In raising a VC fund, the size of the fund is a key component.

Here are the factors that impact the size:

The stage of startup.

The later the stage, the larger the fund size.

Sectors targeted.

Some sectors, such as life science, will require larger check sizes.

Percent ownership

The larger the target ownership, the larger the fund size.

Target number of investments.

The earlier the stage, the larger the number of investments to be made.

Follow-on funding.

Funds that follow on will need to raise more capital.

Size of team.

The larger the team, the greater the fund size.

Consider these factors in the size of your VC fund.

 

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