As an Investment Lead for Start Fund, you will source partners, evaluate investments, manage communications, and utilize Decile Group's platform, all while building your own fund.
Are you a driven professional with a vision for the future of venture capital? Do you want to launch your own VC fund quickly and efficiently, with comprehensive support and minimal barriers? Decile Group invites you to become an Investment Lead on Start Fund, a flexible platform designed to simplify fund formation and support emerging managers.
What is Start Fund?
Start Fund is an innovative, institutional-grade VC fund structure that enables Investment Leads to launch a fully operational fund in less than one business day, with no upfront expenses. Optimized for flexibility and speed, Start Fund supports fund sizes as small as $150K and LP investments starting at $10K. Decile Group manages all compliance, legal, and administrative matters, allowing you to focus on building your portfolio and network.
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What You’ll Do
- Source and close limited partners for your fund
- Identify and evaluate investment opportunities
- Prepare deal memos and submit investments for review via Decile Hub
- Track portfolio progress and manage LP communications
- Collaborate with an investment committee for final investment decisions
- Leverage Decile Group’s SaaS platform for fund administration, reporting, and compliance
- Launch additional funds or transition to a traditional fund structure as your track record grows
Benefits of Start Fund
- Launch your fund in less than one business day—no upfront costs, no delays
- Comprehensive support: fund formation, legal, compliance, tax, and administration fully handled
- Flexible fund sizes and investment minimums, tailored for new managers
- Build your VC track record and seamlessly transition to future funds
Important Note
This is not a paid employment opportunity. By applying, you are expressing interest in becoming an Investment Lead on the Start Fund platform to launch and manage your own venture capital fund. There is no salary or compensation. Your reward is the opportunity to build, own, and grow your own fund with comprehensive support and industry-leading infrastructure from Decile Group.
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