75479954Alan Patricof is the chairman emeritus at Greycroft Partners.He writes that given the timeline of the coronavirus pandemic, VC firms will have to invest in startups, early-stage companies, and new CEOs without meeting teams face-to-face.To close a deal, it'll be key for entrepreneurs to be charismatic through the phone, and have strong references.Seed and round A investors should consider partnering with other firms to mitigate risk, and should prioritize thorough backgrounding of potential deals.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The pandemic crisis has presented those in venture capital with a new phenomenon — which, in spite of my 50 years in the business, is a first.Since we are virtually always "open to buy," to quote a retailer's expression, we are now faced with

In April, Franklin Templeton India shut down six debt funds, locking in ₹30,800 crore of investor wealth after a surge in redemptions.Explaining the reason behind this, Franklin Templeton CEO Jennifer M Johnson said that this is a liquidity issue and not a solvency issue.Franklin Templeton India’s assets under management (AUM) declined by almost 43% – from $7 billion to $4 billion.Franklin Templeton India, one of the oldest asset management companies (AMC) in the country, decided to wind down six debt funds amounting to ₹30,800 crore in investor wealth. Now, in an earnings call, Franklin Templeton President and CEO Jennifer M Johnson has explained what exactly went wrong with its India business.“We're doing everything we can for those shareholders, to make sure they get all their money back.

Welcome to Power Line, a weekly energy newsletter brought to you by Business Insider.Here's what you need to know:Want to get this newsletter in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. Got a tip or feedback about this newsletter? Email energy@businessinsider.com. Don't forget: Sunday is Mother's Day. Happy Friday, folks! I am delighted to announce that earnings season is mostly over — which means nearly all the top energy execs have revealed new details about how their firms are faring. More on that below. Other things that delight me include hand blenders, plucking carrots out of the ground, tempeh if cooked right, and last year. Let's get to it, starting with an update on oil. 75634682A timeline for the recovery of oil markets The term "recovery" may still be premature, but at least some

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Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches searching for the next star. This week they give you the lowdown on Brighton keeper Christian Walton, who is playing on loan at Blackburn.

The former Geordie Shore star, 29, spoke to NW magazine about how she went from a size 16 to a size 8, and also shared her day on a plate

Charlotte Crosby declared herself a 'mess' on Wednesday night's episode of I'm A Celebrity.

She's always been vocal about the 'ruthless' trolling she's received, ever since being thrust into the spotlight on Geordie Shore in 2011. 

She's tipped to have a jungle romance with Ryan Gallagher on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia. 

She's the former Geordie Shore star who traded stiletto heels for steel-toed boots on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia. 

She became a household name thanks to her wild antics on Geordie Shore. On Thursday, Charlotte Crosby spoke about the first time she had sex on the raunchy MTV show.

She's made no secret of her plastic surgeries, and on Thursday's episode of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Charlotte Crosby said she is 'so happy' with the results.

Their blossoming romance has been the talk of the town since they first arrived on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia.

She's no stranger to Australian shores but English reality star Charlotte Crosby seems confused by some of the local lingo.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia's Charlotte Crosby was left blushing when co-star Tanya Hennessy abruptly asked her for a kiss on Monday night. 

Charlotte Crosby has had the revelation that her attraction to I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia co-star Ryan Gallagher was nothing more than hunger. 

Charlotte Crosby's jungle romance with MAFS' Ryan Gallagher on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has been making headlines over the past two weeks.

Charlotte Crosby broke down in tears while opening up to Paul Cosentino about her feelings for Ryan Gallagher on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Charlotte Crosby has opened up about her heartbreaking split with Ex on the Beach star Joshua Ritchie.

The Geordie Shore star, 27, hit out at former Atomic Kitten singer and mother-of-five Kerry, 39, after she urged Charlotte, 29, to stop having plastic surgery in her magazine column earlier this week.

I'm A Celebrity's Charlotte Crosby and Nikki Osborne went head-to-head on Sunday.  

The 39-year-old hit out at Charlotte as the former Geordie Shore star competes on the Australian version of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Things are heating up between Charlotte Crosby and Ryan Gallagher on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia.

The former Atomic Kitten singer, 39, used her magazine column to explain her previous remarks insisting her comments were supposed to be 'tounge-in-cheek'.

Charlotte Crosby has threatened to leave the jungle on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia.

The Geordie Shore star, 24, who has just returned from her Thailand break, took to Instagram on Monday to give her 3.4 million followers a tour of the luxurious new build.

They've been growing closer and closer every day. On Tuesday's episode of I'm A Celebrity Australia, Charlotte Crosby sneaked a peek at her jungle love while he was in the shower.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here's! Charlotte Crosby had a complete meltdown and threatened to leave the show on Tuesday. 

The star, 30, left little to the imagination as she joined Georgia Harrison, Ellie Brown and Joey Essex for the screening of the new series at London's Curzon in Soho on Tuesday.

Eliminated I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! contestant Billy Brownless has accused Charlotte Crosby of putting on a 'performance' in the jungle. 

I'm a Celebrity star Tom Williams spoke about his infamous showdown with Charlotte Crosby on Friday. 

I'm A Celebrity's Charlotte Crosby was scared to her wits on Monday night's episode.

Ryan Gallagher's jungle romance with Charlotte Crosby on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia has been making headlines over the last three weeks.

Letitia Crosby spoke to NW magazine on Monday about Charlotte and Ryan's jungle romance, saying that the couple have the potential to go the distance

Perez Hilton has rubbished claims that Charlotte Crosby is being paid $1million to appear on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia.

On Tuesday's episode of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia, Ryan Gallagher offered to move to England to be with jungle lover Charlotte Crosby. 

The authenticity of Ryan Gallagher and Charlotte Crosby's relationship has come into question since they met on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Ryan Gallagher was eliminated on Tuesday night's episode of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia, leaving his jungle lover Charlotte Crosby heartbroken.

She was just days away from reaching the final of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia.

Luke Mabbott already has a secret reality TV past as it was revealed he once appeared on Geordie Shore, and caught the eye of Vicky Pattison.

Charlotte Crosby has revealed she's lost over 6kg after taking part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!  

Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby isn't known for her subtlety. 

She hasn't been able to consummate her relationship with Ryan Gallagher since they were both kicked off I'm a Celebrity.... Get Me Out of Here! earlier this week.

Charlotte Crosby has shut down wedding talk with Ryan Gallagher, who she met on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

Jungle lovers Ryan Gallagher and Charlotte Crosby are still smitten with each other after leaving I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia last month.

Miguel Maestre and Charlotte Crosby became unlikely friends when they starred on this year's season of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia.

Amy Childs and Kirk Norcross are set to return to TOWIE for a spin-off featuring the original cast, The Sun reported on Monday.

They became close pals following their stint on this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia. 

Charlotte Crosby's turbulent five-year on-off relationship with ex-boyfriend Gary 'Gaz' Beadle came to an end in 2016.

The former Geordie Shore star, 29, showcased her new dragon tattoo across her back in a racy snap posted to Instagram over the weekend, which left her mother Letitia 'shocked'.