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Daniel Farrell
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Why funds are investing in film
A portfolio company's launch is also a moment for its investors. Funds that help their companies launch well get stronger founder relationships and more visible brands of their own. Platform teams are increasingly treating film the way they treat recruiting or legal support: a standing resource, not a one-off favor.
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Where funds use film
Portfolio launches. Launch films for companies coming out of stealth or announcing a round.
Summits and events. Founder and LP summit coverage that turns one event into months of content.
LP communication. Short films on portfolio progress for annual meetings and fundraising.
Fund brand. Documentaries and series that show how the fund works with founders.
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One crew vs. many vendors
When every portfolio company hires its own video vendor, quality and timelines vary. A standing crew gives the fund one production calendar, one set of standards and faster turnaround, while each company still gets its own film.
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How Te Dua works with funds
Te Dua's Portfolio Studio gives funds and platform teams one crew for portfolio launch films, summit and LP films, and documentaries. Boost VC and Draper already work with Te Dua this way. Talk to us about your portfolio.
