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?
Is it worthwhile to speak with a broker dealer that a connection wants to introduce me to?
What should I do if a potential LP tries to negotiate to lower my carry?
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?
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?
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?
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.
Can I raise from LPs abroad if my fund is based in the US and I only invest in US-based companies?
After a first close, how much time should be split between deal sourcing/investing vs. fully closing the rest of the fund?
How do I handle LPs asking who else has invested in my fund without revealing names?
What happens if an LP needs to pull their money out before 10 years?
Can we use crowdfunding solutions made for VCs and LPs such as Palico or Seedrs?
Can I accept crypto as an investment in my fund? One of my LP is interested.
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?
What materials should be sent to a potential LP via email aside from the investment deck? Please answer
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?
Is it good practice to have an FAQ in the LP data room?
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?
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?
How are growth opportunities typically structured for VC firms?
