The VC Tech Stack
The essential tools to manage your VC fund
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The VC Tech Stack
Building and managing a fund is challenging, but the opportunity to engage with the earliest and most forward-thinking startups in the space can be incredibly exciting (and rewarding).
When running a fund, you typically have two key stakeholders: your LPs and your portfolio companies.
This week, we’re launching The VC Tech Stack—a comprehensive guide to the tools VCs use to operate their funds, support portfolio founders, and manage the full spectrum of fund operations.
We have categorized the tools into the following categories:
Deal Sourcing: Databases made up of startups.
Productivity: Increasing your efficiency.
CRM & Network: Updating your contacts regularly.
Marketing: The go-to tools for running your marketing operations.
Fund Management: Managing your fund and legal matters effectively.
Operations: The day-to-day operations, such as payroll tools.
Community: Keeping your portfolio connected.
Accounting: Tracking your expenses easily.
ESG: Supporting your fund with sustainability measures.
Portfolio Management: Managing your portfolio companies in one place.
Cap Table: Keeping track of fellow co-investors.
Data: Research and data providers.
Perks & Discounts: Platforms that aggregate discounts from leading tech providers.
LP Reporting: Keeping your investors informed.
Talent: Supporting the hiring of the best talent for your portfolio companies.
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The Startup Tech Stack
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The most active accelerators, investors and operators investing
Fundraising can be one of the most exciting parts of the startup journey—however, it can also be one of the most frustrating.
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