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What is the Ideal Amount of Information to Share with LPs Without Compromising Fund Strategy?

Fund strategy: what’s the right amount of information to share with LP (who could of course forward it to their friends and partners)?
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What's the general opinion on listing portfolio companies on the website while still raising?

What's the general opinion on listing portfolio companies on the website while still raising?
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1. Is the maximum number of investors allowed 99 or did it get raised to 250?

1. Is the maximum number of investors allowed 99 or did it get raised to 250?
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What are the visa options for a Singaporean on H1B to set up and work full-time in a US fund?

Hi all I've a question I'm really hoping someone can help me with. I'm an international person in the US (singaporean) previously on a student F1 visa. I recently took a consulting gig to get a work visa and am now on H1B. What are the options to be able to set up the fund and work under the fund as my full time job? My understanding is that neither H1B nor E2 visa apply to a fund. Is this true? If so what are the alternative options?
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How to Cover Legal Expenses for a First Fund Before Closing Without Paying Out of Pocket?

Any insights on covering legal expenses for a first fund prior to closing the fund? Local VC estimates $50-60K for initial legal work all of which are recoupable from post-close admin fees. But are people just paying this out of pocket or what?
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Is There a Database Comparing Newly Formed VC Funds Raised via 506B vs 506C?

is there a database where it shows how many newly formed VC funds raised via 506B VS 506C? my hypothesis is that 80% of those that have successfully closed are raising publicly but data would be better.
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Should We Include Individual or Collective Track Records of the Fund Team in Question #4?

Should we mention only our personal track records or it could be a common answer from the whole fund team in question #4 about our track records of past deals?
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For those sending out newsletters, should we archive all of our editions? If so, where?

For those sending out newsletters, should we archive all of our editions? If so, where?
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Can I Discuss Potential Investment and Fund Ticket Size with Startups to Gauge Their Interest?

Can I talk to startups about a potential investment with the fund ticket size? Discuss their interest?
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Is there a specific investment license for GPs? Something like the accredited investor?

Is there a specific investment license for GPs? Something like the accredited investor?
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Is it worthwhile to speak with a broker dealer that a connection wants to introduce me to?

Is it worthwhile to speak with a broker dealer that a connection wants to introduce me to?
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Would You Consider Selling GP Stake or Offering AUM Discount to Attract an Anchor Investor?

All had the following from a potential anchor LP (willing to do 25%+) who is keen to invest 'Would you consider a sale of any part of the GP or a price concession on aum to a possible anchor?' From all I've read this seems to be a polite but firm no. Any counterpoints or counterarguments?
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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?
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What should I do if a potential LP tries to negotiate to lower my carry?

What should I do if a potential LP tries to negotiate to lower my carry?
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Should We Maintain Spacetech Metrics or Discuss Similar Market Deals in Different Segments?

Should we stick with the metrics from the spacetech deals we’ve done or can we talk about the deals we have done in the same market and stage but another segment?
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Is Pursuing Broker-Dealer Licenses (Series 7, 62, 63, 65, 79, 82) Over 5-10 Years Beneficial for My Career?

Would it be to my benefit to go for broker dealer licenses with respect to securities such as the following? Series 7 62 63 65 79 and 82. This is not something in the next 12 months but to get over the next 5-10 years. What would this enable me to do and is it a pathway worth exploring?
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What additional background checks do reputable FoFs conduct during DD besides data room analysis?

I'm being DD'ed by a reputable yet discreet FoF which got a strong reference check with one of my board advisors. What kind of background checks do FoFs typically conduct as DD besides looking at the data room?
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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.
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Can I raise from LPs abroad if my fund is based in the US and I only invest in US-based companies?

Can I raise from LPs abroad if my fund is based in the US and I only invest in US-based companies?
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What materials should be sent to a potential LP via email aside from the investment deck?

What materials should be sent to a potential LP via email aside from the investment deck? Please answer
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How much time should be allocated to deal sourcing/investing vs. fully closing the fund after a first close?

After a first close, how much time should be split between deal sourcing/investing vs. fully closing the rest of the fund?
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How do I handle LPs asking who else has invested in my fund without revealing names?

How do I handle LPs asking who else has invested in my fund without revealing names?
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What happens if an LP needs to pull their money out before 10 years?

What happens if an LP needs to pull their money out before 10 years?
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Can we use crowdfunding solutions made for VCs and LPs such as Palico or Seedrs?

Can we use crowdfunding solutions made for VCs and LPs such as Palico or Seedrs?
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Can I accept crypto as an investment in my fund? One of my LP is interested.

