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December 18, 2024

The things nobody told me about launching a fund: The ops and costs of running a first fund

Cocoa's Carmen Alfonso Rico shares everything she's learnt about the operational costs of running a first-time VC fund

When you dream of launching a VC fund, you imagine a frustration-free world where you invest in the companies you choose and work with founders on your terms. 

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Operational cost working for a $20m VC fund
Example for a $20m fund
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Table showing operational costs of running a VC fund
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Operational costs of VC investment advisor
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Chart showing VC fund costs per year
Assumptions: raise a new fund every three years; 2% GP commit, that doesn’t pay fees. Other considerations: if different cost currency (ex: GBP) than fund currency (ex: USD), be mindful of FX
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Chart showing costs of VC fund carry structure
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Carmen Alfonso Rico is the founder and general partner of VC firm Cocoa

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