Embracing Emergence was founded on the conviction that venture capital needs a different kind of formation.
I founded Embracing Emergence because I kept encountering the same hunger: Emerging Managers trying to raise their first funds with no real community around them, LPs looking for more than pitch decks and quarterly updates, and a broader ecosystem that moved fast but rarely went deep.
Today, Embracing Emergence includes a newsletter read by over 1,000+ subscribers, the Fund Circle, a cohort program for emerging fund managers, an LP community, and advisory work with some of the leading voices in venture. It's built on the belief that formation precedes performance, and that the best investors are shaped as much by wisdom as by pattern recognition.
Benedikt Langer
Testimonials
"Benedikt has been a thoughtful sounding board, an insightful source of knowledge, and generous with his time since the early days of Supercruise. He's also been kind enough to make connections with LPs and other GPs where relevant. Embracing Emergence is a must read for all emerging managers and LPs interested in emerging managers."
Morgan Livermore
GP @ Supercruise (ex Quiet Capital & Accel)
"I’ve been a fan of Benedikt’s longer than I’ve actually known him myself. I’m a big believer in a rising tide raises all ships, and Embracing Emergence is just that. It elucidtaes private converstations LPs are having and opens them up for broader knowledge acquisition and discussion. Benedikt is also an n-of-1 writer, and for the lost, first-time reader, I’d recommend starting from ‘Monks and Managers’ and the ‘Differentiation for GPs Nobody Talks About’."
David Zhou
LP & Host @Superclusters
"When Benedikt calls or sends over an opportunity we always take a deep look. We know that his introductions come with thorough and thoughtful analysis. The industry needs more people like Benedikt, people that are true to their word and are continually advocating for the next generation of top tier talent."
Nico Mizrahi
LP @Pattern Ventures (FoF)
"I have been part of Benedikt’s LP community since its early days and found it invaluable in expanding my perspectives as an LP, particularly in ways that align with Screendoor’s mission of supporting Emerging Managers and helping allocators navigate this ecosystem. I’ve had insightful discussions with fellow allocators on asset allocation, investment strategy, venture funds, and I have also been a guest on hi thoughtful newsletter, which dives deep into critical topics on all things Venture Capital."
Jamie Rhode
LP @Screendoor (FoF)
"Benedikt was one of the first to see my fund pitch deck and gave sharp, practical feedback. He helped me find and tell my own authentic story - something I had initially underestimated the importance of, but proved essential for connecting with LPs."
Mark Scianna
GP @Forward Deployed (ex Palantir)
"Benedikt was my first call when I decided I wanted to go start a fund. He helped me refine my narrative and emphasized the importance of having the right story with LPs and gave amazing feedback as I nailed down my pitch. He also made some great intros to emerging manager friendly LPs, they were some of my best calls."
Michelle Volz
GP @Pax (former a16z)
Testimonials
"Benedikt has been a thoughtful sounding board, an insightful source of knowledge, and generous with his time since the early days of Supercruise. He's also been kind enough to make connections with LPs and other GPs where relevant. Embracing Emergence is a must read for all emerging managers and LPs interested in emerging managers."
Morgan Livermore
GP @ Supercruise (ex Quiet Capital & Accel)
"I’ve been a fan of Benedikt’s longer than I’ve actually known him myself. I’m a big believer in a rising tide raises all ships, and Embracing Emergence is just that. It elucidtaes private converstations LPs are having and opens them up for broader knowledge acquisition and discussion. Benedikt is also an n-of-1 writer, and for the lost, first-time reader, I’d recommend starting from ‘Monks and Managers’ and the ‘Differentiation for GPs Nobody Talks About’."
David Zhou
LP & Host @Superclusters
"When Benedikt calls or sends over an opportunity we always take a deep look. We know that his introductions come with thorough and thoughtful analysis. The industry needs more people like Benedikt, people that are true to their word and are continually advocating for the next generation of top tier talent."
Nico Mizrahi
LP @Pattern Ventures (FoF)
"I have been part of Benedikt’s LP community since its early days and found it invaluable in expanding my perspectives as an LP, particularly in ways that align with Screendoor’s mission of supporting Emerging Managers and helping allocators navigate this ecosystem. I’ve had insightful discussions with fellow allocators on asset allocation, investment strategy, venture funds, and I have also been a guest on hi thoughtful newsletter, which dives deep into critical topics on all things Venture Capital."
Jamie Rhode
LP @Screendoor (FoF)
"Benedikt was one of the first to see my fund pitch deck and gave sharp, practical feedback. He helped me find and tell my own authentic story - something I had initially underestimated the importance of, but proved essential for connecting with LPs."
Mark Scianna
GP @Forward Deployed (ex Palantir)
"Benedikt was my first call when I decided I wanted to go start a fund. He helped me refine my narrative and emphasized the importance of having the right story with LPs and gave amazing feedback as I nailed down my pitch. He also made some great intros to emerging manager friendly LPs, they were some of my best calls."
Michelle Volz
GP @Pax (former a16z)
Testimonials
"Benedikt has been a thoughtful sounding board, an insightful source of knowledge, and generous with his time since the early days of Supercruise. He's also been kind enough to make connections with LPs and other GPs where relevant. Embracing Emergence is a must read for all emerging managers and LPs interested in emerging managers."
Morgan Livermore
GP @ Supercruise (ex Quiet Capital & Accel)
"I’ve been a fan of Benedikt’s longer than I’ve actually known him myself. I’m a big believer in a rising tide raises all ships, and Embracing Emergence is just that. It elucidtaes private converstations LPs are having and opens them up for broader knowledge acquisition and discussion. Benedikt is also an n-of-1 writer, and for the lost, first-time reader, I’d recommend starting from ‘Monks and Managers’ and the ‘Differentiation for GPs Nobody Talks About’."
David Zhou
LP & Host @Superclusters
"When Benedikt calls or sends over an opportunity we always take a deep look. We know that his introductions come with thorough and thoughtful analysis. The industry needs more people like Benedikt, people that are true to their word and are continually advocating for the next generation of top tier talent."
Nico Mizrahi
LP @Pattern Ventures (FoF)
"I have been part of Benedikt’s LP community since its early days and found it invaluable in expanding my perspectives as an LP, particularly in ways that align with Screendoor’s mission of supporting Emerging Managers and helping allocators navigate this ecosystem. I’ve had insightful discussions with fellow allocators on asset allocation, investment strategy, venture funds, and I have also been a guest on hi thoughtful newsletter, which dives deep into critical topics on all things Venture Capital."
Jamie Rhode
LP @Screendoor (FoF)
"Benedikt was one of the first to see my fund pitch deck and gave sharp, practical feedback. He helped me find and tell my own authentic story - something I had initially underestimated the importance of, but proved essential for connecting with LPs."
Mark Scianna
GP @Forward Deployed (ex Palantir)
"Benedikt was my first call when I decided I wanted to go start a fund. He helped me refine my narrative and emphasized the importance of having the right story with LPs and gave amazing feedback as I nailed down my pitch. He also made some great intros to emerging manager friendly LPs, they were some of my best calls."
Michelle Volz
GP @Pax (former a16z)