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How to Start a VC Fund
FromVenture Capital
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
How To Start a Venture Capital FundIf you have ever wondered about starting a VC fund but felt overwhelmed. Jon speaks to Peter Harris who started a fund with his partner a couple of years ago. He breaks it down for us and shares his suggestions. Questions Covered in This Episode Include:
Peter, you and your partner started a fund 7 years ago. How did you do it?
Where did you start?
How much does it cost?
How is it structured?
What is the process of raising the fund?
Can you consider taking a bank loan?
Are you responsible for contributing?
Can you start one if you are not rich? How crucial is having a network of rich friends and family?
What happens if you don’t have rich friends?
What is front loading and how can you use it?
What are some things to keep in mind when forming a fund?
Legal
Cash flow considerations
Ask why would they invest
Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteFollow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfundFollow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw
Peter, you and your partner started a fund 7 years ago. How did you do it?
Where did you start?
How much does it cost?
How is it structured?
What is the process of raising the fund?
Can you consider taking a bank loan?
Are you responsible for contributing?
Can you start one if you are not rich? How crucial is having a network of rich friends and family?
What happens if you don’t have rich friends?
What is front loading and how can you use it?
What are some things to keep in mind when forming a fund?
Legal
Cash flow considerations
Ask why would they invest
Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteFollow University Growth FundWebsite: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfundFollow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw
Released:
Mar 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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