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Meet The Managers: Why LPs Are Betting on Specialist VCs Over Generalists
Specialists are winning VC find out why LPs choose focused funds over big-name generalists.
Date
Apr 15, 2026
Time
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Address
Online Event
The VC landscape is shifting and LPs are taking notice. In this Meet the Manager session for VC Lab Cohort 21, top specialist fund managers reveal exactly why limited partners are moving their capital away from big-name generalist firms and into focused, thesis-driven funds. From differentiated deal flow to deeper sector expertise, discover what it really takes to build a specialist fund that LPs can't say no to and how you can apply these strategies to your own fund journey.
About VC Lab
VC Lab (https://GoVCLab.com) is the leading venture capital accelerator worldwide for new and emerging managers.
700+ funds have successfully completed the program, building ethical and enduring venture capital firms around the world.
The program provides all the tools needed to launch a fund and close on capital in six months or less. Managers participate in weekly fund-building sprints, receive tactical advice from experienced domain experts, and join a collaborative, global community of peers.
VC Lab also develops essential fundraising skills and offers access to Decile Hub, the trusted venture platform for VCs to generate top decile returns.
Learn more at https://GoVCLab.com and apply to the program at https://FI.co/apply/vc
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