How to Set Up Your First Fund's Tech Stack in 2026
The definitive guide to choosing and configuring the tools you need to launch and run a venture fund — from entity formation to your first capital call.
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The definitive guide to choosing and configuring the tools you need to launch and run a venture fund — from entity formation to your first capital call.
You've made the decision to launch a fund. You've got a thesis, you've got LP leads, and you've got the conviction to go out on your own. Now comes the part nobody prepares you for: setting up the operational infrastructure to actually run the thing.
This guide walks you through every tool and system you need — in the order you'll need them — from entity formation to your first capital call.
Phase 1: Entity Formation (Weeks 1–4)
Before you can raise a dollar, you need legal entities.
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