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?? VCI Fellowship Application is Closing Today ?? For an energy + motivation boost, hear from our Fellow Jenny Barba, GP of Features Capital, on her experience and vision for her fund. ? VC Include Fellowship has empowered 75 GPs with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to raise and manage institutional capital, expand investment portfolios, and create lasting impact in the venture ecosystem. Our Fellows have received: ???Best-in-class education & training for institutional readiness ???Mentorship from industry leaders ???Professional development support to build and lead a strong team ?? Strategy & framework for integrating key metrics into fund portfolio? ?? Opportunities to build lifelong connections with aligned investors Apply by tonight at: https://lnkd.in/gnvVhHh Good luck! #emergingmanagers #fundmanagers #impactinvesting #venturecapital #privateequity #alternateinvestments #impactinaction #VC #VCI

Final Weekend: Fellowship Application Closes on Monday?? We are just a few days away from application deadline! Brew that coffee, find a quiet space, and give your application the attention it deserves this weekend (if you haven't finished). Quick recap: VC Include Fellowship has empowered 75 GPs with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to raise and manage institutional capital, expand investment portfolios, and create lasting impact in the venture ecosystem.?? Our Fellowship is designed specifically for: ?? ?First-time GPs who recently launched and are actively raising the first VC/PE fund ?? ?Impact-driven investors targeting untapped markets and driving measurable economic growth ?? ?Funds domiciled in the U.S. with a target raise between $10M and $100M Apply now at: https://lnkd.in/gnvVhHh Good luck! #emergingmanagers #fundmanagers #impactinvesting #venturecapital #privateequity #alternateinvestments #impactinaction #VC #VCI

???One Week Left to Apply??? If you are an emerging VC or PE fund manager starting your first fund, apply for the?VC Include?Fellowship that has empowered 75 GPs with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to raise and manage institutional capital, expand investment portfolios, and create lasting impact in the venture ecosystem.?? Our Fellowship is designed specifically for: ?? ?First-time GPs who recently launched and are actively raising the first VC/PE fund ?? ?Impact-driven investors targeting untapped markets and driving measurable economic growth ?? ?Funds domiciled in the U.S. with a target raise between $10M and $100M This is a photo of some of our team members and graduated Fellows at last year's INCLUDE Impact Conference. Will you be in the picture this year? Application will be closing on March 17. Apply now at: https://lnkd.in/gnvVhHh If you have questions or want to learn more, we are hosting one more information session tomorrow, March 12. You can RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/eE8sEUi8 #emergingmanagers #fundmanagers #impactinvesting #venturecapital #privateequity #alternateinvestments #impactinaction #VC #VCI #VCIFellowship

VC Include is thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Milton Speid, has been named a 2025 Power100 Honoree! This recognition from Blueprint Capital Advisors celebrates the most influential people in alternative asset management who are actively shaping the future of finance. Milton joins fellow honoree Troy Duffie, VCI Advisory Board Member, as a Power100 Advocate. A note from Milton: "I’m grateful to be alongside Troy Duffie, Director of Financial Markets at Milken Institute and VC Include Advisory Board Member, and so many others who are pushing the industry forward. I’m humbled by this recognition, but this moment is not mine alone. It belongs to all of us—our funders, fellows, partners, and the entire VC Include team. Your commitment, your belief in this work, and your drive to expand access to capital make this progress possible. Thank you for being part of this movement." VCI is proud to empower emerging fund managers, build strategic partnerships, and create pathways for capital to flow where it's historically been absent.?Milton?and Troy's recognition is a testament to our commitment to growing an inclusive capital ecosystem with our peers and supporters. Thank you to Blueprint Capital Advisors LLC for this award and congratulations to all Power100 winners! Power100 Presented By Blueprint Capital Advisors LLC #power100 #power100advocate #emergingmanagers #fundmanagers #impactinvesting #venturecapital #privateequity #alternateinvestments #impactinaction #VC #VCI

It was great to see some of you at our first #Fellowship information session this week! We have one more coming up next week for those who have questions or want to learn more about the Fellowship and application. ?? ?VCI Fellowship for Impact Fund I Managers Info Session ??? ?Wednesday, March 12 ?? ?10am PST / 1pm EST ? ?RSVP at?https://lnkd.in/eE8sEUi8 #emergingmanagers #fundmanagers #impactinvesting #venturecapital #privateequity #alternateinvestments #impactinaction #VC #VCI #VCIFellowship

