Backend services that help you stand out.
Strut is your competitive advantage in the new era of venture capital.
End-to-End Leadership
We coordinate and manage fund admin, audit, tax, legal, and compliance workflows, start to finish.
Full-Stack VC Expertise
You get a coordinated team with deep VC expertise, not just a single contractor juggling too much.
Embedded Team Mindset
We embed directly into your workflow, self-directing progress while ensuring you maintain momentum on what matters most.
Tailored Strategic Support
We adapt our level of involvement to your fund’s needs, from light-touch advisory to full operational execution.
Infrastructure that Scales
From tech stack and systems to internal policies and documentation, we help you build for growth.
Investor-Ready Execution
We ensure accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism across all deliverables, from capital calls to audits to LP requests.
Seth Spergel, Managing Partner, Merlin Ventures
“We worked with one of the largest banks in the world on our fundraise, and their vetting process was intense. I can confidently say we wouldn’t have gotten through it without Strut’s help; the capital accounted for a significant portion of the fund.”
Investor Relations
Your competitive edge to fundraise with confidence and build lasting institutional credibility.
Strut's Investor Relations service provides fund managers with the institutional-grade infrastructure, strategic guidance, and professional polish needed to excel in competitive fundraising environments and cultivate trusted LP relationships.
Whether you're preparing for your first close or managing a sophisticated multi-fund platform, we elevate your operations to meet the highest institutional standards—all without the overhead of a full-time hire. From comprehensive data room development to seamless LP onboarding, we serve as your embedded IR team, handling the critical behind-the-scenes work that makes great funds shine. With Strut managing your investor relations operations, you're free to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional performance and growing your portfolio.
Fundraise Strategy & Execution
Institutional-Grade Fund Materials
Tech Stack Implementation
LP Engagement & Reporting
Ongoing IR Support
Add-On ESG Services: UNPRI alignment, ESG policy and survey development, DDQ responses, and reporting frameworks.
Are you ready to build a best-in-class IR function?
Robbie Shattuck, CEO and Founder, Athos Private Wealth
“We’ve worked with multiple fund administrators. Strut has been the buffer and the solution when others fall short. Their experience means they catch mistakes before they become problems. I care a lot about how we show up to partners, and with Strut involved, I know capital calls are handled and deadlines are met.”
Fund Operations
White glove operations service for modern venture firms so GPs can scale without distraction.
Strut acts as an embedded operations partner to venture capital firms, delivering both day-to-day execution and strategic oversight with institutional precision. We manage the moving parts behind the scenes—from regulatory filings to seamless coordination with service providers—so GPs can stay focused on fundraising, investing, and supporting their portfolio founders.
Our experienced team plugs in seamlessly to lead and execute across all facets of fund operations. Whether you’re launching a new vehicle or managing the complexity of multiple funds, we help you scale efficiently, avoid blind spots, and maintain investor-ready infrastructure without the need to build a large in-house team.
Let Strut help you get out of the operational weeds and back to making great investments.
Back-Office Oversight
Investment & Portfolio Operations
Compliance & Regulatory
LP Relations Support
Strategic Ops Leadership
Are you ready to focus on deal-making instead of operational details?
Sunil Nagaraj, Founder & GP, Ubiquity Ventures
“Working with Strut is even better than hiring someone. I get the accumulated experience of the team, both finance and operations nerds, that I can pull from anytime. They’re the only vendor I can go up and down the stack with, from the scope of details all the way to strategy and do it with trust, integrity, and experience.”
Fractional Finance
Strategic financial leadership that scales with your ambitions.
Strut delivers the complete CFO experience with strategic financial leadership that transforms how venture firms operate in today's competitive landscape. We integrate seamlessly into your team, bringing seasoned expertise that elevates decision-making, ensures investor-grade reporting, and builds the internal discipline essential for confident scaling.
From budgeting and valuation to audit coordination and capital planning, we fill the gaps left by your fund administrator and give GPs the clarity they need to lead. Whether you’re preparing for your first audit or launching a new fund, our team ensures your finance function is proactive, precise, and built to institutional standards.
Strategic Financial Leadership
Reporting & Analysis
Fund Operations & IR Support
Regulatory & Compliance
Portfolio Management
Infrastructure & Process Building
Are your firm’s finances ready for a glow-up?
James Orsillo, Partner, Chief Financial & Operating Officer, Underscore VC
“We’ve made so much progress [with Strut] in a year. I’m always thinking about scale, and I feel confident we can manage what we have and add another fund without worrying about whether our back office can keep up.”
FAQs
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Strut goes beyond the typical outsourced CFO or Director of Operations. We combine strategic financial insight with operational execution—all under one roof. Unlike solo consultants or fund admins, we bring team continuity, cross-functional expertise, and proactive ownership to every engagement.
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Our team includes seasoned VC professionals with expertise in investor relations and operations, fund administration, and accounting, in both in-house and outsourced roles. We pair technical rigor with strategic foresight to keep your firm clean, compliant, and institutional grade.
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Strut lightens your load, but we don’t replace your judgment. You’ll remain responsible for key approvals on financials, valuations, and finalized investor communications.
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We do not act as placement agents. Instead, we focus on the internal infrastructure, materials, strategy, and systems that equip you to fundraise credibly and confidently in today’s competitive landscape.
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Absolutely. Whether you're raising your first fund or scaling across vintages, we build the processes, materials, and operational discipline needed to exceed institutional LP expectations.
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All sensitive data stays in your fund’s tech stack. We work entirely within your systems. Confidentiality is built into our agreements, and we’re happy to sign NDAs to ensure peace of mind.
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Finance focuses on strategic capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, and fund modeling. Operations is about execution: managing workflows, audits, compliance, and day-to-day fund activities. Most firms benefit from both, and we deliver them in lockstep.
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Fund admins execute, but they don’t lead. Strut closes the gap with seasoned relationship management, comprehensive process ownership, and scalable expertise across finance, operations, and investor relations. We collaborate strategically with your fund administrator to ensure every critical detail receives expert oversight and all deliverables meet institutional timelines, liberating GP capacity for high-value decision-making.
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We serve both emerging managers and established platforms. Our model flexes to meet you where you are, with right-sized support that evolves as your firm grows.
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Because our event support is deeply strategic, it requires embedded, ongoing collaboration across our core services. We don’t just produce beautiful experiences. We create events that reflect your firm’s DNA, support your fundraising goals, and wow your primary stakeholders.