To recap, we’ve covered how a VC sources, picks, and wins investments into startups. These are the three core tasks of investing in venture capital. What we haven’t talked about yet, and what is present before, throughout, and after these core tenants of investing, is actually running the fund.

There are many aspects to running a fund, which we’ll cover here today, such as:

The pros and cons of a large fund and a small fund
Ownership targets at each stage of investing and Fund Return Breakdowns
When to sell and when to double down

There’s no right answer to any of these questions, but there are strategies that are vital for every fund manager to consider.

Let’s dive in.

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#016 Qualities of a Top VC Pt. 4: Fund Fundamentals