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VC  · May 19, 2026

tmr Ventures Fund I L.P.

SEC Filing Record
Offering Amount
$40.0M
$7.7M raised
Strategy
VC
Exemption
06b
Date Filed
May 19, 2026
0002069505-26-000001
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The three-GP structure with Lu He as the named lead partner signals a founder-led or early-stage manager operating without institutional co-GP governance; the absence of feeder/parallel vehicles indicates this is a single standalone fund rather than a multi-class capital stack, meaning all LPs are in the same economic waterfall and fee burden.

No prior EDGAR filings from this manager indicate this is either a first-time fund or a manager previously operating below the reporting threshold; the 06b exemption (pre-existing relationships only) is consistent with a founder transitioning from operating roles or a small SPV-style manager expanding to institutional scale for the first time.

Filing in May 2026 during a period of venture capital retrenchment and LP dry powder redeployment suggests this manager is capitalizing on selective allocator appetite for early-stage or founder-led strategies, though the 19% close rate after filing suggests either a narrow LP network or slower fundraising momentum than typical institutional raises.

Verify whether Lu He has key-person language tied to a specific departure or retirement trigger, as the absence of institutional co-GP structure and first-time EDGAR presence create execution risk if founding GP transitions; also confirm whether the $8M closed represents anchor LPs or a placeholder close, as this will signal momentum velocity for the remaining $32M target.

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Principals
Registered Manager
tmr Ventures GP LLC
General Partners & Executives
Lu He