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Fund: Ariadne Capital
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-11-04
Before I read the comments here, I sent them an e-mail asking them if they may be interested in a conversation. I got an e-mail reply from a junior who appeared on the Web to have graduated from a 2-bit university which I know to be of poor quality. The e-mail reply was clearly a cut-and-paste job, as it had conflicting message, saying that they were interested and not interested in having a conversation at the same time! Come on, precision in communication is not that hard a skill to grasp!
PRIVATE: Members OnlyEdge of Worthless
Fund: Ariadne Capital
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-08-17
The first (and only) time I was swayed to outsource financing was with Ariadne. It wasn't just that Julie got nowhere (really nowhere), it was that she was disingenuous about the strength / applicability of her network - I was frankly surprised. I got skiddish when all I saw were .xls preadsheets and 'project management' reports and no meeting ever came to fruition. I ended the engagement and raised the money myself.
Later, someone turned me on to a website that had been blogging Ariadne for quite some time (
Helping Skype Deliver on Vision?
Fund: Ariadne Capital
Posted by anonymous on 2007-08-16
They tried to pitch to us for business and made some introductions to some not very suitable potential non-execs. They wanted to help us fundraise - not a fund in their own right.
PRIVATE: Members Only (473 Characters)Venture Catalyst
Fund: Ariadne Capital
Posted by rxdxt on 2007-07-10
I attended their investors forum event a few weeks ago. Frankly I've been to a lot of these in the states and thought this one was well done and there were some good solid businesses/opportunities. I have positive things to say as of yet, but thanks to this will dig around a bit.
PRIVATE: Members Only (380 Characters)Not Worthy of Mention
Fund: Ariadne Capital
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-05-04
I have had the extreme misfortune to have crossed paths with Ariadne Capital. Quite frankly I am surprised they are still around. They have a rolodex of middle managers and try to get retainers for introductions for business development deals. Taking consulting services from these guys would be a very poor decision. They have little real world experience and surround themselves with a revolving door of weak people. Remember where they came from - organizing cocktail parties...
PRIVATE: Members OnlyComplete Waste of Time.
Fund: Ariadne Capital
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-05-03
Consultant Vs. Investor " I say put your money where your mouth is.
PRIVATE: Members OnlyThis is Not a Fund. It is a Corporate Finance House that Dresses as One.
Fund: Ariadne Capital
Posted by Mark on 2007-03-19
There is no money here to invest. There is a network that promises to connect to capital. Connections are fine and good but be very careful what you give away for the privilege of accessing the network.
PRIVATE: Members Only (125 Characters)Not a Venture Fund Whatsoever
Fund: Ariadne Capital
Posted by Y2K on 2007-03-17
If your business depends on getting your name out there than maybe these guys are worth talking to but not too much value add. Selling consulting services so no way a venture fund but don't think it professes to be either.
PRIVATE: Members Only (254 Characters)Boutique Investment Bank: Not a "Real" Venture Fund
Fund: Ariadne Capital
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-03-17
Founder - Julie Meyer - was founder of First Tuesday. Provides a variety of services to companies/entrepreneurs.
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