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10 Best LP Databases for Emerging Fund Managers
10 Best LP Databases for Emerging Fund Managers

Compare the top LP databases for emerging managers.

By Devon Wood| April 23, 2026
16 research papers every VC should know
16 research papers every VC should know

We have compiled and summarized 16 research papers every VC should know. Because being an investor shouldn't be just about Twitter and pitch decks, here's some actual science for VC investors

By Shaun Gold| January 5, 2026
How to Model a Venture Capital Fund
How to Model a Venture Capital Fund

My goal from this post is for you to come away with a solid understanding of what it means to create a financial model for a venture capital fund, complete with templates and examples that you can use for modeling your fund.

By Taylor Davidson| December 9, 2025
The future of the VC Secondary market
The future of the VC Secondary market

Discover the VC secondary market, where VCs resell shares from their startup portfolio before they even exit! - through the insights of 4 renowned secondary experts.

By Derek Minno| September 2, 2025
How to value a startup: 9 best methods for 2026
How to value a startup: 9 best methods for 2026

This guide will answer your questions about startup valuation. Learn how to determine a valuation that makes sense for you and your future investors, including a step-by-step method and 16 valuation benchmarks.

By Stéphane Nasser| August 25, 2025
How to Build a VC Portfolio That Actually Performs
How to Build a VC Portfolio That Actually Performs

This article provides a data-driven roadmap to building VC portfolios that actually perform.

By Neevai Esinli| August 19, 2025
Downloadable Template: Management Company Agreement for New VC Funds
Downloadable Template: Management Company Agreement for New VC Funds

In the prior essays, we’ve touched on items that need to be considered when forming a management company. To make this process easier, see the template below, which can serve as a checklist for aspiring VCs.

By David Teten Dolph Hellman| April 28, 2025
Downloadable Template: GP Entity Agreement for New VC Funds
Downloadable Template: GP Entity Agreement for New VC Funds

In the prior essays, we’ve touched on items that need to be considered when forming a GP entity. To make this process easier, see the template below, which can serve as a checklist for aspiring VCs.

By David Teten Dolph Hellman| April 28, 2025
How to Join a VC Firm as a Partner
How to Join a VC Firm as a Partner

This post covers market norms and issues to consider in negotiating a partnership at an institutional VC firm.

By David Teten| March 28, 2025