The Future of Funding: LP Matching 2.0

Helping Smart Money go to Talented Investors

The process of connecting Limited Partners (LPs) with General Partners (GPs) has been antiquated and inefficient. After interviewing hundreds of LPs, we discovered that LPs struggle to find talented emerging managers, even when having sizable allocations and a credible brand. The process is equally frustrating for GPs. 

At Decile Group, we have found the solution to matching after extensive testing and interviews, and the results are impressive.

Matching 1.0 Successes

We have been working for nearly 18 months testing multiple ways to match GPs and LPs, from direct introductions to personalized research. In past attempts, we had 20% engagement and a 5% success rate.

Our most recent efforts have surpassed all expectations:

• 100% of LPs and GPs had quality meetings
• 50% of featured GPs received investment commitments
• Up to 15% of the target fund size has been committed
• Most of the remaining GPs are in discussions with qualified LPs

Our innovative approach allows qualified LPs to proactively discover and back strong GPs using an “App Store” model, effectively reversing the traditional model where GPs pitch to LPs. This shift not only saves valuable time but also fosters more meaningful and strategic partnerships. It is also compliant with global regulations. 

We believe this is the future of funding.

Introducing Matching 2.0

Building on our success with the “App Store” model, we conducted extensive customer interviews with LPs to refine our platform further. The feedback has been instrumental in developing a new version of our matching system, tailored to the specific needs of both LPs and GPs.

Powerful New UI

We developed a powerful new user interface inspired by the “App Store” paradigm. This design makes browsing, searching, and exploring emerging managers an enjoyable experience. By focusing on profiling the manager rather than the fund, we highlight leadership qualities that are crucial for emerging manager funds. Performance results can be shared confidentially once a match is established.

Enhanced Tools

Our platform includes a suite of enhanced tools to streamline the exploration of GPs:

• Browse Categories: Easily navigate through investment sectors
• Search with Filters: Apply advanced filters to find ideal GPs
• Manager Bookmarking: Save and organize promising manager profiles
• Manager Pre-Screening: Research profiles prior to engaging with managers
• Manager Comparisons: Compare managers side-by-side

Expanded Profiles

We enriched manager profiles to provide deeper insights:

• More Tags: Utilize detailed tags for precise searches
• Support Intro Videos: Watch introductory videos from managers
• Meta Data on Popularity: View which managers are gaining traction

New Matching Paradigms

Discover innovative ways to connect with GPs:

• Book a Meeting: Schedule meetings directly through the platform
• Attend an Event: Participate in exclusive GP-hosted events
• Connect Through Other LPs: Leverage mutual connections for introductions
• Fund Baskets: Invest in a curated collections of aligned funds through a fund of funds

Additional Support

Benefit from additional features designed to enhance your experience:

• AI Co-Pilot: Receive personalized recommendations powered by AI
• On-Hand Community: Engage with a supportive network of LPs
• Elite LP Assistance: Access dedicated assistance from our expert team

The Time is Now

All of our newest releases for LPs and GPs are first made available exclusively to Decile Group investors, including Matching 2.0. We are then rolling out Matching 2.0 in November to participants of our successful LP Institute program. The LP Institute has already helped LPs plan to deploy $750 million into emerging managers. Matching 2.0 will debut in LP Institute 3 and will also be accessible to previous participants.

If the matching success continues to grow as it did in our previous tests, we will expand the offering to more LPs and GPs through a referral system. This approach maintains the integrity of the platform and ensures high-quality participation by leveraging trusted networks.

	Beta Tests	Matching v1	Matching v2*
LPs & GPs Engaged	<20%	100%	100%
GPs with LP Commitments	<5%	50%+	60%+
Average Meetings per GP	1	6	12
Top % of Fund Size Matched	<5%	15%	20%

* Target performance in LP Institute 3.

Our system is meticulously designed to be compliant with global securities regulations, reflecting our commitment to legal and ethical standards.  We will continue to offer the platform free of charge during testing, providing unparalleled value to our users.

Once we secure the necessary regulatory approvals, we will scale this system widely by leveraging our network that includes tens of thousands of managers and over 150,000 limited partners.

Join Us

We are on the cusp of a significant shift in how LPs and GPs connect and collaborate. We’re inviting investors and fund managers to be part of this exciting journey toward a more innovative and effective funding ecosystem.

Join us and become part of the movement reshaping the future of venture. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the transformation.

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