Analysis

September 29, 2023

LPs 101 — what are limited partners, and what do they look for in VCs?

Here’s what you need to know about the folk who invest in VC funds… and what they want from investors

Steph Bailey

8 min read

Sometimes referred to as “silent partners”, the role of limited partners (LPs) can seem a mystery. But without them, venture capital — and therefore many startups — wouldn’t exist. 

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Christine Hockley, managing director, funds, at British Patient Capital
Christine Hockley, managing director, funds, at British Patient Capital
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Mohadeseh Abdullahi, VC at Molten Ventures
Mohadeseh Abdullahi, VC at Molten Ventures
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Raviv Sapir, a VC at Blue Future Partners
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Steph Bailey

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