Webinar: Rising VC Stars and Emerging Fund Managers: So You Want to Be A VC?

Are you thinking about raising a venture capital fund? This session discusses the critical first principles to consider in building and understanding the venture capital business from the ground up. Join Fund Formation Partner Olga Zolotnik and Screendoor Managing Director Lisa Cawley for this exclusive conversation. Here’s what you can expect to learn:

• The Foundation of Your Venture Firm: Explore the importance of having a clear vision for your business beyond fundraising. Discover how to think about your firm’s structure and the team you need to build for success.
• Operational Essentials for Success: Gain insights into the operational side of setting up a VC firm, including funding the management company, meeting your GP commitment, and the strategic timing of choosing partners and service providers like fund administrators, banks, legal counsel, and accounting/tax advisors.
• Mastering the Terms of the Trade: Learn how the terms of your first venture fund (and beyond) fit into the context of your fund advisory business and discuss the significance of management fees, capital contributions, and the value of understanding your term sheet and Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA).
• Navigating the Fundraising Process: Understand the various strategies for fundraising and the lessons learned from those who have successfully navigated this challenging process.

Webinar Resources

• Watch Emerging Fund Managers: You Don’t Have a CFO, but You Need to Manage the Cash