The roundtable will discuss LP due diligence for emerging VC funds, focusing on historical performance, investment strategies, operational frameworks, alignment of interests, fund parameters, risk management, diversity initiatives, value-added propositions, and venture capital best practices.

Proposed discussion topics:

1. Track Record Evaluation: How can LPs effectively evaluate the track record and experience of emerging VC fund managers, particularly those without extensive prior successes?
2. Investment Strategy Assessment: What are the key qualitative and quantitative factors LPs consider when assessing the investment strategy and thesis of an emerging VC fund?
3. Operational Capabilities and Infrastructure: In what ways do LPs assess the operational capabilities and infrastructure of emerging VC funds, particularly concerning deal sourcing, diligence, and portfolio management?
4. Alignment of Interests: How do LPs evaluate the alignment of interests between GPs and LPs in emerging VC funds, especially concerning fee structures, carried interest, and co-investment opportunities?
5. Expectations Around Fund Parameters: What are the typical expectations around fund size, fund lifecycle, and investment pace for emerging VC managers, and how do LPs gauge the reasonableness of these parameters?
6. Risk Management and Resilience: How do LPs assess the risk management practices and resilience of emerging VC funds, particularly in navigating market downturns or unexpected challenges?
7. Adaptation to Emerging Trends: What are the emerging trends or best practices in LP due diligence for emerging VC managers, and how can both LPs and managers adapt to the evolving landscape of venture capital?

Confirmed speakers:

• Fund Manager, Venture Capital
• William Roxburgh, Khepri
• Karina G. Shevchenko, Nord Sloane Ventures

Event partners:

Khepri

Khepri provides compliance consulting, regulatory hosting, fund management and fund administration services to over 100 clients across various asset classes. Established in 2023 through a management buyout, Khepri has a strong focus on venture capital markets and emerging fund managers. Visit website: www.khepri.com

Daedalus

Daedalus is a boutique consultancy with deep expertise in developing and deploying AI, ML, data, software, product design and rapid revenue generation as well as technical due diligence services. Visit website: www.daedalusbuild.com

Notes to attendees:

This guestlist is limited to 20 guests. Please reserve your ticket at the earliest convenience.

Our team may get in touch with you to verify registration details.

Contact the organiser:

events@nordsloane.com