? "I can now answer those questions extremely clearly."?? Applications for VC Include's 2025 Fellowship are NOW OPEN, and we couldn't be more excited to share this powerful reflection from Veronica Juarez, one of our incredible 2024 Fellows. "When you are fundraising your first fund, people often ask - and prospective investors most notably ask: What makes you different? What is your edge? And what are you bringing to the entire capital market that we haven't seen before? Being a part of VC Include and being a fellow going through the Fellowship, I can now answer those questions extremely clearly. I was able to crystallize that for myself, for the firm, and get really clear on the value add and the edge of our offering. And for that, I am incredibly grateful. Because I can have those conversations now and run through a fundraising process a lot more confidently and clearly." This is what the VC Include Fellowship is about: helping emerging fund managers find clarity, confidence, and community as they navigate their fundraising journey. Are you raising your first institutional-grade VC or PE Impact fund? ? Apply at:?https://lnkd.in/gnvVhHh ??Deadline: Monday, March 17 #emergingmanagers #fundmanagers #impactinvesting #venturecapital #privateequity #alternateinvestments #impactinaction #VC #VCI #VCIFellowship #Fellowship2025

Rome's historic skyline was the perfect backdrop for important conversations on the future of wealth. At STEP Global Congress, our Executive Director Milton Speid joined fellow panelists to discuss "Philanthropy & Impact for the Next Generation: Navigating the Spectrum of Capital." Here's what stood out to Milton: ?? Values must drive capital: Wealth without purpose is just numbers on a page. The next generation isn’t just inheriting assets; they’re inheriting responsibility. The shift toward impact-investing and philanthropy is the future. ?? The lines between philanthropy and investing are blurring. Families are no longer choosing between financial returns and social good. They’re using catalytic capital, impact-first strategies, and sustainable investments to redefine what legacy means. ?? The demand is real: 42% of wealth holders want to be more socially responsible, yet only 25% have taken action. That gap is a massive opportunity for advisors, investors, and families to step up and lead. We at VC Include believe intentional capital deployment can reshape communities and industries. In fact, the Fellowship program for Impact Fund I Managers is now open for those who want to build a future where wealth creation is generational and inclusive. Apply at: https://lnkd.in/gnvVhHh Big thank you to STEP – Advising Families Across Generations for facilitating these crucial conversations that help move us from aspiration to implementation! #STEPGlobalCongress #emergingmanagers #fundmanagers #impactinvesting #venturecapital #privateequity #alternateinvestments #impactinaction #VC #VCI

We have two upcoming #Fellowship information sessions! Have questions or want to learn more about the VC Include 2025 Fellowship? We are hosting virtual information sessions on: ??? Tuesday, March 4, at 5pm EST ??? Wednesday, March 12, at 1pm EST You can RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/eE8sEUi8 #emergingmanagers #fundmanagers #impactinvesting #venturecapital #privateequity #alternateinvestments #impactinaction #VC #VCI #VCIFellowship

This Q1 Newsletter starts on a personal, reflective note from our Executive Director and ends with a VCI alum celebration. In between, it covers the big announcement of our 2025 #Fellowship Application going LIVE, two info sessions to come, our community showing up for #BlackHistoryMonth event, and the in-person culmination of the inaugural #FundFundamentals cohort at Nasdaq HQ. As Milton noted, "Let’s keep going no matter what." #emergingmanagers #fundmanagers #impactinvesting #venturecapital #privateequity #alternateinvestments #impactinaction #VC #VCI

Celebrating Black History Month: Black Champions, GPs, and Allocators at Fordham Gabelli School of Business ? VC Include was honored to participate in the Black Champions, GPs, and Allocators event, hosted by the Family Stewardship Council at Fordham Gabelli School of Business last Friday. The morning brought together leading fund managers and capital allocators to discuss building trust with LPs, balancing returns with impact, and accelerating investment into diverse fund managers. Keynote speaker Christina Lewis shared the legacy of her father, Reginald Lewis, a pioneer in private equity whose impact continues to shape the industry. Today, Christina is the founder of multifamily office Beatrice Advisors. The Emerging Manager panel was moderated by VC Include Executive Director Milton Speid and featured VCI Fellowship alumni Lorine Pendleton (125 Ventures), Brian Hollins (Collide Capital), and Philip Reeves (Apis & Heritage). ?? This conversation is especially timely as we recognize #BlackHistoryMonth and reflect on the legacy of Black business leaders who paved the way. From Reginald Lewis to today’s emerging fund managers, access to capital and economic empowerment are as critical as ever to building generational wealth and fostering innovation. The Allocator Forum that followed featured Andrew Siwo (New York State Common Retirement Fund), Carlton Burrell (BlackRock), Lawrence Boseley (New York City Employee Retirement System), and Mervin Burton, CFA (Beatrice Advisors). It was expertly moderated by Kay Makishi (Lupoff/Stevens Family Office). ?? We want to give a huge thank you to Peter Lupoff and everyone on the Fordham team who made this possible. Truly appreciate the opportunity to come together in this special time and place. ?? #emergingmanagers #fundmanagers #impactinvesting #venturecapital #privateequity #alternateinvestments #impactinaction #VC #VCI