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PE  · Jun 02, 2026

David Capital Private Equity Fund I, L.P.

SEC Filing Record
Offering Amount
$75.0M
Strategy
PE
Exemption
06b
Date Filed
Jun 02, 2026
0002136085-26-000001
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The co-GP structure with Cohen and Frenkel and the use of Rule 06b exemption signal a closed syndicate raise tied to existing LP relationships rather than a broad market pitch, which typically indicates either a continuation of prior informal investing activity between these parties or a formalization of a partnership that operated without registered fund vehicles previously.

The absence of prior EDGAR filings from this manager means this is their first registered fund vehicle, making David Capital a de novo manager; the two-person GP count and pre-existing-relationships-only exemption choice suggest these founders are bootstrapping their inaugural raise by leveraging personal networks rather than building via a larger institutional platform.

Filing in June 2026 positions this raise during a window when LP dry powder from 2023–2024 vintages has begun deploying and mid-market allocators are refreshing portfolio slots; however, the timing also falls into a period when emerging GPs without track record face elevated scrutiny, making a $75M hard cap a realistic constraint rather than an interim target.

Before engaging, verify whether Cohen and Frenkel have operating or investment experience at other PE firms that would inform this fund's deal sourcing and execution—EDGAR silence on prior vehicles leaves no public record of their background, and LPs will need to validate GP credibility through references and prior deal involvement outside of registered filings.

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STELLA COHEN LILA FRENKEL