6 Tactics to Raise Capital from Family Offices (What Actually Works)
A practical guide for emerging fund managers on how to raise capital from family offices, covering research, outreach, relationship building, and closing strategies.
Nathan Beckord
From Angel Investing to Institutional Capital: How Auxxo Built a European VC Fund
Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund co-founder Gesa Miczaika shares candid lessons on raising a European VC fund, working with family offices and securing institutional LPs.
New Fund Managers
How Venture Capital Funds Are Structured: A Simple Guide for Emerging Managers
Here’s a plain-English breakdown of how limited partnerships, LLCs, LPAs, and management companies fit together — and why almost everyone ends up in Delaware.
Why LPs Ignore 95% of Cold Outreach — And How to Be the 5% They Reply To
Cold outreach from VCs to LPs rarely works — unless it’s relevant. Here’s how to craft messages that stand out, add value, and get real replies (plus one tool that turns “cold” into “warm”).
2500 LPs Added to Our Database
TL;DR: We’ve expanded the Fundingstack database with 2,500 Limited Partners (LPs), many of whom actively invest in venture funds and emerging managers.
Raising a venture fund
Five Lessons for Emerging VC Managers: Courtney McCrea of Recast Capital on Raising Fund I
Courtney McCrea of Recast Capital shares five essential lessons for emerging VC managers.
New VC Managers Playbook: From Fund I to Fund II
Renata Quintini, co-founder of Renegade Partners, shares her Fund I playbook—winning LPs, creating FOMO, and scaling to Fund II.
The Best Tools for Investment Bankers and Fundraising Consultants in 2025
Discover the best tools for investment bankers in 2025—CRMs, data rooms, investor databases, and AI platforms to streamline deal-making.
The VC-LP Relationship: How VCs Keep Investors Coming Back And Investing In Successive Funds
Learn how VCs build lasting LP trust through transparency, communication, and discipline—driving loyalty and faster fundraising.
How To Choose the Right CRM for Investor Relations: Top 5 Platforms to Consider
Explore the top 5 CRMs for investor relations and learn how to streamline fundraising, boost LP trust, and manage capital with ease.
What Do LPs Really Ask VCs? 100+ Questions to Prepare For
A practical guide with 100+ real LP questions to help emerging managers raise smarter, build trust, and run an institutional-grade fund.
20 LPs Actively Investing in Venture Capital Funds
Discover 20 top LPs actively backing venture funds—complete with contacts, insights, and tips for building lasting relationships.