What check size does Lucas Fernandez write?

Lucas Fernandez typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.

Where did Lucas Fernandez go to school?

Lucas Fernandez studied at Columbia Business School; San Diego State University (Bachelor’s Degree, Finance); Collaboratory for Downtown Innovation (CDI) (Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies).

Lucas Fernandez

Former Private Equity Senior Analyst at Stepstone Group

San Diego, California

Writes $250K – $10M checks · typically $5M

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About

Lucas Fernandez is Senior Vice President of Venture Capital at talipot*, where he manages investments on behalf of a single family office. His investment focus encompasses private equity, venture capital funds, direct investments, co-investments, emerging managers, and digital assets. He works with founders and venture capital managers across technology sectors.

Experience

talipot*Sr. Vice President, Venture Capitalcurrent2024 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
talipot*Sr. Vice President, Alternative Investments2022 — 2024San Diego, California, United States
talipot*Vice President (US), Investments2021 — 2022San Diego, California, United States
1200vcInvestor & Venture Partnercurrent2022 — presentGlobal
Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)Membercurrent2021 — present
Nex CubedInvestor Advisory Board2019 — 2021
Simplexity Venture Studio FundVenture Associate2017 — 2021San Diego, California, United States
Simplexity ServicesBusiness Development & Partnerships2017 — 2021San Diego, CA
StepStone GroupPrivate Equity Senior Analyst2015 — 2017Greater San Diego Area
StepStone GroupPrivate Equity Analyst Intern2015La Jolla, California
Intelligent Light SourceStrategy & Business Development2014San Diego, CA
DiversyFundBusiness Development2014San Diego, California
San Diego PadresTicket Sales2013 — 2014San Diego, CA
Shafer VineyardsWine Production2007 — 2012Napa Valley, California

Skills & more

Venture CapitalEmerging managersPortfolio AnalysisDue DiligenceManagementFinanceInvestmentsEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentStart-upsPrivate EquityFinancial Modeling

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Business StrategySocial Media MarketingSocial EntrepreneurshipMarket ResearchReal EstateMarketing StrategyInvestor RelationsSalesCustomer ServiceTime ManagementStrategyStrategic Planning

GP Value Creation — Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)
Co-Investments for the Limited Partner — Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)
ODD for the Limited Partner — Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)
The Economics of Private Equity — Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)
The Fundamentals of Private Equity — Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)
Venture Deals Course 2019 — Kauffman Fellows Academy
Bloomberg: Equities & Fixed Income — Bloomberg

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lucas Fernandez?: Lucas Fernandez is Senior Vice President of Venture Capital at talipot*, where he manages investments on behalf of a single family office. His investment focus encompasses private equity, venture capital funds, direct investments, co-investments, emerging managers, and digital assets. He works with founders and venture capital managers across technology sectors.
What check size does Lucas Fernandez write?: Lucas Fernandez typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.
Where did Lucas Fernandez go to school?: Lucas Fernandez studied at Columbia Business School; San Diego State University (Bachelor’s Degree, Finance); Collaboratory for Downtown Innovation (CDI) (Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies).

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