The Business of Venture Capital by Ramsinghani Mahendra

Author:Ramsinghani, Mahendra [Ramsinghani, Mahendra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2011-10-24T14:00:00+00:00

Chapter 1

The Universe of Limited Partners

Before beginning a Hunt, it is wise to ask someone what you are looking for before you begin looking for it.

—Winnie the Pooh

Potential investors in venture funds, or limited partners (LPs), do not hang a largish dollar sign at their doors, but they do have what all venture capitalists (VCs) seek—capital! These LPs include a mix of institutional investors (e.g., pension funds, foundations, and endowments) and family offices, including high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). As seen in Figure 1.1, typically, the bulk of capital for venture funds comes from pension funds. Each LP follows a unique set of characteristics:

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