Lunch & Learn on Fund Structure and LP Liquidity | European Women in VC

​In this session, we’ll explore the link between fund structure and LP liquidity - and why this relationship matters.

​Together with Carmen Alfonso Rico, Founder at Cocoa, and Kamal Hassan Managing Partner at Loyal VC we’ll unpack how structural decisions influence LPs' access to capital, and how they shape fundraising dynamics, investor expectations, and the long-term flexibility of the fund.​​​​

​The discussion will be moderated by Iwona Cymerman, Founding Partner at FundingBox Deep Tech Fund, and EWVC member.

​​​​​​​​​If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the team via [email protected].

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​About the speakers:

​Carmen Alfonso Rico is the founder of  Cocoa - as a VC turned Angel, she invests $250-$500k checks to back Killers with a Heart, obsessed founders building unique products, and supports them as their in-house VC. More on Cocoa here.

​Before founding Cocoa, Carmen was a Partner at Series A fund Blossom and a very active angel. In a previous life, Carmen was a politician.

​Kamal Hassan is a Managing Partner at Loyal VC, a diversified evergreen venture fund that offers investors the flexibility to buy or sell units quarterly. Loyal invests early in top founders from three global networks and earns loyalty for preferred access to follow-on deals.

​Kamal's 20-year career as an entrepreneurial CEO and 15 years as an angel investor inspired the creation of Loyal. He draws upon his experiences as a Global Director with the Founder Institute, former INSEAD Alumni Association President, consultant at Bain & Co, and engineer at IMAX. Kamal holds an INSEAD MBA and a degree in engineering physics from Queen's University. He's well-traveled, having visited over 100 countries and speaks five languages.

​About the host:

​​Iwona Cymerman is a scientist turned entrepreneur and VC deep tech fund manager with a strong commitment to supporting high-impact companies. Passionate about fostering meaningful connections, embracing curiosity, and continuous learning. Dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the VC landscape.

​European Women in VC is the most powerful network of female-led and co-led VC funds in the region. We work towards increasing the number of women in VC management roles by giving access to reputable LPs and pushing policy and advocacy work with stakeholders including annual research publications.

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