50 Fund-of-Funds Backing First-Time VCs (2026 List)
A list of 50 fund-of-funds and LP platforms actively backing emerging and first-time VC managers, with websites, team pages, and what each one invests in.
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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.
10 Family Offices and LPs in the UK GPs Should Know
Explore 10 family offices and institutional investors in the UK allocating to private equity, venture funds, and co-investments. A focused list for GPs raising capital.
How Nisha Dua Launched BBG Ventures: Lessons for Emerging Fund Managers
Nisha Dua explains how she raised capital for her VC fund BBG Ventures, from early proof-of-concept funds to institutional capital, with lessons on LP relationships, fundraising process, and building a long-term fund.
Top 10 Family Offices & Institutional Investors in Germany
Explore 10 family offices in Germany investing across private equity, venture, and infrastructure. A focused list for GPs raising capital in Europe.
Inside Venture Studios: How the Model Works and What VCs Need to Know
Matthew Burris explains how venture studios works, how they support founders, and what VCs should know before investing in studio-backed startups.
10 Venture-Focused Family Offices in Texas Every GP Should Know
Discover 10 venture-focused family offices in Texas actively investing in startups, funds, and growth-stage opportunities across Austin, Dallas, and Houston.
25 Events Emerging Managers Must Attend in 2026
A curated list of 25+ events where emerging fund managers can meet LPs. Discover conferences and forums attended by family offices, pensions, and allocators.
16 Venture-Focused Family Offices Based in California Every GP Should Know
Explore 16 family offices in California active in venture capital. A curated list for emerging managers and GPs raising in the Golden State.
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.
11 Family Offices in New York Active in Venture
A curated list of family offices in New York that back venture funds, co-invest in deals, and show up in the private markets.
Inside Slow Ventures: Fund Strategy, Size, and Discipline Explained
Slow Ventures partner Sam Lessin shares how emerging VC managers can think clearly about fund strategy, size, LP composition, and capital efficiency when building a durable seed fund.
VC Compensation 101: Fees, Carry, and Aligned Incentives
A clear breakdown of VC compensation, showing how fund size, fees, and carry shape incentives, behavior, and decision-making inside venture firms.
What It Really Takes to Raise a Venture Fund — Lessons from Mark Phillips of 11 Tribes
Mark Phillips, founder of 11 Tribes Ventures, shares how he raised two VC funds through resilience & relationship-driven LP outreach — offering a candid playbook for emerging managers.
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.