• EUVC | E451 | Haynes Boone’s Karma Samdup & Vicki Odette on Fund Structuring, and Legal Challenges in Venture

  • Apr 21 2025
  • Length: 51 mins
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EUVC | E451 | Haynes Boone’s Karma Samdup & Vicki Odette on Fund Structuring, and Legal Challenges in Venture

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  • In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Karma Samdup, Head of Private Funds and Venture in Europe in Haynes Boone's London office, and Vicki Odette, Partner in Dallas and New York, at Haynes Boone. They discuss the legal considerations in launching and managing venture capital funds. They also provide a detailed overview of key issues such as fund structuring, regulatory compliance, cornerstone LP dynamics, GP commitments, default provisions, and expense policies. They also discuss practical guidance on compensation models for key employees, using side letters, and negotiating with different types of investors.

    Here’s what’s covered:
    • 03:59 The Importance of Legal Expertise in Fund Management
    • 10:58 Key Legal Considerations for Fund Managers
    • 26:31 Navigating LP Negotiations
    • 35:57 Effective Communication with LPs
    • 40:48 Compensation Strategies for Key Employees
    • 45:00 Hiring from Competitors: Best Practices
    • 47:11 Protecting Your Firm from Departing Employees
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