#149 VC Fundraising in 2024 - Execute!

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Top Reads of Recent History, VC CFO Style

• #141 VC is the Best (Asset Class) if You Choose Wisely

• #140 RTF (Return The Fund) Math for VCs

• #135 Regulatory for VC Funds, CFO Edition

• #123 Q4 Valuations + Real Policy Examples (Download)

• #119 The Ultimate PE/VC Fund Checklist for Year-End

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Top VC Fundraising Reads & Lessons (Timeless)

Previously, we shared posts with lessons learned from VCs such as Fred Wilson @ Union Square Ventures, Jeff Morris Jr. @ Chapter One, Elizabeth Yin @ The Hustle Fund, Winter Mead @ Oper8r, and Mark Suster @ Upfront Ventures.

All have had different fundraise journeys and share unique insights. The background posts are linked here:

• #134 VC Investor Relations, LP Communication Best Practices

• #94 VC Fundraising Basics & Bear Market Strategies

• #30 VC Fundraising in 2023

• #21 VC Fundraising 101: Track Record & Data Room

• #9 Opportunity Fund Insights

• #8 Fundraising - Show Me the Money!

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VC Fundraising in 2024 - Execute & Next Steps

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