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VC  · May 15, 2026  · 06b

Z M Shield AI Apr 2026 a Series of CGF2021 LLC

Offering
$0.3M
Analysis

The $0M target is a placeholder filing; the actual commitment size will emerge in an amendment or supplemental filing once the raise closes or reaches a defined threshold, a common practice for managers protecting their fundraising process under 506(b) before final capitalization is locked.

LLC Sydecar's presence as a named GP alongside Brett Sagan signals a multi-GP structure where Sydecar—a platform operator—may be providing administrative, operational, or co-investment infrastructure rather than primary fund management, a model that typically indicates the fund is designed to accommodate multiple LP pockets or a hybrid governance arrangement.

A mid-May 2026 filing under 506(b) with no public solicitation exemption reflects a manager building on pre-existing relationships in a post-rate-cut environment where LP dry powder is active; the timing aligns with Q2 allocation cycles when allocators are committing to new vintage vehicles after spring portfolio reviews.

Verify whether Brett Sagan or Sydecar has prior VC fund GP experience outside of EDGAR filings (including state-level registrations or international vehicles) and confirm the role division between the two GPs—specifically who holds primary investment authority and whether there are key-man provisions tied to either GP that could affect fund continuity.

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LLC Sydecar · Brett Sagan
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