Limited partners considering an investment in a VC fund should check the references.

Here’s a list of references to consider:

Other funds the VC has worked with before.

This could be in the form of a syndicate for funding startups.

Entrepreneur network.

This is the list of startup founders the fund has in their network.

Limited partner references.

This is the list of current and previous investors the fund has worked with before

Community leaders.

This is the list of community leaders the fund has interacted with before.

Followers.

This includes the social media followers of the fund.

The fund is more than just an investment vehicle.

Include these in the VC fund investor documents.

The VC fund is a network of people, a brand with a promise, and a community of followers.

Consider how to build these elements into your fund.

 

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