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    Cornerstone Investors: What the First LP in Your Fund Actually Costs You
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    Cornerstone Investors: What the First LP in Your Fund Actually Costs You

    TL;DR: A cornerstone investor is the first LP who commits real size, usually 15-30% of your target, before you have a track record for that specific fund, and their check is what unlocks every check...

    Jeff Barnes, MBA·Aug 9, 2026·11 min read
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