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Yes, You Can Be A Venture Investor!

WITH LAURA WEBB

If you’re interested in investing in startups and want to know more about how to invest into a Venture Fund, or understand wht a Venture Fund and if it might be right for you, this webinar is for you! In this session you’ll learn:

What to expect as an investor in a fund: Learn the different role that an investor in a fund takes compared to an investor directly investing into a company.
What to look for in a Limited Partnership Agreement: Understand the terms and conditions when being asked to sign on in connection with completing an investment into a fund.
How a fund is operated and managed: Gain awareness on how fund managers are compensated and the economics of investing into a fund.
When to raise red flags: Learn the potential risks or considerations to be mindful of before becoming an LP.

Sept 19, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 PM MT

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What is a Limited Partner in a venture fund and what are the rights and responsibilities?

Investing in a fund as a Limited Partner (LP) is unknown territory for most investors who have traditionally invested directly into companies. Understanding what's important about a 100+ page partnership agreement can be onerous and complex without an understanding of the key pieces to be aware of.

Laura Webb, Partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, will introduce what it means to invest into a fund, cover the basic terms that investors are signing on to, and walk through key concepts, economics, and governance considerations.

About the Speaker

Laura Webb

Partner, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Laura is a Partner in Osler’s Emerging and High Growth Companies Group and Venture Fund Group in Vancouver. Laura practices corporate and securities law with a particular focus on venture capital fund structuring and formation matters, as well as angel, venture capital, growth equity and venture debt financings and mergers and acquisitions.

Laura advises a range of technology companies throughout their lifecycle (from start-up through to exit), as well as the angel, strategic and venture capital investors that fund technology companies. Laura has extensive experience advising on both the buy-side and sell-side of cross-border acquisitions and has advised on a variety of asset sales, share sales, amalgamations, secondary sales and corporate and tax reorganizations.

Laura joined the Vancouver office when it opened in 2015. She previously worked in Osler’s Ottawa office.

Nadia is an Analyst with Panache Ventures' Investment Team, helping contribute to the growth of early-stage ventures led by Canadian founders across diverse industries. Based in Calgary, she actively supports the startup ecosystem in the Prairies. Nadia's academic foundation in health sciences and biomedical technology is complemented by an MBA, and professional journey spanning clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, and various startups.

In addition to her role at Panache Ventures, Nadia serves as a Chapter Lead for Canadian Women in VC (CWVC) and leads the Education committee at the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA). Beyond the world of venture capital, she channels her passion into training in both boxing and hip-hop dance styles.

Nadia Lachman

Analyst, Panache Ventures

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