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Unlocking Venture Capital Insights from Limited Partners' Perspective

Swimming with Allocators

Unlocking Venture Capital Insights from Limited Partners' Perspective

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Unlocking Venture Capital Insights from Limited Partners' Perspective

Swimming with Allocators dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective.

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Inside LP Decision Making

Unpack how institutional investors evaluate VC funds and GPs

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Backing Emerging Managers

Explore what makes a compelling case for early-stage fund managers

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Global LP Perspectives

Compare allocator strategies across geographies and institutions

Canadian LP views US vs international trends Cross-border VC
Mission vs. Market Returns

Discuss how LPs balance impact goals with performance expectations

Impact investing Dual mandate strategies Performance benchmarks
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You're a great fit if you're an LP, allocator, GP, or emerging manager with a strong POV on venture capital strategy, fund construction, or market trends.

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