Dario de Wet
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How LPs Decide Which Emerging Managers to Back

30 min
Oct 21, 2026 12:00 PM

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What you'll learn

Understand how LPs assess emerging managers

The signals fund investors look for in your team, strategy and track record, and how they weigh them.

Spot the red flags that make LPs pass

The most common reasons LPs say no to emerging managers, and how to get ahead of them.

Position your fund to win LP conviction

How to frame your story, team and economics so investors see a fund worth backing.

Why this topic matters

Most emerging managers pitch LPs without knowing how they're being judged. Fund investors see hundreds of managers a year and decide quickly who's worth a second meeting. I've reviewed 2,000+ GP pitches and backed managers including 776 and WndrCo. In 30 minutes, I'll show you how LPs actually make that call, so you can walk into your next meeting ready.

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Dario de Wet

Dario de Wet

Reviewed 2,000+ GP pitches | Backed 776, WndrCo & f7 | LP selection committees

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