How later-stage emerging managers think about Fund IV

The thread contrasts first-time fund manager instincts with the operating patterns needed to build toward $150M+ AUM

I recently spoke with a GP currently raising Fund IV and building toward $150M+ AUM. A few thinking patterns I noticed which I think separate first-time EMs from those who are 2–3 funds ahead of their peers: 1/ The strongest managers tend
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