Who should apply?
LPs & GPs
LPs Looking to deploy in emerging funds within the next 12-18 months
GPs Managers looking to connect with actively deploying LPs
A Yearly Membership grants access to The Bridge Programming
LPs & GPs
Premier in-person experience, reserved for a select group of LP and GP members.
Access to one dinners with 20 LPs and 20 GPs in the US
Matches with at least 3 GPs at each of these events
4 Roundtables with LPs for Q&A and feedback (May)
Personalized LP matching schedule during the annual conference
LP Office Hours
LP/GP virtual matching
Workshops on deck optimization and on “How to stand out as an Emerging Manager” with experienced LPs
One Flagship Conference in May, in San Francisco
Access to 4 dinners with 20 LPs and 20 GPs in at least one of the following cities: Austin, SF, LA, or NYC (Sep, Oct, or Nov)
Matches with at least 3 GPs at each of these events
Personalized GP matching schedule during the annual conference
LP/GP virtual matching
Personalized introductions to the top emerging managers on the Bridge platform
All applications are evaluated by our selection committee. Selection follows a meritocracy process and is solely based on track record, whether relevant operational or investment track record.
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Funds with 30% or more women ownership in the GP structure
Funds with 30% or more ownership by historically excluded groups (e.g., Black, Latinx, Indigenous, etc.)
All other fund managers meeting our selection standards
For funds with under $250M in AUM, including Fund I and beyond, focused on sub-$250M strategies.
For GPs with $250M–$1B AUM and a strong track record, this track offers access to Superfund events, strategic LP sessions, and renewal-focused workshops.
Reach out to the bridge team to learn more