Florian Kohler

Passionate about helping bridge the trust gap to help facilitate greater capital flows into developing countries by supporting entrepreneurs. MD, PE

[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

Check out my latest article: 💧 The Liquidity Crunch in Private Markets: Understanding What’s Happening Behind Closed Doors https://t.co/Nt5v5BOhmN via @LinkedIn

[Jeff Morris Jr. @jmj]

This week, I presented our "Software Factory" thesis to a group of 20 limited partners.

The core question we explored:

In a world of software abundance, where should founders & investors focus energy and capital?

Here’s a sneak peek of the presentation — will share more soon.

[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

@MeghanKReynolds SPV deals stick to well known GPs—RIAs/Banks can’t sell unknown brands to HNWIs, who often invest emotionally. Banks avoid underwriting lesser-known GPs due to lack of DD skill. This feels like a top 2-3% GP game-chance they ditch HNWIs for institutional LPs when markets shift...

[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

Spot on—structured liquidity is the way forward. But it can’t stop at individual companies only. 'Fund level' liquidity is essential for LPs to feel confident re-upping into new funds. Packaging strong and unproven assets is what's needed to drive institutional-level liquidity at scale. 🌟

[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

Co-investments in VC funds can boost LP returns (e.g., fee savings, J-curve mitigation) and help GPs scale deals, but they’re not for everyone. Challenges include amplified risks, tight timelines, and governance gaps. Success requires aligned LP-GP strategies, fast execution, and clear processes. Not a fit for all—traditional fund commitments often remain simpler.
Read my thoughts here: https://t.co/itoKYzWEOw

[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

❄️ The storm may be slowing things down, but AI is only accelerating.

💡 AI is transforming finance:
🔹 Faster due diligence & risk assessment 🔍
🔹 AI-driven financial solutions 📈
🔹 Amplifying expertise, not replacing it

The firms that embrace AI now will define the next decade.🚀

[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

@defyvc @TechCrunch @bmrothenberg @mkhandel I enjoyed the conversation @bmrothenberg and @mkhandel

[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

@rquintini Great panel ! I liked the takeaway around the founders pitch being free form vs structured and ARR quality vs quantity:)

[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

Great #opportunity to work in #impactinvesting with Pauline Fruchaud and her colleagues at the IFC - International Finance Corporation!!

#developmentfinance https://t.co/HZTb56fi0y

[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

I had a really great time speaking with my friends from FinDev Canada in Montreal this week. We talked and shared experiences about some of the challenges of investing in #venturecapital and #privateequity in #emergingmarkets to generate Development Im…https://t.co/KTInESwiuI

[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

Sharing! Is anyone looking for a great challenge to work alongside the Aavishkaar Capital team and @Raivineet and #makeanimpact ? https://t.co/eTCtBq1wc7

[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

Happy #diwali2022 ! https://t.co/o8lgzUXoQr

[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

Link to my weekly reading list for Week 40 of 2022!

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Reports, Videos, upcoming webinars, conferences and lots more, enjoy!

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Link to my weekly reading list for Week 39 of 2022!

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[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

Great opportunity to work at a Teralys Capital and join Jacques Bernier, Eric Legault, Cedric Bisson, Luc Couture, Julien Guimond in building out Canada's most established Technology investor!

Why join Teralys Capital? Great team and an amazing opportuni…https://t.co/grevEL6xUp

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Link to my weekly reading list for Week 38 of 2022!

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Link to my weekly reading list for Week 37 of 2022!

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Link to my weekly reading list for Week 36 of 2022!

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Link to my weekly reading list for Week 35 of 2022!

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[Florian Kohler @florian_kohler]

Link to my weekly reading list for Week 34 of 2022!

https://t.co/4Lm23bUFti

Reports, videos, podcast, upcoming webinars, conferences and lots more, enjoy!
More to come!

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