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The Big VC Thaw – Why The Market is Moving Again (part 2 of 3)

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But you can’t keep your pocketbook on the sidelines forever and still expect LPs (limited partners or the people who invest their money in VC funds) to pay you 2% management fees every year. style euphoria that swept the Valley beginning in 2005. Notice that I didn’t say “social networking.” Seems an obvious fit.

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How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy

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I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. And I also now have to raise money myself, but this time from bigger institutions that our industry calls LPs (limited partners). It’s just a part of your ongoing activities as a founder.

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