Investing in Venture Capital: Understanding The Basics

​Every trillion-dollar company was once a startup that most most investors couldn't access. Today, companies stay private longer than ever — meaning the biggest returns happen before the IPO, not after. Venture capital is how you get in early. But if you've never invested in a fund, the whole thing can feel like a black box.

​This session fixes that.

​Join Ihar Mahaniok, Managing Partner of Geek Ventures, for a no-jargon, one-hour walkthrough of how venture capital actually works, built specifically for investors who are new to VC.

​We'll cover:

• ​What it actually means to be a Limited Partner (investor) in a fund

• ​What to expect and how the money flows: capital calls, the J-Curve, when you get paid back, and how much you can make (the best funds are at 200x!)

• ​Taxes: K-1s, QSBS. 0% capital gain tax is the best tax break most investors have never heard of

• ​VC vs. stocks, real estate, and bonds - an honest comparison

• ​How to spot a great fund

• ​What's special about 2026

​This isn't a pitch. It's the education we wish someone gave us before our first LP commitment. Presentation + live Q&A.

​Open to accredited investors ($200K/year income or $1M+ in assets).