Navigating the Set-Up of a Closed-Ended Fund

From Venture Capital to Growth Equity to Real Estate

Setting up a closed-ended fund – whether in venture capital, growth equity, or real estate – is a complex and often daunting journey. With regulatory, legal, tax, and operational hurdles across multiple jurisdictions, it can be challenging to know where to start.

For over two decades, Sturgeon Ventures has guided emerging fund managers through this process, providing trusted, tailored advice across the UK, Europe, the Channel Islands, and Delaware.

Early-stage fund managers often express their gratitude for the opportunity to speak directly with Seonaid Mackenzie, who personally helps navigate the optimal fund structure – based on investor location, jurisdictional nuances, and the fastest, most efficient route to market.

Support for start-ups is provided free of charge at the early stages.

A Gateway to the Right Partners

Sturgeon Ventures facilitates introductions to a curated network of trusted professionals:

Select investors, when aligned with the fund’s strategy
Onshore & offshore legal counsel with regulatory and sector-specific expertise
Tax advisors with fund-specific and cross-border experience
Experienced fund administrators
Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), where appropriate

While no investment capital is promised, institutional investors often express confidence in funds backed by Sturgeon’s ecosystem of service providers, all of whom maintain a strong focus on governance and compliance.

Why Emerging Fund Managers Choose Sturgeon Ventures?

Decades of experience in fund structuring across asset classes
Tailored guidance based on the manager’s vision and investor profile
Regulatory insight to ensure speed to market without compromising compliance
Robust ecosystem of pre-vetted service providers and advisers

Whether you’re launching your first venture fund or expanding into growth equity or real estate, Sturgeon Ventures offers the trusted support and industry insight needed to get it right from day one.