I need to enable fund admin access
I enrolled for decile hub using the early access code, however I do not see the fund admin view, rather I only see the default LP view with the sample fund.
VC Lab Accelerator
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Ask about the VC Lab accelerator, including program requirements, success rates, drop out rates, and program strategy. The training data includes program materials, questions from the community, and participant responses.
LP prospects missing
I added 5 new LP prospects but they do not appear on my LP page.
How are cash equivalents calculated?
The amount of Cash and Cash Equivalents is listed in the assets section of the annual report.
Getting Started: Lawyer onboarding
My life-long pal is a successful lawyer with a few PE firms on his docket. Since I already have this connection, would it be wise to put down a retainer with his firm for purposes of fund formation et al. before the first day of accelerator?
what if the partners are geographically diverse?
A former colleague and I are looking to get into the accelerator. however, I am in Scotland and she is in Cairo. Is our geographic separation prohibitive to our success in the program? Or heck, looking beyond the program is it prohibitive to our success as VCs?
What is the ideal partner mix to bring into VC Lab?
I have 20 years experience in biotech at Genentech, this is where I met my candidate partner. Are we over-indexed in biotech? should we scout in network for someone with experience in a separate industry?
Is venture institute a pre-requisite to VC Lab?
I'm seeing the two programs Venture Institute and VC Lab Accelerator. I do not have venture capital experience but feel I am a good candidate for the VC Lab program. Is Venture Institute a prereq to success in the primary accelerator?
Am I too old for VC Lab?
My primary career came to a close as CEO of a public biotech organization. I'm now doing some light angel investing and sit on a few boards, however, the passion isn't there. My wife suggested I look into starting a venture, but I am concerned that - at 57 - I am too old for the program
i've never worked in venture, would VC lab be right for me
I recently had an exit and am looking for my next raison d'etre. Having taken two startups to acquisition, i'm currently excited about venture capital, but have no experience from the deal side of the table. Would this be a blocker to me joining the VC Lab accelerator?
What if my co-GP can't participate in VC Lab?
My co-GP doesn't have the bandwidth to participate in VC Lab, but I would like to get things rolling. They are in agreement with this. Is it an issue if he can't participate in the program? should he apply anyway?
Are there any caps on your end on how much we can raise?
In other words would your connections only be interested in a $10M size range fund and not interested in a larger fund if we were able to raise more money from our personal networks?
Application Question: We are transitioning next year to an LP GP model through a for-profit subsidiary...
Would it be appropriate for the PACT section for me to list the current earmarked funding/donations that we have managed to get traction on in this period?
Can I add a partner to my firm after the VC Lab start date?
I just submitted my application on my behalf. I'd like to have a managing partner come on soon, i just haven't finalized those details. Can they come in after the start date?
I am an angel investor looking to shift to Venture, am I a good fit for VC Lab
I have been providing angel investments to pre-seed startups for the last few years. I only have made 10 investments, and think that what VC Lab offers would help me expand my impact while guiding me in the transition from angel to VC. Would I be accepted into the program? Will the accelerator partners advise me on bifurcating my current investments from my potential VC investments? Is there anyone else in the program who has managed this transition well?
Do we have any obligations to the Founder Institute as alumni of VC Lab?
I saw a close connection between VC Lab and the Founder Institute. Does that mean we are beholden to Founder Institute upon graduation from the program?
Is firm formation part of the VC Lab accelerator?
Does VC Lab provide support and guidance on the legal structuring of our candidate firms? When in the process does this take place?
Who are the experts in VC Lab that we are learning from?
I've seen in a few locations that VC Lab education is given by leading experts in the Venture industry. Who are these experts that we will be learning from? I've signed up for "expert" webinars before and it turned out to be smoke and mirrors.
How does VC Lab make money?
I saw on govclab.com that the VC Lab accelerator is free? Is that true? How do they make money to support the program?
I'm based out of India, when are the VC Lab working sessions?
I'm really interested in the VC Lab accelerator, but I'm in southern India. Will my time zone be prohibitive to my success in the program?
What are the requirements to be accepted into VC Lab?
Is there any specifics such as experience at another fund or within private investing? Is there anything else I need to do in order to be accepted?
How long is the VC Lab Accelerator? And how much time is required?
I'm thinking of applying to the next cohort, but am curious on how long the accelerator program is and how much of a time commitment it will be on a weekly basis
What is VC lab?
If I already have a fund starting to get off the ground; albeit with low traction. Will the accelerator be helpful in my fundraising goals?
How much does the VC Lab cost?
Is there a fee to join the accelerator?