Richard Kerby
@kerby
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investor of time and occasionally money
New York, USA
Joined August 2009
@Field_Ventures 7. We’re still early in the Service-as-a-Software era. But the playbook is starting to formulate. If you’re building software that replaces services, @Jillwillnyc and I would love to meet. 👇 Follow the discussion here:.🔗 #SaaS #VerticalSoftware.
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6. What we look for at @Field_Ventures:.🔍 Deep vertical insight.🛠️ Software that executes.📈 Business models tied to value delivered.🧠 Founders who obsess over end-user workflows
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5. Why now?.1️⃣ AI & automation reduce marginal costs.2️⃣ Verticals are adopting software faster.3️⃣ Customers demand outcomes, not tools. Result: Startups can deliver services at scale with better unit economics.
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4. Antiquated industries are full of manual labor, paper forms, and inefficient workflows. These aren't “tech-enabled” opportunities. They're tech-replaceable opportunities.
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3. This evolution is Service-as-a-Software. ✅ Higher ACVs.✅ Stronger customer ROI.✅ Deeper workflows.✅ Stickier products.Think vertical software + embedded services.
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2. Most SaaS targets the IT budget, but that’s just a sliver of enterprise spend. The labor budget is 10x larger. 💡 Software that does the work vs. helps you do the work.
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1. 🚨 New Post: The Rise of Service-as-a-Software.We’re witnessing a massive opportunity to build software businesses that serve people, not IT departments. This shift is bigger than SaaS. Here's why: 🧵.👉
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The Rise of Service-as-a-Software: Software That Works For You . Don't forget to sign up for the @Field_Ventures Substack:
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A huge thank you to the @NextLegacy_ team for yet another amazing Bridge Summit. It was great sharing the stage with @msmith492 @KelvinBeachumJr @MollySOShea to dive deep into the strategies and challenges facing emerging managers . It was also great learning from @drewbrees,.
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Today marks Uncork Capital's 21st 🎂 That would usually be reason enough to celebrate but I'm also delighted to announce that we've raised $300M in new funds to back the founders building the next generation of category-defining companies 🚀
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Another great Summit put on by the @upfrontvc team! Thanks as always for hosting and an amazing fundraise for those affected by the LA fires!.
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Kicking off this year's venture comp survey. If you are interested in participating, click on the link below.
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Congrats to the @chemistry_fund team on their new fund! Excited to work with @kshenster, @Mark_Goldberg_, @ethankurz!!!.
🌟 Personal update 🌟 - Today, I’m thrilled to unveil Chemistry (@chemistry_fund), a new $350M early-stage venture fund I co-founded with my good friends @ethankurz and @Mark_Goldberg_! We’re dedicated to making high-conviction investments at the Seed and Series A. A thread 👇.
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Great team to join for those looking to focus on early-stage venture.
Yo NYC. We're adding a team member at @asylumventures - someone obsessed with the art of making companies and wants to help us provide an alternative to the big venture bankers. Holler if you are someone you know is interested. hiring@asylum.vc.
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I know of a few LPs looking to add to their investment teams. If you are interested, please reach out to me directly!.
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Congrats to Team @fikavc! Love seeing @TXZhuo, @thejohnchen, @arteeninLA, and team continue to thrive!.
We’re thrilled to share the closing of @fikavc IV at $160M - a new chapter with the same core values front and center. To our founders, LPs, & the entire Fika community: thank you for your friendship & support. Excited for the journey ahead!.
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