Archive - First Momentum Capital

How to underwrite angel track records in less than 2500 word

The sequel is ALWAYS better than the original right?

Jul 2 •

June 2025

300 WhatsApp Messages Later: Our Risk Framework for Backing Emerging VCs

Every once in a while, you come across someone who both expands the way you think about the world, and is a blast to be around.

Jun 18 •

March 2025

Should your family office allocate to venture capital?

https://andsimple.co/insights/should-your-family-office-allocate-to-venture-capital/

Mar 23 •

April 2024

Whats the right way to think about a new VC fund?

There is only one question that matters when deciding whether to invest in a venture capital fund: why would a founder care about this fund?

Apr 8, 2024 •

How to be a top quartile LP to fund managers?

We always talk about what a top-quartile GP looks like for an LP, but what about the other way around?

Apr 4, 2024 •

July 2022

What I look for in the funds I back (and my commitments as an LP)

Hi, my name is Ben Ehrlich and I am the general partner and co-founder of First Momentum Capital (i.e.

Jul 18, 2022 •

This is First Momentum Capital, a newsletter about venture capital, startups, and why the next generation may be the best yet…

Jul 18, 2022 •

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