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Our proprietary guides and data reports help emerging fund and syndicate managers navigate fundraising, strengthen portfolios, and operate more efficiently.

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Fund Strategy

A Data-Driven Guide to Portfolio Construction

Learn how Fund I managers approach Fund I construction with conviction, focus, and flexibility.

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Fund Strategy

The Emerging Manager Fundraising Checklist

A tactical checklist for new fund managers, covering everything from clarifying your thesis and pitching LPs to building a credible presence and iterating on your strategy.

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Fund Strategy

Emerging Managers Are Rethinking Fund Fees, March 2025

Discover how emerging venture fund managers are shifting away from outdated fee models and embracing lean, LP-friendly structures. Using real data from 39 funds on Sydecar’s platform, this report uncovers the latest trends in fund economics—and how fee design is becoming a key competitive edge for first-time managers.

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Fund Strategy

State of the Secondaries Market, August 2024

Discover why the venture capital secondaries market is experiencing unprecedented growth and how it addresses the pressing need for liquidity while offering robust investment opportunities. In 2023, secondary funds raised a record $93.8 billion, a staggering 159% increase from the previous year. This trend continues to rise in 2024, highlighting the growing importance and attractiveness of secondary transactions.

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Fund Strategy

Diving into Data: 2022 vs. 2023 Fundraising Landscape

Here at Sydecar, we are passionate about unlocking valuable insights on venture capital through a data lens. In an attempt to better understand how the venture market has changed over the course of the last year, we analyzed data from across our suite of products to uncover patterns in fundraising activity. From average deal size to time to close to the prevalence of “bridge” rounds, we hope this report gives you some extra context on where the market is today.

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Fund Strategy

Diving into Data: What Fund Terms are Emerging Managers Using?

Here at Sydecar, we are passionate about unlocking valuable insights on venture capital through a data lens. Looking to better understand how funds are structuring themselves in today’s market, we analyzed Sydecar platform data to uncover patterns in fund manager decisions. From determining your target fund size to landing on the right fee structure for your investor base, we hope this report gives you the data you need to set the expectations with limited partners and go to market with confidence.

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