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| CRD # | 332272 |
| SEC # | 801-130927 |
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| AUM | 350.4 M (2026-03-31) |
| Employees | 2 (100% Investors, 0% Brokers) |
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| Phone | 415-370-5155 |
| Address | |
| Source | [IAPD] [Website] [LinkedIn] |
| Total AUM ($M) |
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| Fees and Compensation — Form ADV Part 2A (7/1/2026) [Brochure] |
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
A. Fee Schedule
The fees and compensation payable to Protocol VC are negotiable. However, the range of
compensation is generally as follows:
1. Management Fee
Generally, an asset-based management fee is charged to each Managed Account Client monthly
in advance, as further outlined in each Client’s IMA. Protocol VC will issue an invoice to the
Client for payment of the management fee. Management fees charged to Managed Account
Clients are up to one percent (1%) per annum of the at-cost investment amount.
2. Performance Allocation
Protocol VC is entitled under each IMA to carried interest on the Client's venture investments.
The carried interest percentage varies by investment as set forth in each Client's IMA. No carried
interest has been earned or paid to date. Protocol VC charges carried interest only with respect to
a Client that is a qualified client within the meaning of Rule 205-3 under the Advisers Act.
3. Fee Comparison
The fees charged to Clients, including the management fee and Performance Allocation, may
constitute a higher percentage of average net assets than would be found with other investment
advisers.
B. Payment of Fees
Managed Accounts Clients will be issued an invoice from Protocol VC for the payment of fees.
The Management Fee will be prorated for periods less than a full month.
C. Third-Party Fees
Protocol VC's management fee is exclusive of third-party fees and expenses borne by the Client
in connection with its portfolio, which may include legal fees of deal counsel, transaction and
closing costs, and custodial fees and account charges imposed by the Client's own custodians and
service providers. With respect to any digital assets received from portfolio companies, the Client
may also bear exchange, network ("gas"), and transfer fees. Protocol VC does not receive any
portion of such third-party fees.
D. Prepayment of Fees
Management fees are generally payable monthly in advance. Upon termination of the IMA, any
prepaid but unearned fees will be refunded to the Client on a pro rata basis.
E. Outside Compensation for the Sale of Securities
Neither Protocol VC nor its supervised persons accept compensation for the sale of securities or
other investment products outside of its association with Protocol VC.
The foregoing represents Protocol VC's basic compensation arrangements. Fees and other
compensation are negotiable in certain circumstances and arrangements with any particular
Client may vary. Although Protocol VC believes its fees are competitive, lower fees for
comparable services may be available from other investment advisers.
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| Account Minimums and Types of Clients — Form ADV Part 2A (7/1/2026) [Brochure] |
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Item 7 – Types of Clients Managed Account Clients are generally “qualified clients” within the meaning of Rule 205-3 under the Investment Advisers Act, and/or “qualified purchasers” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(51) of the Investment Company Act. Protocol VC is highly selective in choosing its Managed Account Clients, and generally provides services only to clients that have substantial financial resources, venture capital experience, and a sophisticated understanding of early-stage private investments. |
| AUM Breakdown | Accounts | AUM ($M) |
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| By Client Type | ||
| (a) Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 0 | 0.0 |
| (b) Individuals (high net worth individuals) | 0 | 0.0 |
| (c) Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (d) Investment companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (e) Business development companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (f) Pooled investment vehicles | 0 | 0.0 |
| (g) Pension and profit sharing plans | 0 | 0.0 |
| (h) Charitable organizations | 0 | 0.0 |
| (i) State or municipal government entities | 0 | 0.0 |
| (j) Other investment advisers | 0 | 0.0 |
| (k) Insurance companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (l) Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (m) Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 2 | 350.4 |
| (n) Other | 0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 5 | 350.4 |
| By Discretionary | ||
| Discretionary | 1 | 3.8 |
| Non-Discretionary | 4 | 346.7 |
| Total | 5 | 350.4 |
| By Non-United States Persons | ||
| Non-United States Persons | 0.0 | |
| United States Persons | 350.4 | |
| Total | 5 | 350.4 |
| Firm Profile (Form ADV) | |
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