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ARTICLE · 09 JULY 2026

How To Legally Structure A Venture Capital Fund: A Guide For Managing Partners

Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda
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Institutional investors scrutinize venture capital fund structures with the same rigor they apply to management teams and investment theses. This comprehensive guide explores the internationally recognized legal framework combining Ontario Limited Partnerships and Delaware LLCs, explaining how sophisticated fund structures facilitate capital raising, inspire investor confidence, and align economic incentives between general partners and limited partners throughout the fund lifecycle.

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Focuses her practice on venture capital, private equity and corporate governance, advising companies and investors on the legal structures needed to raise capital, scale and operate with control. Recognized as a Top Tier Lawyer by Leaders League.

Raising a Venture Capital fund involves far more than building a strong track record or developing a compelling investment thesis. Institutional investors evaluate the quality of the management team with the same level of scrutiny as they assess the sophistication of the legal structure through which they will invest.

A well-designed legal structure not only facilitates the fundraising process, but also conveys professionalism, inspires investor confidence, and enables the fund to operate in accordance with internationally recognized market standards. For Managing Partners launching their first fund—or even subsequent vehicles—implementing an institutional-grade structure can make the difference between successfully closing a fundraising

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