## Launching Your SPV

The economics and mechanics of executing a deal.

### Learn More

[**How to Choose the Best SPV Platform as an Emerging Manager**](/content/learn/best-spv-platform-emerging-managers/index.html)
Compare the top SPV platforms for emerging fund managers in 2026: Sydecar, AngelList, and Carta. Includes pricing, speed, support, and the one thing each does best.

[**A Guide to Sharing Carry**](/content/learn/sharing-carry/index.html)
Carry sharing allows managers to allocate part of their carry to collaborators who help source, diligence, or manage deals.

[**A Guide to Side Letters**](/content/learn/side-letters/index.html)
Side letters allow fund managers and LPs to negotiate custom terms outside standard subscription documents.

[**A Guide to SPV Management Fees**](/content/learn/management-fees/index.html)
Management fees can offer operational stability for syndicate leads, but they must be balanced with investor expectations and deal performance.

[**Deciding Whether to Charge a Management Fee**](/content/learn/should-spv-deal-leads-charge-management-fees/index.html)
Management fees for special purpose vehicle (SPV) managers are optional and vary widely, ranging from 0% (carry-only) to about 2% per year for established fund managers.

[**How Does an SPV Work? A Guide for Venture Capital Managers**](/content/learn/how-does-an-spv-work/index.html)
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) pools investor capital into a single-purpose legal entity for one investment.

[**How to Choose the Right SPV Platform for Your Deals**](/content/learn/choosing-the-right-spv-platform/index.html)
Evaluate providers on speed, compliance coverage, and pricing transparency.

[**How to Make Money from an SPV**](/content/learn/how-do-i-make-money-from-an-spv/index.html)
SPV leads earn money mainly through carried interest (typically 10–20% of profits) when the company exits.

[**How to Set Up an SPV: A Step-by-Step Guide for Venture Investors**](/content/learn/how-to-set-up-an-spv/index.html)
How to set up an SPV in 2026, step by step: choose an entity, prepare documents, clear compliance, onboard investors, and close. Includes timeline, costs, and pitfalls.

[**Preferred vs. Common Stock: What Every Venture Investor Should Know**](/content/learn/preferred-vs-common-stock/index.html)
Common stock represents basic ownership held by founders and employees. Preferred stock is the standard instrument investors receive in priced rounds.

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