Online Event
[VC Lab] What LPs Actually Want
As LPs plan their 2027 commitments, learn what earns your fund a place in that plan.
Date
Dec 02, 2026
Time
08:00 am - 09:00 am
Address
Online Event
As the year closes, many LPs are deciding where their next commitments will go. In this VC Lab session, we look at what moves an LP from a first meeting to a signed commitment and the quiet red flags that end conversations early. You’ll also learn why focused managers keep earning LP attention and how to make the judgment behind your fund visible in every meeting. Bring your questions for live Q&A.
As the year comes to a close, many LPs are mapping out where their next commitments will go. For an emerging manager, that raises one important question: what earns a fund a place in that plan? This session goes straight to what LPs weigh when they choose between managers, so you can walk into your next meeting knowing what to lead with.
We’ll look at the signals that build conviction with a new LP, starting with a thesis they can repeat back to you and a track record framed around the decisions you made, not only the outcomes. We’ll also talk through why focused, specialist managers keep earning LP attention, along with the quiet red flags that end a conversation long before it reaches a commitment.
There is a new baseline to account for, too. With agents inside Decile Hub keeping pipelines current and reporting on schedule, LPs are coming to expect every manager to be organized and responsive. What still sets you apart is the judgment behind your fund, and we’ll cover how to make that judgment visible in every pitch and follow-up.
Whether you’re preparing for your first LP meeting or planning your outreach for the new year, you’ll leave with a sharper sense of what LPs want to see. Registration is free. Reserve your spot and bring your questions for live Q&A.
About VC Lab
VC Lab (https://GoVCLab.com) is the leading venture capital accelerator worldwide. The four-month program is completely free for new and emerging managers.
Top managers have launched nearly 300 ethical and enduring venture capital firms and venture builders worldwide with VC Lab. The VC Lab program includes all of the tools needed to efficiently complete a close in six months or less.
VC Lab provides managers with weekly fund-building sprints to plan and launch the firm. Managers receive tactical advice from domain experts and join a supportive community of experts. VC Lab helps build essential fundraising skills and provides free access to the leading vertical SaaS platform for running a venture firm.
In order to complete the VC Lab program, managers must launch a fund and close on fresh capital. This normally requires at least 25 hours per week for new managers and less time for emerging managers.
Learn more at https://GoVCLab.com and apply to the program at https://FI.co/apply/vc
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