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Laura Thompson

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Laura Thompson

@LauraLPThompson

Partner @SapphirePrtnrs - the LP arm of @SapphireVC. Sharing the LP perspective via @Open_LP. Free time: hiking, cooking & watching 49ers/Giants/Warriors!

San Francisco, CA

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Joined July 2016

Laura Thompson
@LauraLPThompson
Apr 24, 2025
Big congrats again to @seedtosunflower!
Sapphire Partners
@SapphirePrtnrs
Apr 24, 2025
Congrats to Liu Jiang + team at @seedtosunflower on the close of Fund II! In a tough market for 1st time managers, Liu built something exceptional & we’re proud to be among Sunflower’s early LPs. We’re excited to support Sunflower’s mission to back technical founders from day
Laura Thompson
@LauraLPThompson
Apr 10, 2025
🎙️🆕Grateful to join @alexabinns & @EarnestSweat on @AllocatorsPod! We covered everything from evaluating emerging mngrs, navigating reserves, how @SapphirePrtnrs is supporting GPs through a complex market environment & the mission behind @Open_LP. Thanks for having me on! 🙏
OpenLP
@Open_LP
Apr 10, 2025
Is now the right time to start a venture fund? @LauraLPThompson says yes—if you lead with focus, data, & conviction. 🆕🎧 Laura joined @AllocatorsPod to share how @SapphirePrtnrs is approaching emerging managers, fund construction & reserve strategy in today’s market including:
Laura Thompson
@LauraLPThompson
Dec 17, 2024
What separates a great VC from a true franchise fund? I joined my colleague @Beezer232 to unpack this Q + her convo with Stephen Bluestein from Adams Street Partners on Origins. 🎧 Listen/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts below. #VC #Origins #OpenLP
OpenLP
@Open_LP
Dec 17, 2024
🆕🎙️ What makes a franchise fund in venture capital? It’s not just about a 5x or 10x “lights-out” fund. In today's Origins minisode, @Beezer232 & @LauraLPThompson break down how the best firms earn (& keep) the right to win w the best founders. Here's what they uncovered:🧵
Laura Thompson
@LauraLPThompson
Oct 8, 2024
QSBS is a game-changer for LPs, GPs & founders. In my latest blog, I explain how it can save millions in taxes for emerging managers, leading to significant savings. 💡 #VC #QSBS
OpenLP
@Open_LP
Oct 8, 2024
🧵💰Want in on the unspoken secret of making more money for GPs, LPs, and founders... In a brand new blog, @LauraLPThompson, Partner at @SapphirePrtnrs, breaks down QSBS: a powerful, often overlooked tax incentive that can significantly boost after-tax returns👇
Laura Thompson
@LauraLPThompson
Jun 19, 2024
If you are a VC EM near Menlo next Thursday, come join :)
OpenLP
@Open_LP
Jun 18, 2024
📣Emerging VC Managers: If you're in Bay Area - you don't want to miss this IRL early-stage #VC networking event next Thurs, 6/27 w @SapphirePrtnrs, @EquiamVC, @EYnews & @CalSTRS, hosted by NASP NorCal & @CitizensBank. 💫Space is limited - reserve your spot today!