AdvancedAspiring & First-Time GPs

Emerging GP Track

A step-by-step journey from thesis to first close. Covers fund structure, economics, LP fundraising, deal sourcing, portfolio construction, and the first 100 days of running a fund.

11 modules113 min total

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Modules (11)

How to Start a VC Fund

The fundamentals of launching a venture capital fund from scratch.

12 min readRead

Venture Capital Fund Structure

LP/GP relationships, management companies, and how fund entities work.

10 min readRead

Fund Economics Simulator

Understand management fees, carry, and how GPs actually make money.

8 min readRead

Fund Economics Walkthrough

Step-by-step guided simulation of a full VC fund lifecycle.

12 min readRead

VC Fundraising Timeline

How long it really takes to raise a fund, stage by stage.

9 min readRead

LP Fundraising Playbook

Strategies and tactics for raising capital from limited partners.

14 min readRead

Fund Formation Documents

LPA, PPM, subscription agreements, and the legal stack you need.

11 min readRead

Portfolio Construction Plan

Check sizes, reserves, follow-on strategy, and portfolio math.

10 min readRead

Your First 100 Days as a GP

What to prioritize after your fund closes.

8 min readRead

The VC Fund Lifecycle

From fundraising to deployment to harvesting and exits.

9 min readRead

Exits and Liquidity

How venture-backed companies return capital to investors.

10 min readRead

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