Austin Startup

MARCH 15, 2021

Previously, the venture capital asset class has been primarily for wealthy individuals, pension funds, and large institutions.

Accredited Investor 106

Accredited Investor Texas San Antonio San Francisco 106

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

While the M&A story has been widely reported perhaps far fewer people know that Limited Partners (LPs), the people who fund VC firms, have finally been able to restock their coffers in the past 4 years with significantly more money coming to them in distributions than capital calls to fund VC firm investments.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Saudi Arabia Kuwait Burn Rate 150

Pascal's View

MARCH 17, 2010

Answer: The options here are limited, and they are (1) the LP can try to sell their interest, including the obligation to fund future capital calls, to a fund that acquires secondary interests. The good news is that a robust market exists for such interests in venture capital partnerships today; or (2) default.

Limited Partner 28

Limited Partner Government LP Partner 28

Pascal's View

MARCH 19, 2010

This is the last in our series of 10 frequently asked questions from investors in venture capital partnerships. Susan Mangiero , CEO of Investment Governance’s Fiduciary X , asked me the following: Question: I’ve read that some GPs are suing LPs for not making capital calls. Why throw more money their way?

Limited Partner 28

Limited Partner Government LP Venture Capital 28

ithacaVC

MAY 10, 2011

First, VCs get capital commitments from limited partners (i.e., That means that it has capital commitments from investors of $100mm. Capital is called when needed for investment, fund expenses or management fee. Importantly, GP1 will have also committed investment capital to VC1. investors).

Carried Interest 51

Carried Interest Ratchet Limited Partner Due Diligence 51

Babbling VC

JANUARY 7, 2011

Conversely you could blame the LP's (limited partners: the investors in venture funds) and say they are the one's not risking it enough. Therefore, it's an illusion to think that you can get by raising far less nowadays if you want to deliver the necessary returns venture capital calls for. .

Finance 76

Finance LP Europe Valuation 76

Altgate

MARCH 8, 2009

I say ecosystem as opposed to industry because it is not just the VC funds themselves that are imploding, instead the collapse includes entrepreneurs and startups that were funded by VCs, angel investors, service providers like lawyers, bankers and accountants as well as limited partner investors in VC funds. Also, the $1.5

Later Stage 34

Later Stage Early Stage Venture Capital Portfolio 34