Independent rating of IDG Capital VC fund
Overall rating:
5.0
(11)
Recommend to another founder: 100%
About IDG Capital VC fund
Website:
Founded:
1992
Number of funds:
5
Number of investments:
1363
Number of exits:
138
Organization type:
Private Equity Firm
How IDG Capital VC fund invests
Rounds:
Average ticket size:
76.5M USD
Biggest investment:
286M USD
Would lead round:
Yes
Would coinvest:
Yes
Countries where invested:
Sectors of interest:
Artificial Intelligence, Software, Retail, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Manufacturing, Hardware, Autonomous Vehicles, Wearables, Therapeutics, Shopping, Semiconductor, Robotics, Professional Services, Product Research, Network Security, Mapping Services, Machine Learning, Intelligent Systems, Information Technology, Health Care, Grocery, Electronics, E-Commerce, Cyber Security, Computer Vision, Computer, Communication Hardware, Biopharma, Analytics, 3D Printing
Founders' reviews of IDG Capital VC fund
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Smooth Pitch Process, Easy Terms, Super Helpful Post Round Alex Rosen & Idg
IDG was one of the first firms we met in the process of raising our A, which was our first outside capital. While I thought IDG might not be a fit, I still wanted to speak to them, mostly because of all the positive things I heard about Alex Rosen from other CEOs I know. We met with Alex first at our office, he came to us. He had lots of useful feedback and was engaged and very polite, basically smiled the whole time. I didn't think it would go anywhere, but then Alex came back with a lot of insightful questions, showing that he actually did listen (unusual for a VC) and actually did care about what we were building (unusual - same point as previous). I was impressed and Alex and I went back and forth over email for some time.
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Didn't Fund Me but I Was Very Impressed!
IDG was one of the venture funds we met with while pursuing our Series B funding. We didn't get a term sheet from IDG (although we did successfully complete our $8 million Series B) but I was thoroughly impressed with the entire crew at IDG. Phil, Pat and Alex were great to talk to, clearly had solid experience that was relevant to our sector. They did engage deeply, doing extensive diligence. When they passed on our deal, it was clear why they did and why it wasn't a fit for their fund. We ended up with a successful exit of our company earlier this year, and our positive relationship with IDG has continued.
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Good Experience
Alex was an investor and board member in my prior company. He led our Series B round, and also took the lead in supporting us in a follow-on financing in a difficult time. He has great expertise in e-commerce and consumer web in general, and offers a high level of technical savvy as well. As a board member, he was always accessible, direct, and hard-working. Alex brought us valuable contacts, including an outside industry board member. My current business is in the clean technology industry, so it is outside the focus of IDG Ventures, but I continue to get helpful advice from Alex. I would recommend Alex and his firm to any entrepreneur without hesitation.
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Good Experience
Alex Rosen was an investor and board member in my prior company. He led our Series B round, and also took the lead in supporting us in a follow-on financing in a difficult time. He has great expertise in e-commerce and consumer web in general, and offers a high level of technical savvy as well. As a board member, he was always accessible, direct, and hard-working. Alex brought us valuable contacts, including an outside industry board member. My current business is in the clean technology industry, so it is outside the focus of IDG Ventures, but I continue to get helpful advice from Alex. I would recommend Alex and his firm to any entrepreneur without hesitation.
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Smart, Connected, Helpful
Alex Rosen invested in our Series A round (and subsequent follow-ons). He has been super responsive, very helpful, and easy to work with over the years. Since Alex invested, I've met all the partners and found them to really understand what it takes to build a consumer web business. The have good knowledge of the media world and great connections (especially international). Would go back to them with my next company.
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Knowledgeable and Helpful
I have found everyone at IDG to be very knowledgeable about the realities of our business (games/entertainment). Their publishing experience is a great added value from both a connections and experience standpoint. As an experienced former CEO Pat Kenealy offers sound advice about operations and strategy. Phil Sanderson has served on our board and seems to know everyone in our space as well as being on top of what other companies are doing. Alex Rosen is a very astute business person who challenges assumptions when they should be challenged. IDG has been great to work with and has helped and pushed us to grow the company over the last 4 years.
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Great Partner
Alex Rosen was my Board member for my company and led the bridge round that we completed while CEO.
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Knowledgeable and Helpful
I have found everyone at IDG to be very knowledgeable about the realities of our business (games/entertainment). Their publishing experience is a great added value from both a connections and experience standpoint. As an experienced former CEO Pat Kenealy offers sound advice about operations and strategy. Phil Sanderson has served on our board and seems to know everyone in our space as well as being on top of what other companies are doing. Alex Rosen is a very astute business person who challenges assumptions when they should be challenged. IDG has been great to work with and has helped and pushed us to grow the company over the last 4 years.
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Easy to Work with and Well Connected
We did a Series B with IDG Ventures, and it was a great experience. Deal closed quickly, paperwork and terms were extremely fair (as they promised they would be). I don't think it could have gone any better.
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Very Good Experience
I met with all three partners recently, and found them to be very helpful. Their candor and insight was very constructive, and has helped our plans. We do not seek funding from VC firms on our first visit. Our approach is to get to know them first, to see what value they can add in building our company. I came away with a clear sense that IDG Ventures SF would be a strong addition to any round we might put together in the next few months. They know the social media space very well, and they have realistic expectactions about exit paths in the current environment.
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Still Trying to Find Their Niche
I had a good experience but I think the fund is a bit off track. They are working on big deals. I think they are not ready for early stage or seed.