San Francisco · September 2026
Reinventing Venture Capital
A private San Francisco summit for family offices and institutional allocators to redesign venture capital from first principles.
By invitation only.
266
Portfolio Companies
$100M+
Assets Under Management
Global
Investment Platform
California
Headquarters
Organized & Sponsored By
Traditional venture models have failed to align with LP interests for too long. This summit is the first forum where we can co-design structures that put the allocator back in control.
Christopher Ryan
Founder, The Legacy Alliance
We need venture structures that prioritize DPI and real cash returns over paper markups. This is a much-needed conversation amongst serious capital stewards to shift incentives.
Brian Mac Mahon
CEO & Founder, Expert Dojo
Distinguished Coalition
Featured Speakers.
Learn directly from active family offices, key fund allocators, and industry leaders redesigning the venture capital asset class.
The Opportunity
Venture Capital Is One of the Greatest Asset Classes in the World.
Venture capital is evolving rapidly. We believe that 30%+ returns should be not only possible, but probable over the next three years.
This conference is designed to discuss the tactics, structures, and relationships needed to achieve this, and will bring together leading family offices and high-net-worth allocators.
The Opportunity
Moving Beyond A System of Zombie Capital.
Venture Capital is evolving into a more mature, performance-driven asset class, where meaningful returns to LPs take precedence over guaranteed management fees.
No more funds that persist solely on management fees while failing to return meaningful capital to LPs. This is a new era of aligned capital.
Presented By
The Nathan Family Office
The Nathan Family Office brings over 50 years of experience in real estate development, serving as the sole owner and developer of Copper, a prestigious community in Northern California, reflecting a legacy of control, patience, and conviction in every investment made.
Building on this foundation, the family office has developed a new model for venture capital, one built on proprietary capital, full alignment, and performance over management fees. Since launching its venture strategy, the Nathan Family Office has invested in over 266 companies and achieved an average annual growth rate of 38% since 2019.
What began as a disciplined extension of a long-term investment philosophy has evolved into a proven approach to venture investing.
50+
Years of Real Estate Legacy
266
Companies Invested
38%
Avg Annual Growth Since 2019
The Framework
Convergence.
Every principle connects back to a single unifying core — where aligned capital, disciplined operators, and real outcomes meet.
Who This Is For
Who Should Attend.
Bringing together the key stakeholders from across the venture ecosystem who are aligned on redesigning performance and economics.
Family Offices
Multi-generational wealth stewards seeking direct, performance-aligned venture exposure and structural control.
Limited Partners
High-conviction backers demanding stronger fee governance, transparency, and direct manager accountability.
Venture Capital Firms
Innovative GPs looking to pioneer aligned fund models that reject traditional AUM-centric fee structures.
Institutional Investors
Endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth entities seeking scalable, institutional-grade venture alignment.
Corporate Venture
CVC units seeking strategic synergy, co-investment rights, and direct start-up deal flow access.
Angel Investors
Active high-net-worth investors seeking professional co-investment networks and vetted start-up access.
Startup Founders
High-growth operators looking to partner with long-term, aligned capital pools rather than standard fee-driven VCs.
Emerging Fund Managers
Boutique managers launch next-gen portfolios tailored around direct performance-first LP returns.
The Format
What to Expect.
Every element is designed to facilitate high-signal conversations between serious allocators.
Resurrecting Venture Alignment
An intimate, invitation-only working session
First-Principles Keynote
A deep examination of where venture capital broke — and the structural principles required to rebuild it for allocators.
Structural Design Lab
Closed-door working sessions where allocators collaborate on new fund structures, fee models, and governance frameworks.
Allocator Roundtables
Intimate peer-to-peer discussions among family offices, LPs, and institutional allocators sharing real performance data.
Strategy & Deployment
Performance-focused sessions on portfolio construction, co-investment mechanics, and capital deployment discipline.
The Atmosphere
Inside the Community.
Reinventing Venture Capital is designed from the ground up as a high-trust network. We replace dry, formal panels with warm, energetic, and highly collaborative spaces.
Working Sessions
Intimate, closed-door roundtable discussions where allocators review performance-first terms and collaborate on fund structures.
Peer Networking
Building multi-generational relationships during cocktail receptions and private dinners in a warm, collaborative setting.
High-Signal Stages
Direct presentations from global family offices and limited partners sharing real returns and direct co-investment strategies.
Our Conviction
Why This Event Exists.
Why Now?
Traditional venture models are over-indexing on management fees while locking capital in zero-DPI vehicles. With high interest rates and AI-driven market corrections, allocators need immediate, performance-first alignment.
What Makes it Different?
This is not a passive conference with sponsored sales pitches. It is a closed-loop, facilitator-led working session. We gather peer allocators to share raw performance data, review term sheets, and develop co-investment models.
The Collective Power
By bringing family offices and institutional allocators together in a trusted environment, we form a new power base. Working together, we ensure that GPs only succeed when their backers succeed.
The Schedule
Event Agenda.
