About VCFA Group
VCFA Group became the first firm primarily focused on the acquisition of interests in private equity funds on a secondary basis in 1982. Before VCFA Group, a private equity investor needing liquidity had very few options. VCFA Group pioneered the concept of secondary purchases of limited partnership interests, providing liquidity to limited partners in venture capital, growth equity, buyout and other types of private equity funds.

Over the years, VCFA Group and the secondary industry have both grown in size and significance. To date, VCFA Group has raised nine funds totaling over $730 million. The firm focuses on the purchase of interests in promising companies backed by venture capital and growth equity funds.  

VCFA is an active and experienced buyer of equity positions in high growth private companies in the following ways:
1. The purchase limited partnership interests (single or portfolios) - Secondary limited partnership purchases 
2. The purchase of equity in an individual company from founder, early stage investor seeking liquidity - Secondary directs
3. By helping fund managers (GP's) liquidate and/or restructure aging/mature funds in order to provide liquidity to investors - GP led transactions OR fund restructurings
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Please consider what VCFA can offer: Learn more about VCFA's investors here.

Portfolio

VCFA invests in XYZ

For Sellers

The Need for Liquidity
VCFA has purchased interests from a variety of sources including:
  • Fortune 500 and Global 5000 Corporations
  • Banks
  • Insurance Companies
  • Pension Funds
  • Foundations
  • Individuals

Choosing VCFA Group for Private Equity Liquidity Needs
Sellers choose to work with VCFA because of the experience VCFA has developed through the completion of nearly 200 fund acquisitions.
Sellers find value in VCFA's:
  • Responsiveness: Sellers respect VCFA Group’s responsiveness and straight forward approach to buying private equity fund interests.
  • Confidentiality: VCFA Group respects the need for confidentiality and discretion, before and after a transaction.
  • Flexibility: VCFA has the ability to provide structured transactions to accommodate a wide variety of scenarios.
  • Valuation: VCFA's is able to quickly and fairly value private equity assets and provide appropriate value to investors requiring early liquidity.

General Partner Relations

VCFA has been building lasting relationships with general partners since 1982. Strong relationships, confidence and trust are the foundations of VCFA's business. 

Building a relationship with VCFA has benefits:
  • VCFA has been in business for over thirty years and is one of the most experienced buyers of private equity interests
  • VCFA will work diligently to assure a smooth transaction and accommodate your specific needs
  • Acquiring private equity secondary interests is VCFA's sole business focus—there is no conflict with any other investment activity

Building a Relationship with VCFA
If you are a general partner of a venture capital or growth equity fund and would like to explore how VCFA can enable you to deliver liquidity to your investors, please contact David Tom at (212) 838-5577 to discuss how VCFA can assist in any future liquidity situations.

Meet Our Team

The VCFA team includes investment professionals in New York and San Francisco with over 90 years of combined private equity experience.
Dayton T. Carr 
Founder
Remembering Dayton T Carr
New York

David B. Tom

Managing Director

Andrew K. Reilly

Managing Director

​William R. Harman 

Senior Executive Partner

Andrew Coke ​

Senior Analyst

Deena B. Seelenfreund

CFO / CCO

Edward Hortick

Senior Advisor
San Francisco

​Steven J. Taubman

Director

Contact Us

New York (Headquarters)

509 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
 
Phone: (212) 838-5577
Fax: (212) 838-7614
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Office Manager: Susan Harris (sharris@vcfa.com)
San Francisco

Phone: (415) 296-0660
Fax: (415) 296-0990

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