Can I accept crypto as an investment in my fund? One of my LP is interested.
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What Motivates Legacy VC Firms to Publicly Support New Funds Without Shared Carry?

I've seen new funds getting flagship investment from a general partner at a prominent established fund and round out a raise with this credibility cosign. I'm told there's no carry being shared. Why would a legacy VC firm willingly permit a new fund to broadcast their being an LP as prominently as they do go on their podcast & elevate this new fund? Downstream deal flow opportunities?
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How to Respond to PitchBook Queries About My Investment Firm and Its Benefits After Fund Formation?

How should I respond to questions sent to me by PitchBook about the specifics of my investment firm and certain investments I made? Can PitchBook be useful once the fund is formed?
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Is it good practice to have an FAQ in the LP data room?

Is it good practice to have an FAQ in the LP data room?
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Higher Volume of Deals vs. Higher Ownership Percentage: What Matters More to LPs in Portfolio Construction?

Hi! Is it better to have a higher volume of deals or a higher percentage of ownership per deal. I'm working on portfolio construction and deciding on reserve capital percentage and how many deals the fund will do. What's more important to LPs?
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How to Manage a $5m Investment Offer from an LP Prospect Seeking to Become a GP in My $10m Venture Studio Fund?

How do I handle a $5m investment offer from an LP prospect who wants to become an institutional GP in my $10m venture studio fund?
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How are growth opportunities typically structured for VC firms?

How are growth opportunities typically structured for VC firms?
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Is there a venture partner agreement that covers LP fund-raising/closing?

Is there a venture partner agreement that covers LP fund-raising/closing?
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Which documents should be included in the Warehouse folder of the LP data room?

Which documents should be included in the Warehouse folder of the LP data room?
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How does VC fund raising work if we don't reach our target?

How does VC fund raising work if we don't reach our target?
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What tools do you recommend for fund management, specifically CRM and fund management platforms?

What tools do you recommend for fund management, specifically CRM and fund management platforms?
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Should Our Own Contribution Be Included in Calculating Target Fund Size with Weighted Averages Spreadsheet?

Should we include our own contribution when calculating the target fund size using the spreadsheet of weighted averages for potential investors?
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What is the Recommended Minimum Investment for Balancing LP Fund Size and Quantity?

Hello thinking about possible LPs I know to come up with the right fund size what is the smallest investment that you would recommend accepting? There would be a trade-off between amount raised and having too many LPs with small investments e.g. 25K minimum vs 100K minimum. Mike Adeo
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How to Accrue Early Non-Realized Performance for Late LPs in a Fast-Closing Context?

*- accrued perf to late LPs -* Hello I am unsure how to formulate it and if relevant in our context of closing quickly. One prospective LP asked me my formula to accrue early non-realized perf to late LPs joining. I answered that • there is no NAV so no such computation • i intend to do the final close in less that 12 months • all LPs get the same perf Did I miss something?
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Q: Is the Fund Overview a More Detailed Version of the Deck, and Does it Replace the PPM?

Q: 1) Do I understand correctly that the Overview of the fund completely duplicates the Deck with the difference that the Overview has more text description and explanations? Should the deck structure be completely duplicated in Overview? 2) What is the purpose of Overview? Does it replace PPM?
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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?
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Is it Necessary to Establish LP, GP, and ManCo Simultaneously or Can I Register a DE LLC for ManCo First?

is there a reason to establish all 3 entities (LP GP and ManCo) at once and at the first close or I can register a DE LLC for ManCo now and start marketing the brand and the mission without talking about the fund?
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How to Approach a Family Foundation as a Potential LP: Differences, Recommendations, and Technical Issues?

Am preparing to meet a family foundation as a potential LP because they want more impact any recommendations or insights on how that might differ from connecting with a HNWI or a family office? Or any technical/ regulatory issues I should study up on?
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What should I talk about with VCs at an open evening?

What should I talk about with VCs at an open evening?
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What is an Operating Partner's role in a fund?

What is an Operating Partner's role in a fund?
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What are the Pros & Cons of Joining a Larger Fund as an Independent SPV/SPC?

If there’s another fund setting up a 5-7x your size of fund and would invest in your fund but want to set it up as a SPV/SPC so its part of the bigger play yet you’d have all the independence you need to run things etc. what would you see as the pros & cons?
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How should I approach the initial conversation with a celebrity LP who reached out via a personal contact?

What should be my strategy for the initial conversation with a celebrity LP who contacted me through a close personal contact?
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