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[Members Podcast] What LPs Really Look For: Fundraising, Red Flags, and Long-Term Partnerships with Melissa Richlen of MacArthur Foundation
Melissa Richlen of MacArthur Foundation shares what institutional LPs look for in VC managers, how she evaluates pitches, and red flags that kill a raise. Essential listening for GPs preparing to raise from top-tier LPs in today’s market.
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