Fund manager types
Every kind of fund manager, clearly labeled.
Each specialty described honestly, so you can choose what fits.
Education & structure
Private equity funds
buyout funds · growth equity funds · co-investment vehicles
For: understanding how private equity funds work, learning about capital calls and fund terms, comparing private equity to public markets
Venture capital funds
early-stage venture funds · growth-stage venture funds · venture funds of funds
For: learning how venture funds are structured, understanding venture risk and time horizons, evaluating emerging managers
Private credit funds
direct lending funds · asset-based lending funds · specialty finance funds
For: understanding private credit, learning how private lending funds are structured, comparing credit strategies
Real estate funds
core and core-plus funds · value-add and opportunistic funds · real estate debt funds
For: learning about private real estate funds, understanding real estate fund risk tiers, comparing syndications and funds
Infrastructure & real assets
infrastructure equity funds · energy and transition funds · natural resources funds
For: understanding infrastructure as an asset class, learning about long-duration real-asset funds
Hedge fund strategies
long/short equity · global macro · multi-strategy and event-driven
For: understanding hedge fund strategies, learning how hedge fund liquidity and fees work
Funds of funds & secondaries
multi-manager funds of funds · secondary funds · co-investment programs
For: understanding fund-of-funds structure, learning about layered fees, diversifying across managers
Due diligence & compliance
Accredited investor qualification
SEC Rule 501(a) categories · Rule 506(c) verification · entity and trust qualification
For: finding out whether I qualify as accredited, understanding how verification works, qualifying through an entity or license
Fund due diligence
PPM and subscription document review · operational due diligence · fee and terms review
For: knowing what to ask a fund manager, reviewing offering documents, understanding fees, lockups and reporting