US Fund Insights
Land of the LP, home of the 3(c)(1).
The US is the largest alternative investment market in the world, and the regulatory complexity reflects that. SEC registration, state-level requirements, Regulation D exemptions, the eternal question of Delaware vs. everywhere else. These articles cover US fund formation, SEC and state compliance, LP tax considerations, and the mechanics of getting a fund off the ground stateside.
Accredited investor verification: what emerging fund managers actually need to do
Getting investor accreditation wrong can blow up your fund offering. Here is how the verification framework works and where first-time managers trip up.
Delaware LP formation: why it is the default for US venture funds
Over 70% of US venture funds form in Delaware. Here is what that actually means for your fund structure, tax treatment, and ongoing obligations.
SEC registration for emerging fund managers: exemptions you need to know
Most first-time fund managers do not need full SEC registration. The exemption framework exists for a reason — here is how to use it properly.
Fund pricing in United States
$3.5k
+ 0.75%
of fund size
Best for funds under 2M
$20k
+ 0.2%
of fund size
Best for funds 2M - 26M
$20k
+ 0.15%
of fund size
Best for funds over 26M