Private Roundtables: Designing Performance-First VC Economics
Reinventing Venture Capital: Rebuilding LP-GP Alignment
Family Office Perspectives: Taking Control of the Term Sheet
AI & Investing: Navigating Next-Generation Tech Valuations
Private Markets & Pricing Bubbles: Combatting Dilution
Active Direct Deployments: Moving Beyond Passive Indexing
Emerging Managers: Unlocking High-Conviction Alpha
The New Power Base: Are Private Investor Groups replacing VCs?
Facilitated Networking Lunch: Peer-to-Peer LP Collaboration
Liquidity & Exits: Prioritizing DPI Over Paper Net Asset Value
Alternative Allocations: Designing Direct Co-Investment Deal Flow
Allocator Panels: Structuring Fee Reforms and Aligned Incentives
Workshop Takeaways: Actionable Frameworks for LP Co-Investment
Founder Showcase & Deal Room: Structuring Direct Lead Allocations
Structured Networking: Building High-Trust LP Syndications
Elevated Cocktail Hour: Rebuilding Venture Capital Together
How to Attend
Ticket Types.
All attendees must apply and be approved in writing. The event address in downtown San Francisco (near 3rd & Market Street) will be provided one week before the event. Tickets include all sessions, networking, lunch, and the cocktail party.
LP Investors
For approved LP investors. Attendance is curated and requires prior written approval.
- All sessions & keynotes
- Roundtable workshops
- Networking lunch
- Cocktail party (Capital After Hours)
LPs, family offices, angels, institutional investors, endowment funds & foundations.
Request an InvitationGPs & VC Firms
For verified accredited investors including VCs and GPs.
- All sessions & keynotes
- Roundtable workshops
- Networking lunch
- Cocktail party (Capital After Hours)
Verified accredited investors such as VCs and GPs.
Recommend an InvestorCapital After Hours
Evening networking at the cocktail party — 5:30–8:00 PM. Rates increase after July 1.
- Cocktail party access (5:30–8:00 PM)
- Networking with LPs & family offices
- Open bar & canapés
Startups, tech professionals, VCs and corporate executives.
Apply as a FounderSponsors, vendors, service providers, and GPs raising funds — see the Sponsorship section below.
Partnership
Sponsorship Levels.
We welcome sponsors seeking promotion, branding, new client meetings, and thought leadership.
For Sponsorship & Exhibit Inquiries Contact
Platinum Title Partner
- Remarks on stage for 15 minutes
- Event Host thanks your company in opening and closing remarks
- Category exclusivity — only one firm per category (e.g. one law firm, one VC firm)
- "TITLE Partner" designation across all materials
- Premium logo placement across all website, emails, and materials
- Pre & post-event attendee list (opt-in) with contact info
- Moderate or speak on two sessions (subject to approval with qualified speakers)
- Opportunities to raffle a prize and collect business cards at event
- 8 tickets for staff or clients
- Facilitate 2 roundtable sessions on topics aligned with your expertise or thought leadership
- Curated 1:1 introductions with up to 8 investor attendees you select
- Up to 3 banners or signage on stage, in meal areas, and in Demo Showcase (subject to specifications)
- Demo table in demo showcase during reception
Gold Partner
- Remarks on stage for 10 minutes
- Event Host thanks your company in opening and closing remarks
- Curated 1:1 introductions with up to 6 investor attendees you select at event
- Logo on website, invites & materials
- Moderate or speak on one session (subject to approval with qualified speakers)
- Post-event attendee list (opt-in) with contact info
- 6 tickets for staff or clients
- Up to 2 banners or signage in meal area and in Demo Showcase
- Demo table in demo showcase during reception
Silver Partner
- Remarks on stage for 5 minutes
- Event Host thanks your company in opening and closing remarks
- Moderate or speak on one panel session (subject to approval with qualified speakers)
- Post-event attendee list (opt-in) with contact info
- 4 tickets for staff or clients
- 1 banner or signage in Demo Showcase
- Demo table in demo showcase during reception
Demo Showcase / Exhibit Table Only
- Table in demo showcase area during registration, lunch, and cocktail reception
- 2 tickets for staff or clients
- Logo on website, invites & materials
Additional Options
Exclusive Lanyard Sponsor
$2,995Lanyard printed with your logo. Free admission for 2 attendees.
⚠ Limit 1 Sponsor
Apply for this packageSpecial Session Host Sponsor
$2,495Host a dedicated lunch, VIP dinner, or cocktail reception. Includes 2 tickets.
⚠ Limit 3 Sponsors
Apply for this packageRegistration Desk Sponsor
$1,995Banners at registration. Free admission for 2 attendees.
⚠ Limit 1 Sponsor
Apply for this packageBadge Sponsor
$995Your logo on the event badge, subject to approval. Includes 2 tickets.
Apply for this packageLanyard Sponsor
$995Your logo on the event lanyard, subject to approval. Includes 2 tickets.
Apply for this packageBadge + Lanyard Bundle
$1,495Both badge and lanyard sponsorship at a combined rate. Includes 2 tickets.
Apply for this package
Partnership
Supported by Industry Leaders.
Collaborating with organizations committed to restructuring the venture capital landscape.
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Attendance Is Limited.
Participation is curated to ensure serious discussion among principal-level allocators.
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