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How VC Firms Really Work

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Jan 14, 2019
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INSIGHT

VC Firm Structure

  • VC firms are partnerships, not companies, structured as a management company (LLC) controlling a series of funds.
  • Each fund is a separate legal entity with its own capital, investments, and lps.
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VC Compensation

  • VC compensation includes annual management fees (2% of fund size) and carried interest (20% of profits).
  • Fees go to the management company, while carry is split among general partners.
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Management Company Control

  • The management company's partners own the firm and control all decisions.
  • Non-management company partners are employees, even if titled "General Partner."
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