"What would it take for foundations to invest in venture capital?"

German foundations manage billions and hold almost none of it in venture. The obstacle is rarely appetite: it is the investment policy, the board, and backing a manager whose results only show up in ten years. Andreas Mayr and Chris Heyer put the Joachim Herz Stiftung case on the table as a starting point. Everything after that is the discussion: what convinces a board, what you select a manager on, and what it would take for everyone else in the room. Come with a position.

Hosts:
Andreas Meier (Joachim Herz Stiftung)
Chris Heyer (Marvelous)
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What are Roundtables?
Roundtables are curated sessions for 15 selected individuals, led by prominent LPs. The format features a 45-minute peer-level exchange on market realities, governed by the Chatham House Rule. This confidential setting connectsSt youerz H directly with influential allocators, and fosters deep, authentic relationship building through candid discussion.