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Downloadable Template: Management Company Agreement for New VC Funds
Downloadable Template: Management Company Agreement for New VC Funds

In the prior essays, we’ve touched on items that need to be considered when forming a management company. To make this process easier, see the template below, which can serve as a checklist for aspiring VCs.

By David Teten Dolph Hellman| April 28, 2025
The Legal Checklist For Your New VC Fund
The Legal Checklist For Your New VC Fund

In this article, we will provide guidance on how to approach the legal issues related to starting a new VC fund. If you're an emerging manager, bookmark this page.

By David Teten Dolph Hellman| March 18, 2025
Writing the Constitution for Your New VC Fund
Writing the Constitution for Your New VC Fund

If you are launching your own VC fund, we recommend designing a “constitution”: a set of documents covering the firm’s goals, legal obligations, and principles for handling disagreement. Here's how to do it.

By David Teten Dolph Hellman| March 17, 2025