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[VC Lab] Why the Best LPs Back First Time VCs
A candid conversation with active LPs on what really drives Fund I commitments
Date
Jun 24, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Conventional wisdom says LPs avoid first-time fund managers. The data says otherwise. Sub-$10MM funds are closing at double the rate of larger ones, specialist Fund Is are converting LP commitments faster than generalists, and a growing class of sophisticated LPs is actively allocating to emerging managers as their highest-conviction venture exposure.
Join us to learn what top LPs actually screen for in a first fund, the signals that build trust before a track record exists, and the practical moves that turn a warm LP intro into a committed check. We'll cover the real LP psychology behind backing emerging managers, the differentiation that wins in a crowded market, and the common Fund I mistakes that quietly kill momentum.
If you're raising your first fund, or planning to in the future, this is the room you need to be in. Register now to hear directly from the LPs writing checks into Fund I and the managers who've earned them.
About VC Lab
VC Lab (https://GoVCLab.com) is the leading venture capital accelerator worldwide for new and emerging managers.
VC Lab (https://GoVCLab.com) is the leading venture capital accelerator worldwide for new and emerging managers.
900+ 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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