What Is an LP (Limited Partner) in Venture Capital? The Capital Behind the Fund
LPs are the investors in VC funds. Understanding who they are, how they allocate, and what they want is critical for GPs, founders, and anyone building in venture.
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LPs are the investors in VC funds. Understanding who they are, how they allocate, and what they want is critical for GPs, founders, and anyone building in venture.
GPs manage VC funds, make investment decisions, and sit on boards. Here's how they get paid, how they're evaluated, and what LPs really expect from them.
Understanding IRR, MOIC, DPI, and TVPI is essential for anyone working with VC funds. Here's what each actually measures and why DPI dominates LP conversations in 2026.
EUVC Summit & Awards on April 22 in London is one of the few EU events where LP allocations and GP relationships genuinely progress.
The 0100 Europe gathering on April 21–23 remains one of Europe's most pragmatic venues for GP-LP relationships and private markets deal talk.