Sydecar Session: Standing Out as an Emerging Manager--The Pitch

Fundraising as a GP is more competitive than ever, and standing out is essential. This Sydecar Session explores what LPs look for in a pitch and how to differentiate yourself with and beyond the slide deck. We cover how to position your unique edge, build a compelling personal brand, craft meaningful updates, and leverage your network effectively. Whether you’re a GP actively raising funds or preparing for the future, this webinar will equip you with practical tools to make a lasting impression.

Speakers:

Jamie Rhode is a Partner at Screendoor, an investment platform supporting emerging venture capital managers. Screendoor works as an LP of GPs, partnering with institutional investors to provide access to new funds, co-investment opportunities, and strategic relationships. Previously, Jamie spent over eight years at Verdis, a single-family office, where she implemented a data-driven approach to investing across early-stage venture, buyout, and hedge fund managers.

Benedikt Langer's background spans venture capital, private lending, and treasury. He spent the last four years at a single family office, where he crafted and implemented investment strategies for Emerging Fund Managers. He also founded Embracing Emergence, a platform fostering collaboration between Limited Partners and Emerging Managers.

Jenny Barba, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Features Capital, is a venture investor and board member with 25+ years in MedTech and healthcare financing. A Kauffman Fellow, VCI Fellow, and Recast member, she was named a top woman in venture to watch by NVCA in 2024. She serves on the Board of Laplace Interventional, is a Board Observer at OCON Therapeutics, and a Trustee at Dartmouth-Health’s Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital.