What is Limited Partner?
Limited Partner
A Limited Partner (LP) is an investor who commits capital to a venture capital fund but does not participate in active management or day-to-day operations.
Why It Matters for Startups
Directly dictates the cap table and dilution structure during fundraising; understanding Limited Partner helps founders model equity distributions when structuring rounds for venture fund capitalization and backing.
Detailed Deep Dive
A Limited Partner (LP) is an investor who commits capital to a venture capital fund but does not participate in active management. LPs typically include institutional investors like pension funds, endowments, and family offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Who are typically Limited Partners in VC funds?
Pension funds, university endowments, high-net-worth families, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds.
Q:What is the liability of an LP?
An LP's liability is limited to the amount of capital they commit to the fund.
Quick Facts
- CategoryFunding
- Key ApplicationVenture fund capitalization and backing
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