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About 4.7 of the Cornerstone LPA

Section 4.7 says the GP determines Fair Value at least annually and that this is "final, conclusive and binding". Does nobody check it? What stops a GP from marking up his own portfolio right before raising the next fund?
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No one “checks” it automatically just because Section 4.7 says GP fair value is binding. But a GP is not unconstrained.

What keeps abuse in check:
- LP diligence and reputation risk
- consistent quarterly / annual reporting expectations
- auditors, if the fund uses audited financials
- fund admin / accounting controls
- conflict and disclosure norms

In practice, marking up a portfolio opportunistically before a new fundraise is dangerous:
- auditors scrutinize methodology changes
- inconsistent valuation policy destroys LP trust
- future LPs often underwrite realized outcomes, not just marks

Best practice is a written valuation policy, applied consistently, with admin / auditor input if changed.

References:
- https://decilegroup.com/articles/venture-capital-transparency
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https://decilehub.com/base/1-general_questions/163586-how-does-audited-vs-gp-certified-financials-in-the-lpa-impact-the-gp-s-ability-to-amend-the-valuation-policy-mid-way

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