​SVRN Symposium: Partnering with Tier‑1 VC Firms with Alexandra Dumas

​An Interactive Conversation for Private Market Investors

​📆 Date & Time: October 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM PST
💻 Location: Live on Zoom
🎙 Speaker: Alexandra Dumas, Head of VC Partnerships at Google
🎯 Topic: What makes a tier 1 VC and how to partner with them.

​Join us for an insider conversation with Alexandra Dumas, Head of VC & Startup Partnerships at Google and Venture Partner at Navigate Ventures, as we unpack how to build meaningful relationships with tier 1 VC firms—and why co-investing with professionals is one of the most powerful strategies in private markets.

​Alexandra will share real-world insights from her work across Google, early-stage venture, and angel investing, offering a rare look into how top firms evaluate startups, structure partnerships, and choose co-investors.

​For family offices, angels, and VCs, this session will give you a tactical roadmap for building credibility, earning access, and aligning with the best in venture capital.

​What to Expect

​The SVRN Symposium is a live, interactive session designed to deepen your understanding of private market investing and connect you with leading experts.

​Hosted and moderated by SVRN’s investment team, this conversation blends curated insights with dynamic audience Q&A — bringing together investors, family offices, and strategic partners who share values, curiosity, and a commitment to intelligent investing.

​At SVRN, we believe relationships move capital — and that collective intelligence is built through open, high-value dialogue. Our Symposiums offer rare access to the minds shaping the future of private markets.

​How to Participate

• ​Come prepared with thoughtful questions — audience participation is encouraged.

• ​Keep your camera on if possible to create a more connected environment.

• ​Engage respectfully and share perspectives that add value for the group.

​Questions We’ll Explore

​🔹 What criteria distinguish a “tier‑1” VC firm, in terms of reputation, track record, team, deal terms, or value‑add?

🔹 When is co‑investing with a tier‑1 VC a good strategy? What benefits does it bring, what are the trade‑offs or risks?

🔹 How do you see the ecosystem evolving: Are platforms, LPs, corporate VCs changing what tier‑1 VC partnerships look like in next 3‑5 years?

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