Building the Ultimate GP Checklist: From Fund Formation to Investor Onboarding

looka_production_83655617 • April 15, 2025

This article was organised by Vestlane and originally posted on https://vestlane.com/blog/the-ultimate-gp-checklist/


Launching a private fund should be considered a marathon, not a sprint. But there are ways to make the process smoother.


Moritz Poewe, Chief Operating Officer at Vestlane and a leading expert in the field, along with Tülin Tokatli, the CEO and founder of Pitch Me First, an advisory firm specializing in services for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds are giving some valuable insights to GPs on the topic. To read the full blog post, visit https://vestlane.com/blog/the-ultimate-gp-checklist/


If you're looking to stand out in this complex, ever-evolving market, why go at it alone?


Introducing Pitch Me First:


Your go-to partner in scaling the formidable walls of institutional investment. We're not just any advisory firm. With a founding team that includes a former institutional LP, we bring a wealth of expertise straight to your strategy room. Our advisory services are tailor-made for European VC funds, especially those eyeing investments from heavyweight institutions like the European Investment Fund.


Contact us for tailored advice on how you can get LPs to notice you

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