A strong investment thesis is just the start of building a successful venture fund. Emerging managers today also need a portfolio construction strategy built for durability. One that balances ownership targets, reserves, and delivers repeatable returns.

In this session on Friday, September 19 at 1P ET, we’ll break down the core elements of smart portfolio construction: how to right-size ownership based on fund size, reserve capital for follow-ons, and deploy intentionally to support both early conviction and long-term performance.

We’ll also explore the evolving role of secondaries, not just as an exit, but as a strategic tool for generating liquidity mid-fund life and increasing DPI. As GPs rethink the traditional “hold forever” model, understanding how and when to sell can become a competitive advantage.

Our panelists, Caroline Lewis (Managing Partner at Rogue Women’s Fund), Doug Dyer (CFO/COO at Chapter One), and Amit Bhatti (LP at TrueBridge Capital), will share their perspectives and experience applying these principles in today’s market.

This conversation is designed to help you raise a fund and manage it with discipline, foresight, and flexibility. Register above.