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How to Start a VC Fund

Mar 15, 202226 minEp. 16
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How To Start a Venture Capital Fund

If you have ever wondered about starting a VC fund but felt overwhelmed. Jon speaks to Peter Harris who started a fund with his partner a couple of years ago. He breaks it down for us and shares his suggestions. 


Questions Covered in This Episode Include:


  1. Peter, you and your partner started a fund 7 years ago. How did you do it?
  2. Where did you start?
  3. How much does it cost?
  4. How is it structured? 
  5. What is the process of raising the fund?
  6. Can you consider taking a bank loan?
  7. Are you responsible for contributing?
  8. Can you start one if you are not rich? How crucial is having a network of rich friends and family?
  9. What happens if you don’t have rich friends?
  10. What is front loading and how can you use it?
  11. What are some things to keep in mind when forming a fund?
  • Legal
  • Cash flow considerations 
  • Ask why would they invest 


Follow Peter Harris

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudent

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1

Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpete


Follow University Growth Fund

Website: https://www.ugrowthfund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-growth-fund/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ugrowthfund


Follow Jon Bradshaw

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw


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