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Can I Discuss Potential Investment and Fund Ticket Size with Startups to Gauge Their Interest?

Can I talk to startups about a potential investment with the fund ticket size? Discuss their interest?
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Yes you can. But, be clear with the founder that you're unable to predict the timing on your fund closing and don't make any promisses to invest or sign any term sheets until after you complete a closing.

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