22 subscribers
انتقل إلى وضع عدم الاتصال باستخدام تطبيق Player FM !
Venture Capital in MSP SaaS: Insights on Investment, Challenges, and Future Trends w/Joel Abramson
Manage episode 456921813 series 2555839
In this episode of the podcast, host Dave Sobel sits down with Joel Abramson, the managing partner at TopDown Ventures, to discuss the intricacies of venture capital in the managed services provider (MSP) software space. With a background that includes significant experience in the MSP industry, including the sale of a large MSP to TELUS, Joel shares insights into the investment thesis of TopDown Ventures, which focuses on early-stage MSP software companies. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the unique challenges faced by MSPs and how that knowledge informs their investment strategy.
Joel elaborates on the stages of investment, emphasizing that TopDown Ventures primarily targets seed and early series A companies, typically those nearing their first million in annual recurring revenue. He explains that the firm aims to assist these companies in scaling by providing not just capital but also valuable insights into product development and market strategies. The discussion touches on the lessons learned from operating MSPs and how those experiences shape their approach to identifying promising investment opportunities.
A significant part of the conversation revolves around the challenges MSPs face when transitioning from service-based businesses to product development. Joel points out that while many MSPs may have ideas for tools, the leap to creating a viable product requires a different skill set and understanding of the market. He stresses the importance of distinguishing between features and fully-fledged products, as well as the need for a strong foundation and vision to ensure long-term success in the competitive landscape of MSP software.
Finally, Joel discusses the collaborative model employed by TopDown Ventures, which includes leveraging a network of advisors from the MSP community to support portfolio companies. He outlines the decision-making framework used by the investment committee, which involves thorough due diligence and strategic discussions about potential success and challenges. As the episode concludes, Joel shares his outlook for the future, highlighting ongoing opportunities in cybersecurity and productivity tools, particularly those enhanced by AI, as areas of focus for the firm moving forward.
Supported by: https://www.coreview.com/msp/
All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/
Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/
Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/
Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/
Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech
Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com
Follow us on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/
1566 حلقات
Manage episode 456921813 series 2555839
In this episode of the podcast, host Dave Sobel sits down with Joel Abramson, the managing partner at TopDown Ventures, to discuss the intricacies of venture capital in the managed services provider (MSP) software space. With a background that includes significant experience in the MSP industry, including the sale of a large MSP to TELUS, Joel shares insights into the investment thesis of TopDown Ventures, which focuses on early-stage MSP software companies. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the unique challenges faced by MSPs and how that knowledge informs their investment strategy.
Joel elaborates on the stages of investment, emphasizing that TopDown Ventures primarily targets seed and early series A companies, typically those nearing their first million in annual recurring revenue. He explains that the firm aims to assist these companies in scaling by providing not just capital but also valuable insights into product development and market strategies. The discussion touches on the lessons learned from operating MSPs and how those experiences shape their approach to identifying promising investment opportunities.
A significant part of the conversation revolves around the challenges MSPs face when transitioning from service-based businesses to product development. Joel points out that while many MSPs may have ideas for tools, the leap to creating a viable product requires a different skill set and understanding of the market. He stresses the importance of distinguishing between features and fully-fledged products, as well as the need for a strong foundation and vision to ensure long-term success in the competitive landscape of MSP software.
Finally, Joel discusses the collaborative model employed by TopDown Ventures, which includes leveraging a network of advisors from the MSP community to support portfolio companies. He outlines the decision-making framework used by the investment committee, which involves thorough due diligence and strategic discussions about potential success and challenges. As the episode concludes, Joel shares his outlook for the future, highlighting ongoing opportunities in cybersecurity and productivity tools, particularly those enhanced by AI, as areas of focus for the firm moving forward.
Supported by: https://www.coreview.com/msp/
All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/
Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/
Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/
Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/
Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech
Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com
Follow us on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/
1566 حلقات
كل الحلقات
×
1 AI Trends: Rapid Adoption, Security Hurdles, and Microsoft’s Ad-Supported Office Strategy 13:49

1 February Tech Roundup: CEO Confidence, $61B Cloud Deals, Apple’s UK Encryption Removal, Google QR 11:21

1 Transforming SaaS Pricing: Strategies for Value-Based and Outcome-Based Models with James Wilton 20:30

1 AI's Role in Cybersecurity: Insider Threats, Phishing Scams, and Deepfake Risks with Bryant G. Tow 35:35

1 Amazon Shifts from Chime to Zoom, Microsoft 365 Gains Traction Amid Rising Cybersecurity Threats 11:45

1 Slide Launches Backup Appliance, Apple Introduces C1 Modem, and Grok 3 AI Unveiled 12:59

1 Acer's Price Surge, Apple's Encryption Dilemma, and CompTIA's New CloudNetX Certification Explained 14:29

1 Inflation Bites, Tariffs Sting—Can SaaS and Automation Keep SMBs Afloat? 12:38

1 Unlocking Cybersecurity for SMBs: Justin Kane on DoubleCheck's Unique MSSP Approach 17:26

1 The Future of MSPs: Adapting to Big Business Trends, Leadership Changes, and AI Advancements 31:10

1 Dell's Office Policy Reversal, Google Layoffs, and AI's Role in Software Testing: Key Insights 13:39

1 MSPs Face Profitability Challenges as 18% Operate at a Loss; OpenAI and CrowdStrike Innovate AI 13:27

1 AI Performance Declines Under Pressure, UK Orders Apple Backdoor, and IT Jobs Face Automation Crisis 15:06

1 Ransomware Payments Drop 35% as AI Tool Usage Surges; New Charter Acquires Orchestrate AI Labs 13:50

1 AI Talent Needed, Copilot Plus PCs Underperform, Amazon's AWS Growth Stalls, SolarWinds Acquired 12:31
مرحبًا بك في مشغل أف ام!
يقوم برنامج مشغل أف أم بمسح الويب للحصول على بودكاست عالية الجودة لتستمتع بها الآن. إنه أفضل تطبيق بودكاست ويعمل على أجهزة اندرويد والأيفون والويب. قم بالتسجيل لمزامنة الاشتراكات عبر الأجهزة.