Adam Besnivick

Adam Besnivick: How to Invest in Pre-Seed & Seed Stage Companies; Looking Glass Capital | E1020

Adam Besnivick, Harry Stebbings, Chris Sacca

Looking Glass Fund's General Partner deploys capital from a $20 million second fund into 27 to 30 mission-driven companies across secondary U.S. hubs, prioritizing pre-seed rounds capped at $11 million post-money. The strategy emphasizes acting as a catalyst "lead investor" rather than a large check writer, aiming to secure 5.25% ownership while building a reputation that compels higher-quality deal flow. By targeting sectors like healthcare and climate, the fund seeks to generate strong returns despite a volatile market that has left later-stage venture capital in a "death zone."