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​Benchmarking is more than just numbers - it’s a critical tool for GPs and LPs to measure performance, position funds effectively, and align with market expectations. Join us for this 2-hour masterclass designed to demystify VC benchmarking and provide actionable insights to navigate key metrics like IRR, TVPI, DPI and PME.

​Led by Joe Schorge, Managing Partner of Isomer Capital, this session will help you understand how LPs think, how benchmarks are created and - most importantly - how to use them to evaluate performance, communicate results, and position your fund confidently in the market.

​Why Attend?

• ​Practical Insights: Go beyond theory with real-world examples and actionable tips.

• ​Expert Guidance: Learn directly from an industry leader with extensive experience.

• ​Stay Competitive: Understand how to position your fund and outperform peers using benchmarking strategies.

​Who Should Participate

​This masterclass is tailored for:

• ​General Partners (GPs): Emerging and established managers looking to position their funds and benchmark their results against peers.

• ​Limited Partners (LPs): Institutional investors, family offices, and fund-of-funds managers assessing fund performance.

• ​Investment Consultants & Researchers: Professionals looking to deepen their understanding of benchmarking practices.

​Time Commitment

​A 2-hour online session featuring:

• ​The LP Perspective: How endowments, foundations, and pension funds measure performance.

• ​Benchmarking Tools & Players: A deep dive into Cambridge Associates, PitchBook, and others - what they offer, their limitations and which to trust.

• ​Interpreting the Metrics: Understand IRR, TVPI, DPI, PME, and how to apply them in real-world scenarios.

• ​Reading Between the Lines: Addressing common pitfalls, data scarcity (especially in Europe), and how benchmarks evolve over a fund’s lifecycle.

• ​Best Practices for Young Portfolios: Learn how to position and present fund performance effectively, even with limited realised returns.

• ​Q&A: A chance to address your unique challenges and clarify key insights.

​Key Learning Points

• ​Unlock Key Metrics: Master IRR, TVPI, DPI, and PME to evaluate and present fund performance effectively.

• ​LP Expectations: Gain insights into how LPs think, measure performance, and benchmark funds across sectors and strategies.

• ​Navigate Data Scarcity: Overcome European benchmarking challenges with practical solutions.

• ​Build Confidence for Fundraising: Present your performance in a way that resonates with LPs and drives fundraising success.

• ​Tools & Frameworks: Learn which benchmarks to use, when to use them, and how to interpret the outputs.

​Joe Schorge is the Founder and Managing Partner of Isomer Capital, a leading European VC investment firm. With decades of experience in private equity, secondaries, and venture capital, Joe brings unparalleled expertise in fund performance, benchmarking, and positioning funds for success.

​​​​David Cruz e Silva is the founder of eu.vc, Europe’s Venture Community, and an angel LP supporting European early-stage funds and their breakout companies. His unique experience and positioning are invaluable for emerging VCs and LPs navigating European VC.

​​Frequently asked questions

​​​Will attendees get access to the materials and recording of the session?

• ​​​All materials are made available to EUVC community members in a protected data room without download access. Attendees will be offered a 30 day trial.

​​​Is group pricing available

• ​​​Yes, contact us for more information.

​​​Do you provide a certificate?

• ​​​We provide an online certificate that you can add to LinkedIn.

​​What's the cancelation policy?

• ​​All sales are final. No refunds. We may review exceptional cases at our discretion, but this is rare and decided on an ad hoc basis.