Build a network to add value and accelerate deals.

Capital is now a commodity but your firm's network is a unique asset that sets you apart in the market. It's time to leverage this asset and make it work for you. Create a Swarm with your team, advisors, mentors, and founders, and search through their connections, all in one place.

1. Identify talented people in specific fields
2. Map potential partners/clients for your portfolio
3. Identify operators/executives who have launched markets abroad to lead GTM.

Build a collective network to differentiate your firm, cross-pollinate relationships across portfolio companies, and identify talent and sales opportunities on their behalf.

Your Swarm is also a great place for networking and bringing your whole ecosystem together.

As is the case with most VC firms, 500 Emerging Europe’s ability to help its portfolio companies hire and find new customers is based on the strength of their general partners’ and founders’ networks.

Using The Swarm, 500 is now able to combine and search through their collective network. They're already using the platform to introduce founders to top talent and plan to use it for sales and other high-potential introductions.

“We introduce a lot of founders to people who could be sales entry points for them,” Selin says. “Being able to see everyone's connections in one place and build pipelines is really helpful.”