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What is an Operating Partner's role in a fund?
What is an Operating Partner's role in a fund?
Solo GP vs. Partner in Venture Capital: How Feasible is Outsourcing Unfavorable Tasks?
Thoughts on doing venture capital as a solo GP vs. having a partner? How easy it is to outsource the things I don’t like?
What’s your take on corporates as LP?
What’s your take on corporates as LP?
Would LPs Find Credibility in Citing Combined Track Records of Myself and Venture Partners?
Would LPs consider it credible if the track record I cite includes the combined investments markups and exits of me AND of my Venture Partners? Thus far I've only included deals I was personally involved in (32 investments 20 companies individual company markups of 3X 5X and 10X). These numbers would be bolstered if I add my VPs' investments including a $1B deep tech exit. But credibility (and surviving LP diligence) is important to me.
Which Platform is the Most Cost-Efficient and LP-Friendly for Forming a Delaware Fund: AngelList, Carta, or Allocations?
Hello all Which platform is cheaper efficient and LP friendly for forming a delaware fund? I have seen AngelList Carta and Allocations but dont know which is better. Any thoughts?
What Can I Say at a Multi-Family Office Event Without Violating General Solicitation Rules?
I’ve been invited to come present to a multi-family office event along with some other fund managers and startups. What can I and cannot say? Will this be considered general solicitation if I say we are looking for LPs for our fund during the presentation? Trying to be careful but don't want to miss the opportunity to ask if I can.
Is Raising the Education Fund Goal from $15m to $50m Beneficial for Attracting Investors?
Been advised that for the ambition my education fund has and the types of investments it will make (in companies and initiatives) the $15m I had in mind is too low and may dissuade some folks from getting involved - been encouraged to look at a higher number e.g. $50m with $15m as a first close. Thoughts?
How Will LPs React to Onboarding an Ex-Minister Facing Prosecution for Unlawful Enrichment, Despite Likely Acquittal?
Hello we need your help. How the LP's may react to onboarding as an advisor a former Minister who may face prosecution for unlawful enrichment ? He will be at 999% acquited from those charges but do we agree that it is a No-Go ?
Is Using My Last Name for a Management Company Lame or Should I Choose a More Abstract Name?
Is it lame to use my last name for the management company instead of something more abstract? (My last name is not Andreessen)
Is it Common to Have Varied Management Fees for Active Investment and Divestment Periods (2% vs 1%)?
Is it normal to have different management fee for active investments period and divestment periods? i.e 2% vs 1%
Where do most LPs typically come from for first closes?
Where do most LPs typically come from for first closes?
Is anyone else running a US feeder fund into a main EU fund? Would be great to hear your insights.
Is anyone else running a US feeder fund into a main EU fund? Would be great to hear your insights.
Should I Request NDA Coverage for Sharing Confidential Deal Memos with LPs Who Signed a PACT?
Should I ask for NDA coverage to unlock my deal memos containing confidential information on my portfolio companies before sharing them with LPs who have signed a PACT?
What Standard Reply Can Be Used for LP's Request on Fund Reporting Metrics?
One of the LP’s is asking for the fund reporting metrics? Is there a standard reply that one can use to answer this?