical professionals; Upverter, a cloud-based hardware engineering platform; and one unannounced investment. These new investments bring the […]
Why Venture Capital is the Perfect Fit for Me
If you told me a few months ago that the next chapter in my career would be in venture, I may not have believed you. But now, it makes perfect sense. Working on my PhD was often a lonely activity. I found myself seeking human interaction by leading every committee, captaining every team, and teaching […]